The Raynal House is sited on the worn, familiar spot of an old family cabin. The contours of the new home honor the best parts of the old property - orientation to a chattering mountain stream, an intimate back entry gathering space, and a deck outstretched to the Valley. The interior is organized for gatherings of family and friends in a double-height, poplar-clad living space anchored by a river stone hearth.  Every space has an operable window for prevailing breezes and to make sure one does not soon forget the creek sounds in the forest valley.