I am lucky enough to have grown up on Ritchie Hill. It started out as my grandmother’s house: a holiday destination, the go-to for family gatherings, and the beholder of my great childhood memories. Then, in my teenage years, my family moved to Concord and lived in the home. I spent summers on the front porch and winters by the fireplace. Now, not only will the Ritchie family continue making memories in this home we love so much, but we have opened our doors to other families who will write their own stories on Ritchie Hill.
I love Ritchie Hill for many reasons, most of which are from memories shared in the house. But what I love most is something new. Across state lines and phone lines, our immediate family has been intensively involved in this project from start to finish. We have watched the home be stripped down and then picked back up again. We feel as if this were meant to be, each a piece of the puzzle in bringing the home back to life. Watching the reaction across generations of family members as they see the home’s transformation has created memories I will always cherish.
As our renovation comes to an end, our grand opening weekend grows ever closer. Boxes are arriving daily and finishing details are being put in place. We wanted to recreate photos taken at the start of construction and come full circle to document the end of renovation. Thanks to Concord NC Wedding Photographer Carolina Portrait Designs for making this happen! We emerged with some wonderful images, and cannot wait to FINALLY reveal the home at our grand opening weekend, March 27th-29th! Another big thank you to Reliable Woodworks and their crew for the blood, sweat, and tears poured into this revitalization.
We hope to see you all up on Ritchie Hill!
XOXO,
Liz