nearby
saw mills; the stone was gathered from surrounding creeks. The
rooms gradually wind around the central core, nautilus-like, with heat
rising and emanating from the massive Russian fireplace in the
lower-level living room.
The fireplace rises to warm the bath and shower area, which is a few
steps from the master bedroom. A
hidden door near the shower opens to the outside for toweling off on a
beautiful summer day.
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When
Jeff returned to Arizona to open his architectural practice, he turned
the house over to trusted friend and contractor, Jack Vetter.
Jack successfully completed Jeff's design.
Today, the Stone House lives in the forest, as much a part of nature as
its neighboring morels and trees. |
