A sanctuary for creators, thinkers, and kindred spirits.
Cathedral ceilings, three-story windows, and abundance of natural light, the house feels open, airy, and alive—a place where ideas stretch, conversations flow, and people feel at ease.
2009
The Faerie House is built by Deborah Bunn Alley, lovingly known as Walayla.
2010
After she took her place among the hummingbirds in May 2010, family and friends lovingly cared for the house, carrying her vision forward.
2016
The Faerie House opens to the public as a place to create, learn, reflect, and belong—her spirit, felt in the small, meaningful moments, is shared within its walls.
2026
The Faerie House celebrates its 10th Anniversary.
Walayla means hummingbird in the Cherokee tradition. She believed in creativity, quiet presence and nurturing young minds. Because of this, her dream was to build a place where imagination could flourish and people of all ages could gather in warmth and joy.