About Sturbridge's Tall Pines

Snow and Lights on Tannery Road - Tall Pines - Sturbridge, MA

Winter made a stunning entrance on Tannery Road in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, in early December 2009.

One of the remarkable features of this neighborhood is the row of street lights that line the road. The lamps are hand-made by a local tinsmith, and when night falls and the lights come up, Tannery Road is transformed. Add the lighted garland that the residents hang for the holiday season each year, and you have the prettiest street in Sturbridge.

These photograhs were taken on an early morning, as the sun rose, the moon took a bow, and before the street lights turned off for the day. You can see why this neighborhood is called the Tall Pines.

Text and photos copyright Kathryn Acciari 2009

After five years of living in this neighborhood, the sunrise remains one of my greatest delights. The early timing of dawn in the spring brings us not only longer days, but more spectacular colors and light each morning. In this photo, the sun has just popped over the crest of the hills to the east of Sturbridge. It's my pleasure to share this wonderful scene with you. -Kathryn Acciari

Sunrise on Tannery Road, Sturbridge, MA

Photo copyright 2009, Kathryn Acciari

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After the two snow storms the weekend of January 16, 2009, I went outside to capture some of the beautiful scenery on the street. Below are a few photos of Tannery Road that I hope you will enjoy.

Snow-Covered House and Pines

You have to act quickly to snap photos of this pristine beauty. When the land was first being cleared, the developer maintained many of the natural plantings on each lot. This has resulted in a setting that is more natural than many other new neighborhoods.

Clearing the Snow

The snow blowers were buzzing all afternoon as residents cleared their driveways and sidewalks.

Street Lamps

Even the streetlights were topped with fluff. The original lamps were hand-crafted by an independent, local tinsmith, and when one is in need of repair, the residents now look to a tinsmith at Old Sturbridge Village.