Fallingwater

Got to visit another bucket list location today- the Frank Lloyd Wright designed home called “Fallingwater".” Up at 5:30 am to drive 2+ hours from Penn State to Mill Run, PA the home of Fallingwater. It was reeaaaly dark when we set out through the bucolic countryside of Pennsylvania where we were greeted with patches of intense fog and mist (my photographer mind was already wondering if it would remain in the woods by the time we arrived at Fallingwater)

Walking down the driveway to the residence… JUST WOW!

Fallingwater is the name given to Frank Lloyd Wright's amazing house on the Bear Run River. It's literally built into and on top of the falls from local stone, and concrete. While the house was partially under construction (the tarp on the left side of the image) and the water wasn't really running, it was awe-inspiring to see. Famous for its cantilevered terraces, the three story home was commissioned by Edgar Kaufmann of department store fame. It was finished in 1939, you have to remember, no computers, bulldozers, laser measuring devices were available- which makes this place mind bending to think it came from Wright's thoughts.

To me architecture is art. And Fallingwater is the epitome of architecture. From this famous spot, called the Overlook, it almost feels as though you are about to enter Rivendell, the mythical home of Tolkien's elves.

PS, I got lucky with the mist and fog this morning. Just right place at the right time. A lot more pics to come!

The “Foot Bath” used by guests to clean their feet after wandering the woods.