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The Anderson Home and Garden in Orting, Washington 1977-2000




    
In the 1940s and 50s, Bob
    designed and built the family dream home and the first Anderson
    Garden in Springfield, New Jersey. Bob and Betty moved to Enumclaw
    in 1961 to create the second Anderson Garden. John designed and
    built the home above in the 70s and 80s. John and Doreen then
    moved to the Anderson Garden in Enumclaw in 2000.

    
The homesite above is like
    an island in the sky. It drops off sharply on all sides except
    for the narrow neck at the driveway. Below
    are plateaus at different levels, eight acres of forestland,
    and the creeks. The rich density of the tree cover and the intimacy of falling water in the forest contrast with the
    expansiveness of sky and mountains from up on the island.