Our Dome
Maureen Gallagher and Len Harrington
“Our Dome” is a heartfelt and richly detailed memoir chronicling the ambitious and deeply personal journey of Maureen Gallagher and Len Harrington as they designed, built and lived in a handcrafted geodesic dome on their vacation property in eastern Ontario. Their story captures both the technical intricacies and personal significance of their endeavor.
Written with a reflective tone, detailing the construction process, from site selection and material sourcing to innovative hub designs and interior finishing, while highlighting their resourcefulness and teamwork with friends. The narrative is enriched by personal anecdotes, practical ingenuity, and evocative photographs that add emotional depth to their story of creativity and perseverance, and the creation of a meaningful life together.
It’s an inspiring read for those interested in DIY construction and the power of shared dreams, Len’s postscript, infused with love and loss, transforms the story into a lasting legacy of memory, craftsmanship, and resilience.
Genre: Memoir/ DIY
ISBN #9781778355899
First published July 11, 2025
About the authors
Maureen Gallagher and Len Harrington
Maureen Gallagher and Len Harrington were partners, creators, and dreamers who shared a passion for craftsmanship, nature, and intentional living. Together, they designed and built a handcrafted geodesic dome on their vacation property in eastern Ontario - an ambitious project born of creativity, perseverance, and love. Maureen and Len approached the dome not just as a building, but as a way of life - sourcing reclaimed materials, designing custom components, and cultivating gardens, a cabin, and community along the way.
Their story, captured in Our Dome, is part how-to manual, part memoir, and part tribute to shared dreams realized through hard work and heart. After Maureen's passing in 2021, Len continued their legacy by completing and publishing this book, offering readers an inspiring, practical, and deeply personal account of their journey. Len now resides with family in British Columbia.