Observations from the valley ridge.
When positioning heavy timber dwellings against prevailing valley drafts, every joint must accommodate natural thermal movement. We examine how dry-stack masonry foundations anchor light cedar frames without disturbing subterranean water tables.
The resulting structures weather into their surroundings, mirroring the limestone ledges that outline the southern pasture.
Notes on Land and Stillness
Selected readings from our seasonal harvest and architectural archive.
Observing Autumn Bird Migrations
Winter Hearth Care and Ash Management
The Practice of Unprogrammed Hours
Tracking the seasonal movement of native raptors and waterfowl across the protected northern wetlands.
The ritual of tending open fieldstone fireplaces through freezing nights and utilizing wood ash to enrich valley soil.
Trading strict daily itineraries for unstructured time beneath ancient oak groves and open sky.