Our Culture of Handcrafting
Early in the 1980’s, our culture of handcrafting, heavy timber construction and historical reproduction led us to develop our Timber Frame Homes. Now, most of our homes have elements of both log and timber frame construction. Timber Frame Homes: Halford Black Mountain Home Cottage Barn Hearthstone began thousands of homes ago in 1971 as a restorer […]
The Preservation and Repair of Historic Log Buildings
The intent of this Brief is to present a concise history and description of the diversity of American log buildings and to provide basic guidance regarding their preservation and maintenance. A log building is defined as a building whose structural walls are composed of horizontally laid or vertically positioned logs. While this Brief will focus upon […]
Hayden Home
A Timber Frame Home in the Mountains This home is definitely a perfect combination of cozy and unique. It has just enough space to be able to be creative, yet still has the unmatchable warmth and feel of big timbers. The client wanted a home reminiscent of a vacation home burrowed deep in woodsy Maine. […]
Mystic Timbers Landing Page
Brand new Mystic Timbers page. Brand new textures. Brand new stains. Our five new textures are Antique Weathered, Antique Hewn & Weathered, Antique Circle Sawn, Antique Circle Sawn & Weathered, and Newly Foot Adzed. Our 4 new stains are Chestnut, Hazelnut, Mahogany, and Weathered Wood. Each variety is unique and cutting-edge all while connecting the […]
One of a Kind Log Home and Cabin Books Available for Purchase
Hearthstone has two extraordinary books titled Log & Timber Frame Homes and Log Cabins Past & Present Log and Timber Frame Homes Log and Timber Frame Homes contains a wide array of everything homes. From floor plans to hand sketches to completely finished and furnished homes, this book has it all. With out-of-the-box ideas, it is […]
Official Luxury Home Builder of Tryon 2018
Hearthstone is proud to announce that they are The Official Luxury Home Builder of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 The Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, NC is a 1,400-acre facility which opened in 2014. It is already regarded as one of the premier equestrian centers in the world. TIEC hosts 42 […]
Hearthstone Design Award Circa Fall 1989
HearthStone was in the Fall 1989 Log Home Living magazine for a Design for Living Award This cabin is quite revolutionary for a design 29 years ago. It has a beautiful balance of early American and Oriental design. This Virginian cabin also has overlapping gabled-roof overhangs, various shaped windows, vaulted ceilings, and hand-hewn, dovetail-notched western […]
Big Sky, Montana Lodge
Built in 2001 as a second home for a family in South Florida, this lodge is one-of-a-kind. The Big Sky, Montana Lodge client, and his family came across Hearthstone after staying at their friend’s Hearthstone log home in nearby Gallatin Gateway, Montana. This particular area in Montana is widely known for its world-class skiing, trout fishing, and […]
Log Home vs. Timber Frame Home Costs In 2019
What is the cost of building a log home vs. a timber frame home in 2019? Still, it’s a question that is on everyone’s mind, so we’ll take a stab at it. For many reasons, dollars per square foot is a terrible way to estimate the cost of a home. But, we all do it. […]
Peterson Cabin
The 2,550 sq. foot Peterson Cabin is a rustic cottage located in the 43-acre private and woodsy Colorado. With Danish influences, this log home is especially unique. The breathtaking stonework, exposed trusses, and spacious rooms are what make this log home so spectacular. Although the interior is open and spacious, the authentic cozy feeling of […]
Luxury Log Homes + Timber Frame Homes you won’t believe actually exist
Thompson “We wanted to build a house that would look like it’s always been up on that hill,” explained Tom, whose family settled the property in 1794. The couple briefly considered building a turn-of-the-century farmhouse or a house clad in stone. Both styles are common in the surrounding countryside, but neither seemed right for their […]
Barn Venues
Top 6 Reasons to Have a Barn Wedding Barn Weddings The traditional design and use of the “barn” have evolved tremendously over the years, particularly in the wedding industry. Couples are learning to embrace their own styles and daring to venture beyond tradition and cookie-cutter weddings. Why? Barn weddings arrived on scene in a subtle manner a few […]
Take a Virtual Tour of the Savage River Lodge and Sleeping Cabins
Savage River Lodge Tucked away in the middle of Savage River State Forest, the Savage River Lodge provides the much-needed peace and quiet guests come to enjoy on its 40 acres of private land. The cabins – or eighteen “mini” lodges – were built using Hearthstone’s 6×12 Traditional Log System. Handcrafted from White Pine, the […]
Tryon International Equestrian Arena
Often we all get asked to meet unusual deadlines. Recently when Tryon Equestrian Center called us to complete a Timber Frame entryway into a new arena they were constructing they had a tight time table for completion. Used to working with deadlines in order to meet customer needs, Hearthstone Inc. often gets these kinds of requests. However, Tryon needed […]
February Design Of The Month
This is an 22×26 Log Cabin, featuring an 8×12 Log Stack with roughtly 1,000 total sq. ft. designed to be built in the Adirondack Mountains, in New York. Featuring a large open first floor plan with a small half bath under the stairs. A large wood burning fireplace in located in the center of the […]
September 2017 Design of the Month “Tanglewood” $90,637
TanglewoodSkip to Timber FramesSkip to Timber FramesSkip to On-site Construction Services Worldwide The package for this 1680 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom unique timber frame home starts at $90,637. Timber FramesSkip to On-site Construction Services WorldwideSkip to On-site Construction Services WorldwideSkip to Turnkey Services Timber frames, a Hearthstone specialty since 1984. Timber Frames are built with massive […]
Shaver’s Creek Expansion
Since 1976, Shaver’s Creek has been educating Penn State students, schoolchildren, and community members by modeling respect for each other and the natural world. Their mission is to provide individuals and communities with the knowledge, values, skills, and experiences to interact in harmony with one another and the systems that support all life. The model of […]
August 2017 Log Home of the Month
When Amy and Tom Thompson designed and built their home atop a Tennessee hill two years ago, one question shaped each decision they made: Is this in keeping with a house built in the 1850s? “We wanted to build a house that would look like it’s always been up on that hill,” explained Tom, whose […]
August 2017 Log Home of the Month
When Amy and Tom Thompson designed and built their home atop a Tennessee hill two years ago, one question shaped each decision they made: Is this in keeping with a house built in the 1850s? “We wanted to build a house that would look like it’s always been up on that hill,” explained Tom, whose […]
