Flash Sale: Vista Resurrection Fern

Take advantage of a rare opportunity to own a piece of history. Friends grant from the Florida Division of Historic Resources, supporting the effort to make the Cook's House at Vista weather tight is now on the fast track.

Work on stabilizing the foundation may begin as early as Saturday, June 1st. Once the foundation work is complete, contractors will be replacing the roof. The current roof is covered with spectacular resurrection fern.

Cook's House with resurrection fern roof. (Photo by Ann Kamzelski)

While it is not possible to save the Cook's House fern roof, it will be carefully removed in sections with shingles attached. The sections will vary in size depending upon the removal process. Uses for them are limited only by the talents and ideas of creative minds - roofs on bird houses or sheds, plant dish gardens, and craft projects. ​

               Get on email list now if interested!
If you are interested in purchasing sections, email f[email protected] to get on a list. We will notify those on the email list about when the sections will be ready for purchase. Sections can be purchased for a donation that will be used for the many, many more projects for the restoration of the historic Vista property. 

After the foundation and roof are completed, Friends will be seeking volunteers to paint and do other finish work on the building, inside and out. Stay tuned.