Checklist

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Welcome to WCF!  Below are important directions.  Please call Charlie when you arrive and when you are preparing to depart.   CLNewhall@gmail.com or 617-803-2379.

Report anything amiss to Charlie Newhall at his email or phone:  CLNewhall@gmail.com or 617-803-2379.

Suggestions/modifications to this list can be sent to Charlie Newhall (above).

Webmaster is Rob Hagopian.

When the firewood supply in the cellar is getting low, please replenish from the stacks next to the garage.   

Important phone numbers are located by the phone in the summer kitchen and in the Farmhouse parlor and on the website.

White Cottage Farm is a "Pack it in & Pack it Out" and "Leave no Trace" place, with these three amendments.  Please DO sign the visitor log and write a short comment.  Please DO let us know if there are any issues that need to be addressed.  And, please DO let us know if you intend to make a contribution of time, talent, or treasure.  No pressure.

Please enjoy your stay!

                                                  Queen Mab

Arriving at the WCF

• • In the event of a snow storm, please do not park in the parking area in front of the house. Park in front of the bulkhead or the left side of the garage.

  • Enter via the dining room door.

  • Are the smoke detectors and CO detectors beeping? If so, please change the batteries (in the utility closet located in the telephone room by the door to the kitchen).

  • The thermostat is located in the Farmhouse parlor next to the entryway towards the front door/steps to the second floor.

  • In the basement under the telephone room are the circuit breakers. Turn on all breakers in the center (hot water) breaker box. If temperatures dictate, turn on the top (main) breaker in the left (electric heat) box and the appropriate breakers for the rooms where you will be staying.

  • Please do not introduce or use any BLEACH products as they negatively impact the septic system.

Preparing to leave the WCF

• • Take EVERYTHING you BROUGHT with you:  "Pack it in, Pack it out."

  • Restock TP, paper towels, garbage bags, etc.

  • Restock the wood and clean the fireplace.

  • Cover the grill. Inventory tanks and refill if necessary (ensure there is at least one reserve tank).

  • Clean out ALL food from refrigerators and freezers.  Leave not food anywhere.

  • Wash and put away all dishes and utensils. Dish washer should be empty.

  • Empty the trash cans in all rooms and bathrooms. Recycling center permit and hours are in the Farmhouse parlor under the thermostat. Please return the permit to that location after use. If the recycling center is closed, please please please take trash with you.

  • Wash sheets, pillowcases, and towels. Washer and dryer should be empty.  Be sure the water to the washer is OFF.

  • Fold and put away sheets, pillowcases, and towels.

  • Leave beds with spreads and pillows neat.

  • All rooms should be picked up and left neat for the next visitor(s).

  • Bathrooms should be neat and clean and all toilets flushed.  There is NO cleaning service.

  • Sweep and vacuum (and mop as necessary).  There is NO cleaning service. 

  • Please leave the house in the same or better condition than you found it in.  Did we mention, there is NO cleaning service?

  • Please sign the guest book by the living room door to the porch.

Leaving the WCF

• • Winter:

    • • Unplug both refrigerators and block the freezer and refrigerator doors

      • Turn off all circuit breakers in the left and center boxes under the Farmhouse parlor. Do not touch well pump box breakers by the cistern. Leave the breakers in the right most box under the Farmhouse parlor all on.

  • Summer:

    • • Unplug only the winter refrigerator and block the freezer and refrigerator doors open.

      • Turn off all circuit breakers in only the left box under the Farmhouse parlor. Leave center box hot water breakers on and all right most box breakers on. Do not touch well pump box breakers by cistern.

  • Be sure the fireplace damper is closed. Turn damper knob counter-clockwise, then look inside and push the damper shut.

  • Turn the heat down to Nest 50ºF in the Farmhouse parlor.  It is on a remote access.

  • Turn off the switch to the mini hot water heater under the summer kitchen sink.

  • Be sure to turn off all faucets and appliances (stoves, coffee makers, ovens, toaster ovens, etc).  Please UNPLUG the coffeemaker, toaster oven, etc.)

  • Be sure all lights are off (don't forget the outside lights too).

  • Lock all windows, bulkhead, basement bulkhead door, shed, and garage.

  • Lock and bolt summer kitchen porch door and two of the three front doors – NOT the central living room door – this door should be locked and NOT bolted.

  • Interior Doors (winter end of the house):

    • • Second floor

        • • Close all the bedroom doors and the door from the laundry room to the ping-pong room.

          • Leave open the bathroom door and the door to the laundry room by the washer.

      • First floor

        • • Leave all doors open (Farmhouse parlor, breakfast room, bathroom, all bedroom doors).

          • Except - close all doors to the living room (to telephone room, bathroom, and dining room).

  • Exit via the dining room door.

  • Replace hidden key (if used).

• Leave no Trace. (See three amendments above!)

• Email Charlie Newhall with your check out and be sure to share any concerns.

  • Have a safe trip home!