 Pick up a Fall 2005 issue of Gainesville Life at your local newsstand. Gainesville Life can be purchased at the following locations: Main Street Market, Riverside Pharmacy, Lemstone Christian Store, Ralph Waldo's Books, Corner Drugs, Wee Willy's BP at 1190 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., JNS Chevron at 2224 Thompson Bridge Rd., Citgo at 2808 Gillsville Highway and Tadmore Food Market at 2988 Gillsville Highway. Gainesville Life Magazine Amber Roessner, Editor 706-208-2331 Jena D. Wages, General Manager 706-208-2329 Amy Welch, Advertising Sales 706-208-2327 Anne Gatewood, Advertising Sales 706-208-2332 Address: PO Box 912, Athens, GA 30603-0912 Phone: 706-208-2331 In Georgia: 800-533-4252 Fax: 706-208-2339 E-mail: gainesville.life@onlineathens.com Copyright 2005 by Gainesville Life Magazine and the Athens Banner-Herald. |
Fall 2005 Mary Hart and Philip Wilheit: Lakeside Charm BY Pamela A. Keene As a youngster, Mary Hart Wilheit had her very own playhouse, but she's the first to admit that she lost interest in the miniature backyard retreat as she grew older. "It was small and crowded inside," she says. "And because it was in my own back yard, I took it for granted." However, when her grandchildren were born, it was the perfect opportunity to build a new playhouse-this one a three-story version that can accommodate children and adults. The gray cottage has bright, blue shutters adorned with cut-out hearts, a shake roof and an arbor. The quaint playhouse sets the tone for the back yard of the Wilheit home, which is filled with lush green gardens, a pond, waterfall, stately pavilion and plenty of room for relaxing or entertaining. "I have always loved to entertain, and I've worked in the yard for years," she says. "I just love flowers and the outdoors."
Philip and Mary Hart built the home on Lake Lanier 31 years ago, calling on builders Dale and Wayne Clark. Over the years, Dale Clark has continued to work with them, adding on rooms, remodeling and enclosing porches. Their children, Mary Hart and Philip "Phip" Arthur Jr., were raised there, and the house changed as their family grew up. |