About
Luminhaus is a family retreat nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The kit home is the first of architect Rocio Romero’s LV Homes to be purchased and assembled. The simple austerity of modern design meets the comfort of a cottage in the wooded refuge.
With its open design, the interior space feels like you are relaxing in a hardwood forest. Each season is unique with the natural play of sunlight and shadow. At night, one's eye moves to the interior walls, covered with paintings and sculpture-filled shevles. Luminhaus is an art gallery in the woods.
The property can serve as a base camp for adventurous day trips or as a self-contained idyllic getaway. There are trails to explore that meander throughout the six acres. Children (and adults) enjoy playing in the Birdhaus playhouse and having picnics on the deck that juts out of the hillside. The kitchen is fully equipped and perfect for people who love to cook.
Whether your interests include nature, hiking, art, architecture, cooking or just spending time with family and friends, Luminhaus is a wonderful place to experience. Please contact us if you would like to experience Luminhaus first-hand.
Press/Media
Outer Sanctum: Why we love to step outside the box to think inside the shed.” The Washington Post Magazine, Sept. 19, 2010
“Small Wonder.” Family Circle Magazine, Feb. 2010
“Bright Idea.” Richmond Magazine, July/Aug. 2009
“Come Fly With Me.” Modern House Magazine, Jan. 22, 2009
“Luminhaus Lantern Shed.” Dwell online blog, Jan. 15, 2009
“Simply Modern Woman: Rocio Romero’s Simple Plan.” Java Journal, Nov. 2008
“The House in a Box.” The Wall Street Journal, March 14, 2008
Virginia Center for Architecture: Some Assembly Required. June 10-Sept. 2, 2007
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Pacific Design Center: Some Assembly Required. Feb. 28-May 20, 2007
Editor's Notes. (photo insert). Dwell, Nov. 2006
Yale Art & Architecture Gallery: Some Assembly Required. Oct. 27, 2006-Feb. 2, 2007
CBS News Sunday Morning: The Design Issue: Out Of The Box, May 21, 2006
Vancouver Art Gallery: Some Assembly Required. April 29- Sept. 4, 2006
Walker Art Center : Some Assembly Required. Dec. 8, 2005-March 26, 2006
“Build Your Own Paradise.” Men’s Journal, Jan. 2006
Kit Homes Modern. New York, NY : Harper Design International, 2005
“Hip(per) Hotels.” Dwell, Oct./Nov. 2005: p.169
“Some Assembly Required. ” The New Yorker , Oct. 17, 2005
“Home Front: Luminhaus Lights Up.” Style Weekly, July 2005
Assembly Required. Do It Yourself Network, April 2005
“Putting the fab in prefab.” Seattle Times, April 10, 2005
“The Prefab Future, Practically Here.” The Washington Post, March 31, 2005
“Thinking Inside the Box.” Smart Homeowner Magazine, March/April 2005
“A Dream Unboxed.” Style Weekly, Jan. 2005
News and Advance , Dec. 2004
“Urbane Living.” Riverfront Times, Dec. 15, 2004
Area attractions
George Washington National Forest 3 miles
Appalachian Trail 4 miles
Staton's Falls 6 miles
Mt. Pleasant National Scenic Area 8 miles
Blue Ridge Parkway 10 miles
Panther Falls 12 miles
Morris Orchard 14 miles
Town of Amherst 14 miles
Rebec Winery 19 miles
Saunders Brothers Orchard 19 miles
Nelson County 20 miles
Nelson County wineries/brewery various distances
Lexington 21 miles
Dickie Brothers Orchard 21 miles
City of Lynchburg 27 miles
Crabtree Falls 25 miles
Montebello & Virginia Fish Hatchery 28 miles
Natural Bridge 30 miles
Wintergreen 32 miles
Peaks of Otter 53 miles
Travel time from major cities:
Charlottesville, VA 1.25 hrs
Richmond, VA 2.25 hrs
Washington, DC 3 hrs
Baltimore, MD 4 hrs
Raleigh, NC 4 hrs
Norfolk, VA 4 hrs
Philadelphia, PA 5.5 hrs
Pittsburg, PA 6 hrs
Columbus, OH 6.5 hrs
New York, NY 7 hrs
Atlanta, GA 8 hrs
Contact us
Would you like to stay at Luminhaus to experience modern design first-hand or ask us a question concerning our LV Home construction experience? Please send us an email to jennifer@luminhaus.com or use the email form below. If you are contacting us about staying at Luminhaus, let us know if there are any particular dates you would like to inquire about.