We would like to congratulate Earth Elements on their GRAND OPENING in Jackson, Wyoming on October 20 and their opening in Whitefish, Montana today, November 10 and invite you to use their beautiful Design Centers. The Earth Elements Design Centers feature the finest in home finishes including wall coverings, stone, tile, wood flooring, bath, kitchen fixtures, door … Continued
GreenBuild Home Bark House® connects people to nature in the built environment through regenerative design that is strong across all pillars of the sustainability triad. Why is The Built Environment so important to humanity? The Built Environment comprises humanity’s largest impact on the overall health of people, the planet and social capital. The materials that are used … Continued
At the end of September, The Bark House participated in a river sweep with the Toe River Valley Coalition and Mrs. Sirois 8th grade Science class. Some of the things that the students discovered were: Whoever made kayaking “a thing” was pretty smart. “This” does not belong in the river. I got … Continued
Three years ago, Marty asked me, “So, what’s your next big adventure?” I told him that I had been dreaming of hiking the entire John Muir Trail. His quick response was, “have fun.” I then explained to him that it wouldn’t be possible as I would have to be off from work for an entire … Continued
Ben’s Cabin Sally Friedman purchased Ben Cohen’s Cabin (of Ben and Jerry’s) that was located adjacent to her home and “reimagined the handmade home in paradox”. She refurbished the cabin and created a whimsical retreat. “The back porch is perched over a waterfall and has a birch tree growing through it. The windows are salvaged … Continued
The Bark House® at Highland Craftsmen, Inc.® is honored in the Best for Community list for 2016, which includes businesses that earned a Community score in the top 10 percent of more than 1,800 Certified B Corporations on the B Impact Assessment. The full assessment measures a company’s impact on its workers, community, customers and … Continued
Throughout 2016, North Carolina’s state parks system will celebrate its centennial. One of the nation’s first state parks was created 100 years ago at the summit of Mount Mitchell, and since then, the system has grown to nearly a quarter-million acres set aside for conservation, recreation and education. The occasion offers North Carolinians an opportunity … Continued
The Bark House staff have been very engaged during these summer months helping craft “what’s next in the built environment”. Although there is a lot to be celebrated that will be discussed here, there is also a lot to be done. We’ll be sharing more on that later. I just spoke at the Living Products … Continued
Bark House Shingles First to Earn Cradle to Cradle Platinum Certification Poplar shingles and wall panels achieve Platinum level across all five Cradle to Cradle categories with sustainable materials and a deep community commitment.