Cobblestone Manor
In 1913, Henry Hoet, a Belgian finishing carpenter, bought a log house in Cardston that was built around the original 14' by 14' cabins of the original pioneers. He began to expand and to build out of local river rocks, rare hardwoods and colorful stained glass, what is now the Cobblestone Manor.
Mr. Hoet covered the log house with rocks from nearby Lee’s Creek and then began building other rooms, finishing each before he began another. In the summer, he hauled the stones from the creek bed with a cart and in the winter on a sleigh, always accompanied by a large Newfoundland dog.
Mr. Hoet used hardwood from all over the world. The intricate ceiling tiles were made from scraps of rare wood that was used during the construction of the Cardston Alberta Temple. To build the wooden Tiffany lights and bookshelves, Mr. Hoet imported from Italy, in the 1920's, the colorful stained glass.
We have been told by many that Mr. Hoet had a sweetheart and was building this appealing house for her. Sadly, his sweetheart never came to Canada, and Mr. Hoet never married. Fortunately, he left for us to enjoy this fine masterpiece, this labor of love, this lovely home, which is now the Cobblestone Manor.