Inspired Design
Visit the Mountain Magnolia Inn and you will be
taken by the beauty of this 1868 estate which was the home of Colonel
James Rumbough and his wife Carrie, owners of the 350 room Mountain
Park Hotel in what was then Warm Springs , North Carolina .
The beauty and
craftsmanship of the home, it’s woodwork, decorative plaster and
selected original furnishings struck Gary Lowe, designer of the
Mountain Magnolia Collection. In addition, Gary found inspiration in
our 100 year old general store, the Garden House and Karen’s stone
Irish style cottage.
Eclectic and Timeless
This inspiration led Gary to create the Collection .
In it he sought to create furniture which captured the feel and
spirit of the Inn- elegant yet very relaxed, aesthetically pleasing
but very functional, eclectic and capable of residing in a variety of
settings.
Attention to Detail
There is incredible attention to detail in every
piece For example, one of the features of the Inn that Gary
loves is the silver plate over brass interior door hardware, which as
it wears, shows a hint of brass out from under the silver - it really is
handsome. Gary had that created for the pulls on the armoire and
small chest .
Heirloom Quality
To create the quality Gary sought for the Collection,
selection of the craftsmen was essential. Working very closely with
Philip Yoder to perfect every aspect of the Collection from selecting,
handcrafting, and finishing the wood, to packaging and shipping.
Gary has created what we believe is functional furniture of
not only unparalleled heirloom quality, but having future museum appeal.
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