To properly tell the unique story of the Under Hill suite at the Hazelnut Inn we are incorporating as much magic as we can possibly conjure. A myriad of textures and materials will be incorporated, most hand-sculpted by our talented and skilled crew. The giant boulders and tangle of roots poking out of the dirt roof will be absolutely amazing but it won’t stop there. Plasterwork and heavy timber wainscotting will form the lower reaches of the undulating walls. Today, Peter is sculpting the brickwork of the fireplace which will be topped with a heavy, arched timber mantle. We’ll hand-craft the potbelly stove that will be nestled inside the opening. Stay tuned to watch this creation come to life…
Cozy nook
Each day, a little more of the Under Hill suite is sculpted. This is the beginning of the beautiful rounded corner forming the cozy kitchen nook. Today’s work centred over the giant soaker tub. Stay tuned for much more in the days to come…
Endles details
The sculpting crew is busy applying the fibreglass-reinforced concrete and carving it to look like dirt banks, timbers, roots and rocks. Peter is doing his best to stay ahead of them with the myriad of details that will be impossible once the sculpted plaster is in place. This work includes the sprinkler heads, plugs, switches and light boxes, venting grills and all of the backing for rails, handles and shelving. Today Peter was welding in the giant bent nails that will be used for curtain rods, picture hooks and swag lighting hooks. He’s almost done - which is a good thing because the mud crew isn’t far behind.
