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Wednesday, November 30, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 25 The Zen of construction in Sisters Michigan University with a degree in forestry at a time Correspondent when jobs in forestry were Scott Stoery is a local scarce, so he worked as an craftsman and builder who engineer. He has lived in imbues his projects with a Memphis, Atlanta, northern Zen-like quality, whether he Vermont where he built his is installing stones in the land- own timber-frame house, and scape or building a tiny house Charlotte, North Carolina. on wheels. Stoery headed west to This engineer turned Sisters with his wife and stay-at-home-dad, who then two sons in 2002 when they worked for a local builder decided to leave the corporate learning about everything from world and the eastern U.S. foundations to doorknobs, has behind. also assisted seniors and the Stoery related how much disabled to stay in their homes he enjoys helping people on while working for the Home the Home Help Team. Help Team in Sisters. Prior to “It was so rewarding to starting his current business, even just change a light bulb Builder of Special Spaces, for an elderly woman who was Stoery worked for Nomadics so appreciative,” he said. Teepee Makers in Tumalo for His venture into the tiny four years. house world began when the A Chicago native, Stoery owners of Home Help Team graduated from Northern had him build one to be used as temporary hous- ing for clients who needed to be out of their homes while work was done making repairs and improvements. Unfortunately, just as the tiny house was completed, the 2008 recession hit and everything stopped. Raven House, so named for the Native American raven created by local wood sculptor Skip Armstrong and attached to the front PHOTO PROVIDED peak of the house, Storey’sKdoorsKandKwindowsKareKworksKofKart. won a first-place ByKSueKStafford In Town for the Holidays? 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He has integrity and is creative and, together with his clients, he will create something that is fulfilling, imaginative, collaborative and sustainable. Stoery has a cabinet shop on his property in Plainview where he is able to construct stunning original cabinets, storage units, and unique win- dows and doors. He created a hexagonal window with spe- cialty glass, incorporating an old large metal gear belong- ing to the homeowners. His doors and windows are works of art, with obvious attention to detail. Stoery met his wife, Emily, at Breitenbush Hot Springs and they were married in 2006. She came from Utah where she had worked with people with disabilities to pre- pare them to live independent lives. Here in Sisters she does custom homecare for both pri- vate homes and rentals. Contact Stoery at 541- 280-6692, email to Scott@ BuilderofSpecialSpaces.com, or visit his website at www. BuilderofSpecialSpaces.com. YOUR YEAR-ROUND IRRIGATION EXPERT miller Seasonal Daily Specials 541-382-0410 sustainability award at the Eugene Good Earth Home, Garden and Living Show. The house incorporated knotty pine paneling through- out, many special finishes, a propane boat heater, a metal roof, and abundant insulation to aid in heating and cooling. Jay Shafer, the “father of tiny houses,” gave Stoery one of his blueprints to use in con- structing Raven House. The house was eventually sold and moved to Whidbey Island, Washington. Stoery, who is of Swiss and Swedish descent, incorporates sacred geometry in his proj- ects. He takes on one job at a time in order to provide undi- vided attention to his current clients and their project, with no time wasted packing and unpacking tools and materials to move between jobs. He is presently working on a home remodel east of town, and his next project will be constructing a 12-by-16-foot space to be used for private community gatherings and as a meditation space. Stoery has no “five-year plan” for his business or his life, but will be staying in Sisters. “I believe in manifest- ing what I want and trust- ing in what comes next,” he explained. Imaginative Collaborative Sustainable www.builderofspecialspaces.com Scott Stoery • 541-280-6692 ccb#209842
