North Carolina Has Its Own Stonehenge And You'll Want To Visit

In his new book, Did You See That? author Joe Sledge gives us fascinating insight into the creative genius of North Carolina's Stonehenge.

"While most developments attack the land, clearing and flattening it so that as many houses can be built in the space as possible, Hartley would do the opposite. He would examine the land, letting it determine how the house would be built. His homes would have a south facing front, in order to let in the sun and moon throughout the day and night. He would go on medicine walks, linking himself with the land, and build from the ground up. His home design followed the philosophy of Frank Lloyd Wright, believing that the home and land should be in agreement, that they should grow together.

Many of his homes are impressive in that they have a large amount of trees on them, rather than being cleared of any vertical life. The homes are almost hidden by nature, they are so nestled into the native land. He even took that belief into developing entire neighborhoods. All the subdivisions he built have a communal space within them. Among the things he has placed in his developments are a labyrinth and an amphitheater. It is his way to get the residents out of their houses and into the land where they live. He creates a sense of community and awareness in his designs."