NatureWalk Press Room (Community Updates)

Click here for a larger photo Click here for a larger photo	JANURARY 2, 2007 NatureWalk’s 8,500 sq ft “Welcome Center” is now open! The magnificent facility was host to a Holiday Open House and art exhibit featuring the woodturning works of local artist of the year, Bill Stephenson. Stephenson is renowned throughout the region for his wood creations made from raw wood materials salvaged from construction, railroad, rivers and other various sites. Final design and planning is well underway for the “Gathering Place”, NatureWalk’s central amenity area. The Gathering Place will be over 2.75 acres in size and will include an 8500 sf clubhouse with a fitness center and grill, a large event lawn with a covered stage, a huge swimming pool with interactive water features for children, expansive sun decks , a playground… and a picnic area with shelters, barbecue grills and a fire pit. Construction is scheduled to begin in late summer 2007. All infrastructure including roads, street signage, utilities, landscaping and trail systems have been completed in Phase I.

Click here for a larger photo Click here for a larger photo Click here for a larger photo	NOVEMBER 1, 2006 October brought a flurry of activities at NatureWalk at Seagrove. We put the finishing touches on our signature, hand-built, 800 ft. wooden entry bridge. The view from the bridge into the wetlands and forest is truly amazing. The Welcome Center is open and ready for your visit. With a generous floor plan of over 8,500 sq ft the facility is bright, open, airy and inviting. Architectural features include craftsman woodwork by Peter Brown, an amazing Tabby stucco fireplace and impeccable decor by Hughes, Litton & Godwin. We invite you to stop in to see us and take a serene tour of the community. Lots are now available in limited releases. NatureWalk's unique location brings frequent visitors from Point Washington State Forest. We regularly spot a few deer and several red-tailed hawks during our cool mornings and late afternoons.

AUGUST 25, 2006 The Welcome Center is slated to open in mid October, currently exterior paint and trim work continue to move at a rapid pace towards completion.

	AUGUST 25, 2006 This photograph shows the incredible exposed timber two story cathedral ceiling feature created from tonal wood varietals. The awe inspiring fireplace spans from floor to ceiling and is composed of Tabby stucco, which is a seashell plaster material.

	AUGUST 25, 2006 Extensive detail to design unravels with this concave wall structure that will boast an array of lifestyle images portraying all that is NatureWalk^® at Seagrove Beach.

	JULY 24, 2006 Here you are looking at the east side of building and you can see the color scheme for the Welcome Center exterior.

	JULY 24, 2006 This view is the north end of our Welcome Center which shows the construction progress of the stair tower.

	JULY 24, 2006 Here is the latest change to the trellis on the main entrance bridge. Bridge Builders has added more lattice work to the upper beams to give the trellis a more decorative look.

	JUNE 26, 2006 The Sales Center siding is presently being installed and should be completed within the next few weeks. The front wrap around porch is currently under construction and will have lounging chairs complete with a porch swing.

	JUNE 26, 2006 Landscaping around one of the ponds is ongoing and includes plants such as canna lilies, red maple and bald cypress that will help with the purification of storm water.

	JUNE 26, 2006 This is a view of Flatwoods Forest Loop where the infrastructure is currently being installed.

	JUNE 26, 2006 The structure for the Beargrass Way bridge is now installed and the next step will be putting hand and guard rails up along the bridge edges in the next few weeks.

	JUNE 26, 2006 This view is heading west out of NatureWalk showing all the landscaping and lighting currently in place.

	MAY 25, 2006 The sales center roof construction is ongoing and will be completed in early September.

	MAY 25, 2006 This week we have started installation on street lighting that has been custom designed with our NatureWalk logo. The lighting installation in the first half of Phase I will be completed in the next few weeks.

	MAY 8, 2006 We have started installing brick pavers on both Sage and Salamander Circle. This is a view of Salamander Circle which is surrounded by village lots.

	MAY 8, 2006 The Sales Center now has the majority of the windows in place and metal roofing to be installed in the near future.

	MAY 8, 2006 This sidewalk behind our temporary Sales Center leading up to the main entrance bridge displays the native landscaping in progress.

	MAY 8, 2006 On the main entrance bridge the elaborate trellis is nearing completion and estimated to be finished at the end of May.

	APRIL 17, 2006 We now have sidewalk construction underway in Phase I, leading up to the first bridge and continuing throughout Phase I.

	APRIL 17, 2006 In the next few months, construction will begin on the expansive Gathering Place, which will house the gourmet sandwich shop and grill along with the fitness center and other exciting amenities. The retaining wall is nearing completion.

	APRIL 17, 2006 In the second half of Phase I all of the concrete curbs have been completed. Also in this area, the roadways will be complete within the next few months.

	APRIL 17, 2006 Installation of the Sales Center roof is in progress, with the windows to be in place next week. The siding will be completed in the following weeks and will be a big step toward completion of the Sales Center exterior.

	APRIL 17, 2006 The landscaping of our NatureWalk turn lanes on Hwy. 395 are underway and should be completed in the next few weeks. Examples of some of the plants and flowers shown here include silver saw palmettos, salvias, dune sunflowers and blanket flowers.

	MARCH 17, 2006 The roof trusses are being set on the new sales center. The sales center is scheduled for completion during the month of July.

	MARCH 17, 2006 Construction of the new turn lanes located at C. Hwy 395 & the main entrance to the project has been completed. The irrigation & landscaping is ongoing and should be completed by the end of March.

	MARCH 17, 2006 This is a view of ongoing construction efforts on Iris Trace. All roads in the first half of Phase I already have the first lift of asphalt in place.

	MARCH 17, 2006 This is a view, looking West to East in front of Bridge #2. The structure of all main bridges is complete and crews are currently installing hand rails.

	MARCH 17, 2006 Work crews are preparing to pour curbs and lay the first lift of asphalt in the second part of phase I.

	MARCH 17, 2006 Construction of wooden retaining wall caps is currently ongoing in phase I and should be complete during the month of April.

	MARCH 1, 2006 All of the water, sewer, storm, electric, television, and telephone underground work has been completed in Phase 1A and GAC has completed the first lift of paving. The alley ways are also poured in Phase 1A. Finish grading and clean-up is currently ongoing in this phase and will be completed by the end of this month. The rim elevation of the lift station in Phase 1 is currently being lowered to match the road. The retaining wall for this area is 85% complete.

	MARCH 1, 2006 Peter Brown Construction has most of the floor decking installed for the Sales Center, and has about 80% of the beams installed. Trusses are scheduled to be set within the next couple of weeks.

	FEBURARY 17, 2006 All three of the wooden bridges have been completed up to the curb / guardrail stage. The wire mesh for the bridge rails is being installed and should be completed within the next couple of weeks. Bridge Builders is also working on the retaining wall at the Enclave multi-family site. The wooden retaining wall for the amenity area has recently been completed. The covered area of the Bridge will be in the construction phase within the next few weeks. All of the water, sewer, storm, electric, television, and telephone underground work has been completed in Phase 1 and GAC has recently completed the first lift of paving for this phase. The alley ways are also poured in phase 1. Finish grading and clean-up is currently ongoing in phase 1 and will be completed by the end of this month. The rim elevation of the lift station in phase 1 is currently being lowered to match the road and the retaining wall for this area is 80% complete. The sanitary and storm installation for phase II is ongoing and the other utilities will soon follow. GAC should have all of the utilities up to Flatwoods loop by 2/25/06. The clearing of all multi-family parcels is complete with only a couple of sites in phase III that still need debris removal.

	FEBURARY 17, 2006 GAC has completed the installation of the structural base of asphalt from 395 up to Bridge #1. The utility tie-ins for 395 is complete and the turn lane construction in ongoing and should be completed within the next three weeks. We are finished with all of the hand clearing that was in the first clearing plan. We will hand clear more of the project at a later date. This crew has made a tremendous difference on how the buffer zones / wetlands are looking in NatureWalk. Peter Brown Construction has most of the floor decking installed and has about 80% of the beams installed. Trusses are scheduled to be set by the end of next week. We have approximately 100% of the retention ponds excavated. Sheet piles have been installed in phase 1 and II and crews are currently finishing the sheet piles in phase III.