Housing

Surrounded by nature, our dorms host anywhere from 10 to 30 students. Each facility contains at least two dorm parents who work with the student dorm heads to balance the many things Putney demands and offers — jobs, schedules and choices. We also have five solar-powered cabins, where seniors have an opportunity to live on their own as responsible, self-sufficient members of our community.

Your home away from home.

 

I love when our dorm does something all together that is simple and spontaneous, like having a water fight. We’ve had midnight pancakes in my apartment.

– Michael Sardinas, Data Systems Manager

Putney Dorms

Each of our nine dorms offer a unique space for students on campus. More than just a place to live, we create a family atmosphere where students feel welcome and supported. We also recently built two new dorms to replace two of our older facilities, adding larger and more sustainable spaces to our community.

Each of our dorms are bold and unique, with a solid foundation — just like our students who live in them.

Hepper House

This is one of our newly constructed dorms, located close to the barn.

Gray House

Originally the alumni house, this newly renovated dorm offers the best view of Lower Farm and Mt. Monadnock, and is located farthest from campus. Students stroll through cow pastures and past the horse barn every morning.

 

Huseby

Our largest dorm on campus, it was constructed using wood from Putney property to build the common room and staircase. Students were a major part of design process, and worked closely with architects.

 

John Rogers

Like living in a treehouse, the bedrooms of this dorm are in second floor lofts overlooking the puddle and the surrounding canopy.

 

Keep

This is one of our larger dorms, located close to our wooded trails and offering easy access to hiking and mountain biking. It’s also close to our pizza oven!

 

Noyes

Built in the ’70s and featuring modern updates and the largest variety in size of rooms, it also provides one of the best views of the pasture and water tower hill. The common room features a projector screen painted onto a wall and students often gather to watch movies.

 

New Boys

Tucked into the hillside, this is one of our quieter dorms. It’s small and cozy, with a tight-knit vibe.

 

Sarah and Geoffrey Gund House

This is one of or newly constructed dorms, located close to the art building and library, and full of fresh, modern touches.

 

White Cottage

Situated in the heart of campus, this is one of our original dormitories and was build by students. It’s small and special, with a home-like atmosphere.

 

Cabin Program

We have five cabins — two of which were designed and built entirely by students — that provide an opportunity for Putney seniors to experience what it means to truly live sustainability. Each cabin is solar powered, highly-insulated, and heated with a wood burning stove. Selected students develop a hands-on understanding of their energy consumption, and learn to thrive in a rustic environment that illuminates the charm of a simple lifestyle.

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