Cabin Complex
Renovation Project Status for 2010
(Progress Photos Updated Each Month Until Completion)
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[Jan 31,
2010], [Feb 28, 2010])
2010 is our year to finish our Cabin Complex
Renovation Project that began in earnest last April (see 2009
Monthly Archive). These additions, when complete, will transform our property into a
fully-functioning, year-round, tourist destination. More details to follow. . .
(continue to check back each month and see my progress reports)
[Progress Photos below taken
January 31,
2010]
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rare site in North Carolina: 8-10" of snow. January has continued to be
challenging. It has been difficult to stay on schedule.
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Photo to the right shows
the Shed Building in front of the Cabin
where I have removed a rotted floor (8'x14') and have begun forming and
leveling the interior so that a concrete slab can be cast. The siding boards
have been temporarily removed to facilitate access. This space will house
refrigeration equipment and provide work and storage space.
We have
finally located the Septic Drain field Distribution Box in the front pasture
(installed in 2001). The Franklin County Health Department must see the Septic
Pump running and discharging into the drain field to pass final inspection. Once
we complete this step, we can finally proceed backfilling and landscaping around
the Cabin.
Additional
work has been performed on the Rustic Bread Oven - supplies to form the oven
slab and insulate the exposed building logs have been procured; flashing has
been added on the roof; and 2" thick rough cut oak planks have been secured that
will serve as the wall Counter Top.
Additional
clearing of the wooded area surrounding the Cabin has been performed. Our annual
Conservation easement inspection by Tar River Land Conservancy has been
completed. The stone step near the septic tanks has been completed.
Progress Photos below taken February 28, 2010
 The
photo on the left is of a landscape plan prepared onsite by Triad Land Art, Inc.
(Earth Graphics) on February 3, 2010 detailing the parking, wall seating,
drainage and plant materials that are still needed.
Tim Hanauer prepared an overall farm plan
for us when we purchased the property in 1997. We asked him to return and
provide us with more detail for the Cabin complex area.
His ideas have improved upon our vision for
the future use and adaptability of our farm property. We would highly recommend
that such an expert be retained for their professional advice.
 Now
that our septic tank inspection (pump test) is complete (February 23, 2010), we
can now begin to implement our grading and landscape plan.
The photo to the right shows 10 cubic yards
of course rock screening fill material that will be used to begin grading areas
adjacent to the Cabin.
Weather during the month of February has
once again curtailed our ability to make significant progress. We are about to
complete a comprehensive review of our farm insurance policies (long overdue).
Much site debris was removed to the county landfill. Other needed supplies have
been stockpiled. When the weather breaks, we will be poised to make significant
progress.
We have received questions about our
Italian Rustic Pizza/Bread Oven plans. We are building a custom Italian "forno"
or masonry beehive-like, hardwood-fired oven with about a 4-foot inside
diameter. We will be baking artisan breads, pizza and roasts. Temperatures up to
800-deg-F can be attained. More to follow - stay tuned.
For More Information Contact:
LYNCH CREEK
1973 Rocky Ford Road, Kittrell, NC 27544
Tel: 252-492-2600
Internet:
bob@lynchcreek.com
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