A Curated Tour of the Mrs. Clinton Walker House

[@joandurand8648]

I've had the good fortune to tour FLW homes all over the country, and I have to say that this was one of the most informative tours I've ever had! Mr. Henderson not only gives detailed explanations of the architectural features, but injects occasional entertaining anecdotes that definitely augment his presentation. I particularly liked the one about the height of the showerhead accommodating the female client's salon-styled hair - brilliant! And that sunken garbage can with a rock on its lid was wonderful. A spectacular setting and a truly beautiful house. Thank you!

[@TheJNene]

We’ve toured almost every Frank Lloyd Wright residence east of the Mississippi River, rented two of them, plus many commercial buildings and Florida Southern College. We don’t remember the garbage arrangements ever being mentioned. 😂✔️

[@jackstrubbe7608]

Wright himself was quite short, as well. Msny things in his design accomodated this. I had the good fortune to study at Taliesin West in my day.

[@joandurand8648]

@@jackstrubbe7608 Good fortune indeed! I saw Taliesin West for the first time when I was just 17, and it was utterly transformative. Are you an architect or designer?

[@joandurand8648]

@@jackstrubbe7608 I had read that he was 5'8", which is my height. Fairly tall for a woman, but not so much for a man.

[@jackstrubbe7608]

@joandurand8648 retired landscape architect.

[@maybee...]

She lives on a hill overlooking the sea, With only her dogs for good company, She doesn't need less, she doesn't need more, Just the sounds of the waves crashing into the shore. Anonymous

[@bobcaygeon6799]

Wow! This is perfectly appropriate. Thank you "Anonymous" 🙂 and you for sharing!

[@phyl1283]

One of the best conducted video tours of a house that I've seen on KZbin. The host was very well prepared and made important comments throughout the tour that made it more than the "usual wright commentary" that comes with less capable presenters. This has always been one of my favorite Wright houses and I hope to visit it some day in the future.

[@lulumoon6942]

Agreed, very graciously presented.

[@lauragranger9813]

I agree. The inside stories keep your attention even if you were not interested in the house. Local history

[@clovermark39]

Yes love Frank Lloyd Wright houses.

[@jonniesantos]

Agree. My Mom’s family came out to Pacific Grove in the late 30’s. In later life, I’ve wanted to return (Pacific Grove/Carmel/Monterey) to a similar style home. This home really feels like old California; love it!

[@carol0333]

So happy to have seen this excellent tour. You sir, are a natural storyteller, and made the architectural journey so enjoyable. Thank you!

[@johnkeviljr9625]

Architect here. Thank You for a wonderful, non-pretentious presentation. 'Thanks Frank." Cracked me up.

[@08elk1954]

This presentation/tour was so very well done. It made the house come alive as a residence, not just another FLW “museum.” Love the sense of Della’s personality.

[@laurawells3132]

I lived in Carmel for 36 years and walked by this house many times. Thank you for such a thoughtful and interesting tour of this stunning home!

[@missnyssah8048]

❤such a pretty place❤

[@waynereiffenstein7153]

I remember seeing you from my window

[@kitbram2033]

How wonderful to have this from the great grandson who is so articulate and caring. I love that the house stayed in the family so long. Sounds like a great family at that! Hopefully the new owner continues a wonderful stewardship.

[@ShawnaShah]

Unfortunately, it sold in early 2023...it's no longer being passed down within the family. :(

[@lauriewarner4848]

Love the Japanese glass fishing ball story. I never knew they were wild and collected. Bravo.

[@EarlLedden]

And coincidentally, a favorite color of Wright.

[@jeffstull2534]

Giving your trash man a 'nice Christmas present' is a family tradition for my wife and I. Our trash man here in the countryside of Central Texas has been very accommodating especially when we moved back to this old family farm in 2020 and he took away all that we piled up by the one trash bin. It is very satisfying to share what we have with others.

[@TheresaWeinheimer-dm7zi]

As an architect I want to compliment your tour presentation. It’s such a delight to see and hear a presentation devoid of the usual pompous architectural curators. My Uncle Mirko’s was invited to be a fellow at Taliesin in the late 40’s. Again, thank you.

[@joelrunyan1608]

My new favorite frank Lloyd Wright house. Wow.

[@teriadams7398]

How special to still have a Frank Lloyd Wright original built home passed down in a family. Amazing architect, with design that has never gone out of style.😊

[@ausgang9495]

That last shot of the sun reflecting off the glass, simply stunning.

[@carolhewett3756]

What a treat. I bought a wooden house in the Florida woods which was custom built in 1972 and inspired by the Clinton Walker house. The angles wore on me and I took one room where the kitchen is and made it into a square bedroom. I tried to find info on the Walker House years ago without luck. Now this. Thank you so much.

[@robbielauderdale4143]

Fascinating! I’d love to know more about your house.

[@thesongbird2383]

For 40 years, I lived north of Carmel on the San Francisco Peninsula. We visited Carmel often, so this video tour is a real treat... and very well presented. It must have been a joy to have your family own a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright! Thank you, Chuck!

[@JuliaARubin]

I visited Carmel several times and I’ve seen this beautiful house from outside, it was so good to see the inside! Thank you!

[@getsmart9987]

Thank you for showing your family home! I walk by it daily with my dog and often wonder about what it is like inside. It does not disappoint!

[@swesttttt]

What a fantastic daily treat! Lovely area

[@stevemiller7949]

Those cypress trees, planted by Della, really got big and beautiful. Nice of you to put openings in them for the neighbors.

[@jlasf]

Great tour. I know the family. It's sad that they just sold the house, so the next generations won't be able to enjoy it. But time marches on and the house endures.

[@lauriepearce]

Della must have had the time of her life there!!! I do hope that she lived a long and healthy life to fully enjoy Her dream on behalf of the famous Frank Lloyd Wright!!! God, that man was a genius...can't get enough of viewing his homes...talk about being naturally gifted!!! Have a great week-end everyone!!!!

[@peterbrook329]

Great tour by great grandson of original owner. When I was in the Army in the ‘60’s I drove down from Oakland Army Terminal to see Carmel and this house. I became an architect so I treasure this house and all of Wright’s works.

[@the_resourceful]

Perfection is just an Idealistic Concept but Frank never stopped trying to reach it. His homes are not just iconic they are true treasures.

[@katherinechatham9032]

This is an incredible home. I love the Frank Lloyd Wright designs. They are masterpieces that should be treasured.

[@alanmoore2197]

Very well done tour - just the right balance between family story, house as it is today and its evolution over time - thank you! Your great grandmother must have been a forceful woman to get her way in a battle with FLW..

[@joysgirl]

How stunning! Looking through the windows, out onto the ocean is like looking through a ship's windows. Just lovely. Thank you for the tour.

[@nazarene5680]

I love it. Frank Lloyd Wright is one of my favourite architects.

[@poppyrowland1385]

I’ve driven by this house many times, and often stopped to take a longer look. I always have wondered what the story is about this house…so beautiful, so different from all the others in this area. Now I know. Thank you. 🇨🇦.

[@vickiadams186]

Thank you so much for this delightful tour of your Great Grandmother's lovely home. The setting is spectacular and the home another example of Frank Lloyd Wright's genius accomplishments. You are so blessed to have this wonderful home for your family and generations to follow.

[@Thatgirlonthatbike]

This guy is amazing, you can just tell he has so much love and passion for this piece of art. Thank you for sharing so many details ❤

[@snicklefritz6182]

This was inspired and amazing. I lived on the Mtry Penin since 1957 and the drive around the ocean in Carmel was one of the standard drives. We called the house the Butterfly House and always drove by. I also have the DVD of "A Summer Place" which features this house and the beach around it. This young man gave a magnificent introduction and tour. Thank you for showing us around this iconic Frank Lloyd Wright home.

[@loriwong6173]

There is a house called the "Butterfly House" just a few houses down the road from this one. It is on the market for a cool $40 Million! The roof is shaped like butterfly wings.

[@michelekirby7907]

Lovely presentation with your very personal touch bringing history to life and honoring your grandmother. Enjoyed very much!

[@sofia7374]

*great grandmother! 🙂

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

Wonderful to see the interior of this house having seen it from a distance having been intrigued by it.Little did I know it was designed by FLW.I have seen & toured other FLW’s designed homes having been captured by his design philosophy which is unique & one I appreciate.

[@Entwife57]

I admit to being totally ignorant of the Walker House existence so this was a delightful surprise! Growing up in Pennsylvania, I was able to visit Fallingwater, a Wright masterpiece, a number of times so it was great to see the similar stone construction, built in furniture, and window design and construction. Thanks for the informative tour!

[@sugarplumfairy420]

Oh I envy you so much having been able to visit Fallingwater, it is my favourite FLW property. That must have been almost like a spiritual experience in my mind, as the property is such a magnificent structure and its placement is almost ethereal.

[@sherrycollins9422]

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[@lauramitchell6725]

Entwife57: same here, have lived in central Pennsylvania for the last thirty years and enjoyed touring Falling Waters but never knew about this amazing place!

[@carolhewett3756]

Im 73yo. My mother learned how to swim at the pool at Falling Waters. My grandmother, a divorced working gal at the time, was best friends with a woman who was a mistress of Edgar Kaufman in the 1940s. I visited the place a few years ago after my mother died. A stunning architectural masterpiece.

[@sugarplumfairy420]

@@carolhewett3756 What a wonderful experience for your mother, I could only dream of doing something like that. How lucky you were to visit Falling Waters, you will have some precious memories of that visit forever. It is indeed a stunning architectural masterpiece.

[@1st1anarkissed]

Can I just get a round of o7 for the heroic tradesmen who actually built this madness?

[@waterbitten]

100% design is one thing, but execution need to also be equally as good.

[@shadetreader]

Let's hear it for the WORKERS!

[@lauragranger9813]

So beautifully refreshing to see houses that aren't suffocated internally with 'magnolia' painted MDF. Just love it

[@rosalindderby8303]

I had seen this house in one of my FLW books here in NZ. I could not believe my eyes / luck one day walking along the divine Carmel shore and seeing it on the rocks. Being a kiwi I hadn't noted it's location in the book. One of those serendipitous joyous moments. Thank you for showing me the interior with all of your family history and that you are all still so connected to the place with love.7

[@tracya.schneider7698]

How fortunate for you to have grown up with your family in this beautiful home! Clearly, you have loved being a part of of this home...I hear your LOVE of this place. So wonderful.

[@terrancearnold8530]

Frank Lloyd Wright put so much of his heart into the buildings he crafted. It is so awe inspiring to see these buildings in the American landscape.Web love you Frank Lloyd Wright.

[@kauaiwithanne3134]

I love the glass sea balls. I grew up in Monterey and didn't know anyone that had some, but we also love them in Hawaii!

[@M0odyBlue]

That’s a gorgeous place to live. Carmel is a dream. I appreciate the tour as I would never have seen this fantastic place otherwise. FLW was truly a genius. Cannot imagine living with those spectacular views every day and the beauty of his architecture does not disappoint.

[@steveperreira5850]

Yes, a wonderful tour, and Frank Lloyd Wright is a Genius!

[@Mespinab]

Best tour by far on youtube.

[@stevenkeller3047]

What a treat. I lived in Carmel for five years, working for the City's Community and Cultural Dept. at Sunset Center. I lived on Delores at 12th Street and would walk by this home often. I've always wanted to see the inside. So happy to know it's still owned by the original family (or is it?). I didn't know the history until now. Thank you.

[@starcrib]

♾️ Chuck Henderson had such an easy attraction to his knowledge of the beautiful building and grounds, and I'm sure the pressure to keep this architectural gem is/ was immense. The generational gravity of habitation and memory must be huge for Chuck Henderson, excellent commentary, and video production. 🟥

[@sevensages5279]

The house recently sold for $22m. Frank is still one of the greatest Architects ever!

[@julianb1474]

I watched this after seeing the piece in the NYT about it's sale a week or 2 ago. So presumably the video was made several months ago, before the decision to sell, given his comment at the end?

[@petertretina]

Apparently it was sold to an LLC. I’m worried it will be renovated with a new kitchen and bathrooms and rented out. Will have to wait and see.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

One of my favorite FLR homes in terms of style, but like many of his homes has non livability issues. It’s claustrophobic. Narrow hallways, small bedrooms, etc.

[@merryhunt9153]

@@petertretina It's on the National Historic Register. Not much can be done to it.

[@petertretina]

@@merryhunt9153 I know that applies to the exterior but not sure about the interior.

[@williambock1821]

It would make me very satisfied to know the family could continue to live in this house for many more generations. It’s a wonderful thought. Makes me feel at home even without a home.

[@edramirez1240]

I visited the Robie House in Chicago, and I couldn’t believe the beauty of it. Mrs. Walker’s home is just as beautiful. I’m so glad she the fortitude and the conviction of character not to be brow beaten to make changes that she wanted for the house.

[@davebrewer9279]

Frank! 🤨Grandma always gets her way! Jokes aside, it makes a lot of sense for the person using the space to understand how it’s actually going to be used as opposed to how it looks for a magazine shoot. The sunken trash can is a cool idea but I kind of cringe imagining how that stayed clean.

[@matthewcole4753]

Probably my favorite house design, so dramatic against the backdrop of the ocean. Wright had experimented with houses that hug the seashore, but they were usually vertically oriented. The horizontal connection to the ground near the shore makes it look right where it needs to be. Wright was at his best when it came to connections to water, be it Fallingwater or this.

[@kristimcgowandarkoscellard3126]

This is why I love Frank Lloyd Wright homes!! Here we are in 2023 yet everything about this home is beautiful and perfect! His amazing creations are timeless in design and will still be beautiful and perfect 100 years from now!! I absolutely love this home! Cheers

[@andreastetzer2594]

Thank you for sharing. Love that your Great Grandma won the door debate in the kitchen. Appreciate the stories of her, fellow artists and the process of building, living and redesigning parts of the home.

[@samamber9370]

Thank you so much my uncle was an world, renowned architect and actually worked with Frank Lloyd Wright so the homes that my uncle built for my grandparents are very much so inspired in the Frank Lloyd Wright Way with the natural stone from the landscapes and such and big fireplaces so thank you for sharing your family home with us

[@Faithful525]

My dear Dad loved FLW, and the home he designed and built for his parents had that vision with many FLW inspired details throughout. It was lovely. Sadly, after my grandfather died, my grandma sold it without a word to anyone in the family, and the new owners have allowed it to fall into disrepair. But the new home I'm having built for my last home is filled with FLW inspired design details, as well as Mission furniture and Arts & Crafts details. Can't wait to live in it❣️ It's an ode to my dear Dad.

[@jackstrubbe7608]

I particularly appreciate this fine presentation for several personal reasons. I studied at Taliesin West in my day. I also was friends with Tisa Penfield, an art student in Ohio. Her father, Lou Penfield, had been a student friend of Wright in their college days. Mr. Penfield was well over six feet tall, and the tallest person Wright had ever designed for. As a result, the home he designed for a wedding present had visual orientation far more verticle than most Wright homes, and if you have ever seen it, is startling in contrast to most of Wright's other work. Penfield House can still be toured, and i believe, in its preservation, is also available for events and such back in Ohio. It is well worth seeking out!

[@elephantintheroom5678]

What a dream of a house. It must have been even better back in the days before the area was so built up. The 1950's must have been a wonderful time of prosperity and good living.

[@the_resourceful]

The painting with the host in it provides the loveliest family connection to the internal workings of a spectacular architectural treasure.

[@ricksand6477]

Thank you, Chuck! A spectacular home very well presented. Your great grandmother was obviously a very expressive and formidable woman who knew what she wanted. She brought out the best in Wright in the incredible design of this home. The story about the door in the kitchen is but one example. Few clients stood up to Wright from what I've read - she did and improved the functionality of the kitchen as well as the aesthetics!

[@johntreiber9805]

I was in Carmel in April 2023 and stumbled across the Mrs. Clinton Walker House, which was new to me. What a pleasant surprise! It looks relatively small from the outside, but takes perfect advantage of its location and surroundings. Many thanks to Mr. Henderson for the tour of the interior, the stories of its construction, and his personal recollections of staying in the house.

[@nancycurtis488]

Wonderful tour and an amazing house. We live in a house in east Texas, in the oil rich pine tree forests, that is 112 years old. We are only the second family to own and live in this house. We have lived here for 35 years and reared our 6 daughters here, three of them from 5, 1 and one was actually conceived here and lived here until she graduated college and moved away. While I know quite a bit about the original owner, I do not know who designed it or who built it. I wish I did and have spent many hours trying to obtain that information. You are so lucky that your family put such a high personal value on what your great-grandmother loved and valued so you have it to enjoy today. I wish I knew as much about my own great-grandmothers lives. Congratulations!

[@mulemule]

While an earnest FLW fan, I'd never seen "combed plywood" before. A seemingly modest yet hugely transformative detail. Beautiful.

[@RATCLIFFE-LISTENS]

THIS HOME EMITS A FEELING OF PEACE IN A SETTING UNDUPLICATED IN MY LIFE. WRIGHT MUST HAVE GAINED INSPIRATION FROM DELLA’S LETTER OF INTRODUCTION. YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF AN INCREDIBLE FAMILY FULL OF ART APPRECIATIVE INDIVIDUALS.THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST HOME TOURS I HAVE WITNESSED EXCELLENTLY FILMED FLOWS MARVELOUSLY.YOU HAVE BEEN AN INCREDIBLE HOST

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

Your grandmother was a formidable woman indeed! Few can boast of forcing Frank Lloyd Wright to design a compromise. Thank you for a wonderful presentation of a beautiful work.

[@saymyname2417]

Uhm... She paid for it. Why would she let him dictate what to do? Why would she compromise at all?!

[@lawrencewood289]

We live near Fallingwater and have visited Taliesen West, the Darwin-Martin House, Wingspan, and the Robie House. We had no idea this house existed!! Thank you so much for the inspiring tour and the personal story of your family. Well done.Much appreciated.

[@kerridillon3120]

This beautiful home was featured in the 1959 hit movie "A Summer Place" with Sandra Dee, Troy Donahue, Richard Egan & Dorothy McGuire. I always wanted to know more about it. In the movie, one of the characters stated that it was built by Frank Lloyd Wright. Amazing locations & lush musical score by Max Steiner make it one of my all time favorite movies! 😍

[@carole4119]

Love that movie and it looked like the house the mom and dad lived in..Sandra Dees. And Troy Donahue. Before I listened to this whole video with info. I jumped the gun!!!😂

[@davidlarsen9638]

WOW. Great tour. Loved the low shower head story. The living room has been the lock screen on my iphone for years. Heard it was sold Feb 2023 for 22 million. So I guess the dream of someday seeing it at the Carmel Heritage tour is over.

[@Badger705]

How very fortunate you are to have such a beautiful home to still use. Breathtaking

[@grit5124]

I’m a big Frand Lloyd Wright fan. Only modern architecture I like. This place is extraordinary. Bet it’s worth a pretty penny. Wow!!!

[@suepeer3078]

You are so lucky to live in that house. I love Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. It's like the house is alive. So beautiful

[@GingerPeacenik]

I used to walk past that house regularly when my father and stepmum lived in Carmel-by-the-sea. Nice to get a closer look!

[@Mjollnir1234]

I'm from Carmel and have never seen inside it until now. Nice.

[@sugarplumfairy420]

What a wonderful house tour video! Although I am Australian I am a great fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, indeed my favourite property is "Fallingwater", so I was very surprised that I had no idea about this house or its history. Happily for me I just spent a very pleasant 30mins being thoroughly entranced and educated by this charming and lovely man who clearly has a very special heartfelt connection with the house and its former owner. His manner, knowledge and style of presentation was very personable and appealing, and really drew me in as a viewer. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and for introducing me to such a beautiful, unique and charming home, and for sharing your knowledge and memories of it with me. I am now inspired to try and visit America one day just to make a special visit to Della Walker's historical home.

[@seaneendelong8065]

Oh please do come! This home is like a jewel, and the shoreline is transformed from attractive to beautiful with it's addition- a true rarity on our glorious natural coasts.

[@gabrielekstamp9838]

Such a nice presentation. I wish the house was open to the public.

[@ruralangwin]

Wouldn't that be cool?

[@jayski9410]

Wright's designs are wonderful pieces of sculpture. Everybody seems instantly drawn to them (including myself). But he always seemed to be weak when it came to engineering. Having to rebuild the seawall would be something a 1st year engineer could spot. And I can remember reading about how they had to close "Falling Water" for a long time to put more steel into it as all the cantilevered sections were sagging. But I'm still glad these projects got built even with their flaws and how they inspired many of Wright's disciples to create even grander works. I'm especially fond of John Lautner's work that clearly continues the Frank Lloyd Wright legacy.

[@bolindstrom9940]

Sir, you are the very best to guide that FLLW house..Tx a million being so personal & detailed, especially to us wanting to learn about the GENIUS FLLW. Bosse Lindström a long term student of FLLW.

[@TalismanPHX]

Mr Henderson, thank you for the guided tour of your family's gorgeous home. I've been able tour other Wright designed residences, and your grandmother's home is on my bucket list to experience. Thank you again for your generosity. DG 🟥

[@sandrad9695]

Stunning home! You created one of the best videos of an iconic, historic home I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much.

[@vickinoeske1154]

What a wonderful tour. Thank you very much for sharing this extraordinary house with us. What an outstanding location as well.

[@chriscraver4070]

Thank you for the tour. Magnificent place. Being right on the ocean is visually amazing. I have seen the movie you were talking about several times. Love all of Frank Loyd Wright’s architecture. So glad to see that this home is still being enjoyed by family members

[@elizzievb]

Beautiful home and very nice tour! Enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you. 🌹

[@nonyabisness-cg7mf]

Your grandmother was a sophisticated, modern woman. What a wonderful presentation and ode to her. I have a Frank Loyd Wright house about a mile from my house. It is a park with scheduled showings. Both homes are beautiful in beautiful settings. Thank you for sharing.

[@cyndirowland7873]

Thank you so much for sharing this treasure! Wonderful detail of design in your presentation -- both Della and FLW would be proud.

[@ChristineC-nk5fd]

This is the third time I’ve watched this video. What a magnificent home in such a wild and gorgeous location. I am 72 and recall seeing pictures of it as a kid and knowing it was one of Mr Wright’s home. This and Falling Water are my favorite places that he designed. You are so lucky that your family still owns the property and you have kept it in its originality and well maintained. Your story lines about the property and its construction were very informative and interesting while not going into a dissertation on Frank Lloyd Wright. Thank you so much. ❤

[@1redchief1]

a journey through time - bravo narration and tour. Bygone era on many levels, including below ground trash collection -- ha!

[@raycooper3463]

Beyond the fact that numerous homes designed by FLW had serious water infiltration problems, the aesthetics of FLW’s houses/buildings have always inspired me and satiated my visual appetite. This tour was wonderful! Always incredible to have family members who were so close to their relative(s) who once owned/commissioned these homes. Thank you!

[@utubepunk]

Just stunning. One day I hope to step inside & tour a FLW home to get the full experience.

[@ZENO357]

I've seen a number of videos of FLW's houses and am, of course, impressed with all the great design decisions that he made and the beauty of the finished product. But I'm not sure that I'd want to live in one. They are like living on a boat - one has to leave most of one's possessions and personal items behind and assume the personality that FLW has assigned you. Like on a boat where everything is fixed in place, there is no opportunity for individuality. Fixed location of built-in sofas, tables, cabinets - no room for a table or chair that might be special to the owner. I'm expecting some hate mail responses to my criticism of the great FLW, but in my opinion, these houses are mostly incredibly beautiful art pieces that can be lived in if one is flexible enough to accept the inflexibility. A boat can travel and provide the opportunity for new adventures and scenery. The disadvantage of living on a boat that never moves is a certain stagnancy or sameness that seems confining, at least, it does to me.

[@catcameron2495]

Wow! Thanks for the tour! The addition is seamless. That's fantastic!

[@patrogalop8372]

J’ai rarement vu une video aussi immersive dans une maison conçue par FLLW. Quelqu’un qui y a vécu, pour tout nous décrire, est un argument imparable. La pertinence que je cherchais.

[@debraloftin3318]

I was just going to bring up 'A Summer Place '!!!! Loved that movie

[@lauragranger9813]

Wasn’t it also used for filming ‘Hail Caesar’ couple of years ago

[@candycabngfl]

As a local to the area this is one house thats always a joy to see. Really appreciate getting to see it in such detail. Thank You. 😊

[@MrSinghKhanna]

Just stunning conceptualization. The fireplace is mindblowing.

[@spaceshantynow1851]

Thank you for sharing your amazing home with everyone. Growing up on the peninsula, I have always marveled at this house.

[@007diego2]

Thank you sir, for sharing not only this wonderful home, but your personal connection to it. Gave this tour life..

[@stevemiller7949]

This is truly one of the greatest FLLW videos that will ever be made. Who wouldn't be thrilled to spend time in this house? The rarity of a site like this can not be overstated. With waves crashing against the terrace !!!!!! The giant bay window effect is much more pronounced than usually seen in Wright's work. To me the site is significantly better than Fallingwater because it provides spectacular views along with proximity to friends, restaurants, etc etc. Wright tended to be grandly indifferent to those aspects of his clients lives, he wanted his designs to be photographed surrounded by pristine Nature with a capitol N ( though Robert Stern claims he actually adored spending time in NYC because of the social whirligig with himself at the center though he would NEVER admit to it).🙂🙂❤️💯

[@monicacall7532]

This is my favorite FLW creation! Talk about an inspired use of light, space and materials. Who’d have thought that plywood could be used so beautifully? Kudos to the presenter for doing such an excellent job in taking us on the tour of this architectural gem. I envy him that this house is still in his family and that he can visit and stay in it when he wishes to!

[@synaptophysin]

As others have commented, what a well informed, personable, tour of a Wright home that was new to me. Thank you!

[@goudagirl6095]

Absolutely fascinating - and so lovely that Della's great grandson was the "tour guide"! Makes it extra special. Seems that everything FLW touched turned to gold. I've yet to visit Taliesin here in Wisconsin, and would LOVE to visit Falling Water!

[@nancyhainline2517]

Thank you for sharing a view of your lovely home. I admire Mr. Wright's innovative use of stone and light to create striking living spaces. The kitchen door to the outside is a testament to your grandmother's will and vision toward her own convenience. The hidden trash can is genius. There are other wonderful points to admire, but I loved that one. Again, thank you.

[@betsyhughes2208]

What a wonderful tour and video of this home. I love FFW & to be able to be taken through one of his incredible buildings by a direct member of the family it was built for & knowing it's be lived in, used & loved so very much every day of its life is the most endearing things about this house, it truly is a home. I believe FFW would be most pleased by it, knowing it's been unmodified, unchanged, unmolested in almost every way & treasured beyond imaging would definitely please him, although I'm sure he would be grumbling about it whilst secretly happy inside. Picture him seeing it now and walking through it and around it, pointing out all the things that he was correct about & complaining about the changes but probably having to agree with the decisions. Sometimes it's a shame that the people who design these beautiful amazing pieces of architecture never had the pleasure of seeing how their buildings or gardens or works of art (whatever you prefer to call them) are still so much a part of our lives & our world. The very fact that so many don't need to change or be modernised to be lasting and livable is a testament to the underlying genius of those artists. I also imagine FFW would be very happy walking about & saying "You see I was right!!" seeing the movement towards the tiny house movement and the less is more, the simple is beautiful and it's the details that matter... it's what makes the overall design complete. Somehow I do agree with him and generally always have. A work that doesn't age is the epitome of perfect art for me, even if it's a farmhouse or a painting, sculpture, kitchen or phone nook it's the details that last ❤ Thank you so much for this ❤❤❤

[@peterwalton1502]

What a great host 👏👏. Wonderful house

[@kathyhunt3681]

I was raised in Carmel and this Home as we'll as the others that were built by Frank Loid Write are so Stunning, watch and enjoy.

[@daynasafranek7807]

I live in Carmel, and this is a treat to see! Thank you!

[@markgettemeyer1145]

What a wonderful opportunity to be guided through this home by a family member. I think the experience of the viewers’ connection to the house is much more effective. I love this house and always look forward to driving by when I visit Carmel.