PITTSFORD, Vt. — A major renovation project is underway to preserve the 8,500-square-foot, 18th-century Pittsford Village Farm farmhouse located near the heart of Pittsford. Plans also involve turning the site into a multi-use community hub, adding an early childhood education center, a community gathering space, a retail space, and two affordable housing units. The effort, driven by local input and fundraising, aims to address regional needs such as childcare and housing while also strengthening the farm’s role as a central space for social, cultural, and educational activities.
The Farmhouse Restoration groundbreaking took place in June of 2025. Over the past 10 months, the building has transformed dramatically. Grading and other site work kicked off the project. The house was stripped internally and replaced with new framing, electric and plumbing. Most recently, sheetrock, subflooring, windows, doors and cabinets in the kitchen apartments were installed.
The Pittsford Village Farm Board reports that they are most of the way through the first of two construction phases, which has involved the creation of two two-bedroom apartments on the top floor, as well as readying the first floor for an early childhood education program operated by the Rutland County Parent Child Center and a retail space leased to Small Town Nutrition.
Outside the building, passersby can note the new porches, windows, doors, and external staircases.
Photo by Nita Hanson
While completion is anticipated in July of 2026, the folks at the Farm are opening the building to the public every Saturday this month, from 10 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary; simply stop by to see all the progress.
Pittsford Village Farm is located at 42 Elm Street, across from Kamuda's Country Market.
The Pittsford Village Farm board and volunteers raised a total of $4.3 million for all the design, site work, permitting and Phase 1 construction. They continue to raise the remaining funds ($280,000) for the second and final phase: the ground-floor Community Center and Office.
Rendering of the fully restored Farmhouse (top of page) by Duncan Wisniewski Architecture
