For much of our lives, we embraced the spirit of a "sojourner," traveling from place to place, learning about cultures and people as we went...at work and at play. Our mode of travel, most often, has been a sailboat. In fact, we named one of our boats, "Sojourner," a 52-foot Tayana, that we sailed around the world on in the early 1990's.

Our Sojourner logo included a simple representation of a globe....a symbol of our quest to see the world. You will see the Sojourner "globe" on the fore peak of the entrance to our home and above the double doors of the boat house.

To some, Sojourner's Rest may seem a bit of an oxymoron. How could a sojourner....one who travels from place to place, stopping only temporarily in each spot....ever rest? To us, the fact that we, as Sojourners, have chosen our house on the coast of Maine to rest makes it very special. Here is the place we have chosen to rest....to watch the sunsets....to cherish the eagle's sweep....and listen to an evening of "no human noises."

Welcome to Sojourner's Rest....

You have read about our home and know about its physical structure , its amenities, both inside and out. You have seen the pictures and noticed the Maine cottage look of the exterior and the Arts & Crafts style of the interior. Now we would like to share with you the "soul" of our home.

In 2005 when we designed the house, we read The Pattern Language. A classic in the world of architecture, it encouraged us to link "social graces and structure," to incorporate organic materials, and to design energy efficient systems. We recognized an alignment with Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie designs and the Arts & Crafts/Craftsman Movement, a style that appeals to us for many of the same reasons.

Our vision was to create human-sized spaces that invite people to talk to each other. Whether folks choose to chat around the fireplace, at the bar in the kitchen or over a meal in the dining room, they feel comfortable in an intimate space. And, at the same time, they can gaze from one space to the other in an uninterrupted open design. In the summer, the outdoor gathering places extend the opportunities for quiet contemplation or "happy hours" in the sunset. From the screened-in porch, the eye-to-eye view of the eagles and ospreys is inspiring.

The unity of style and design, featuring red oak and the clean, simple lines of the Arts & Crafts Movement in every room, merges with the natural patterns of the land and seascape outside. In over ten years, we have still never tired of the "Oh WOW" thrill we feel when we walk through the front door and gaze without interruption to the water below.

The house has become a special gathering place for our family .... most especially our son, daughter-in-law and two grandsons who visit each summer. With the guest bedrooms in the lower level they have their privacy, without being relegated to a distant guest house. Swimming, fishing,kayaking, sailing, watching wildlife...all have generated memories we hope they never forget .... we know we won't.