
February 21, 2022
A New Book Sheds Light on Russel and Mary Wright’s Unconventional Home

In addition to its cliff-top perch, natural building materials help embed Dragon Rock at Manitoga in the landscape. The flat roof was intentionally covered in moss and vines, while large boulders and tree trunks were used as structural and decorative elements of the interior. Underfoot, rough-hewn stone is interspersed with wooden planks, while salvaged doorknobs and a wall decorated with butterflies encased in fiberglass give the space the character of a handcrafted art installation.
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