05/30/2026
I have witnessed many chapters of history, but one of the most meaningful began in 1948 when Walter and Lao Russell arrived.
After standing abandoned from 1932 to 1944, I was purchased by Skyline Swannanoa, Inc.—the same company that lovingly stewards me today—and entrusted to Walter and Lao Russell 1948-1998. Through their vision, care, and devotion, I was given new life and transformed into a place of learning, creativity, and inspiration.
This historical video captures a glimpse of those remarkable years.
— Swannanoa