This home is a small off-the-grid cabin set against the large rugged landscape of Lake County, north of Napa.  The building was designed to work with nature.  It was sited to limit the removal of the craggy old Blue Oak trees, while taking advantage of the sweeping views across the mountains of the county.  The home follows the natural slope of the site, with the interior stepping up in three small levels and the roof canting at a consistent slope to follow the hill.  A massive deck wraps around two sides giving the residents much needed flat surfaces to enjoy spending time outdoors.  The exterior is clad in irregular grey vertical siding abstracting the bark of the Blue Oaks, with deep red windows to match the Manzanita trees.  The interior features maple paneling, exposed framing and beams and dark stained radiant concrete floors.