Save the historic barns! Lemax Farm, North Hartland, Vermont

A project in Hartland, VT by Friends of Lemax Farm
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The iconic barns at Lemax Farm have been a gateway to southern Vermont for 200 years. Help us bring them back to their original glory.
Backers: 218
Average Pledge Per Backer: $77

Funded: $16,716 of $15,000
Dates: Feb 9th -> Mar 1st (21 days)
Project By: Friends of Lemax Farm
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Latest News

Can you help us cross $100,000 for the whole barn project?

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The Friends of Lemax Farm just did the math. The current level of the kickstarter campaign ($16,111), plus the $65,000 raised last fall, plus the $15,000 barn grant we got two weeks ago puts us only $3899 short of raising a total of $100,000 for the... (Read More)

NEW: Simon Pearce Vase for a pledge at $150 level!

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
With 12 hours to go and with the generous donation of Simon Pearce, we are now able to offer 5 Simon Pearce bud vases for pledges at the $150 level.  They are simply beautiful.   Claim one while you can!  (Read More)

The momentum continues!

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
So excited to see the momentum continue, even after we hit our goal. We now have over 200 contributors to this project and still 16 hours to go. Now that you know that this campaign will go forward, wouldn't you like to have a nameplate on the beam... (Read More)

The beautiful coat rack

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the items that is still available is the beautiful coat rack that will be made from barnboard, salvaged from the restoration process.  To give you feel for what it will look like, I'm pasting a photo of the hand cast iron hooks that will be... (Read More)

You did it!

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
YOU DID IT!  We just went over the $15,000 mark.  A special thank you to Elizabeth who contributed $300, and Dottie and Lydia who donated the $200 that put us over the top! Just incredible.  4 days ago, I was doubtful this would come together, but... (Read More)

With 36 hours to go, we have less than $2000 to raise!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
So amazing to see everyone responding to the call. Overnight, we received another $1000 of pledges.  Special thanks Laura Maceyka for her generous $250 contribution to make that happen. Now with less than 2 days to go, we have less than $2000 to... (Read More)

The momentum continues!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This is going to be close.  In the last 8 hours, we have raised another another $1,000 bringing our total up to $11,700!  With 53 hours to go, we are only $3,300 from reaching our goal.   While we had 16 new contributors, much of our gains today... (Read More)

Now less than $4500 to go! We can do this.

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Whoa.  We are really moving now.  We are now within $4500 of hitting our goal with 60 hours left.   The Miranda Thomas mugs are now all claimed, but there are still beautiful bud vases by Simon Pierce and other lovely items donated by local... (Read More)

Just $5,500 to go in the next 65 hours!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We are really making some headway.  We raised $4500 in two days and now we need raise the last $5,500 in the next two days.  It is clear we can do it, but only with your help.   A very special thank you to Valerie Graham, Erin, Joi, Sam Sullivan,... (Read More)

Over $9000 and naming a calf!

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Now we are really starting to move.  In the last hour we had another 15 pledges and are now over $9000!  A special thanks to Brian who is the first to pledge $1000 to have naming rights to a Lemax Farm calf!  Who wants to join him? Photo of the... (Read More)

3 days to go and half way there!

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, we are really making progress now.  We have raised over $1500 in the last 24 hours and are now half way to our $15,000.  We still have to raise another $7500 in the next 3 days, but we can do it.  Please make a pledge today and check out the... (Read More)

3 days to go and need your help now to save this barn!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Only 5 Days Left! Time to kick it up a notch

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
With only five days left on our kickstarter, we need your help! We've sweetened the deal with two new rewards. The first is a beautiful Devonshire Pottery Mug from Shackleton Thomas. This mug is yours for a $100 pledge. The second new item is a set... (Read More)

$5,000 pledged!

February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We just received two bits of wonderful news today. First, our kickstarter just passed the $5,000 pledged mark! We have nine days left and need to raise another $10,000.  Can you reach out to 5 friends and ask them to help us keep the momentum going?... (Read More)

Amazing first few days. . .

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow.  In just three and half days we have over $3000 in pledges.  Moreover, over 500 people have watched the video and our original Facebook post has been shared on 133 different Facebook pages reaching over 9,000 people.  Clearly, people... (Read More)

Wow! What a great first two days

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning,  As we start day three of our kickstarter, we have already raised over $2,300 from 21 different people! Even more exciting, our page has been shared almost 90 times on facebook.   Let's keep the momentum going.  Thanks for your help... (Read More)

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