The house is located on a working farm. It was built in 1968 under the direction of an architect from Colonial Williamsburg. Materials were gathered from as far away as the Dutch Country in Pennsylvania and as close as the trees that were cut on the farm to make the wood paneling in the living room.

The wide heart pine floors came from an old school. The stairs were in a Lutheran Church. The overhead beams are from a barn and the 8 foot long oak mantle over the fireplace is thought to be more than 200 years old.

So much care was given to detail that many guests ask about the house and are surprised to learn that it is not a renovated old building. It has a historic look and feel. Frequently, visitors ask permission to take pictures in order that they may incorporate some feature in a house that they are building. Following the same guidelines, the Lees added a reproduction of a colonial kitchen in 1990. Designed as guest accommodations, it is known as the Washington Cottage. A reproduction colonial law office, the Jefferson Cottage was completed in fall 2000. Specializing in romantic memories, the Jefferson Cottage has a fireplace, a 4x5 whirlpool and a kitchenette.

Our rooms are named for several of the US Presidents from the grand commonwealth of Virginia.

The War Hill check out an article in "Cooperative Living Magazine."

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