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Homestead Timber Frames Recent Projects
Cabin
Addition on River Collins |
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Imagine a Great Room addition extending out into
the tree tops with a view of the river below. In
this design there will be a walk-in Inglenook
fireplace on the back wall with large windows
along the opposite walls bringing the outdoors
in. You can step out onto the wide veranda style
porch to catch the breeze through double French
doors. Wide plank floors spread with colorful
rugs will create a warm and welcoming atmosphere
for the large family gatherings this room was
designed for. A balcony at the end of the room
next to the original two story cabin will take
you to the upper guest bedrooms at the end of
the day. Our thoughtful clients wanted local
building materials which they've chosen with
care. Lots of Crab Orchard stone will be laid
that will compliment the natural woods within
the house.
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The mistress of this house is a published poet
and wrote down how the timber frame raising
touched her life. |
Homage
I.
The timber frames are now in place,
hoisted by crane and strapping young men -
Four bents, 4000 pounds each
arched to the heavens,
Cathedral among green trees.
These white oak grew hard,
Were harvested,
Then crafted
artfully, tenderly -
Stout beams standing with cross supports
like arms banded.
Here inside these Rock Island woods -
kindred maple, other oak, and sassafras -
Troy makes his way to the highest peak of
timber,
crawls determinedly to set a Juniper bough.
Ancient blessing.
“Topping Out” it is called,
valuing what was -
life that grew
valuing what is -
life that endures
generation to generation.
II.
The day is nearly spent.
Trees grow dark, as light fades.
A golden rim hallowing the moment
now pales the horizon
above the River Collins.
We came together, you and I,
-Building crews, neighbors
Family, old friends -
Shared a common meal
beneath these sacred trees.
Shared even more –
History and prayers, laughter and thanksgiving
Gifts from our souls.
Carolyn Nabors Baker
August 25, 2011 |
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