Both dramatic and serene, the home, situated just below the crest of the hill, appears almost part of the mountain itself. To the east, just steps beyond the back terrace, stretches a breathtaking panorama of the Youghiogheny River Gorge and the mountains that surround it.

Kentuck Knob represents a refinement of the many principles of organic architecture explored by Mr. Wright throughout his long career. Designed in 1953 for the I.N. Hagan family of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Kentuck Knob was constructed by local craftsmen whose skills earned the confidence of Mr. Wright himself. The interior, at once expansive and intimate, reflects the presence of current owners, the Lord and Lady Palumbo of London, England, who are dedicated patrons of the arts both at home and abroad. Lord Palumbo served as chairman of the Arts Council of Great Britain from 1989 to 1994 and sits in the House of Lords, the Upper Chamber of the British Parliament.

The home is built on a hexagonal grid and is constructed entirely of tidewater red cypress and native fieldstone. The truly functional kitchen is the architectural core of the home. Its walls of stone not only anchor the two wings of the house but also rise to penetrate the horizontal line of the copper roof. An open floor plan, cantilevered overhangs, and great expanses of glass artfully combines the outdoor and indoor spaces. A sculpture park has been integrated with the woodlands and informal gardens surrounding the house, providing an additional attraction for the visitor.

James D. Van Trump’s eloquent description in “Caught in a Hawk's Eye: The House of I.N. Hagan at Kentuck's Knob” leaves one breathless. “By day, the view of the sky and mountain caught in the hawk's eye seemingly stretches to infinity; by night the stars create a universe of patterned light above the sleeping hills... Here, everything is open, everything serene. Kentuck Knob is a document of the mountains and the sky, as well as another profound and valid Wrightian statement of the life of man in nature.”

Visitor Information
Interpretive tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm Spring, Summer, and Fall. During the Winter months, Kentuck Knob is open weekends and by special appointment. Private, in-depth tours can also be arranged. Because Kentuck Knob is a privately owned estate, reservations are necessary for all tours.

After touring the residence, visitors are invited to follow a woodland path through the meadow and sculpture park. Comfortable clothing and good walking shoes are recommended. Please allow up to two hours for visiting the estate. Orchids, books, and gift items can be purchased at the Visitors’ Center. Children aged 12 and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Visitors may take outdoor photographs for personal use only. No photographs may be taken inside the residence.

For More Information:
PO Box 305
Kentuck Road
Chalk Hill, PA
15421-0305
Telephone: (724) 329-1901