About the michigan house

This 11 acre, rural homestead, was built from the ground by Blondena Weaver in 1958. Inspired by the socio-political climate in Chicago, she saw a need for a serene space of solace for her family and friends. Just a two hour drive away, the house in Western Michigan has been just that for thousands over five generations. 

The patio was a place where elders and children gathered, told stories and welcomed guests hailing from all over the midwest and beyond. Horseback riding, barbeques, church picnics, community organizer retreats, volleyball, fish-frys, basketball, softball and an annual apple picking event were just a few of the ways that people came together at the country home.