Insulated structural panels completely envelop the outside of the building, allowing the timber frame to remain fully exposed inside. The interior walls between the frame timbers are finished with a synthetic stucco. The ceiling above the timbers is finished with cedar planks. Part of the pool is 8 feet deep to allow deep water exercise. There is no excuse for cabin fever during the long winters here.
Ample windows bring in lots of sun and light.
Large areas of glass allow expansive views of the gardens on one side and distant hills on the other. A mix of warm sunlight, blue water, tropical plants, and flowers creates a soothing environment for therapeutic exercise, recreation, and informal entertaining all year long. Dining and seating areas overlook the pool from a cedar log roofed lean-to attached to the main barn. Different floor materials are used to accentuate the separation. The architect also designed the rustic pergola, or grape arbor, made of cedar logs lashed with grape vines.