The Monty
Check out the articles on this project in Dwell, and 1859: Oregon’s Magazine.
We spoke with Duwayne and Jan for over a year before ever lifting a rivet gun to work on their 1968 Airstream Overlander. The vision, the dream, and the inspiration all took priority; they wanted to make sure we understood that more than a particular final product, they were after a feeling. And we’re proud to say, as we look back on The Monty, that the time and attention paid off.
Mutual friends in Winters, California recommended us to Duwayne and Jan when they began dreaming about an Airstream that could be their home-away-from-home as they toured National Parks. They wanted something cozy and cabin-like, but without feeling dark or cramped. They were also inspired by Duwayne’s friend Monty, who had renovated a home in the Arts and Craft style. Everything was to feel lived-in, handmade, old-world, and close to nature.
This led to hand patinated and hammered copper countertops, hickory-wrapped interiors, a mosaic-tiled bathroom, and more. Our personal favorite? The live-edge dining table that came to us a four-foot chunk of wood, and which required some serious chainsaw action.
We are grateful to have clients like Duwayne and Jan, who know they want a product and process by us. Yes, we're making luxury, living art spaces, but we're doing so with a deeply rooted respect for the materials, the craft, and the hardworking folks that bring them together.
This project was made possible by designer Mike Beganyi, lead carpenter Jeffrey Ostercamp, and the creative vision of Duwayne and Jan Dunham.
