The Velvet Rose

Amongst the weeds and rotting wood,

A glorious house there once stood.

Where flowers once bloomed only weeds now grow,

All that remains is the Velvet Rose.

Welcome to the Velvet Rose, a 19th century structure that originated in Savannah.
She was moved to her current location by way of the river.

Originally quite the gem, she had double verandah's to grace her facade.

All that remains of the small porch added after the verandahs were removed is a rotting handrail.

Vines creep up her outside walls to peek within her barren rooms.

Despite her sad state of disrepair life still grows at her foundations.

Where glorious gardens once grew only weeds and large bushes remain.

At one time her gardens were the talk of the town often appearing in local garden tours.

Sun rays still shine forth over her eaves.

If windows are the eyes of a house hers appear to be crying.

Boards cover rotting wood and missing windows.

Take a glimpse inside and imagine the love that once resided within her walls.

Still she stands tall...

as she slowly fades away.

We named this house the Velvet Rose because all good houses deserve a name. We attempted to purchase her some years ago but could not find the financial resources to obtain and restore her. A young couple took on the massive task but soon learned it was too much.

She is currently free to anyone who will move her to a new location.

And so the fate of the Velvet Rose remains grim as there are no historic provisions to prevent her demolition.