Rivers Bend Reveal

A revealing statement that leverages the strength of concrete and clarity of glass, the Greenwood’s 11,646-square-foot West Fargo retreat illuminates well-being within soothing, spa-inspired spaces. Their family’s home embodies rejuvenation at its foundation, a calm designed to recharge its owners: one in the field of health & wellness, the other a renowned surgeon, both proud parents to two young daughters. In Rivers Bend, the home was designed and built in a collaborative process with Trever Hill Design, Century Builders, and Mevold Studio. Together, they transported this active family of four to the contemporary architecture of Cabo San Lucas, where sleek lines, glass facades, and minimalist interiors open to free-flowing indoor-outdoor integration.

BY Tracy Nicholson
PHOTOS BY Dan Francis Photography

Trever Hill & Savana Miller, Interior Designer *Trever Hill Design*

HEALTH AT HOME
Encompassing nearly 12,000 square feet, not including the three-stall garage and outdoor entertainment space, the Greenwood’s home has ample space for a spectacular two-story home gym, two rooftop patios, six stunning bedrooms, and six bathrooms spanning three fully finished floors. The owners, Heidi Greenwood and Dr. Michael Greenwood lead busy, active lives focused on health and well-being, so navigating the distance aligns with their ambitious day-to-day routines.

Dr. Greenwood isn’t exactly your everyday surgeon—he’s also a trailblazing entrepreneur and visionary in ophthalmology. At Vance Thompson Vision, which operates across five states, he blends surgical expertise with a relentless drive for innovation. One of his groundbreaking achievements is the invention of “GreenMan,” a virtual reality medical device that allows patients to preview their visual outcomes before undergoing surgery.

Although the couple is equally dedicated to their respective fields, nothing is more important to them than family and creating a happy, healthy home life—in their case, a house made of glass that reflects the light and love within. To bring their family’s clean, contemporary vision to life, the Greenwoods worked closely with Trever Hill Design, Jan Mevold and Kevin Jarabek of Mevold Studio, and Century Builders. Collectively, through impeccable interior design, spainspired architecture, and flawless craftsmanship, the team forged an extraordinary destination that amplifies their passion for health and well-being at home.

ENTERTAIN & ENLIGHTEN
The Greenwoods greet their guests with immediate glasshouse views through the interior to the backyard pool, pond, sport court, and ever-green patio. The captivating great room is the first stop on the tour, drawing the eye to 22-foot ceilings and a limestone fireplace surround—an elevated focal point for intriguing curves and cozy monochromatic furnishings. Nearly all of the furnishings in the home were chosen by Heidi and her designer, Trever Hill, sourced from Curated by THD.

“Heidi really wanted the home to feel zen, minimalistic, very clean, and mostly tone-on-tone; devoid of busyness,” explained Hill. “Even though our homes are very different, this was the same concept I had for my own home, so she visited my house and loved the look of our curved sectional, which fit her home perfectly.”

“I told Trever that if it was in a spa, I wanted it in my home,” said Heidi Greenwood. “The goal was a vibe that’s calming and uncluttered, a space that doesn’t take mental energy. I really just wanted a house that was soothing without the distraction of loud colors or patterns.”

The Greenwood’s main floor living space, ranging from 10 to 22-foot ceilings, features a wideplank, water-resistant COREtec from Floor to Ceiling, designed to branch from outdoor to indoor living. Hill and Mevold Studio ensured all major interior spaces connect to backyard views and exterior activities, including swimming, lounging, and court sports. Just beyond the great room is a spectacular kitchen, hidden walk-in pantry, dining room, casual den, and an open, tw-story home gym. By design and owner preference, you won’t find bedrooms on this floor, just one full bath and one powder room alongside endless amenities.

SCANDINAVIAN SIMPLISTIC
To ensure a seamless flow from the great room into the captivating kitchen, it was a team effort by Hill, Century Builders, and Clearwater Custom Cabinets, all aiming to maximize styled storage and minimize daily clutter. Here, clean, contemporary lines and Scandinavian influences extend from natural White Oak cabinetry to high-gloss uppers, a quartz backsplash and countertop from Northern Stone, and paneled refrigeration and appliances from Ferguson.

This design extends to the dining room’s White Oak and travertine table with Hawkins chairs, two simple pendants, and a duo of Britta Anderson canvas works, all in sleek, monochromatic tones sourced by Curated by THD. Just steps from the 12-foot quartz island is a cleverly executed walk-in pantry designed to hide in plain sight. Tucked inside is a full butler’s pantry, including a second sink and dishwasher, another oversized refrigerator, a wine fridge, a double oven, and a hideaway coffee nook. This pantry has a second entry from the backyard-facing hallway, able to be closed off for entertaining while remaining in convenient proximity to pool guests.

**CASUAL COMFORT**
Just past the hallway pantry overlooking the pool and sport court is what Heidi refers to as the flex room, with furnishings from Curated by THD. With two young daughters, it’s primarily used as a cozy, family-style den, but like many of the home’s spaces, it’s designed to someday transition to an indoor bar for the pool and patio.

**#GymGoals**
A few steps further, encompassing two stories on the pool, hot tub, and sport court wing, is Heidi’s home gym, an exquisitely equipped space for elevated athletics and holistic well-being. Here a custom spiral staircase provides space-efficient access to the second-floor bedrooms, with two large windows overlooking the expanse. “This gym is beyond my wildest dreams,” said Heidi Greenwood. “I’ve been into fitness my whole life, so I really wanted that access and wellness at home. I also love that the glass house vibe is carried throughout the entire gym.”

The home’s White Oak COREtec flooring extends the expanse of the gym, ensuring a durable and waterproof foundation for heavy equipment, as well as the gym’s infrared sauna, meditation room, and cold plunge pool. Nearby, is a laundry room and a small locker room with a movable peg system designed by Heidi and her mom; a smart solution to keep the couple’s running gear essentials organized.

“This is one of my favorite bathrooms in the house; it’s so unique,” added Heidi Greenwood. “It’s a tile that looks more like a fabric. I love that it’s so close to the gym, pool area, and flex room.” The flex room is another space designed to have the capability to one day be closed off and transitioned to a main floor primary suite.

SKYLINE VIEWS
At the top of the steps, a trail of sconces lights the way to the home’s skyway loft enclosed in glass railings, with a curved sofa, glass sideboard, and handmade ceramic pendants that add a more delicate and organic lighting element to the glass-house view. Trever found a patchwork of these pendants on Wayfair and creatively leveraged the sizes and subtle design differences to connect the space from the stairs to the loft.

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
“There are so many aspects of this home that I love, but my favorite is the staircase,” said Jundt. “The Greenwoods wanted to incorporate views of the backyard and pond from the front of the home, so ultimately, a see-through home, which needed a really dynamic seethrough staircase. We priced out the glass rail option, and it was a go; it turned out perfect.”

To complete the remarkable craftsmanship of the steel and glass staircase, Century Builders worked with Bob Schneider, owner of IMS-Industrial Mechanical Specialties/Decorative Ironworks, including custom-cut glass by Fargo Glass & Paint.

When the Greenwoods want privacy from road-side views, the homes Pella windows can quickly transition to a fully frosted finish, all accessed through a mobile app of smart home features by Custom Cinema & Sound.

Further into the upstairs hall is an entrance to the rooftop patio, a galley-style laundry room, the primary suite, a cozy family/game room, a home office, and their two daughter’s rooms with a Jack-and-Jill-style bathroom. Each simple element plays to the bird’s eye view and elevated turf of the rooftop patio, where the family plans to do outdoor movie nights and fun activities overlooking the neighborhood.

PRISTINE PRIMARY
A less obvious entrance into the couple’s pristine primary suite can be found, or not found, within a hidden door in this upper-level hallway. This may appear to be a wood-slat wall accent, but inside resides the oversized primary walk-in closet with center island, Clearwater Custom Cabinets storage, and a large custom mirror from Fargo Glass & Paint, perfectly positioned to reflect pond views. The discreet doorway and hidden barn door hardware throughout the home presented a complex design challenge, yet Century Builders found ways to perfect it. “We are a completely custom home builder, so our team loves a challenge,” said Jundt.

In the primary bedroom, the focal point is calming linen and tone-on- tone hotel vibes with a view, complimented by a limestone surround with a linear fireplace from Hebron Brick.

Stepping out to the primary’s upper patio is a matching two-way fireplace that extends the limestone feature from inside to outside.

LOWER-LEVEL LUXE
On the lower level of the home, the Greenwoods have a large family room with laundry room, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms, including a luxury mother-in-law suite. “When we host friends and family, they get the entire lower level, and everyone still has their own space and privacy,” explained Heidi Greenwood. “Living through North Dakota winters, one of the most important things for Mike and I was having everything we wanted right here, inside and outside. There is a lot to do here and plenty of space for the kids to run around.”

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