AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



May, 1908 



May, 1908 



AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



183 



The Greek Theater 



be "The Merchant of Venice," in which Mr. Frank Stephens, the founder of Arden, took the part of Shylock. The scene in day- 

 light was one long to be remembered, the brilliant color of the costumes standing out in strong relief again the beautiful background of 

 the forest- One could not help realizing the charm of pastoral plays with such an environment. 



Situated just behind the theater is the bungalow belonging to Mr. Frank Stephens, while on the left is the attractive little bungalow 

 belonging to his son and daughter. The entrance through the grape arbor is most inviting, while the rustic fence adds a finishing 

 touch which is most decorative. 



In looking at our illustration of Mr. Frank Stephens' bungalow it will be noticed that the bedroom 

 all intents and purposes the inmates sleep in the open air, but the slanting roof is a protection in case of 

 the bungalow is quite roomy, and has an ample stone fireplace with swinging crane and andirons. Co 

 low settees ornamented with Batik drapery makes an attractive interior; the room also contains an old-fn< 



Mr. Willia 



In 



; bungalc 



■ built ! 



what after the Japanese style, ; 



i very attr; 



is without a door, 

 a storm. The m: 

 nfortable rocking 

 lioned spinn 



so that to 

 in part of 

 rhairs and 



: but in color- 



ing. Gn 



from the 



the structure a carved 



nested there, but when the 



visited the place. There at 



with touches of peacock blue, with the window f 

 opposite the doorway looks into the dense wood, 



ies in white, give it a somewhat unusual appearance. The view 



th a peep beyond at the rough boulders below. At one side of 



rched on the trunk of a tree. The bungalow received its name of "Owl's Nest" because of the owls that 



rtificial owl was put in place it unfortunately acted as a scarecrow, for the original inhabitants never again 



thirty bungalows on the estate, and about sixty people. The boys who come alone sleep in the bunga- 



lows allotted to them, which can be seen beyond the "Red Houst 



While all the inhabitants live like one happy family, unhampered by 



to which all who rent the land conform. They are as follows : No hunting o 



ward sold to the abattoir. Each tenant must keep his place tidy, so that it is 



Tenants pay no taxes. All the money taken for the board is spent on imprt 



All those who spend their summer at Arden and own the land in comr 



iles and regulations, there are, however, a few restrictions 

 fishing is allowed. No animals can be raised to be after- 

 ot an eyesore. A bungalow can be given up whenever liked, 

 ■ing the property for the public good. 

 on feel they are carrying out the teaching of Henry George 



The Pump a' the Roadside 



The Dining-room of the 



