Located on the crest of Mount Kessler, surrounded by forty acres of wooded hills and pastures, and engulfed in a tranquil forest of Maples and Oaks, Deepwood House provides an ideal retreat for small groups, families or individuals who desire a unique, private, and relaxing place to stay while visiting Fayetteville. 

The award-winning architectural masterpiece, constructed in the Ozark tradition of cedar wood, stone, and glass, was designed by former University of Arkansas Architecture professor Herb Fowler, who aptly christened it "Deepwood".

The home is fully furnished and equipped, with a master bedroom and bath and two guest bedrooms sharing a second bath. All the floors are natural flagstone, which beautifully compliment a massive stone fireplace dominating a cozy living room.  It has a spacious deck nestled in a mature maple forest with views down into Fayetteville.

Deepwood House can accommodate up to six people, but day-use accommodations for more can be arranged.  Forest and meadow paths are available for those who like to walk, bike, or run.

Deepwood is also the site of the annual Finger Mountain Breakdown, a bluegrass and roots music festival celebrating Ozark musicians.

Guest Comments

• "Restful, peaceful, joyful, blowing leaves in a restless wind. The serenity of God’s presence (Grace, Ann, Terry and Vicki, Middleton and Desoto). Wow! Beautiful place. We will be back." (Stan and Michele Van Stooh)

• "Deepwood – perfect name and perfect place to share a great time with great friends. Fun road to drive at midnight!" (Moons & Ulli Munroe, Dallas, Ocala Austria).

• "We enjoyed our stay. It was so peaceful." (Skeeter & Linda Skeet, Lewisville, TX)
• "3rd year at BB & B (Bikes, Blues and Barbecue) and another great stay at Deepwood."
• "Thank you so much for a fantastic magical time and a lovely place to stay!" (Melody & Brian)
• "This was a wonderful house that provided plenty of room for most of the Curtin family."
• "Love this place. Thanks. We really enjoyed it. Beautiful." (Teachers from Inola. OK)
• "We have tremendously enjoyed our stay in the lovely setting in the forest and surroundings of Deepwood. Such a lovely break away from our home in Bakersfield, CA." (Lynda Flint, Susan Avery, Waynesville, MO & Addison Fay)
• "A wonderful setting for a writing retreat. Sad to leave after a week. Cortny and Jesse made the stay that much more peaceful. We truly hope to return." (New York City and Chapel Hill, NC)
• "Thanks to my old professor Herb Fowler for leaving behind his wonderful home to share. It could not have been a more beautiful fall weekend for our family to gather here. We appreciate your hospitality. We already look forward to our return visit."
• "Thank you for a lovely setting for  Homecoming weekend! Go Hogs!"
• "Another enchanting stay at Deepwood. We never want to leave…but we will always come back. Thanks to architect Fowler and to Cortny & Jesse for helping us find our way home from the mountain."
• "What a wonderful surprise and fun weekend. Grandparents, parents and sisters came to share 'Parents Weekend' and fell in love with this gorgeous well-stocked home and setting. We will be back soon."
• "This location is absolutely beautiful. It’s the second time our event was held here and we’re taking home tons of crazy memories with this gorgeous building as a backdrop. Unforgettable!"
• "What a glorious place to celebrate God’s wonderful world! This house is such a gift of peace, respite and relaxation. Many thanks to the Fowler and Butt families for the opportunity to experience the blessing of Deepwood House. And thanks to you Jesse and Cortny Collett for such warm hospitality!"