Oct 2020: Enter our Home!
While we are not officially open yet, we have hosted several 'friends and family' guests!
I know I have not been keeping up with posts. I apologize. Karen & I have been so focused - and so busy with - getting the house ready for guest that we have not been taking good photos of our progress.
Let's see if I can do better!
Here are some photos that represent the first impressions a guest may have.
First, as you reach the top of our driveway, here is our home!
![View of the front of the house, including its street number](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7fd4b2_bc65247911054cf09a34716b4fffc405~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7fd4b2_bc65247911054cf09a34716b4fffc405~mv2.jpg)
When you place your car in one of the guest parking spaces (next to the work shop), it will be protected by our well-armed guard....
![Fanciful warrior fashioned from metal stands guard over guest cars](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7fd4b2_5e3514b5d318438493c022c4b3bc5405~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_685,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7fd4b2_5e3514b5d318438493c022c4b3bc5405~mv2.jpg)
As you walk up to the house, you will notice its many surfaces and architectural lines.
![View of the house front, from near the car park](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7fd4b2_c30aab77d0534b3cbf3675d2b58157e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_685,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7fd4b2_c30aab77d0534b3cbf3675d2b58157e6~mv2.jpg)
Another figure stands to the left of the door, protecting all who enter peacefully.
![Close-up of the custom-designed iron front door](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7fd4b2_47b55dfa86304ec68fc039fa899c18fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7fd4b2_47b55dfa86304ec68fc039fa899c18fa~mv2.jpg)
Guests are greeted in the Front Entry....
![Through the opened front door, one can see southwestern artwork and glowing candles resting on a custom table](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7fd4b2_f79eb5dd87734566bc182b7e9830a254~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_685,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7fd4b2_f79eb5dd87734566bc182b7e9830a254~mv2.jpg)
Once inside, you will see to your left the Great Room - our common sitting area for guests.
![A couch and barrel chairs arranged in front of the fireplace, which features native art in its several shelves and niches](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7fd4b2_6c6055958c294d99937992cbed5b4540~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_685,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7fd4b2_6c6055958c294d99937992cbed5b4540~mv2.jpg)
Looking through the Great Room, you see this wonderful view to the north:
![A view through the Great Room, showing a grassy lawn, with trees behind and mountains beyond](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7fd4b2_547506fe9c14479792a9336db3a93839~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_685,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7fd4b2_547506fe9c14479792a9336db3a93839~mv2.jpg)
If you stay in River or Copper Room, you will climb these stairs to reach your destination.
![Staircase, made of wood (steps) and southwestern-styled metal (railing) leads upward, behind the Great Room couch](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7fd4b2_2fec985908a444d78036e4b57e00cd6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_685,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7fd4b2_2fec985908a444d78036e4b57e00cd6a~mv2.jpg)
Thank you for your visit!
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