"Before we retired, we spent many years hunting in this area and love the seclusion and view. We chose the site because it had the privacy we desired but it is still close enough to civilization for the amenities we enjoy," Pam says.

Pam and Jeff's journey toward the completion of their log home began and ended with Log Knowledge, Inc. of LaPorte, Colorado. They initially contacted Brad Burgat, president of Log Knowledge, but then spent the next months checking out other log companies. They went back to Log Knowledge because they were impressed with the quality, look and expertise of their construction.

"Brad is very knowledgeable. He is also a gentleman and holds true to his word. I have built 13 houses and I can tell you, I do not often run into the professionalism which Brad displays," Jeff explains.

Throughout the home, Log Knowledge endeavored to use the logs both functionally and aesthetically. For example, log columns were placed at strategic points in the entrance walk-through to support the internal bearing points of the log spans.

"The double log staircase serves as a wall division between the dining room/kitchen area and the great room. The manner in which it is positioned actually assists in a logical flow of traffic through the lower level by using the arch under the staircase as the entrance into the great room," Brad explains. "This may not be a cost-effective way to create a wall, but the staircase adds so much aesthetically to the home the extra expense was worth it to the Hatches."