New England summer homes have always had special appeal: shingled silhouettes tucked behind dunes on the Vineyard, Cape Cod compounds built for bare feet and beach towels, glassy New Hampshire lake retreats where mornings begin with coffee on the dock.
But today’s summer homes have become more versatile. They are no longer places that you “open” from Memorial Day to Labor Day; they’re now a destination for extended weekends, spring shoulder-season get-aways, and work-from-anywhere weeks that stretch well past Thanksgiving. The best summer homes are timeless: designed for today’s way of life. And tomorrow’s.
Learn how local architects help clients create a seasonal escape unique to them in the Summer 2026 Issue of the Digital Edition of WellesleyWeston Magazine.

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