Weaver Images - Larry Weaver

Steve Bracci

Dickson Dunlap Studios

Formal Entry

Photo: Michael Hospelt, Architect: Mark Becker, Interior Design: Erin Martin

Stuart Wade, Envision Web The town of Blue Ridge offers eclectic shopping and dining in a quaint small town setting. With the historic Blue Ridge Depot at its center, Blue Ridge is a center for arts and galleries, antiques, unique shopping and eateries. Blue Ridge was once considered an elite health resort because of its pure mineral waters. It was established as a railroad town, with the depot at its heart. Visitors would ride the train to town, eat dinner at the Blue Ridge Hotel, and take a leisurely walk to the mineral springs after dinner. Today's visitors still ride the train and take leisurely walks along Main Street, enjoying the antique and specialty shops, galleries, restaurants, small town atmosphere and friendly people of Blue Ridge. The town was founded in 1886 as a result of the arrival of the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad. In the early years, at different times, there were five hotels and several boarding houses in downtown Blue Ridge.

Derik Olsen Photography

Quintin Lake Photography

The owners’ primary goals for the house were economy, which dictated a simple envelope, and natural cooling, achieved through strategically placed operable windows. Although simple in form, the house is carefully detailed with everything keyed to the rhythm of the roof system. Robert Cain

Design by Mill Valley based Richardson Architects.

View of Entry to Main House across a custom bridge and waterfall. Reclaimed Redwood siding and native stone, with custom iron railings. (c) SANDBOX & Vance Fox