If you are visiting Radium, B.C. or just passing through, don't leave until you have visited Rolf at the home of a thousand faces.
Rolf Heer is one of the most interesting and unique individuals that I have ever met. He is an arborist, a wood carver, an artist and a world traveller. And his summer home is, to say the least, one of the most bizarre abodes that I have ever entered. As a testament to that statement, there is a sign (one of many) mounted on the log structure that reads--"as featured on the t.v. show weird homes." As you can see from his photograph, Rolf is a man who lives by his own rules.
So, where would you find Rolf? Well, during the summer months you might catch him at home carving faces in a log with his chain saw or turning a bowl on his lathe. Or maybe you'd catch him feeding the goats that live on the upper level.
I first saw Rolf in a restaurant and immediately knew that he was the man that lived in the strange structure just across the street. Of course I had to introduce myself and ask if he would show me his place. Rolf didn't object to my request and in-fact noted that he regularly gives tours, for a fee. The cost to enter, $3.99. I gave him $10.00. You will also notice the sign outside the door that reads--"open when I feel like it."
On the main level is Rolf's workshop, which is knee deep in wood shavings and saw dust. On the same level is his sleeping quarters, a wood burning stove and the very well worn easy chair where he sat and smoked cigarettes while we chatted. Another space on the main floor accommodates Rolf's gallery showcasing his unique carvings which he sells for reasonable prices. From the main floor you can take a self-guided tour to the upper levels where you'll find more unique items and the goats. Rolf sets out snacks so that visitors can feed the animals. The end of the tour takes you to the lookout, a structure that reminded me of the crows nest on a sailing ship.
Finding the home of a thousand faces is easy. It is located right in Radium, on highway 93. If you enter from the Kootenay National Park, you will immediately notice the life-sized carvings on the road side.
Go to Rolf's website for a more: www.radiumwoodwww.radiumwoodcarver.comcarver.com
Rolf Heer is one of the most interesting and unique individuals that I have ever met. He is an arborist, a wood carver, an artist and a world traveller. And his summer home is, to say the least, one of the most bizarre abodes that I have ever entered. As a testament to that statement, there is a sign (one of many) mounted on the log structure that reads--"as featured on the t.v. show weird homes." As you can see from his photograph, Rolf is a man who lives by his own rules.
So, where would you find Rolf? Well, during the summer months you might catch him at home carving faces in a log with his chain saw or turning a bowl on his lathe. Or maybe you'd catch him feeding the goats that live on the upper level.
I first saw Rolf in a restaurant and immediately knew that he was the man that lived in the strange structure just across the street. Of course I had to introduce myself and ask if he would show me his place. Rolf didn't object to my request and in-fact noted that he regularly gives tours, for a fee. The cost to enter, $3.99. I gave him $10.00. You will also notice the sign outside the door that reads--"open when I feel like it."
On the main level is Rolf's workshop, which is knee deep in wood shavings and saw dust. On the same level is his sleeping quarters, a wood burning stove and the very well worn easy chair where he sat and smoked cigarettes while we chatted. Another space on the main floor accommodates Rolf's gallery showcasing his unique carvings which he sells for reasonable prices. From the main floor you can take a self-guided tour to the upper levels where you'll find more unique items and the goats. Rolf sets out snacks so that visitors can feed the animals. The end of the tour takes you to the lookout, a structure that reminded me of the crows nest on a sailing ship.
Finding the home of a thousand faces is easy. It is located right in Radium, on highway 93. If you enter from the Kootenay National Park, you will immediately notice the life-sized carvings on the road side.
Go to Rolf's website for a more: www.radiumwoodwww.radiumwoodcarver.comcarver.com
