Fallingwater

Today, we had a wonderful break in our agenda as we took a trip to Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. I copied this picture from the internet, so the trees were not in full autumn glory when we were there; however, I am excited to say that I will be experiencing those fall leaves soon!

We took a bus ride out to the house, and I was amazed by Wright's masterpiece. The house was built over a waterfall and on boulders. Parts of the boulder serve as furnishings in the house as well. In the kitchen, the boulder juts in and serves as a counter top. The majority of the furniture is also Wright's design.

The house is a work of art, and every piece is built to appreciate nature. A hatch takes you from the living room straight to a platform hovering over the river. There, the Kaufmanns were able to wade or dip their toes. Each bedroom has a wall of windows, so the Kaufmanns and their guests would never stray from nature's beauty while in this abode. The details were fascinating, and I am very glad my MFA group got to share this experience!