Approaching the house along the path activates the post-light in the yard, spilling a warm circle of light that blankets the path and yard. At the end of the short flagstone walk, four gentle stairs climb the foot or so up to the wrap-around porch. Stepping onto the stairs results in a sudden flood of warm light that feels more like a sunbeam than a porch light, completely overpowering the fan-lights and flickering electric "gaslights" flanking the door.
White columns support the porch roof and hanging planters filled with decorative herbs. The wicker couches and chairs provide a comfortable place to sit and look into the woods, particularly under the glow of the security floodlight. To the right of the door, a small sign above the doorbell announces "Welcome -- Push Door to Enter"