Mary and David were great hosts and all of the CF3 members that came got a real treat. The Nilands were offered a donation to the charity of their choice but David only requested that we keep up the good work with CF3 and make the donation to the group.

I also got a chance to thank Dawn Schwartzman, of Enriching Designs, for their donation of the printing of our recent poster additions for the traveling display.

This 3,000-sq.-ft modern was originally designed for Dick and Jean (Hausfeld) Kluener in 1960 as their "get away" house in Green Township. From the winding 500-ft. drive through the woods, enter this well-preserved three bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home owned by Ed and Janet Hermes since 1994. From there, it's only a few steps to the sunken bar and the koi pond among other fun architectural features in this 3,000-sq.-ft. residence that would make a great home for Bond.  James Bond.

Set into a hillside, the home’s kitchen and large living area anchor two sides of an expansive yard overlooking the entrance. In its day, though little is known about the architect or builder, the home did have a reputation as a party house! Over the past 15 years, Ed and Janet have performed sensitive updates such as the addition of a mirror-image garage as well as extensive landscaping on the near three-acre site.

Consider carpooling … at least up the looooong driveway … there’s room for just 10 cars at the top!

Sept. 22- 26, 2010 - FLW Conservancy Conference, Netherland Plaza

2801 Erie Open House 12 July 2009

Click here for photos http://www.cf3.org/2801Erie/2801Erie.html .

Jose' Garcia, Architect; LEED Registered; 1 block east of Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208; http://www.2801erie.com, photos taken 12 July 2009, Copyright 2009 Chuck Lohre