And play they did. Since then, the barn has become a popular gathering place for friends and family. Much of Ellen's family lives close by. It's been a lot of fun. The master suite is part of a new addition.
French doors lead to a second story wraparound porch that runs along two sides of the house.
The Cummings, formerly of Madison, moved back to Northshore after deciding to give up the daily three-hour commute from Connecticut into New York City. At the time, Rocky was chief tax accountant for NBC and Ellen was with Grant Thorton, a public accounting firm. Some people seem destined to capture the past and restore it to its former glory. The Cummings' first home together was a 1770's farmhouse in Connecticut. Their Mequon farmhouse, circa 1890, has all the charm of a bygone era cleverly mixed with modern amenities.