Fallingwater

Since Eliana had to work on Friday, she went home and Ryan stayed on with us for a long weekend the in the Ohiopyle area. Fallingwater is a short distance away, and although it is not open for indoor tours, it was still very special to explore the outside of the home and its surroundings. There were plenty of docents around to answer our questions and share their knowledge. One thing we learned is that the Kaufman family hired Frank Lloyd Wright to build them a home with a view of the waterfall. But FLW had his own ideas and got his way with the home site placement. It really is spectacular.

At this time of year, the falls are probably half or less of what they can be during high water times. There is a nice trail around the property so you can really see the setting for the home as well. There is also the opportunity to see how much the home is a part of its environment -- built around boulders and trees.Read more