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"Animal Kingdom"

Planning Jack Hanna's House | September 2006 | Log Home Living
by:Jessica Bizik | photography: Heidi Long

Animal Kingdom:

It's a zoo out there. And no one knows this better than globetrotting syndicated TV-show host Jack Hanna, who spends his days in the wild exploring nature's beasts. So it's no surprise that when he's home, it's all about comfort and ease. He applied this same notion to his charming guest cabin on the family farm just outside of Bigfork, Montana, that he shares with his wife, Suzi.

Love Nest
Measuring just 760 square feet, this jewel box of a house was designed for maximum fun in minimal space. It's a setting that easily sleeps (and feeds) four. Dubbed Elk Cabin for its location on an old elk farm, this mini-getaway is so sweet and secluded that Jack sometimes calls it "The Honeymoon Suite."

Southern Charm
Part of what makes Elk Cabin so romantic is its air of authenticity, modeled after log homes that Jack remembers as a kid in Tennessee. There isn't a lick of drywall in the guest cabin—just 8-by-12-inch white pine logs from Idaho and a few touches of fragrant juniper with purple and red undertones.

Pioneer Panache
For timeless appeal, the crew minimized reminders of the modern world without eliminating any creature comforts. "We hid the TV, refrigerator, dishwasher and all the electrical work behind custom panels designed to match the cabinetry," says friend and builder Randy Baker. Outside the cabin sits a true piece of history: a covered wagon (built by one of Jack's close friends) that was driven hundreds of miles for the Treasure State's 1993 centennial celebration.

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By Pamella Macbeth on Mar 14, 2008
I have loved this log cabin from the first time I show it in Log Home and would love to build one like it but would like to find out more. Could you please send me information on how to get in touch with Randy Baker. I would be living in the cabin on some land I would be buying.
I would greatly appreciate any information you culd give me.
My e-mail address is lonewolf5255@yahoo.com
Sincerely,
Pamella Macbeth

By Jayne Radzwilka on Apr 21, 2008
I love the design of this cabin. How can I get more information/pricing for this cabin? Thank you Jayne

By Pat Bucher on Oct 02, 2008
Me too. I'd like more info on this including $$.


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