HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Construction/Maintenance Update
Inclement weather has continued to limit us to erosion control maintenance. We are scheduled to begin power/phone/cable TV conduit installation along Southshore Drive by the beginning of next week, should the weather cooperate.
Town Hall Meeting & Owner Event
January 10th at 10a.m.
All Bear Lake Owners are welcome to attend the first Town Hall Meeting of the year. Stick around after the meeting for an owner’s lunch provided by the Lure Restaurant at Bear Lake Reserve. There is no cost to attend. To RSVP, please call 828.293.7414.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Monday, December 22, 2008
Bear Lake Communication Update - as of December 22nd
Docks
Representatives from Centex and Terramesa recently met with representatives from Duke Power to discuss the dock permitting situation at Bear Creek Lake. Based on the information discussed at that meeting, Duke is reviewing its position internally. We do not anticipate having any further information on the matter until after the New Year.
The Community Advisory Panel
The Community Advisory Panel (CAP) had its first meeting on Dec 17th. The formative meeting set out to introduce each of the members, to set a meeting schedule over the year, and to identify an issue list and work plan for the year. The CAP is made up of nine owners that represent the different neighborhoods within Bear Lake Reserve. The chair of the CAP is Chuck Louisell, who will be representing Golden Farm/Mill Pond, as well.
The breakdown of locations and representation is as follows:
Chuck Louisell Golden Farm/Mill Pond
Bill Clarke Boulder Creek
Diane McGreevy Hedgewood, Juneberry, Whispering Falls
Fred Gray Bear Creek
Jeff Brown Phase I Mountain View Home sites
Dick Beaver Phase I Lakefront Home sites
Dan Brock Phase II Mountain View Home sites
Kurt Hartman Phase II Lakefront Home sites
Dave Schmidt Mountain Lodges
The group will work as a committee supporting the newly appointed owner member of the POA Board, Don McAliley. The group will meet four times over the year. The first meeting will be on January 10th at 11:00 AM following the Town Hall Meeting. The remaining meetings are linked to social events so that the group can meet and greet neighbors as part of the representation process.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Bear Lake Communication Update - as of December 18th
Hospitality News
Christmas Dinner Cancellation
The Christmas Eve Dinner has been cancelled due to lack of reservations. However, the restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve between 11a.m. and 3p.m. The Lake Club will close at 5p.m. and will reopen on December 26th at 8a.m. Thank you for your cooperation.
Construction/Maintenance
-Over the last two weeks we have experienced a considerable amount of inclement weather, which has limited development construction to erosion control repair and site cleanup.
-W.G. Lapsley and Associates will begin to submit applications to the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources during the first full week of January, 2009. This will serve as part of the verification process leading to installed water distribution lines and appurtenances within Phase 2. Additional water distribution construction cannot begin until the permit applications are approved.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Bear Lake Communication Update - as of December 16th
BEAR LAKE RESERVE SALES OFFICE TO OPEN ON PROPERTY
Staff Moves from Sylva Sales Office
TUCKASEGEE, North Carolina (December 10, 2008) The sales office of Bear Lake Reserve, a Terramesa Resorts community, will move from its Main Street location in Sylva to the property itself on December 12. “This will make our entire team immediately accessible to owners, guests and prospective purchasers,” said Mickey Luker, VP of Hospitality & Development of Bear Lake Reserve.
The vacation-home community of Bear Lake Reserve spreads over 2100 forested mountain acres and is designed for active families. With 13 ½ miles of shoreline, activities include swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking and water skiing. The community’s Lake Club has a fine-dining restaurant, a tavern, a theater room, a kids’ activity center, a fitness center and massage-treatment rooms. Outside, near the lakeshore, are a swimming pool and two hot tubs. In addition to a 9-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, residents have access to over 23 miles of hiking trails, an outdoor amphitheater, a stocked trout pond and a park with tent platforms, teepees and other family-friendly features.
At the new on-property sales office, the sales team headed by Shannon Murray will be selling mountain lodges, cottages and custom home sites, at prices ranging from $200,000 to $800,000+. At full build out, it is expected that Bear Lake Reserve will have 800 residences. A rental program makes units available to guests on a nightly, weekly or monthly basis.
“We will miss our friends in Sylva, but we’ll still be a part of the community,” said Luker. “Our new location overlooking Bear Creek Lake gives folks a feel for why a home at Bear Lake is a vacation dream come true.”
The Bear Lake Reserve Sales Office will be open daily. For information and to arrange a property tour, call 828-293-0770 or 828-293-0880. Bear Lake Sales Office - 65 Southshore Drive/PO Box 96, Tuckasegee, NC 28783. www.bearlakereservevacations.com
ABOUT TERRAMESA
Terramesa Resorts is a privately held resort development and management firm specializing in exclusive active vacation destination communities. Its communities are easily accessible from major urban centers, and they offer real-estate options at a variety of price points. At each community the focus is on outdoor activities- from boating and biking to skiing and hiking- that lead to long-lasting memories for every member of the family. A wholly owned subsidiary of Macfarlan Capital Partners, in Dallas, Texas, Terramesa owns and operates resort communities in Texas, North Carolina, New Hampshire and Nevada. www.terramesaresorts.com, 214 932-3113. "Our Family Creating Memories for Your Family"
Staff Moves from Sylva Sales Office
TUCKASEGEE, North Carolina (December 10, 2008) The sales office of Bear Lake Reserve, a Terramesa Resorts community, will move from its Main Street location in Sylva to the property itself on December 12. “This will make our entire team immediately accessible to owners, guests and prospective purchasers,” said Mickey Luker, VP of Hospitality & Development of Bear Lake Reserve.
The vacation-home community of Bear Lake Reserve spreads over 2100 forested mountain acres and is designed for active families. With 13 ½ miles of shoreline, activities include swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking and water skiing. The community’s Lake Club has a fine-dining restaurant, a tavern, a theater room, a kids’ activity center, a fitness center and massage-treatment rooms. Outside, near the lakeshore, are a swimming pool and two hot tubs. In addition to a 9-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, residents have access to over 23 miles of hiking trails, an outdoor amphitheater, a stocked trout pond and a park with tent platforms, teepees and other family-friendly features.
At the new on-property sales office, the sales team headed by Shannon Murray will be selling mountain lodges, cottages and custom home sites, at prices ranging from $200,000 to $800,000+. At full build out, it is expected that Bear Lake Reserve will have 800 residences. A rental program makes units available to guests on a nightly, weekly or monthly basis.
“We will miss our friends in Sylva, but we’ll still be a part of the community,” said Luker. “Our new location overlooking Bear Creek Lake gives folks a feel for why a home at Bear Lake is a vacation dream come true.”
The Bear Lake Reserve Sales Office will be open daily. For information and to arrange a property tour, call 828-293-0770 or 828-293-0880. Bear Lake Sales Office - 65 Southshore Drive/PO Box 96, Tuckasegee, NC 28783. www.bearlakereservevacations.com
ABOUT TERRAMESA
Terramesa Resorts is a privately held resort development and management firm specializing in exclusive active vacation destination communities. Its communities are easily accessible from major urban centers, and they offer real-estate options at a variety of price points. At each community the focus is on outdoor activities- from boating and biking to skiing and hiking- that lead to long-lasting memories for every member of the family. A wholly owned subsidiary of Macfarlan Capital Partners, in Dallas, Texas, Terramesa owns and operates resort communities in Texas, North Carolina, New Hampshire and Nevada. www.terramesaresorts.com, 214 932-3113. "Our Family Creating Memories for Your Family"
Monday, December 15, 2008
Bear Lake Communication Update - as of December 15th
Property-Wide Developments
New Sales Office
The Bear Lake sales team has a new home! The new sales office is located within the South Shore Mountain Lodges in unit B1-1. As of Monday, December 15th, the old office in downtown Sylva with be closed and all business will be conducted through the on-site office.
Contact Information, as of 12/15/08, for the Bear Lake Sales Office:
(828)293-0770 - office
(828)293-0880 - fax
Hospitality News
Christmas Dinner
It is not too late to make reservations for Christmas Dinner on December 24th. Please call 828.293.3906 to reserve your table at the Lake Club.
Please note: You must RSVP by December 17th, 2008. If there is not enough response to the dinner, Bear Lake Reserve will be forced to cancel the event and you will be notified promptly.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Bear Lake Communication Update - as of December 5th
Construction/Maintenance
o Installation of electrical, telephone, and cable TV conduit was completed along Pepperbush Lane and Parkside Drive.
o W.G. Lapsley and Associates, in conjunction with Fallon Utilities, have verified water utility installation placement in compliance with state requirements along South Shore Drive and Parkside Drive.
o Water booster stations and wells have been inspected. Unofficially, the utilities installed meet requirements for depth and required separations from other utilities.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Bear Lake Communication Update - as of December 4th
Construction/Maintenance Updates
Letter from Todd Newman regarding Duke Energy
Todd Newman
Vice President, Finance
Centex
Centex Corporation
P.O. Box 199000
Dallas, Texas 75219-9000
November 14, 2008
Re: Bear Lake, North Carolina
Dear ____________________,
You may have heard that Duke Energy, the owner of Bear Lake, has raised some questions regarding the location of docks that have been installed along the shores of Bear Lake. I am contacting you to give you some background on the issue and to give you an update on efforts being made to ensure that the docks will remain on the lake as you, and we, both expected.
Bear Lake Reserve was developed by a Centex affiliate, Centex Destination Properties (CDP). The CDP team did a great job of planning, designing, and developing a beautiful community on a challenging site. We believe that the CDP team obtained the required development rights related to the project, including rights related to dock construction.
So we were surprised when Duke Energy contacted Terramesa recently to claim that docks on Bear Lake did not comply with Duke Energy’s dock policy and permitting process. We strongly disagree with Duke Energy’s position on this matter. We believe that Duke is attempting to change the rules after the docks were approved and installed. Because of this, we are working aggressively to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We are in the midst of discussions with representatives from Duke Energy to support our position on the docks. Representatives from Terramesa are also involved since the resolution will effect phases that CDP developed and sold and phases to be developed or sold in the future.
We believe that we have made significant progress on this matter over the past month or so. When we reach a final resolution on the issue, we will share the details with you. John T. Benjamin, an attorney in Raleigh, is leading our discussions with Duke Energy. If you have additional questions, you may contact me, or Mr. Benjamin (919.755.0060, or Benjamin@lawjb.com).
Respectively,
Todd Newman
Vice President, Finance
Centex
Property-wide Developments
Addition to the Sales Team
The Sales Department is pleased to announce a new member, Geoff Wright, to our team. Geoff has an extensive background in real estate development sales and additionally has had a successful career working in sales and marketing with four and five star resorts such as the Homestead in the Allegany mountains of Virginia. Geoff and his wife Vivi along with their two boys, Tristin and Justin, are excited to move to Western North Carolina and we too are excited to have them join us at Bear Lake Reserve. Please welcome Geoff Wright to Bear Lake Reserve.
Hospitality News
Thank You!
Thanksgiving Dinner was a success. Thank you to all who attended and participated in the holiday fun.
Christmas Eve Dinner
Wednesday, December 24th, 1p.m. and 3:30p.m.
Ring in the holidays, Bear Lake Style! Make your dining reservation for 1p.m. or 3:30p.m. and treat your family to a taste of home away from home, this Christmas season. Our chefs have prepared a delicious holiday menu with all the ‘jingle’ bells and whistles! Enjoy live music from Steve Wohlrab, local jazz artist.
Reservations are required; please call 828.293.3849. Please note: No regular F&B service will be available on December 24th, only the Christmas Eve dinner at 1 & 3:30p.m.
New Year’s Eve Dinner & Celebration
Dinner, seating begins at 6p.m.
Join us for an elegant, fine dining experience in the Lure Restaurant and Bear Lake Reserve. Enjoy live jazz and a special fine dining menu. The dress code will be strictly enforced. Seating begins at 6p.m. Reservations are required. No walk-ins will be taken. Please call 828.293.3849.
Celebration, 9p.m. – 1a.m.
Local band Rafe Hollister will keep the party rocking right into the New Year! Munch on finger foods and hors d’oeuvres and we will keep the bar open until the party stops! RSVP by calling 828.293.7414, or email blractivities@terramesaresorts.com.
Letter from Todd Newman regarding Duke Energy
Todd Newman
Vice President, Finance
Centex
Centex Corporation
P.O. Box 199000
Dallas, Texas 75219-9000
November 14, 2008
Re: Bear Lake, North Carolina
Dear ____________________,
You may have heard that Duke Energy, the owner of Bear Lake, has raised some questions regarding the location of docks that have been installed along the shores of Bear Lake. I am contacting you to give you some background on the issue and to give you an update on efforts being made to ensure that the docks will remain on the lake as you, and we, both expected.
Bear Lake Reserve was developed by a Centex affiliate, Centex Destination Properties (CDP). The CDP team did a great job of planning, designing, and developing a beautiful community on a challenging site. We believe that the CDP team obtained the required development rights related to the project, including rights related to dock construction.
So we were surprised when Duke Energy contacted Terramesa recently to claim that docks on Bear Lake did not comply with Duke Energy’s dock policy and permitting process. We strongly disagree with Duke Energy’s position on this matter. We believe that Duke is attempting to change the rules after the docks were approved and installed. Because of this, we are working aggressively to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We are in the midst of discussions with representatives from Duke Energy to support our position on the docks. Representatives from Terramesa are also involved since the resolution will effect phases that CDP developed and sold and phases to be developed or sold in the future.
We believe that we have made significant progress on this matter over the past month or so. When we reach a final resolution on the issue, we will share the details with you. John T. Benjamin, an attorney in Raleigh, is leading our discussions with Duke Energy. If you have additional questions, you may contact me, or Mr. Benjamin (919.755.0060, or Benjamin@lawjb.com).
Respectively,
Todd Newman
Vice President, Finance
Centex
Property-wide Developments
Addition to the Sales Team
The Sales Department is pleased to announce a new member, Geoff Wright, to our team. Geoff has an extensive background in real estate development sales and additionally has had a successful career working in sales and marketing with four and five star resorts such as the Homestead in the Allegany mountains of Virginia. Geoff and his wife Vivi along with their two boys, Tristin and Justin, are excited to move to Western North Carolina and we too are excited to have them join us at Bear Lake Reserve. Please welcome Geoff Wright to Bear Lake Reserve.
Hospitality News
Thank You!
Thanksgiving Dinner was a success. Thank you to all who attended and participated in the holiday fun.
Christmas Eve Dinner
Wednesday, December 24th, 1p.m. and 3:30p.m.
Ring in the holidays, Bear Lake Style! Make your dining reservation for 1p.m. or 3:30p.m. and treat your family to a taste of home away from home, this Christmas season. Our chefs have prepared a delicious holiday menu with all the ‘jingle’ bells and whistles! Enjoy live music from Steve Wohlrab, local jazz artist.
Reservations are required; please call 828.293.3849. Please note: No regular F&B service will be available on December 24th, only the Christmas Eve dinner at 1 & 3:30p.m.
New Year’s Eve Dinner & Celebration
Dinner, seating begins at 6p.m.
Join us for an elegant, fine dining experience in the Lure Restaurant and Bear Lake Reserve. Enjoy live jazz and a special fine dining menu. The dress code will be strictly enforced. Seating begins at 6p.m. Reservations are required. No walk-ins will be taken. Please call 828.293.3849.
Celebration, 9p.m. – 1a.m.
Local band Rafe Hollister will keep the party rocking right into the New Year! Munch on finger foods and hors d’oeuvres and we will keep the bar open until the party stops! RSVP by calling 828.293.7414, or email blractivities@terramesaresorts.com.
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