“An idea is salvation by imagination”
Posted by Liz Jordan | Filed under Hospitality News, Travel, Updates
- Fallingwater, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
This Frank Lloyd Wright quote emblazoned the souvenir t-shirt my daughter purchased during our recent visit to Fallingwater. We were puzzling its meaning as we were called for our 90-minute tour of this architectural icon. Wonderfully preserved and the epitome of organic architecture, Fallingwater was the summer home of the Kaufmann’s—who had to be the most accommodating clients of all time. They let Wright pursue his vision, way past budget, and the result shows both his brilliant mind and his many idiosyncrasies. (Not to say the Kaufmann’s were your average American family. They displayed pieces of junk found on hikes next to original Picasso sketches and Tiffany lamps and entertained the likes of Albert Einstein and Frieda Kahlo!)
Fallingwater makes a great road trip destination. It’s location in Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands is scenic and close to other attractions like Kentuck Knob, another Wright gem, and plenty of outdoorsy activities like whitewater rafting, hiking and biking along the Great Allegheny Passage. Ohiopyle is the hub for these activities, but we preferred the quiet charms of nearby Confluence, where we watched the mist rise eerily off the Yough (pronounced YOKE) as we dined at River’s Edge Cafe. Seven Springs and Nemacolin Woodlands are nearby resorts—plenty of b&bs too if you want a more laidback base.
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