The main hallway and a stairway leading to the second floor were renovated in 2000 when Skip Sgarlata and Tom Monteparo bought the Viele House. (photo: Bill Buell/Gazette Reporter)
The history is a bit hazy, and the river there just west of Scotia bears little resemblance to the “Mighty Mohawk” of the 17th century. Still, the natural beauty lingers on and remains spellbinding, making the River Stone Manor a particularly enchanting place to spend some time.