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Table of ContentsPAGE

Feel The Love... an Introduction to Natural Element Homes4

Build on the Cutting Edge... Systems-Built Construction & More 6

Have it Your Way... Log Homes, Timber Frame Homes, Hybrid Homes 8

Your Dream Home Begins With Design12

Our Builders Bring Your Home To Life14

Awesome Interiors - Just Wait ‘Till You Go Inside16

Building a Legacy - Customer Testimonials20

Premium Weather-Tight Shell Packages - What We Supply22

Quality is Not an Accident

24

Finish Well - How Will My Home Look When Completed?26

Choose a Home Plan, Choose a Building System30

Home Plans - A Few Popular Favorites32

Home Plans - The Elk River Collection46

Home Plans - Original Comfy Cabin Kits Collection52

Home Plans - Comfy Cabin Black Label Collection62

Home Plans - Jewel Box Cabin Collection102

Carriage House and Garage Plans

130

Outdoor Great Room Plans

132

Timber Trusses and Timber Frame Bents134

Log Styles, Rafter Tails, Brackets, Braces, Corbels, Shutters, Columns 136

At Natural Element Homes, you

should expect the very best in home

design and in natural materials. You

should expect the best of options for

building your home. You should expect

the best in craftsmanship as your home is

built. We’ve put it all together under one

roof to make it easy for you. So feel free to

dream, and feel free to dream big!

Dreaming is great, but living in a dream

home is better than dreaming of a dream

home, and that’s why we specialize in

bringing dream homes to life. We’ve helped

thousands of people do this over the years,

and we are standing by to help you.

We believe in treating others the way we

would want to be treated, so you can also

expect the best in service, honesty, integrity,

and guidance.

Not just any home builder can create a

Natural Element Home, you see! We have a

rich heritage in log & timber home design

and manufacturing. And we have a rich

heritage in life in general. We know how to

take your vision for your home, blend it with

our heritage and produce a stunning home

while giving you a great experience.

We want your time with us to be one

of the best times of your life. Quite simply,

it’s YOUR dream home, and you should

have a pleasurable experience in planning,

designing and building your home of homes.

Living in a dream home is better

than dreaming of a dream home.



Love!Feel the

“If you love what

you do, you’ll

never work a day

in your life. We

love what we do,

and it shows!”

We design, supply, and build

extraordinary log & timber homes!

•Energy Efficient •Log Cabins

•Log Homes •Timber Frame

•Hybrid Homes •Modular Homes



build on the cutting edge!Every Natural Element Home is designed with energy

efficiency in mind, and our exclusive EnergyLock™ Building

Systems help save you money ... every month ... forever!

Heck, we may even SAVE THE PLANET in the process!

Whether your Natural Element Home will be a Log Home,

a Timber Frame Home, a Hybrid Home, or a Modular Home, we

have an EnergyLock™ Wall System to match. Our systems use

the latest technology in energy efficiency to reduce air leakage,

protect R-value, and save energy. And this all translates into you

keeping more green in your pocket each month. It’s an airtight

argument!

Factory-built EnergyPanelsTM

save time and reduce waste.

Huber® ZIP Systems are the

first line of defense.

Concrete sidings look like

wood & are low maintenance.

EnergyLockTM Building Systems.

Save energy, money, & planets!

Engineered wood, pre-built walls,

f loor trusses, roof trusses...smart!

CNC Precision Milling for

Timber Frame Systems.



to build...If you plan

build on the cutting edge!

Factory-built EnergyPanelsTM

save time and reduce waste.

HiPerformance Modular is

pre-fabulous.

EnergyLogsTM boast

R-values up to R-32!

CNC Precision Milling for

Timber Frame Systems.

Pre-cut Log Wall Systems

are easy as A-B-C, 1-2-3!

Pre-cut EnergySIPSTM offer

maximum energy efficiency.

We use the latest manufacturing and construction

technology in all our building systems and methods. We

strive to reduce and re-utilize waste, reduce long term

maintenance, and produce homes that perform well for

generations to come.

We utilize systems-built technology where all or part

of your home is produced in the factory before shipping to

your job site, but we don’t compromise customization or

craftsmanship in the process. The result is a one-of-a-kind

home and the realization of your vision.

If you are going to build a home now or in the near

future, don’t make the mistake of using out-of-date building

systems and methods. Build responsibly and build smart.

Build on the cutting edge!



log, timber frame, hybridWe realized a long time ago that there are many ways to

build a home. Any of our home designs can be constructed

using one of three approaches: log, timber frame, or hybrid.

Log Homes: Time and trends mean nothing to the perennial

beauty of log homes. The most basic of construction, yet the

most dynamic of structures, log homes are a favorite of those

people who long for simple comfort and beautiful design. Hand-

crafted or milled logs of eastern white pine or other species are

used with the utmost precision to create a home that uniquely

fits your personality and lifestyle.

Precision Milled Log Homes

with classic log home features.

Hybrid Log Homes combine

logs with traditional building.

True Vintage Antique Log

Homes and Cabins.

Timber Frame Homes with

Natural Element® exteriors.

Hybrid Mountain

Homes are all natural.

Western style log homes

with full round logs.



your way!Have it

log, timber frame, hybrid

Precision Milled Log Homes

with classic log home features.

Hybrid Mountain Homes with

log and timber accents.

Hybrid blends of log, timber

and natural materials.

Western style log homes

with full round logs.

Timber Frame

Designer Homes.

Classic Log

Cabins.

Timber Frame Homes: Utilizing timber post and

beam, with wood joinery held in place by wooden pegs,

timber frame structures are made to last hundreds of years.

Allowing the homeowner to vary the wood look throughout

the home, timber frame uses a mixture of tongue & groove,

drywall and other materials to create a strikingly beautiful,

energy efficient, building system.

Hybrid Homes: Perhaps you prefer the simple beauty

of logs for your entrance, but want the drama of timber

frame in your living room. Or you have to have a stone

fireplace for your outdoor living area. Using a combination

of building techniques and structural and decorative

elements, hybrid homes appeal to homeowners looking for

the best of all worlds.



after all, it’s YOUR dream!No matter which building system you choose, we go beyond

the traditional log and timber approach to customize your home

with sophisticated features that create a unique look. Here’s

where the distinctive beauty of your home will shine as you

choose the materials for your beams, siding, roof, and accents.

Many materials are available to give your home a superbly

natural look with distinctive character. We call these Natural

Elements,® and all are reclaimed, recovered, recycled, or

renewable. If you want a certain look, such as Western Frontier or

Eastern Appalachian, we can help you select a palette of materials

to create that look.

Cedar or concrete shingles

combined with earth-tone colors.

Western-style Hybrid Homes

utilize round log components.

Full-scribe handcrafted

log homes.

Poplar Bark shingles are

very low maintenance.

Hybrid Timber Frame

Homes are all natural.

Low cost, low maintenance,

energy efficient, starter homes.



your options!Explore

after all, it’s YOUR dream!

Many of the Natural Elements® in our homes use

materials that we reclaim in our Natural Element Homes

workshop. This approach is ecologically sound and saves

you money. We fashion items such as brackets, braces,

and rafter tails from lumber that has been culled for reuse.

This means that your builder doesn’t have to invent each

architectural element specified by the designer. The mill-

crafted elements are shipped to your job site, where they are

simply assembled, trimmed to fit, and installed. This gives

you custom craftsman construction without all the extra

labor costs.

Natural Elements® are provided by nature and refined by

us. We help you select from the many materials available to

determine the key architectural elements of your home.

Cedar or concrete shingles

combined with earth-tone colors.

Milled D-Logs, round columns,

square timber, shakes and stone.

Precision-milled logs combined

with handcrafted logs.

Low cost, low maintenance,

energy efficient, starter homes.

High snow loads

are no problem.

Outdoor living areas include covered

porches and outdoor fireplaces.



it all begins with designDesign—it’s the step right after dreaming. People who

choose a Natural Element Home want something different,

a home that is a notch above the usual cookie-cutter design

and reflects their taste and lifestyle. We help you create a

home that is uniquely you.

The journey to your Natural Element Home begins with its

design, and here you have a choice to make. You can pick a

design from our vast design library, and we will customize the

plan for you. Or, you can create a custom design. Our in-house

designers can help you create a plan that reflects your taste and

perfectly complements the setting of your home.

Conceptual design services from

premier designers are available.

We know you love your property,

and we can’t wait to see it.

Meet online with designers who make

plan changes in 3D while you watch.

The Design Pack helps you get

your ideas and site info on paper.

Specialty design considerations and

building systems are no problem.

See your home from any angle while

we discuss, collaborate, and revise.



started!Let’s get

it all begins with design

Whichever approach you choose, you’ll enjoy using

our Online Design Service to collaborate on your project.

Our Online Design system allows you to collaborate at

every step of the design process and immediately view the

effects of any design changes you’re considering. You view

your plans online and speak directly with your designer as

you watch your changes being made on screen in real time.

Next you’ll be able to view a 3-D model of your altered home

plan, and you can take a virtual “tour” of your redesigned

house to see just how it will look and feel.

The best part is you don’t have to operate any software;

just sit back and watch as your dreams and ideas move a

step closer to reality. It’s fast, efficient, and fun!

Conceptual design services from

premier designers are available.

Your final Design Pack documents

include plans, materials list, & pricing.

Our professional Building Consultants

can help you orient your home.

See your home from any angle while

we discuss, collaborate, and revise.

The home plans are drawn

in our 3D CAD system.

With Design Pack documents in hand,

builders and bankers go to work for YOU.

All monies paid to initiate

design are applied to your

home package purchase!



our builders bring it to life!A nationwide network of builders is available to turn

your design into reality. Builder selection and due diligence is

done through the National Association of Home Builders. We

offer on-site and off-site technical assistance and training for

all builders, and we are available for consultation throughout

your construction process.

As a standard service to all our customers, we assign a

professional Building Consultant to work with you from the

design phase through completion to make sure that everything is

proceeding according to plan. Your Building Consultant serves as

your main liaison throughout the project.

Your building materials are

delivered to the job site.

While Santa pre-builds at our plant, our

local builder prepares your foundation.

Once the shell is installed, mechanicals,

insulation and finish are completed inside.

Only Natural Element Homes

has Santa on the payroll.

Factory pre-cut log wall systems

are as easy as A-B-C, 1-2-3.

Siding, roofing, and trim

are applied outside.



buildersLocal

our builders bring it to life!

Your Building Consultant will provide assistance

wherever needed, communicating with the builder,

preparing for the delivery of your materials, and offering

any other type of logistical or technical support that’s

necessary to move your project along.

Natural Element Homes has a network of proven, quality

builders, or you may use your own builder. Your builder

should take responsibility for the project and control each

step to insure the quality expected is delivered. The builder

should help to control costs and provide the highest value

possible. They should communicate with you throughout

the process and allow your involvement as desired. Most

importantly, the builder should remain involved after you

move in to confirm that your home performs properly.

Your building materials are

delivered to the job site.

Final exterior finishes, stone work

and final site work are completed.

Pre-cut systems are

installed with ease.

Siding, roofing, and trim

are applied outside.

Pre-built walls are simply set

in place and secured together.

Interior finish work is com-

pleted before final clean-up.



just wait ‘till you go inside!The interior of your house is a testament to your own

vision. It is a place of retreat and escape from the worries of

the world. In a word, it is HOME. We invite you to design a

special interior that makes you feel good about your creation.

Put your own fingerprint on your home design so that each

day your home inspires you to a better quality of life.

This may be the last home you ever build, the place where

you live out your days and complete your purpose. It’s important

that you have it your way this time. You’ve built houses before,

but this one must be different and better - a true reflection of you.

Let us help you design, supply, and build your dream home!

Expansive volume with two-

story walls, wood T&G ceilings.

Antique logs, chinking, painted

beams, hand-hewn mantle.

Hickory f looring, painted

molding, granite counter tops.

White Pine log walls, hickory

f looring, pine ceilings, stone.

White Pine walls and ceiling, natural taper

columns, large view wall, slate f loors.

Round logs and purlins, wood

ceilings, prow view wall.



is done!Your home

just wait ‘till you go inside!

The choices you make for details such as ceilings,

doors, railings, flooring, and cabinets will affect the

ambience you create for everyday living. You have many

options in every category, so we make it easy for you by

offering pre-designed materials palettes.

Your Building Consultant can assist you and your builder

with these selections. Since we’ve built thousands of one-

of-a-kind custom homes, we have loads of photographs

to inspire you. And there are millions of photos available

on the internet as well. We encourage you to develop a

scrapbook of photos and information regarding the interior

look and feel you desire. Consider all your rooms - kitchens,

baths, great rooms, bedrooms, outdoor rooms, etc. Choose

your style, and we’ll incorporate it into your home plans.

Expansive volume with two-

story walls, wood T&G ceilings.

Arched chord heavy timber

trusses, wood ceiling, stone.

Coffered ceiling beams,

walnut cabinets, stone.

Round logs and purlins, wood

ceilings, prow view wall.

Elevated f loor, cedar walls, tray

ceilings, arched cased openings.

Barreled ceiling, see-through

shower, wainscot.



of course we have more!Interior design incorporates many elements. Here are

a few of the main considerations: beams, columns, stairs,

railing, flooring, wall coverings, stone selections, ceiling

coverings, window and door trim, baseboard and crown

molding, cabinets, counter tops, appliances, lighting,

plumbing fixtures and baths, furnishings, and paint and

stain colors. Consider these as you peruse the photos below.

What’s your style?

We’ve made hundreds more photos available online. Simply

visit our website and click on “BROCHURE” on the main menu for

many more resources and info. Enjoy!

Oiled Douglas Fir timber,

ceiling T&G, and trim.

Douglas Fir timber frame, light

color stain, stone fireplace.

Douglas Fir handcrafted logs,

chinking, stone, wormy chestnut.

Heavy timber ceiling painted,

grandma’s wall coverings.

Natural taper spruce logs, walnut

f looring, Doug Fir mantle, drywall.

Natural cedar posts, Doug Fir exposed

beams, spruce ceilings, cedar f loors.



more?Want

of course we have more!

“We love our home. We’ve been here more

than a year now, but I still feel like I’m on vacation

everyday when I get up. It’s awesome.” Charlie & Tracy C.

Oiled Douglas Fir timber,

ceiling T&G, and trim.

Douglas Fir timber frame, light

oak stain, dry-wall, tile.

Custom cabinets, concrete tops, high-

end appliances, heavy timber beams.

Natural cedar posts, Doug Fir exposed

beams, spruce ceilings, cedar f loors.

Natural cedar posts, scalloped

wall paneling, hand-hewn beams.

Board-and-batten walls, fossil stone

fireplace, hand-hewn beams.



Building a home and a legacy

takes time, patience and care.

Natural Element Homes has a rich history in the

log home and timber home industry. We’ve helped

many people realize their dream home and fulfill a

part of their legacy. With each new home that goes

up, we help another friend build their legacy. All the

while, we are building a legacy of our own.

Natural Element Homes was born out of market-

driven demand for something more from the log home

industry. In the early 2000’s, we began to see many

consumers look into the log home industry for a particular

kind of home. They described a home that had elements

found in log homes, but most preferred not to use log

walls. They wanted a home that was natural and rustic,

yet modern and elegant. And they wanted the home

to possess outstanding curb appeal, as it would be a

testament to their own vision. They wanted to put their

own DNA into the home as they designed it, and it must

inspire them to a higher quality of life. We found that most

considered this home to be the last home they would ever

build, and they wanted it their way this time.

We decided to put a name on what they described,

and the Natural Element Home® was born! Born

of nature and your vision for “rustic elegance” and

“mountain modern” living.

After 10 years of operating as a “brand name” in the

marketplace, Natural Element Homes was incorporated

as a stand-alone entity. We selected the best people from

our organization to move forward and help us build our

legacy. Designing and building your home is part of our

purpose and legacy. We thank you for joining with us.

“Since we’re both

building a legacy,

let’s build together!”

Robert Lambert, Owner & President

The Tellico Cuatro

built with hewn logs.



togetherIn this

Bob & Linda Neal

As investors, we have built

several homes with Natural

Element Homes. The product

is first quality, and their service

could not be better. We are very

pleased.

Mary Ann Fair

I’m a builder, and my reputation

means everything. Natural

Element Homes is a company I

have great confidence in. Their

process makes it much easier to

build great homes for my clients.

The Carlton ---->

Mary Carlton

After my husband passed, I just

wanted to move away, but I had

never built a house before. I

was scared, but you made me

feel secure. My home is lovely.

Jenna McKenna

Bob, our cabin is wonderful, and

we thank you for helping us build

it. Your designers were most

patient and helped us make good

changes. We love everything

about it. Thanks again.

<------ Custom by MossCreek

<------ The Getaway

The Winter Wren ---->

Steve Wooden

I had a great experience with

your company, your design-

ers, and our builder. You are

welcome to show my home any

time.

Rick Klewein

Everyone who sees the Shoo-f ly

cabin thinks it is awesome. It

has been a great addition to our

community and has helped set the

standard for other builders. Thanks

for everything!

<------ The Raven’s Nest

<------ The Shoo-f ly Cabin

Harry Fink

Robert, as you know, I collected

items for my retirement home for

more than 30 years. You listened

well, and I thank you for helping me

design and build a great house.

The Farm House ---->

Gloria Haynes

Mike, thank you for building our

home. We love it much more than

we imagined, and the design

changes you helped us with are

a real improvement. Stop by any

time.

The Elkmont ---->

Here’s what our customers say...



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premium weather-tight shell

Our typical Weather-Tight dry-in shell

package includes the following building

system categories We have listed the

most popular options in each category.

1. Subfloor Systems: 2x10, 2x12, I-joist

system, pre-built web truss system.

2. Porch and Deck Floor Systems: 2x8,

2x10, 2x12 treated, treated decking, cedar

decking, maintenance-free decking.

3. Exterior Wall Systems: Pre-cut Log

Wall systems available in 15 styles, Pre-built

EnergyPanelsTM with ZIP sheathing, Pre-cut

EnergySIPTM Panels, 2x4 or 2x6 wall framing

systems, over 40 Exterior Sidings available,

many types of wall corner notches and

posts available.

4. Second Floor Systems: 2x10 or 2x12

systems, I-joist systems, Pre-built web

trusses, Heavy Timber systems.

Interior Wall Systems: 2x4 and 2x6

framing systems.

Interior Stair Systems: Heavy Timber

Stairs, Half Round Stairs, Mortise-and-

Tennon Stairs 5. Roof Systems: 2x10 or 2x12 framing systems, I-joist

systems, Pre-built truss systems, Exposed Beam Heavy

Timber systems, R-30, R-40, SIP Panels.



we supply...What

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7. Gable/Dormer Wall Systems: Pre-cut

Log Wall systems available in 12 styles, Pre-

built EnergyPanelsTM with ZIP sheathing,

Pre-cut EnergySIPTM Panels, 2x4 or 2x6 wall

framing systems, over 40 Exterior Sidings

available.

8. Exterior Trim Pack: For roof fascia,

soffit, window and door trim, corner trim,

freize boards and band boards - Premium

White Pine, Premium Western Cedar, Fiber

Cement Woodgrain, many specialty trims

available.

9. Exterior Accents: Dozens of log and

timber components, rafter tails, brackets,

braces, shutters, etc.

10. Windows - Aluminum clad exterior

with wood interior, all wood windows, vinyl

windows.

11. Exterior Doors: Woodgrain Fiberglass,

solid wood doors, Aluminum clad exterior/

wood interior doors, many species and

styles available.

Design and Production Services: a long

list of services are provided with each

home purchase, including home plans and

customization.

We generally provide a shell package

to the builder. The builder provides all

labor and finish items not included in

the shell package and completes your

home.

premium weather-tight shell

Delivery is Included.6. Porch Roof Systems: Exposed Beam Heavy

Timber, Conventional framed systems with flat T&G

ceilings, more than a dozen types of porch posts.



quality is never an accident

“Quality is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction

and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.”

WILLIAM A. FOSTER.



quality!Choose

quality is never an accident



How will my home will look

and feel when completed?

The interior of your home is where you will spend

most of your time, and how you finish it will affect

the ambiance you create for everyday living and your

budget. There are several key areas where you have

choices to make:

Beams, Columns, Railing, Stairs, Flooring, Wall

coverings & treatments, Stone, Ceilings, Trim,

Cabinets, Counter tops, Appliances, Lighting,

Plumbing fixtures and baths, Colors, and Furnishings.

Some interior finishes cost less than others, of course,

and your home builder and Building Consultant can help

you with these choices. Often times, we can create a

particular look and feel in more than one way, and one

method may be less expensive than the other.

There are also general guidelines regarding costs

that you can follow. For example, sheet rock on walls

and ceilings costs less than wood tongue-and-groove.

Carpeted floors cost less than wood or tile floors. Man-

made stone costs less than real stone. Smaller beams and

columns cost less than larger ones, and no beams costs

less than having beams.

There are several price point options available for

appliances, cabinetry, counter tops, bathroom fixtures,

lighting fixtures, and furnishings. A professionally

designed interior generally costs more than doing it

yourself.In general, a hybrid home costs less than a log home,

and a log home costs less than a true timber frame home.

Obviously, there are many choices to make that

will affect the overall cost of your home. These can be

useful in regulating your budget. Your home builder

and Building Consultant will simplify the choices

for you and discuss and select options to meet your

budget.

“Make your home

your favorite place

to be!”

High-end finishes in

this study. $$$$$



well!Finish

This bedroom features lower

cost materials such as carpeted

f loors, sheetrock walls, simple

baseboard, window trim and

crown molding. Modest lighting

and wall treatments are also

shown. To lower costs of this

room, use painted trim and sheet

rock ceilings.

The great room shown here is

a log home, and the outer walls

are logs. Upgraded features

include wood T&G ceilings,

large diameter natural columns,

exposed heavy timber beams

under second f loor. Other

finishes shown are modestly

priced.

$ ----> This beautiful room is modestly

priced and features carpeted

f loors, wood ceilings, log walls,

man-made stone to mantle

height, large fixed glass, simple

trim and molding, sheetrock end

wall, natural log mantle.

This custom kitchen features many

upgrades, such as high-end appli-

ances and custom refrigerator, cus-

tom cabinetry and island, custom

range hood, character columns,

hand-hewn beam work, wood ceil-

ings, upgraded lighting, faux brick

wall treatments and wood f loors.

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$$ ---->

The den shown at left features

wood f looring, wood ceilings,

real stone fireplace from f loor

to ceiling, large timber mantle,

upgraded lighting, upgraded

window trim. The f lat ceiling

costs less than a home with a

cathedral ceiling.

The keeping room at left features

sheetrock walls and ceiling and

man-made stone covering for the

gas log insert. Upgrades include

large crown molding, baseboard,

and window trim, wood f loors, wall

sconce lighting, and rich wall treat-

ments and furnishings.

<---- $$

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This great room features log walls,

wood f loors and a wood cathedral

ceiling. There are heavy timber

beams over the kitchen and a large

diameter character column sup-

porting the roof. Lower cost items

include sheetrock, tile counter tops,

standard appliances and simple

trim.

$$ ---->

The kitchen shown here features

custom cabinetry, granite tops and

a raised bar seating area. A high-

end range and upgraded lighting

are also featured. Wood f loors tie

everything together. The walls are

sheetrock with upgraded crown

molding and baseboards.

$$$ ---->

It’s how you finish that counts!



This log home has a camp

house look and feel at a lower

price point. The home features

exposed beam ceilings over

the kitchen, wood f loors, and a

beautiful color palette (different

colors of stain were used). The

basic appliances and site-built

bar and seating keep costs low.

The cathedral ceiling shown

at right is cost effective. The

roof system was built with 2x10

framing with R-30 insulation

and covered with wood T&G.

Douglas Fir beams were used for

structural collar ties. Fixed glass

panels were made and installed

by the local glass company.

$ ----> The great room of this log home

has wood f loors, man-made

stone on the fireplace insert,

wood T&G wall covering on the

gable end, circle-top windows, a

Douglas Fir exposed beam R-30

roof system with wood T&G,

knotty pine trim, and hand-

peeled twig railing.

The structure at left is a hybrid

structure with authentic antique

materials applied to the interior

walls and ceilings. The ceiling is

barn wood, and the beams are 150

year old hand-hewn oak beams.

The fireplace features authentic

stacked stone. All doors have tran-

soms above for natural lighting.

<---- $$$

$ ---->

This beautiful home is modestly

priced and features a Douglas

Fir exposed beam R-30 roof

system with wood T&G, wood

f loors, sheetrock walls, painted

trim, craftsman window grilles,

upgraded kitchen appliances,

cabinets and counter tops.

Adding a home theater to your

home is a definite luxury. This

theater features multi-level f loors

and seating with a game table and

refreshment area at the top level of

the room. Premium carpeting, wall

coverings, seating and audio-visual

equipment were used.

<---- $$

This great room features log

walls, carpeted f loors and a wood

cathedral ceiling. There are large

diameter wood columns sup-

porting the loft. Lower cost items

include man-made stone to mantle

height, carpeting, and simple trim.

The large volume of the room adds

to its cost per square foot.

$$$ ---->

The kitchen shown here features

custom cabinetry, granite tops and

a raised bar seating area. Modest

appliances were used, and wood

f loors tie everything together. The

ceilings are exposed round log

beams supported by a round log

column. There are wood T&G

ceilings above.

$$$ ---->

More interior finish photos and info...

<---- $$$$<---- $$$$



finish optionsMore

The log home shown here has

many cost-effective features:

rope deck railing, wood

windows, fiberglass doors, site-

made and installed fixed glass,

log siding on the chimney chase,

single fascia boards, 30-year

asphalt shingle roof, lower cost

stain and finish, no gutters.

Another cost-effective log home

is shown here and features

log-style deck railing, wood

windows, fiberglass doors, site-

made and installed fixed glass,

man-made stone on the chimney

chase, single fascia boards, 30-

year asphalt shingle roof, lower

cost stain and finish, no gutters.

$ ----> This beautiful home is also

a hybrid, which keeps costs

lower, and it features a low-

maintenance fiber cement

exterior. Fiber cement shingles

cost significantly more than real

wood shingles, but they require

virtually no maintenance. Up-

graded windows and stone.

This custom log home features 10-

inch diameter Swedish-cope logs

with a draw-knife finish, staggered

log ends at corners, premium clad

windows, premium window trim,

elaborate roof overhang log truss,

twig in-fill, heavy cedar shingle

roof, and copper f lashing. WOW!

<---- $$

<---- $$$$

$ ---->

Another cost-effective home is

shown at left. This is a hybrid

home with fiber cement, low

maintenance siding and trim

with real cedar shingles in the

front gable. The timber accents

are simple, and the stone is not

used heavily. A 30-year asphalt

shingle was used. It looks great!

This beautiful structure features

our premium grade bark siding

(1-inch thick with deep furrows),

custom white pine timber brackets,

wood T&G for soffits, premium

clad windows and trim, painted

stepped fascia boards, heavy

cedar shingle roofing, and a nice

set of horns.

<---- $

There are certain elements of the

garage at right that add to its cost.

There are multiple colors used,

skip-peeled large diameter corner

posts, hand-hewn rafter tails, hand-

split cedar shingle siding, stepped

fascia, and arched top garage

doors. Such features increase costs

significantly.

$$$ ---->

The photo at right shows one of our

largest logs (8x12), large diameter

natural-taper log columns and

beams, real stacked-stone column

bases, multi-level concrete walk-

way, stepped roof fascia boards,

lifetime warranty asphalt shingles,

and upgraded exterior lighting.

$$$ ---->

And some for the exterior too...

<---- $$$



We have fabulous home plans

and three ways to build them!

The following pages are loaded with some of the best log and timber plans you’ll find. We are happy to modify every plan, and we

encourage you to make your home uniquely personal. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we have many more plans online. If you find a plan

somewhere else, we can use it for inspiration and create a custom home that’s even better. If you wish to start from scratch for a total custom home, we

have the best designers in the business to work with you. Basically, we’ve got design covered!

And don’t forget our Online Design Service. In all cases, you may participate in the development of your home plans as much or as little as you want.

We simply schedule an online meeting, and you can see our designer’s screen on your own computer. You and the designer can discuss the plan and

changes you wish to make, and you see the changes made in real time as you work together. Your builder, your spouse, your family - up to 15 people in

different locations - can join in and collaborate. You see your home in 3D from inside, outside, or any angle in between, and you don’t have to operate any

software at all. Just sit back, relax, and we’ll do the work for you. It’s fast, efficient, and fun! The Online Design Service.

Also, we can build most any plan you see as a log home, a timber frame home, a hybrid home, and even a modular home. No matter which building

system best meets your needs (log, timber frame, or hybrid), we can design the home plan you’ve chosen for your selected building system.

Choose a home plan. Choose a building system. We’ll customize your plan for you!

LOG HOME

NOTE: The home plans contained herein are conceptual in nature and may vary from actual conditions in overall size, square footage, and/or materials

included in pricing. Please check with Natural Element Homes for clarification and development of home plans and materials for your specific needs and desires.



home planChoose a

HYBRID HOME

TIMBER FRAME HOME



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The Barn Owl

2871 SF Under Roof

2421 SF Heated



plan favoritesPopular

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The Mountain View Lodge

UPPER LEVEL2722 SF Under Roof

1944 SF Heated



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The Yellowstone 3

3573 SF Under Roof

3013 SF Heated

GuestRoom

Bath

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The Tellico Retreat

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3573 SF Under Roof

3013 SF Heated

4542 SF Under Roof

2742 SF Heated



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The Black Bear Lodge

5013 SF Under Roof

3109 SF Heated

1000 SF Garage

904 SF Garage Apartment

2018 SF Optional Lower Level




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The Raven’s Nest


2847 SF Heated



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The Sturbridge

9507 SF Under Roof

6224 SF Heated

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The Mt. Olive Retreat


1865 SF Heated



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The Chaparral

3258 SF Under Roof

2682 SF Heated




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The Monteagle


3053 SF Heated



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The Ridgecrest

1940 SF Under Roof

1893 SF Heated




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The McCall Swall


2933 SF Heated



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The Boone Camp

3205 SF Under Roof

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The Farmhouse

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The Elk River CollectionA home design from the Elk River collection features outstanding visual appeal and superb functionality. Designed by MossCreek,

these home plans feature robust architectural detail and use of log and timber for columns, corbels, purlins and trusses. These

homes are reminiscent of the ranch style homes found in the big sky country of the American West. Yet, with three building systems

available (log, timber frame, hybrid) and our vast collection of Natural Elements, these homes can be the envy of any neighborhood

in America. For a spectacular home and high-quality living, choose an Elk River design.

The Streamer, Timber Frame

THE STREAMERTHE RIVERMYST

THE YELLOWSTONE



home plansMore

The Rivermyst, 8x12 D-Log

The Yellowstone, Handcrafted Log



THE LAHONTAN2430 SF Covered Space | 2246 SF Heated Space

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2330 SF Covered Space | 1780 SF Heated Space

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collectionElk River

THE YELLOWSTONE


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THE RIVERMYST3452 SF Covered Space | 2243 SF Heated Space

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THE STREAMER3892 SF Covered Space | 3572 SF Heated Space

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THE ANGLER4245 SF Covered Space | 3653 SF Heated Space

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collectionElk River

THE CARIBOU6048 SF Covered Space | 4888 SF Heated Space

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THE ALPINE3652 SF Covered Space | 3652 SF Heated Space

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BATH

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MECHANICAL

& STORAGE

PATIO

PERFECT PEARL2022 SF Covered Space | 1514 SF Heated Space

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Nothing says Americana quite like a cabin.

Cabins have long been a part of our great history, from

the first American settlers, to our early pioneers, to

today’s American family. Cabins give more than shelter.

They give great memories and good times. The word

“cabin” means different things to different people. Some

think of an antique Appalachian retreat, while others

imagine a Rocky Mountain ski chalet, and others conjure

up thoughts of a quaint Adirondack cottage. No matter

what the style, size, or shape, the function of the cabin is

to offer a warm, welcoming retreat where you can relax

and get away from it all. In other words, a “comfy cabin.”

At Natural Element Homes, we know

“cabins,” and we know “comfy.” And we’ve created a

division to focus simply on “Comfy Cabins.” We have

literally built thousands of cabins during the last four

decades, and our Comfy Cabins division can provide

you with a wide variety of cabin plans, quality

building materials and building systems to create the

exact style you are after, a simple process for design

and construction, and, most importantly, affordable

pricing that brings the possibility of cabin ownership

to most people.

GET KIT DETAILS AND SPEC’S ONLINE



comfy cabin kitsOriginal

DININGKITCHEN

GREATROOM

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

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PORCH

DECK

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OPEN TO

AREA BELOW

GREAT ROOM

BEDROOM

KITCHEN

CLO

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BATH

CLOSET

LOFT AREA

OPEN TO

AREA BELOW

BUTTER BEAN1348 SF Covered Space | 1172 SF Heated Space

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LITTLE BARLOW917 SF Covered Space | 793 SF Heated Space

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UPPER



BEDROOM

BEDROOM

GREATROOM

BATH

KITCHEN

PORCH

PANTRY UNDER STAIRS

DINING

CLOSET

CLOSET

MOON BEAM1568 SF Covered Space | 1244 SF Heated Space

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LOFT

OPEN TO

AREA BELOW

MASTERBEDROOM

WALK INCLOSET BATH

PORCH

GREATROOM

KITCHEN

MASTERBEDROOM

BATH

PEANUT1401 SF Covered Space | 1210 SF Heated Space

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BEDROOM

BATH

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GREATROOM

DININGKITCHEN LAUNDRY

MASTERBEDROOM

W.I.C.

BATH

PORCH

PORCH

ROCK WREN1916 SF Covered Space | 1373 SF Heated Space

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OPEN TO

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DININGKITCHEN

GREATROOM BEDROOM

BATH

CLOSET

JOURNEY’S INN1551 SF Covered Space | 1269 SF Heated Space

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MASTERBEDROOM

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DINING GREATROOM

KITCHEN

PORCH

PORCH

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TOMMY TOE1967 SF Covered Space | 1407 SF Heated Space

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AREA BELOW

BEDROOM BEDROOM

LOFT

BATH

PORCH

DINING

LIVINGROOM

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KITCHENBATH

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MOODY PATOOTY


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TURKEY LURKEY2275 SF Covered Space | 1696 SF Heated Space

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LOFTAREA

OPEN TO

AREA BELOW

BEDROOM

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KITCHEN

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PORCH

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RED BONE GONE


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RED-EYED ROOSTER


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KITCHEN

MASTERBEDROOM

WALK-IN CLOSET

MASTER BATH

HALFBATH

BABY MOOSE2354 SF Covered Space | 1529 SF Heated Space

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BEDROOM #2

LOFTAREA

BATH

OPEN TO

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CLOSET




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KITCHEN

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POOH BEAR2648 SF Covered Space | 1870 SF Heated Space

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CLOSET BATH

OPEN TO

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BEDROOMBEDROOM

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DINING

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BIG BARLOW1978 SF Covered Space | 1744 SF Heated Space

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JACK RABBIT2411 SF Covered Space | 1879 SF Heated Space

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AND STORAGE

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ENTRY

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MAMA’S HOUSE3104 SF Covered Space | 2514 SF Heated Space

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OPEN TO

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OPEN TO

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EAGLE SCOUT3188 SF Covered Space | 1996 SF Heated Space

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Black Label Plans

PLAN NAMESF UNDER ROOF HEATED SF PAGE

Lemon Drop

770722 87

Chicken Little1072

770 69

Pine Cone

950790 92

Honey Badger1176

936 82

Cub Scout

985985 74

Pea Pod

10571009 91

Tea Cup

15301190 97

Cup Cake

17301216 75

Baby Bear

12901230 65

Tom Cat

17541266 99

Sugar Pie

18701293 96

Wishbone

13871307 101

Cotton Patch1880

1368 72

Baby Doll

18071407 66

June Bug

19121672 85

Stoney Brooke2234

1684 95

Fish Camp

22751696 78

Honeysuckle Vine2390

1764 83

Dog Run Camp2013

1821 76

Huck Finn Camp2014

1826 84

Maple Leaf Lodge2542

1940 89

Ashley Cottage2313

1957 64

Corn Crib Cottage2745

1985 71

Little Dipper Lodge3167

1985 88

Cinnamon Roll2192

1992 70

Grand View Retreat2722

2012 79

Holly Berry

25002020 81

Possum Bend Camp2728

2036 93

Winchester

22842140 100

Bee Branch Camp3777

2220 67

Big Rock Lodge3586

2226 68

Grizzly Cub

35112407 80

Lake Lure Lodge2556

2446 86

Sky View Lodge2556

2446 94

Evergreen

35742638 77

Tellico Cuatro4542

2732 98

Cow Lick Cabin4532

3006 73

Papa Bear

42033051 90

Now you can have all the full, flavorful character of Natural Element

Homes and the many benefits of a Comfy Cabin Kit. We are pleased to

introduce our top-shelf assortment of cabin plans - The Comfy Cabins

Black Label collection.

Plans from our Black Label collection have been professionally designed by

premier designers and architects, so you don’t have to go through all the fuss,

bother, and expense of an original architectural design. In fact, you may simply

choose a plan as is, or we can tweak it to be just as you want it. Since these

plans have good architectural bones, your customized version will possess all

the curb appeal and functionality originally envisioned by the designer.

The Black Label plans may be constructed in many different ways. Some

people want a log cabin, while others are looking more for a timber frame style.

Still others want a modern mountain design with all the latest conveniences

and technology. That’s why we specialize in all-of-the-above. We have options

galore to add to your Comfy Cabin Kit. If you can dream it, we can build it that

way!



black label plansComfy Cabin

The Tellico Cuatro



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The Ashley Cottage

2313 SF Under Roof

1957 SF Heated

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The Baby Bear

1290 SF Under Roof

1230 SF Heated

“Good food and a warm kitchen are what make a house a home.”RACHAEL RAY

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The Baby Doll

1807 SF Under Roof

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The Bee Branch Camp

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2220 SF Heated

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The Big Rock Lodge

3586 SF Under Roof

2226 SF Heated

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“He makes his

home where the living is best.”PROVERB

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1072 SF Under Roof

770 SF Heated

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The Chicken Little



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The Cinnamon Roll

2192 SF Under Roof

1992 SF Heated

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The Corn Crib Cottage

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2745 SF Under Roof

1985 SF Heated

Optional Lower Level

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The Cotton Patch

1880 SF Under Roof

1368 SF Heated

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The Cow Lick Cabin

LOWER LEVEL4532 SF Under Roof

3006 SF Heated

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The Cub Scout

985 SF Under Roof

985 SF Heated

Optional Outdoor Living

“A hundred men may make an encampment,

but it takes a woman to make a home.”CHINESE PROVERB

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The Cup Cake

1730 SF Under Roof

1216 SF Heated

“A man’s home is his wife’s castle.”ALEXANDER CHASE

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The Dog Run

2013 SF Under Roof

1821 SF Heated

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The Evergreen

3574 SF Under Roof

2638 SF Heated

Optional Carport

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The Fish Camp

2275 SF Under Roof

1696 SF Heated

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The Grand View Retreat


2012 SF Heated

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The Grizzly Cub

3511 SF Under Roof

2407 SF Heated

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The Holly Berry


2020 SF HeatedUPPER LEVEL

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The Honey Badger

1176 SF Under Roof

936 SF Heated

“We shape our dwellings,

and afterwards

our dwellings shape us.”SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL

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The Honeysuckle Vine


1764 SF Heated

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The Huck Finn Camp

2014 SF Under Roof

1826 SF Heated

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The June Bug

1912 SF Under Roof

1672 SF HeatedBLACK LABEL

LADY BUG

BEETLE BUG



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The Lake Lure Lodge

2556 SF Under Roof

2446 SF Heated

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The Lemon Drop

770 SF Under Roof

722 SF Heated

“No money is

better spent than what is laid out for domestic satisfaction. ”SAMUEL JOHNSON

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The Little Dipper Lodge

3167 SF Under Roof

1985 SF Heated

Bonus Room over

garage not shown

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The Maple Leaf Lodge


1940 SF Heated

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The Papa Bear

4203 SF Under Roof

3571 SF Heated

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The Pea Pod

1057 SF Under Roof

1009 SF Heated

“Home interprets heaven. Home

is heaven for beginners.”CHARLES H. PARKHURST

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The Pine Cone

950 SF Under Roof

790 SF Heated

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The Possum Bend Camp


2036 SF Heated

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The Sky View Lodge

2556 SF Under Roof

2446 SF Heated

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The Stoney Brooke


1684 SF Heated

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The Sugar Pie

1870 SF Under Roof

1293 SF Heated

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The Tea Cup

1530 SF Under Roof

1190 SF Heated

“There is room

in the smallest

cottage for a happy loving pair.”FRIEDRICH VON SCHILLER

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The Tellico Cuatro

4542 SF Under Roof

2732 SF Heated

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The Tom Cat

1754 SF Under Roof

1266 SF Heated

“A comfortable

house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience. ”SYDNEY SMITH

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The Winchester

2284 SF Under Roof

2140 SF Heated

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The Wishbone

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Jewel Box Cabin Collection

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Copperhead Camp1752

1400 106

Honey Bear1529

1439 117

Bear Paw1849

1507 104

Mulberry Mill2141

1522 123

Prickly Pear2063

1609 125

John Brown Camp2266

1625 120

Cozy Mountain Camp2198

1785 108

Shoo Fly Cabin2519

1799 126

High Point Camp2552

2010 116

Skillet Camp2667

2170 127

Hoot Camp3134

2342 118

Daydreamer Cottage2952

2400 112

Easter Morning2976

2544 113

Little Bear3416

2547 122

Frosty Cove3000

2555 115

Frontier Lodge3292

2610 114

Otter Lake Retreat3305

2743 124

Cove Creek3360

2804 107

Laurel Cottage3290

2810 121

Blowing Rock3875

2935 105

Ivy Ridge3539

3070 119

Winter Wren4064

3071 129

Crockett Lodge3710

3182 110

Timber Ridge Camp3523

3204 128

Crocodile Camp4190

3594 111

Cranberry Ridge5049

4429 109

Garages, Carriage Houses, and Outdoor Greatrooms

3-bay Carriage House1888

730 130

2-bay Carriage House1440

672 130

3-bay Garage1200

0131

2-bay Garage875

0131

12x16 Cozy Hearth Room320

0132

16x24 Big Log Hearth Room560

0132

24x30 Post-and-Beam952

0133

16x24 Ready-made Line384

0133

The Jewel Box Cabin collection is from the brilliant mind and blessed hand of Shawn Fisher of Shawn Fisher Design. We sat down with Shawn years ago

and explained our vision for Natural Element Homes. We commissioned him to help us create plans with “rustic elegance” and “mountain modern” features and to

help define Natural Element Homes. And we’re so proud of what Shawn created.

We call these designs “Jewel Boxes” because they are filled with precious gems and decorative extras that adorn the functional design and

produce unique architectural flair and outstanding curb appeal. Talk about BLING! These homes are loaded with bling! And if you think the designer

renderings are special, just wait until you see the real thing - an actual home built the way the designer intended. Talk about WOW-factor! These homes

have it! ENJOY!



cabin plansJewel Box

THE SHOO-FLY CABIN

THE HOOT CAMP

THE LITTLE BEAR

The Shoo-Fly Cabin



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The Bear Paw

1849 SF Under Roof

1507 SF Heated




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The Blowing Rock


2935 SF Heated

Optional Carport



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The Copperhead Camp

1752 SF Under Roof

1400 SF Heated




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The Cove Creek


2804 SF Heated



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The Cozy Mountain Camp

2198 SF Under Roof

1785 SF Heated

Optional Carport




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The Cranberry Ridge


4429 SF Heated



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The Crockett Lodge

3710 SF Under Roof

3182 SF Heated




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The Crocodile Camp


3594 SF Heated



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The Daydreamer Cottage

2952 SF Under Roof

2400 SF Heated

1400 Heated Lower Level

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The Easter Morning

2976 SF Under Roof

2544 SF Heated

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The Frontier Lodge

3292 SF Under Roof

2610 SF Heated




The Frosty Cove

3000 SF Under Roof

2555 SF Heated

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The High Point Camp

2552 SF Under Roof

2010 SF Heated




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The Honey Bear


1439 SF Heated



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The Hoot Camp

3134 SF Under Roof

2342 SF Heated




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The Ivy Ridge


3070 SF Heated

Optional Carport



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The John Brown Camp

2266 SF Under Roof

1625 SF Heated




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The Laurel Cottage


2810 SF Heated

Optional Carport



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The Little Bear

3416 SF Under Roof

2547 SF Heated




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The Mulberry Mill

UPPER LEVEL

2141 SF Under Roof

1522 SF Heated



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The Otter Lake Retreat

3305 SF Under Roof

2743 SF Heated




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The Prickly Pear


1609 SF Heated



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The Shoo-Fly Cabin

2519 SF Under Roof

1799 SF Heated




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The Skillet Camp


2170 SF Heated



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The Timber Ridge Camp

3523 SF Under Roof

3204 SF Heated




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The Winter Wren

LOWER LEVEL4064 SF Under Roof

3071 SF Heated



APARTMENT LEVEL - 730 SF

The 3-bay Carriage House The 2-bay Carriage House

GARAGE LEVEL - 1158 SF

APARTMENT LEVEL - 672 SF

GARAGE LEVEL - 768 SF




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The 3-bay Garage

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The 2-bay Garage

GARAGE LEVEL - 875 SF GARAGE LEVEL - 1200 SF



12x16 Cozy Hearth Room 16x24 Big Log Hearth Room



great roomsOutdoor

Ready-made Outdoor Rooms

24x30 Post-and-Beam



Timber Trusses

Old World Truss

Scissor Truss

Queen Post Truss

with Arched Braces

Queen Post Truss

with Radius Arch

Vertical King/Queen Post Truss

King Post Truss with

Straight Struts

Hammer Beam Truss

Arched Chord Truss

King Post Truss with

Straight Struts

King Post Truss with Straight

Struts & Radius Arch



trusses & bentsTimber

Timber Frame Bents

Two-story Bent

Hammer Beam Bent

Scissor Bent

1-1/2 Story Bent



Log ProfilesRafter Tail End Cuts

8x8 D-Log8x8 Round-Log

8x12 D-Log 8x12 or 6x12 Square Log

6x12 or 8x12 Square

Chinker Log

8” to 14” Round

Swedish Cope Log

German “S”

Cove

Bullnose

Appalachian

German Cove

Convex Cove



& componentsLog Styles

Columns

Rafter Tail End Cuts Components

Brackets

Braces

Corbels

Shutters

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