INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE...

Due to inclement weather

the Lake Club and Lure Restaurant/Lounge

at Bear Lake

will be closed Sunday.

The Greeters Cottage will be staffed between 9a.m. and 8p.m. Roads within Bear Lake are in fair condition.

The Lake Club will not re-open on Sunday 12/20 for Brunch - due to weather conditions and freezing temperatures that are preventing the roads to be clear of ice/snow. The Lure Restaurant and Lounge will re-open on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 11:30a.m.

If you are traveling the main street - Lake Forest Drive use extreme caution for the conditions are fair with areas that still remain covered with snow and ice! Many side streets remain covered with snow as well. It is extremely important if you are planning to be at Bear Lake that you communicate to the Greeters Cottage and Property Management in advance of your arrival for road and access conditions on your street....

If you do not know or need a copy of Bear Lake's "Inclement Weather Policy", please contact the Greeters Cottage at 828-293-3455 and Property Management at 828-293-7051 at least 72 hours in advance before your arrival so that we can adequately prepare and make adjustments in making the access as safe as possible considering weather conditions.

You may also email Matthew Dellinger - Asst. General Manger at matthew.delinger@terramesaresorts.com and/or Brandon Luethye - Property Management at BearLakeMgr@ipm-corp.com on conditions and/or arrival notice.

Please contact the Greeters Cottage at 828-293-3455 for more information or updates on road conditions.

We wish each of you a great Holiday Season with safe travels!

Yours in hospitality,

Mickey Luker

VP of Hospitality & Development

Important Updates from our VP

Winter Hours of Operation

Bear Lake Reserve hosts the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party

Bear Lake Reserve's, Mickey Luker, is seen loading up items for the Community Table. BLR partnered with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and hosted an event at the Lake Club where Chamber members were asked to bring items for the Community Table and the Jackson County Department on Aging. "We collected more than 300 items for these organizations. We really appreciate Bear Lake's generosity and community spirit ", said Julie Spiro, Director of the Jackson County Chamber.

The Department of Aging will deliver several hundred packages to the elderly and area nursing homes. "Operation Christmas Box is really important to the elderly. If we didn't have good neighbors like Bear Lake and the Chamber, we wouldn't be able to give as much as we do to those less fortunate than ourselves. We appreciate their generosity", stated Helen Bryson, the Director of the Department on Aging.

Approximately 70 members of the Chamber of Commerce attended the Holiday Party at the Lake Club. Director Julie Spiro said members were impressed with the facility and the wonderful hospitality of the staff. "Everyone is really looking forward to our Business After Hours in October of 2010 at the Lake Club. Members were really appreciative of the opportunity to see the proper and I know they were please to hear that Bear Lake Reserve is very supportive of the community, employs local workers, and is making an investment in Jackson County", said Spiro.

High Winds and Cold Temperatures in Western North Carolina

With winter approaching here in Western North Carolina, it is important to remember that home maintenance is a must! Throughout the past couple of weeks we have experienced extremely cold temperatures and high winds. Put your mind at ease and rest easy this winter. Bear Lake Reserve wants you to take full advantage of our home Winter-Guard services. If you are not planning to use your home over the winter months, be sure to take the proper precautions to ensure the safety of your home. Winterizing is strongly encouraged and it will help protect against the weather conditions that could lead to frozen or ruptured water pipes. If you have any questions, please contact Resorts Operations Manager, Matthew Dellinger at 828.293.3763 or matthew.dellinger@terramesaresorts.com.

Check out this article below from Asheville Citizens-Times:

DOCK REMINDER

Greetings from the Lake Club! Just a reminder to pay special attention to your dock, with the current weather conditions here in Western North Carolina, the Bear Creek Lake water levels are fluctuating frequently. Currently the HOA agreements do not incorporate the maintenance of individual homeowners docks. We recommend setting up a maintenance schedule with Scott Lowman at Cherokee Marine. His contact information is (770)331-9569, lowmanj@bellsouth.net.