Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy extends far beyond his own portfolio, living on through the incredible work of his apprentices. One of the most celebrated Taliesin Fellows was E. Fay Jones, an architect who beautifully adapted Wright’s principles of organic architecture to the rugged landscapes of the American South. While Jones is internationally renowned for his breathtaking civic chapels, architecture enthusiasts have a rare opportunity to experience his residential genius firsthand by booking a stay at the Aux Ark Cottage, a beautifully preserved architectural gem hidden away in the Arkansas Ozarks.
The Cherokee Village Connection
In the 1960s, Fay Jones was commissioned to help design the civic and commercial heart of Cherokee Village, Arkansas—a pioneering master-planned community nestled in the natural topography of the Ozark mountains. Bringing Wright’s philosophy of blending structure with nature to a community scale, Jones designed the town center, civic buildings, and a collection of striking mid-century modern residences scattered among the trees and rivers.
Today, Cherokee Village stands as a hidden treasure of mid-century organic design, and the Aux Ark Cottage offers a unique window into this historic master plan.
Inside the Aux Ark Cottage
The cottage beautifully embodies the core tenets of organic architecture, standing as a testament to Jones’ ability to make high design feel incredibly warm and inviting.
Plan Your Stay
For architecture lovers planning a trip through the Midwest and South, adding this Fay Jones cottage rental to your itinerary offers a unique chance to live inside a piece of architectural history. The cottage provides a peaceful retreat while keeping you close to the other surviving Fay Jones structures located throughout Cherokee Village.
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