We’ve got our work cut out for us. If you’ve ever visited the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area you’ve most likely noticed a cute little rustic house in the distance, as you drive in. This is that cute little house up close today. Named Harmony Hollow, Jeffrey Cross started construction
Today, while wandering around Harmony Hollow we found one of Jeffrey Cross’s bells. Knowing that he’s been gone since 1977, it was moving to think about it hanging in a tree for so long. This place is magical in so many ways, and I swear I hear whispering in the
Aside from the obvious saving the land from being developed with multiple homes we’ve been working on removing and saving some of the built-in touches that are part of the design of the house. This stained glass window is wrapped and stored. I envision it framed and hanging in a
Here are some walk-through videos of the Harmony Hollow House before renovations. Main Floor Basement Second Floor Bedrooms Side Yard
This is one of the crucibles that was left at Harmony Hollow. The date drawn into the concrete top says 1974. There is another one over at the Stamp Mill that somehow has a tree growing through part of it. These are the crucibles that were used to cast Jeff
I don’t know how many times we’ve come upon something on the land where we think, “There’s a story here!” While I’m not a fan of abandoned cars in a yard, these are an exception. You can just feel the character, the purpose, the creativity. Or, maybe I’m just an
Harmony Hollow borders the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area which has a desert watering hole for wildlife. They capture everything from skunks to this mountain lion! Do you see the little frog eyes, hoping he’s not a late night snack? We’d considered a water feature for the Harmony Hollow property
