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Suzy Hamilton spent her formative years attending Wohelo, a beloved camp for girls nestled in the Maine woods. It was there that her connection to the outdoors, to the stars, and to the simple rhythms of nature took root—memories that would later guide her dream to return to Maine. That dream came full circle with the purchase of the Augustus Bove House, a storied property with history and potential.
The four suites in the "40s" wing are named not only for celestial constellations but also as a tribute to two cherished cabins at Wohelo. The naming theme blends Suzy’s lifelong love for nature and the stars with a nod to her youth. Ursa Major and Ursa Minor are the two front rooms in the 40s wing, named after the famed constellations believed to have guided travelers and dreamers for centuries. These two constellations also share a special meaning for Suzy, recalling her camp days and the mythic wonder of looking up at the night sky. Ursa Major, the “Great Bear,” known for its association with strength and guidance, is adorned with Schumacher’s green hydrangea wallpaper—a pattern symbolizing good fortune, prosperity, and youthfulness. Ursa Minor, the “Little Bear,” which contains the North Star and represents constancy and navigation, is wrapped in blue hydrangeas by Schumacher. In some cultures, blue hydrangeas are tied to honor, glory, and protection. These rooms will soon open to a front garden planted with real hydrangeas in the summer of 2025,
Creating a full-circle story from wallpaper to landscape. In the rear of the 40s wing, Orion and Cassiopeia complete the constellation theme. Orion, named both for the legendary hunter in the stars and for a dear friend of Cameron's, is Suzy's favorite room for its quietude. It features Morris & Co’s “Pimpernel” wallpaper—originally designed in 1876 by William Morris himself—where swirling tendrils bow in imagined wind. The design carries both potent energy and a tender floral form, making it an ideal choice for this introspective retreat.
Cassiopeia, the other back suite, references the proud queen of the heavens. This room is wrapped in “Laceflower” by Morris & Co, designed by C.F.A. Voysey around 1895. Birds flit among stems and flowerheads, all gently swaying in rhythm, rendered in a saturated colorway of Garden Green and Cobalt. The pattern’s retro-modern elegance gives the room a dreamy, poetic presence—perfect for its starry namesake.