Just a little update to show what's been happening the past week at Bear Dance; we're nearly finished with all the tedious work (all the intricate sidewalks and patios), and about ready to begin with the parts that really
fly (pouring concrete in the broom-finish areas). Once that happens, the pace will really pick up. Until then, here are a few photos to show what we've been up to (remember, click on the photo itself to see a larger view)....
Taken from just in front of the Yellowstone courtyard, this shows the completed sidewalk extending from last year's finishing point (at the sawhorse and orange bucket) through the driveway, into the center island, up over the rise, between the Parisian street lamp and the dancing bears, and on towards the tunnel. Once complete, you'll feel like you're taking a little journey through a European mountain village.
This photo, taken last week, shows the sidewalk leading up to the Missouri front door. The London Cobblestone walk will take you between the large chief-cliff boulders, up a few easy steps, and into the covered area by the front door. Once there, you will either be greeted by the homeowners, or if you're staying with them as a guest, you'll walk behind the massive stone column into your own private cobblestone patio (seen two photos down).
Jabar Griffin from Concreations spreads the concrete for the north guest courtyard of the Madison residence. Also finished with the London Cobblestone, it is this location that was referred to in an earlier post as the perfect place to survive World War III. (On the other hand, if your plans align more closely with a cup of coffee and a good book than with preparing for global armageddon, this will feel more to you like a cozy, protected stone grotto.)
Jabar applies the finishing touches to the London Cobblestone in the Missouri guest courtyard. If you look closely, you'll see he is perched on a thick rubber mat. This mat, as well as the ones behind and next to him, are the tools used to create the stamped finish in the still-soft concrete.
Steve Reding and his crew from Natural Designs Landscaping are seen here working on the southeast corner of the property. In the right side of the photo is the east wall of the Manor House (specifically in this case the Missouri residence), and on the left is the driveway of the neighboring Bigfork Harbor Condos. At one time an overgrown, untended border between these two properties, this area is the 'frontdrop' for the entryway to Bear Dance. After much planning and discussion, it was overwhelmingly agreed upon to landscape this location as a single entity, even though the property line splits it in half. The iron security fence is located on top of the stone wall and utilizes the natural security the wall provides. By keeping the fence off the property line, we not only keep Bear Dance from feeling too much like a 'gated community' (while still maintaining security); we're also able to give a much more natural greenscape in front of the impressive structures when you enter Bear Dance.
Taken from just in front of the Yellowstone courtyard, this shows the completed sidewalk extending from last year's finishing point (at the sawhorse and orange bucket) through the driveway, into the center island, up over the rise, between the Parisian street lamp and the dancing bears, and on towards the tunnel. Once complete, you'll feel like you're taking a little journey through a European mountain village.
This photo, taken last week, shows the sidewalk leading up to the Missouri front door. The London Cobblestone walk will take you between the large chief-cliff boulders, up a few easy steps, and into the covered area by the front door. Once there, you will either be greeted by the homeowners, or if you're staying with them as a guest, you'll walk behind the massive stone column into your own private cobblestone patio (seen two photos down).
Jabar Griffin from Concreations spreads the concrete for the north guest courtyard of the Madison residence. Also finished with the London Cobblestone, it is this location that was referred to in an earlier post as the perfect place to survive World War III. (On the other hand, if your plans align more closely with a cup of coffee and a good book than with preparing for global armageddon, this will feel more to you like a cozy, protected stone grotto.)
Jabar applies the finishing touches to the London Cobblestone in the Missouri guest courtyard. If you look closely, you'll see he is perched on a thick rubber mat. This mat, as well as the ones behind and next to him, are the tools used to create the stamped finish in the still-soft concrete.
Steve Reding and his crew from Natural Designs Landscaping are seen here working on the southeast corner of the property. In the right side of the photo is the east wall of the Manor House (specifically in this case the Missouri residence), and on the left is the driveway of the neighboring Bigfork Harbor Condos. At one time an overgrown, untended border between these two properties, this area is the 'frontdrop' for the entryway to Bear Dance. After much planning and discussion, it was overwhelmingly agreed upon to landscape this location as a single entity, even though the property line splits it in half. The iron security fence is located on top of the stone wall and utilizes the natural security the wall provides. By keeping the fence off the property line, we not only keep Bear Dance from feeling too much like a 'gated community' (while still maintaining security); we're also able to give a much more natural greenscape in front of the impressive structures when you enter Bear Dance.
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