🏮 Founding Cottage No. 1
Rose & Alex
Rosewood Hollow
17 Crow’s Nest Lane
An autumn woodland home where crows, songbirds, and small woodland creatures are always welcome.
From the Library of Smoulderhouse
The Book of Neighbors
Every cottage has a story. Every key opens more than a door.
Some neighbors have chosen to share their little corner of the Valley. Others prefer quieter paths. Both are equally welcome here.
Open the bookThe first ten porch lights
The Founding Cottages
Before the Valley had many streets, ten porch lights were set aside to remember the neighbors who helped its first paths feel like home.
The distinction marks history, not importance. Every cottage that follows will be welcomed with the same care.
Porch Lights of the Valley has begun, too. From time to time, we will take the long way through the lanes and walk together to a neighbor’s cottage. Only neighbors who have chosen to share their page publicly will ever be included in those visits.
🏮 Founding Cottage No. 2
Mar
The Matriarch’s Haven
54 Crow’s Nest Lane
A cherished autumn home beneath the Tree of Life, close enough for the family lanterns to be seen through the leaves.
🏮 Founding Cottage No. 3
Amber & Cash
Sunshine Cottage
23 Crow’s Nest Lane
A gentle summer cottage filled with flowers, balloons, small adventures, and Prince keeping watch from the garden path.
🏮 Founding Cottage No. 4
Katie
Black Maple Cottage
5 Vulture’s View Lane
A deep autumn cottage with a Friend of Animals key and a watchful vulture in the tallest branches.
🏮 Founding Cottage No. 5
Angie
Fernlight Cottage
11 Crow’s Nest Lane
A woodland cottage of ferns, fairy lights, books, houseplants, warm drinks, and a cat who has already approved the porch.
🏮 Founding Cottage No. 6
Deanna
Briarwood Cottage
13 Bramble Lane
The first porch light on Bramble Lane: a woodland cottage of climbing roses, autumn color, and room for loyal companions.
🏮 Founding Cottage No. 7
Mams
Willowbrook Cottage
8 Moonwater Lane
The first home on Moonwater Lane, where willow branches lean toward the creek and every creature is welcome.
🏮 Founding Cottage No. 8
Cindy
Pinewatch Cottage
8 Wolfpine Lane
The first light on Wolfpine Lane, with a cottage plaque numbered 53 and a quiet view where meadow meets pine forest.
A note from the Bookkeeper
A public book, entered by invitation.
Only neighbors who choose to appear will be included. Public pages use a first name, nickname, or chosen Valley name—and never more than a neighbor wishes to share.
No one arrives here as a stranger for very long.Return the book to the Library