The Blue Heron
The Blue Heron has been the Littleton family's vacation home on Lake Martin for more than 50 years. The home was designed in 1972 by noted architect Nicholas Davis, a leading member of the highly-ranked Architecture faculty at nearby Auburn University. Nick, in close collaboration with the Littleton family, pioneered a non-invasive environmental style of building that was decades ahead of its time. The American Institute of Architects awarded the home its Honor Award in 1973 for its use of sustainable materials, openness, and integration into the mountain’s slope towards the water.
The Blue Heron offers two double-occupancy suites for students who do not mind sharing a bathroom and kitchen. Each of the double-occupancy suites has two beds in separate rooms. There are two single-occupancy suites as well. All suites have private lakefront screened porches, private baths, kitchen or kitchenette, and private keyed entrance. Each is equipped with WiFi and is furnished with original art and vintage furniture. All guests have free use of the dock and decks during their stay. There is also a spacious screened porch with four built-in bunks, open to all for drinks, coffee, or napping.
The Studio
Our custom-designed studio was constructed by master builder Ray Berry, who built all but the 1972 original core of the Blue Heron. The studio has large, northern-light facing windows with panoramic prospects of woods and water. The studio has two bedrooms with private full baths and queen beds. Artists lodging there enjoy close proximity to the studio for after-hours painting and share a kitchen and outdoor patio area. Water, coffee, tea, Cokes and snacks are always available.
The studio is Dorothy’s favorite place in the world to be, and you’ll see why once you step inside and create your own memories, friendships, and wonderful works of art.
