Interior

Lower floor plan of The Lofthouse by Drew + Tarah MacAlmon

There are plenty of opportunities for guests to engage with the surrounding landscape, from cosy fire pits to hammocks strung between trees.

The Loft features private offices for Drew and Tarah, allowing them to effectively "work from home" separately to their main residence. Drew's office features an extensive computer and camera setup, while Tarah's office is a simple place to sit and work away from the noise of normal life.

The Loft is a multipurpose space used for a variety of events, from video shoots to flower arranging workshops. "From the beginning, we knew that the upper level would have high vault ceilings and insane amounts of natural light," says Tarah. "We allocated that space as our work and office area, knowing we wanted privacy to work, but in a setting that felt elevated and relaxed all at once."

The couch swing was the last element of The House to be designed. "I wanted something comfortable and unique, but not weird," says Tarah. "In a stroke of genius, Drew suggested a couch swing." The piece was made by the couple in the garage just days before the first booking and is one of the guests’ favorite features.

The wildflower garden by Farlam & Chandler featured flexible containers by BACSAC filled with perennials and ornamental grasses designed to evoke the spirit of a late summer meadow. Materials and transport were kept to a minimum and it was essential to find a home for everything after the event to minimise waste.

The beds in the cabins were supplied by Naturalmat, which creates mattresses and beds from 100% natural and Fair Trade materials.

The Out of the Valley team are experts in timber construction, and have a deep knowledge of off-grid technologies and the principles of biophilic design—think natural materials and gently rounded details, such as this porthole window. The buildings and furniture by the brand utilise modern construction techniques as well as a respect for traditional craftsmanship.

The Nomad Den is designed as a cross between a glamping tent and a cabin, with a timber frame and cladding, and canvas roof and window shade.

The Out of the Valley Nomad range is a collection of prefabricated, movable wooden cabins and saunas. Each one is customisable and adaptable, allowing clients to choose details to suit their needs, whether it’s a home office or a tiny home.

Outdoor furniture settings arranged around the cabins amidst the wildflower garden offered an oasis in the middle of the city for people to relax with drinks and engage with the programme of talks organised by Planted.

On the second floor, an IKEA leather sectional frames a reminder of their time in the City of Brotherly Love: a tree coffee table the couple purchased from Open House, their favorite boutique store in Philadelphia.

A long, narrow hallway runs along one of the two volumes. “The house is so relaxed. There’s a whole lot of bare feet and lemonade there,

Sofa and rug are from Restoration Hardware.

The wall paint is Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams

Bomanite of Wisconsin

The Drum table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin also has brass and bronze accents. The ebonized oak headboard has upholstered insets of tie-dyed kona cotton.