The River View Ranch is sited on a hilltop overlooking the Red River bottom on family land. Our client, a retired couple, desired a farmhouse form that featured the amenities of a modern residence while presenting a vernacular character. The realized solution is composed of a central stone house, an adjacent master bedroom "addition," and a rear courtyard defined by a guest suite wing and a garage. Porches on the east and west provide shade for the living space and a viewing venue for sunrise and sunset as the couple enjoys a slower pace of life.