Historic Carriage House Tour in Hudson, NY | Her New Beginning After Wildfires #historichomes

Welcome to this restored 1830s Italianate carriage house in Hudson, NY- a soulful historic home tour where resilience, rescue, and renewal converge. This home once served the grand Folger estate and now tells a powerful story of healing after devastating wildfires. Welcome to Cavell Cottage. This is episode #2 of Historic Home Visits, featuring Cavell Cottage and Sarah Shaw, founder of Sindisa Sanctuary and Hudson Paws Rescue. When the Kincade Wildfires swept through Northern California, Sarah lost nearly all her personal possessions—but saved every animal in her care. She relocated from California to the Hudson Valley to be closer to her daughter and begin rebuilding her life. In this historic home tour, you’ll discover: • Thoughtfully preserved historic carriage house details • A soulful interior layered with meaningful antiques, family art, and hand-selected treasures Sarah found during her new beginning • Insight into how Sarah transformed this historic home with gorgeous wallpaper, creative budgeting, some DIY, and personal touches filled with intention • A lush garden where healing and nature intertwine, reflecting hope and renewal • A heartfelt conversation where Sarah shares her story of the wildfires, her work with Sindisa Sanctuary, Hudson Paws Rescue, and the Nature Defense Foundation • Valuable resources - where Sarah found decorative items for her home, and the stories behind them **Stay until the end to hear Sarah’s personal reflections on healing and reclaiming life after loss, a testament to the spirit of this historic home and its new chapter. Cavell Cottage is more than a historic house—it’s a sanctuary restored after loss, where history and personal story come alive in every corner. 🔔 Subscribe if you love historic home tours, design, antiques, chats with experts and storied spaces that celebrate renewal, resilience, and reinvention especially for life after 50. Links To Support Sarah's Non-Profit Organizations: Sindisa Sancturay: https://www.sindisa.org/ Hudson Paws Dog Rescue: https://www.hudsonpaws.org/ Nature Defense Foundation: http://www.naturedefensefoundation.org/ Disclaimer: This video shares personal experiences and is not intended as mental health advice. Please seek professional support if needed. Edith Cavell image: public domain, source: https://.picryl.com/media/edith-cavell Select historical Images used with permission of Columbia Memorial Health, Hudson, NY Cavell House Image : Courtesy of the History Room, Hudson Area Library- Hudson, NY Music:" Le Piano Que Chante" YouTube Audio Library- No AttributionRequired 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Front Entry 03:15 Front Hall 07:52 Why You Should Stay Until The End 13:25 Dining Room 21:31 Pantry/Kitchen 26:32 Upstairs Landing 28:35 Small Guest Bedroom 29:19 Master Bedroom 30:45 Upstairs Landing Continued 31:41 Upstairs Bathroom 33:36 Sarah's Office 35:47 Garden Tour 39:02 Sit Down With Sarah: Wildfires, Healing, Sindisa and Hudson Paws 45:49 What's Next For Sarah & Outro