Well, this is Weezers new home now. "We moved to enjoy a simpler life… and downsizing was the next step in our lives. I miss my garden, but enjoy our ´garden without borders´ because the area we moved into was establised as a Conservation Community with 45% of its land dedicated to open space, as a federally protected preserve."
We enjoy the rustic charm of the 'Lodge' where we can socialize and chat with our neighbors, swim, exercise, or participate in the many activities offered throughout the year. Plantings of Viburnums, Hydrangea, Grasses (tall and short) , Cotoneaster, Black-eyed susans, Daylilies, Coneflowers, many wildflowers and wildlife celebrate in this dynamic ecosystem.
Overlooking both the Middle and South Ponds, we enjoy watching the birds and other wildlife that the area attracts. Spring time is the best time, as the ducks and Canadian geese return, as well as many other migratory birds which stop for a short visit.
The Herons visit on a regular basis, but the Kingfisher and diving ducks put on the best shows! An occasional 'Loon' visits also. Spending mornings with coffee on the patio, grilling a meal, or relaxing in the afternoon with a good book in hand can lift ones spirits!
Spending warm summer days sitting at the side of the pool offers a beautiful view of the wetlands, wildflowers, and the ponds act as a buffer between the recreational areas and the homes.
A place to bring your friends and your grandchildren, enjoy chatting with your neighbors, or just a warm sunny place to read a book and soak up the sun.
A walk thru the wetlands and a resting spot with a picnic lunch in the shade of the picnic pavaillion can be a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
Even winter can be beautiful here, we don't have to shovel the snow! Our grapevine deer seemed happy, dressed up for Christmas with their red bows and lights. We can enjoy the winter landscape of tall grasses, seed heads of summer wildflowers swaying in the winds, the ponds changing with the seasons, and feed the birds of course! They kept us entertained at the bird feeders all winter, but we had to put a heater in the bird bath and refill it almost daily.
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