| About the Inn 
History
The original building dates to 1783 when it was the home of the
Reverend David Avery, 2nd pastor of the Old First Church. Unable
to afford the upkeep he sold the estate to Nathanial Brush, a notable
participant in the Battle of Bennington, who later became a politician.
Brush shortly ran out of money, turning the mansion into a boarding
house and general store.
In 1870 Tom Saxton, a Troy NY merchant, purchased and refurbished
the property to its original grandeur.
In 1910 the entire house burned to the ground, leaving only the
foundation. Philip B. Jennings, a prominent Bennington businessman
rebuilt the estate as you see it today and lived in it until his
death in 1949.
In the 1950’s the mansion was a booming fine dining restaurant
serving such celebrity clientele as Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton
and Walt Disney. Norman Rockwell is even said to have painted a scene in the
main dining room. (although we can’t seem to locate it!)
In recent years the mansion was converted into a quiet country
inn and fine dining restaurant. Totally refurbished, the Four Chimneys
brings you all of the modern day amenities while maintaining its
elegance and old world charm.
Your Hosts
Pete and Lynn Green: Owners, innkeepers and married at The Four
Chimneys.
Pete and Lynn purchased the Four Chimneys Inn after falling in
love with historic Old Bennington and the magnificent grounds of
The Four Chimneys Inn.
After twenty years in the corporate world, Lynn as a VP of marketing
for a publishing company and Pete as an engineering program manager
for a Boston high-tech firm, they moved to quiet and charming Bennington
to become innkeepers.
“We love working together everyday and thoroughly enjoy getting
to chat with each of our guests. Each one comes with a unique story
-- and that's what keeps it fun.”
If you are lucky enough to visit us in the late summer or fall,
you may also meet Lynn’s mom, Helen Little of Naperville,
Illinois.
Contact Us
Pete and Lynn Green
The Four Chimneys Inn & Restaurant
21 West Road (VT Rt 9)
Old Bennington, VT 05201
T. 802-447-3500
F. 802-447-3692
E. innkeeper@fourchimneys.com
W. www.fourchimneys.com
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The
Four Chimneys Inn | One of Southern Vermont’s finest bed and breakfast
inns in historic Bennington, VT.
21 West Road (VT Route 9), Old Bennington, Vermont 05201
