surprise, Wright designed the house to rise above the waterfall, rather than face it. The Kaufmanns adopted Wright’s original scheme with few changes. Perhaps better than any single work, Fallingwater exemplifies Wright’s concept of organic architecture: the harmonious union of art and nature. Completed with a guest and service wing in 1939, Fallingwater was constructed of sandstone quarried on the property and was built by local craftsmen. The stone serves to separate reinforced concrete “trays,” dramatically cantilevered over the stream. Fallingwater was the weekend home of the Kaufmann family from 1937 until 1963, when the house, its contents and grounds were entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy by Edgar Kaufmann, Jr. Fallingwater is the only major Wright work to come into the public domain with its setting, original furnishings and artwork intact. Today, Fallingwater is open to the public, offering tours daily (except Wednesday) from mid-March through November. The guided house tour features all of the major rooms of the house and lasts approximately one hour. Visitors are welcome to walk the exterior grounds after the tour, enjoying the iconic view of the house dramatically cantilevered over the waterfall. Tickets for the tour are available online at www.fallingwater.org or over the phone by calling Visitor Services at 724-329-8501. page 10 >>
PACKING FOR YOUR TRIP: AFTER YOUR VACATION OR WEEKEND GETAWAY IS PLANNED, THERE IS ALWAYS PACKING TO DO. DON’T LET PACKING FOR YOUR TRIP BECOME A STRESSFUL EXPERIENCE. WITH THESE HELPFUL TIPS, YOU CAN BE STRESS-FREE AND PACKED IN NO TIME.
Start off by creating a packing checklist. Having a checklist will cut back on the time you waste thinking of what you need, or worrying that you may have missed something important. If you have a checklist to follow, you are able to scratch items off as you pack. This will help with organization and feeling confident with everything that is packed.
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Pack your personal items. This is usually the easiest thing to do. Grab what you absolutely need to have on a daily basis. Don’t go overboard. Pack only the essentials. Usually, anything you forget in this category can be purchased on your trip.
Packing your clothes, shoes and accessories is the most time-consuming. First, check the weather at your destination so you are prepared for your trip. Set aside everything you plan on taking. Mixing and matching tops and pants will save space. After all of your clothes and shoes are set aside, go through you items again and cut at least 5 things you do not need.
Next, pack any reading material or gadgets you plan on taking. Remember, this is your vacation so you don’t need to bring every gadget you own. Instead plan on relaxing or taking fun, exciting excursions that will keep you busy.
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