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 Journey's End is a turn of the century manor house originally built by Rutland Herald owner William Field on five hundred acres facing Pico and Killington Mountains. The house was completed in 1918, and was used as a vacation home. At that time 'Field Road' led past the front of the house where a hitching post can still be seen. Later the road was moved and now approaches Journey's End from the rear.Mrs. Field started a stable of Morgan horses on the property. She founded the Green Mountain Horse Association for the purpose of mapping and marking a statewide network of riding trails including lunch and overnight stops. Mrs. Field instructed that after her death her horses were to be shot because she felt that no one could care for her them as well as she. The day after she died her request carried out.
The Wardens constructed a guesthouse on the property called the 'Snow Den' where Lowell Thomas stayed when he skied at Pico. The property included a caretakers house, a four car garage, and a gate house. In 1956, the Wardens divided the land and buildings into 16 smaller parcels and sold them at auction. The homes around Journey's End include these original buildings.
After the house was sold by the Jefferson's, Matthew 'Bud' Solano bought the house using it first as a vacation home and later moving into Journey's End on a full time basis. Bud opened Journey's End as a guest house with six rooms. He kept the guest house open during the foliage and ski seasons until moving to Florida. Journey's End is currently operated as a luxury guest house by Janice and Jared Parker. The six guest rooms have been converted into two rooms and two luxury suites. Journey's End is now a guest house specializing in exceptional service and attention to guests individual needs. 
Janice and Jared Parker, hosts 17 Journey's End Mendon, Vermont 05701 www.JourneysEndVt.com 1-802-775-0406 © 2006 Janice & Jared Parker, Journey's End Web Design and Hosting by Networking Magic
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Herbert and Dorothy Warden purchased the Field Property in the late 1930's. They opened the house to the public calling it 'Journey's End Club' with accommodations for sixteen. During World War II, Journey's End was used as an officer's club. It was during this time that Dwight Eisenhower stayed at the house.
After being sold by the Wardens, Journey's End was owned by Reverend Roger Albright until 1964 and then by the Jefferson Family until 1978. The Jefferson's ran Journey's End as a ski lodge from 1964 to 1968. Around 1970 the third floor was turned into lodging for skiers. During that time, Pico was the area's premier ski mountain; Killington was less popular.