Animal House - Build / by Anna Slowey

Original sketch of 'Animal House' inspired by ye olde world and rural whimsy

Original sketch of 'Animal House' inspired by ye olde world and rural whimsy

The walnut trunk is now up at 'Animal House'! Towering 15' high, the tree supports the church-like "apse" punctuating the end of a linear series of stalls/party pads for various animals. Originating from the site, the black walnut's bark was scraped off and teak oil was used to enrich the surface. Affectionately dubbed 'The Witches Hut', the apse will also house a massive stone fireplace where humans, horses, alpacas, goats, ghosts, and goblins alike will enjoy the grand space.

Check back in December for an update on the roof thatching process!

Onsite black walnut tree

Onsite black walnut tree

The hearth stone--over 100 inches long and covered in beautiful lichen

The hearth stone--over 100 inches long and covered in beautiful lichen

The animal stall corridor looking framing the walnut trunk and apse

The animal stall corridor looking framing the walnut trunk and apse