Local builder creates mini-Dwarf House for annual fund raiser

Children and adults of all ages will be able to return to malt shop memories in the Chick-fil-A Dwarf House, a Tudor-style playhouse depicting the famous Atlanta diner that Truett Cathy opened in 1946 called The Dwarf Grill (later renamed The Dwarf House). Country Classic Builders, Inc., of Tyrone, Ga., is responsible for the miniature rendition of the local landmark, which is reminiscent of a time in English history when fencing and jousting were a popular pastime and mansions in the countryside flourished. The company built the playhouse as part of HomeAid Atlanta’s fourth annual Project Playhouse.

Project Playhouse, presented by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage CARES Foundation, is an annual fundraiser for HomeAid Atlanta, a non-profit organization that builds dignified housing where homeless families and individuals can rebuild their lives. Atlanta's premier homebuilders have designed, constructed and decorated remarkable playhouses that look like they have popped from the pages of a fairy-tale to modern creations brimming with technology.

Upon entering the Dwarf House, you will be taken back to a time of the strong family values that Chick-fil-A and Truett Cathy have inspired in area residents for the past 50 years. So put on your poodle skirts, leather jackets and blue suede shoes and order up some good food and good times at the 1950s-inspired diner. Complete with black and white checkered floors and red and silver accents, this is a great place to practice the Twist. Friends can gather around a 1950s-style table with bar stools and enjoy the perfect meal. There is even a cashier’s station and drive-through window perfect for ordering and quick pick up, all making it just as it was more than 50 years ago. Similar to the interior of Truett’s Grill, a 1950s-style diner created to honor Truett Cathy’s 50 years in the restaurant business, Country Classic Builders’ playhouse honors the lifetime achievements of Truett Cathy in a fun way.

“Chick-fil-A still operates like a small family-owned diner,” said Country Classic Builders’ president, George Kritko. “The company is based on sound principles that are incomparable to any other. And their company still believes in the great potential of a child. That is why we wanted to pay tribute to everything that the Cathy family and Chick-fil-A have done for the Atlanta area and to say thank you for all of their ongoing efforts to make our city a better place.”

If you are ready for a real blast from the past, gather all your friends and head to see the Chick-fil-A Dwarf House.

HomeAid Atlanta's fourth annual Project Playhouse will feature seven exquisitely detailed, fully furnished, child-size showcase homes, designed and created by a select group of Atlanta’s premium homebuilders. Playhouses are on display at The Pavilion at Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford, Ga., now through Oct. 20. Visitors can enter a raffle to win a playhouse.

For more information on HomeAid Atlanta and Project Playhouse, visit www.homeaidatlanta.org.

Country Classic Builders builds three to five custom homes per year ranging from the $600’s to more than $1 million, primarily in Fayette County. Country Classic Builders also participated in Project Playhouse 2006, building the “Kidz Court” playhouse. Explaining his decision to return to Project Playhouse for the second year, Kritko said, “Project Playhouse is a wonderful way to get our network of people and friends involved in making a difference in our community. Project Playhouse was such a great experience for us in 2006, we just couldn’t have imagined not doing it again.”

Kritko noted that, while many vendors aided in the project’s completion, Lowe’s of Fayetteville was especially helpful.

For more info on Country Classic Builders, visit www.countryclassicbuilders.com.

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