Living amongst the trees

I had the pleasure of interviewing Robby Robinson of Epic Development the other day. Robby is one of the builders for The Preserve at Fenwick Plantation. We discussed the approach the team took when laying out the initial neighborhood plan for The Preserve. "I literally walked in front of the equipment and pointed out exactly which trees to keep and which to remove," said Robinson. "It was a longer process, but we wanted it to be done right." With extremely careful planning, the team touched as little as possible and replanted trees after installing the roads. The winding roads throughout the neighborhood were planned under a least disturbance policy, ensuring the oldest grand trees were left untouched for wildlife and homeowners to enjoy. Custom homes in the neighborhood are designed to blend into the environment. Houses are strategically placed among the existing trees rather than disturbing what is there only to recreate the it once building is complete. This approach allows homeowners the most incredible natural canvas as a landscape. As towering trees define the neighborhood, it gives the feel of an old neighborhood- one that has been there for years and flora and fauna have had a chance to return to their natural habitat.

 An aerial view of The Preserve from Google Maps is an excellent illustration of the neighborhood layout and its incredible trees. The two docks in the top portion of the image are The Preserve homeowners' community docks on deep water Penny Creek.

Living at The Preserve- a video

We are thrilled to have started filming this week with the talented team Jewell and Ginnie. Adam Boozer and Aeron Meyers joined us on the property to gather footage to create a video of what life is like living at The Preserve. Jewell and Ginnie has an incredible resumé having filmed many esteemed properties including, The Cottages at Cypress Point-Kiawah Island, Doonbeg Golf Club in Ireland and Christophe Harbour in St. Kitts... only to name a few.

We interviewed architect, Mitch Laplante on one of the community docks and Epic Development builder Kevin Flynn by the gazebo and fire pit, all community amenities on the property. Two resident children helped as well, pointing out features of the playground that they helped design! To add to the excitement, the boys ran home and brought out six baby ducklings that they've been raising to release to the wild. There always seems to be a new wildlife discovery each time I visit The Preserve. We can't wait for the video to be completed. Check back as we'll post it here first!

Living in Harmony with Nature at The Preserve

 

The minute I made that first turn into The Preserve, I was amazed at the immediate immersion into nature, giving a sense that I had driven miles from town into the country. A pair of Canadian Geese (who are now building a nest along the bank of the pond) completely ignored my presence as I drove under a canopy of mature trees on property once part of the grounds of Fenwick Plantation. 

I parked the car and walked along a waterfront trail watching two Great Egrets socialize, then fly off to find their next meal. The color of the marsh this time of year is beautiful, especially as the late afternoon sun sets.

I walked down one of the two community docks leading to Penny Creek, glancing down to see a pair of deer hoof prints in the mud exposed at low tide.

As the sun began to drop behind the trees, I headed back to the car, listening to a choir of birds welcoming spring perched in gorgeous flowering trees. This entire experience took place in a matter of minutes. Incredible.