The architecture of Elim Valley is completely unique. We harkened back to the European ancestry of those that originally settled this area. Our premise was simple. What kinds of homes would those settlers have built here if they had possessed the materials and skills that we have today? How would they have incorporated outdoor living to take advantage of the temperate climate and reflected the colors and materials of the area?
We gave the challenge to three nationally renowned architectural firms to execute our mandate, and the results are truly remarkable and unique.
Designed by Scheurer Architects, the Elim Valley Courtyard Home is an attached home designed around a beautiful courtyard or atrium. These homes live three different ways depending on whether the courtyard is positioned toward the front, middle or side of the home. Interior rooms are spacious and open up to outdoor living areas to extend living space and make all areas of the home conveniently accessible.
