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ove at first sight. at's essentially what Kate
and Don Bolia experienced upon an inaugural
trip to Montana. ey fell in love with the land,
the sweeping vistas, and the big open sky. Aer
a return trip in the winter to make sure they
were equally enthralled, they took the leap and
decided to build a second home.
e Bolias connected with James Klippel of James Klippel Design
Studio to begin the preliminary sketching. "Kate, being an artist, saw
it all in 3-D. Don put his full trust in her and I was simply the 'pencil
in her hand' as we sketched," says Klippel. A two year project from land
purchase to completion, the Bolia's Sky Walker Ranch, with an unpar-
alleled panoramic view, won the Great Falls Parade of Homes People's
Choice Award in 2016.
Upon entering the house through the handmade tessellated front
door, you are greeted by the welcome bar in the foyer. Combining good
old Southern hospitality and harkening back to the days when guests
The foyer includes the welcome bar and a seating area complete with board games-the perfect place to kick up your heels!
The front door was the creation of Leski
Whitmore. He used shiplap from the master
bedroom and fireplace surround to truly create
his own work of art.
