Gustav Stickley became famous during his lifetime for his craftsmanship, particularly for his designs of furniture. He became the face of what is now known as the Arts and Crafts movement. In the early 1900s, Stickley created Craftsman Farms, a place that was hoped to become a farm school for boys as well as an estate for him and his family. In the center of Craftsman Farms is a building he designed himself: the Log House. Made primarily of logs, stones, ceramic tiles for the roof, and other local materials, Stickley’s Log House embodied his passion for craftsmanship and modest, practical homes. The Log House is simple but beautiful. Its stone foundation, band of windows, and wooden walls give it that comforting log cabin feel.