HERE WE GO!!

We've had a busy two weeks here at Bear Dance, as we're getting everything ready to complete the concrete driveways and landscaping all the way to the road. There is so much that needs to be accomplished prior to actually starting on the driveways, and we've been going like crazy to get it done.

Once we were cleared to begin working, we sat down to address an enormous logistical scenario. Our biggest priority is to finish the driveway surfaces, but we didn't want to leave anything unfinished that would require construction traffic on a finished driveway. We literally had to work our way from north-to-south, as if we were painting a floor and needing to finish at the doorway. The biggest tasks were courtyards and landscape prep, and that's what we've been working on in these past two weeks.

Below are a few pictures of the progress so far, and in the days to come, we'll continue to post new pictures as developments occur. It's exciting to see Bear Dance alive with this activity, and the buzz around town is already picking up. Keep checking back for more pictures as the spring and summer move along!

First step completed on Madison's entry. These stone piers will get an ArcusStone cap, with Corinthian-style ArcusStone columns on top, supporting the ArcusStone beams above.

Pouring the concrete wall for Gallatin's entryway, which will then be faced with brick and have a poured concrete cap, just like the rooftop patio above.

Chief cliff set up for Missouri's entryway. We brought this entry further away from the building to allow visitors to get a more comprehensive view of Missouri's north facade.



Working on the masonry wall under Madison's north deck. This wall will enclose the patio for the two guest rooms on the lower level, and will help to connect the massive stone columns on either side.