See Pacific Grove Butterfly House, Pacific Grove, California

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The Butterfly House is the creative labor of J Jackson, for his wife Sonja. They moved into the house in 1977 and then Sonja started going blind due to a genetic disease in the early 1990's. Despite being legally blind, Sonja could still perceive and admire the bright colors. J mounted this first butterfly onto the front of their house in hopes it could help her find home when she was out for walks. J spent the next 25 years transforming their home into the “Butterfly House,” now one of the most visited sites on the Monterey Peninsula. The house now has hundreds of vibrant handcrafted butterflies. J passed away in 2020, and Sonja remained in the house with the butterflies and her seeing eye dog until 2022, the year of her death. The home is currently a private residence and the owners intend to preserve the legacy and artistry of the home.

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