The Shire Woodstock has begun renovations that promise to see the hotel updated with a new lounge and bar for guests, as well as some needed repairs and refurnishing in its lobby and guest rooms. Purchased in 2021 by David MacKay and Jeff Glew of Turnstone Ventures in Boston, the Shire has already undergone upgrades to its exterior — including its columns, decking, soffits, balusters, roof gables, and landscaped grounds of the hotel — and has also benefited from heating and cooling system repairs. This next phase of renovations will last about a year, according to MacKay, and should be a smooth process. “The Shire’s layout will allow us to continue operating the property without interruption and with minimal disruption to our guests,” MacKay told the Standard this week.
The biggest difference in the Shire will be expanding the lobby, which will also create space for a new lounge and fireplace.
For more on this, please see our Nov. 26 edition of the Vermont Standard.
