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In front, a patterned brick pathway leads through a cactus garden to the main entrance, which is marked by a low, horizontal facade with wooden accents and splashes of color. The orange-red overhang is inspired by a torii (a traditional gateway to a Japanese Shinto shrine).

Sustainability was a consideration. “So, we used natural building materials with breathable construction,” says Sam. “Also, the sourcing, not just of the materials but of the [labor], was all based as locally as possible to the site.”

It took four years for DeWit and his family to build this property, which was constructed from repurposed materials found on the land.

Floor Plan of Farm Kitchen by Lee de Wit

Floor plan of Lake Pepin Farmhouse by TEA2 Architects

Floor-to-ceiling glass walls on both sides of the main living room allow sweeping views straight through the house.