Inspired and educated, soothed and amazed, sobered, enchanted, and finally wiped out visiting Poplar Forest (one day) and Monticello (two days). Jefferson created a microclimate at Monticello and two earth mounds, one one each side of the home at Poplar forest, between the house and the necessaries. The Poplar Forest house is an octagon shaped, two-bedroom house. The central room is a perfect cube.