Samara

How rare an opportunity my morning at Samara was…
This is one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s final Usonian masterpieces. Samara was built for John and Catherine Christian in 1955 – 56 and is still occupied by the original owner. Dr. Christian has spent the past fifty years completing Mr. Wright’s vision for the home, continuing to commission Wright designed pieces over the years.
The guest experience here is unrivaled. Dr. Christian greeted us upon arrival and had his protégé introduce us to the home. The truly remarkable part? We were guests, real guests. We sat in the furniture, my husband chatted with Dr. Christian about football, and really, truly experienced a Frank Lloyd Wright home as the man himself envisioned. I don’t know if there is another place like this. Certainly, the opportunity to sit with an original owner in his living room full of Frank Lloyd Wright chairs and built-​ins does not come around every day.
Thank you Doctor. Thank you for sharing your amazing home.