Greeter’s CottageRemodeling of the Greeter’s Cottage is now underway. The building has been cleaned out and Matt Dellinger has temporarily moved his office to the Golf Maintenance Building for the duration of the project. The HVAC has been removed and will be upgraded to a new more efficient unit. Permits are being finalized with the county and we expect the demolition and framing to begin this week. No pictures yet but they will soon be available.
Sales News:Shannon Murray, a member of the Bear Lake Sales Team, has recently left Bear Lake Reserve to join a leading technology company where she will be able to further her career goals and aspirations. Shannon will be greatly missed!
As Shannon leaves us a familiar face returns. It is at this time that we are excited to announce that we have entered into a cooperative brokerage relationship with Carolina Mountain Sales, headed by Brian Etheridge, a past Bear Lake sales team member. Please find a letter from Brian below, outlining his goals and intentions related to his return.
Hello friends,
As a current Bear Lake Reserve owner, past Director of Sales and Sales Executive, I want to reach out and update you. As some of you may know, we moved to West Palm Beach, only to realize that Western North Carolina is where we truly belong and where we want to build our traditions.
Over the last few months, my wife, Allyson, and I have been working diligently to start a real estate company, Carolina Mountain Sales, focused primarily on Master Planned Communities in Western North Carolina. In doing so, we have visited over 40 communities to familiarize ourselves with what is available and most importantly, who we would want to represent. I must say that there are some fantastic communities out there, but also many communities that have fallen short of what they have promised. Developers that promised amenities and infrastructure that has not been delivered, therefore leaving families without any opportunity to be able to create those life experiences they dreamed about. Fortunately, that is not the case at Bear Lake Reserve. We have every opportunity to enjoy wonderful amenities that were delivered, not to mention all the natural amenities that have been given to us
In an effort to assist you and Terramesa, I have been able to work out a very exciting scenario. I will be teaming up with the BLR Sales Team working in an outside sales role. My goal will be to get some of the inventory in our community sold! I will continue to have the opportunity to work with buyers and sellers at other communities in WNC as well though.
The success of Bear Lake Reserve is dependent on us as owners and with my knowledge of the area and the community, I would like to have a chance to do a dinner party with you, your friends and neighbors to educate them on some of the wonderful opportunities here in the mountains. Please don’t keep me or Bear Lake Reserve a secret… I hope to hear from you soon! My best to you and your family!
Best Regards,
Brian Etheridge
Please welcome Brian and his family back to Bear Lake Reserve. For any sales-related inquiries, please contact
Geoff Wright at (828) 293-0770.
Hospitality News:
March Calendar
The March Newsletter and Calendar of Events & Activities is available online. Plan your next visit by checking out
http://www.bearlakereservevacations.com/ and clicking the “activities schedule” link.
Temporary MembershipsWhen you plan to have guests staying in your home and you are not going to be here, be sure to give the Greeter’s Cottage a call so they can be expecting your visitors. They will have the proper car passes ready for your guests and information that will make their stay here even more enjoyable. The Temporary Membership Agreement (insert link here to Agreement) must be signed and returned 72-hours before they expect to use it. If you will be sure to get that agreement to your guests in time it will prevent them from being turned away at the Lake Club, Golf Course or other facilities.
Mardi Gras Owners’ Event
Our February Mardi Gras Celebration was a huge success. While decked out in beads and masks, we enjoyed delicious Creole-inspired dishes prepared by our talented chefs. The chance to get to know other Bear Lake families is fun for all. Mark your calendar for March 21st when you will have another opportunity to socialize and meet even more families as the spring draws near. More details will follow.
Our Greeter’s Cottage is currently under construction. Often the phone service is not working. If you try to reach our Front Desk Staff a
nd there is no answer please call the Lake Club at (828) 293-7414. We will gladly relay your message.
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ankful for that beautiful fireplace and plenty of firewood.
