Community Forum: General Wait House Carriage Barn

Waitsfield’s General Wait House Commission wants to know what community members feel is the highest and best use of the General Wait carriage and dairy barn. The two outbuildings on the General Wait House property are currently underused and in need of upgrades. Commissioners are seeking practical concepts to guide next steps in preservation, programming, and improvements.

Join the commission and other community members for a lively community discussion and viewing of the Carriage Barn on June 24 at the General Wait House (4061 Main Street in Waitsfield). Refreshments and beverages will be served at 5 p.m. The discussion will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Ideas should consider…
Community benefit: Who will use the space and how often?
Historic preservation: How would the idea protect the buildings’ historic character?
Feasibility: What level of renovation, equipment, or staffing might be needed?
Seasonality and access: Is the use three-season or year-round?
What accessibility needs should be considered?
Financial sustainability: Can the concept be supported through rentals, grants, partnerships, or earned revenue?
Compatibility: How will the use work with existing activity on the property?

Have a great idea, but can’t make the event? Submit community comments by June 24. Comments can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the commission (Town of Waitsfield, GWH Commission, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT 05673).