October 2011

A quiet countryside with a thankful and proud people living in a small community. That is an ideal place that many now seek out; a little bit of Mayberry with a side of The Waltons for good measure. People are discovering this very place at Rockcastle Farms, a wooded mountain-view development high atop some rolling mountains just outside the rural town of Jamestown, Tennessee.

A History Lesson:Hollywood popularized this tucked-away area of Tennessee when it captured the true story of American World War I hero, Alvin C. York, in the movie “Sergeant York”. York grew up only a few miles outside of Jamestown, Tennessee

where Rockcastle Farms is located. In the beginning, his sole desire was to move his family off the rocky slopes of the mountains, into the low, flat valley that was better suited for farming.

York was swept off to war, where he lead a handful of men to save countless lives and capture over 200 enemy soldiers. For his bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, and went on to make huge impacts on the local education system, and economy of this home-town region. York’s contributions to his country and community can still be seen today.

Making Improvements:Speaking of today, my how things

have changed! The rocky ground so despised by York’s character in the movie, is now the affection of so many seeking an escape to the Tennessee mountains. Rockcastle Farms has proved to be a sanctuary for many Floridians.

The first phase of the development has been completed for some time. “Phase 1 of Rockcastle Farms was all but sold out during its introduction onto the market,” comments April Smith, President of Rockcastle Farms. “Unfortunately, with the decline in the market, development into Phase 2 was slowed, but we’re proud to report that we are making significant investments into the property. Road improvements have recently

Longing for a Piece of

Rocky Ground

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Across Top: Actual View from a lot at Rockcastle Farms. Above: Honest Abe’s sales model at Rock Castle Farms.

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October 2011been completed with current work being done to install water and electricity.” April went on to comment that Phase 2 will be sold in Spring of 2012. It is expected that most if not all will be sold in a single day.

Log Homes in the Mountains:Two beautiful log homes are already built and used as permanent residences within the community, with more on the horizon. In our June edition of Honest Abe Monthly, resident Dara Zambrano was quoted:

“We built in the very end of the first stage of the Rockcastle development. We were the first ones to build in that section. It’s very secluded at the end of the development, in a densely-wooded area. We took down some trees to build on our nine and a half acres, and we just love our land and our house.

My husband said he wanted to be able to walk the land we owned, and it not be on a hillside, and that’s exactly what we were able to find. We just really love it here, and since we built, several more people from Florida have joined the community, too.”

In addition to the log homes, other conventional homes have been built within the development, and currently a new conventional home is under construction.

In conjunction with this, Honest Abe Log Homes has opened a branch office to serve the development, along with the region. “Rockcastle Farms is proud to welcome Honest Abe Log Homes into our development. As some of our property owners have discovered, there’s nothing like having an Honest Abe Log Home in the rustic mountains of

Top Left: The Zambrano Honest Abe Log Home in Rockcastle Farms Bottom Left: Another Honest Abe HomeBottom Right: Honest Abe’s sales model at Rockcastle Farms.Directly Below: Interior great room and one of the bedroom in the model at Rockcastle Farms.

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Rockcastle Farms,” said Smith. Events are being planned for 2012 which will help land owners make informed decisions about building in the area, along with introducing them to Honest Abe’s variety of products and services.

Article By: Joshua Beasley, Honest Abe Log Homes

Below: Dining area of the Rockcastle model.Right: Foreground is an actual lot at Rockcastle, with the Tennessee mountains off in the distance.

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National Tour of HomesOctober 8, 2011

Call: 800-231-3695 for participating locations

Inspiring HomeInspiring Home, a new two-part publication by Honest Abe Log Homes, is now available for order by visiting our web site (www.honestabe.com) or by calling your salesperson.

Both catalogs come for only $10.00, which includes shipping in the U.S. The “Floor Plan Catalog” is just that. It is packed with a mixture of classic plans from Honest Abe, while incorporating many new designs as well.

The “Product & Planning Guide” is the companion publication. This

New CatalogsAvailable

catalog is full of images from award winning architectural photographers like Roger Wade and James Ray Spahn, who’s photos are often seen in log home magazines. Bright, vibrant and informational, this books focus is on informing the consumer of Honest Abe Log Home’s history, products and services. Customers have already found sections like, “10 Steps to Owning your Log Home” , and “Visualizing Common Design Elements” as helpful and informative areas as they plan for their log home.

Ready to be inspired?

To order, visit: http://www.honestabe.com/info/planbook.php

October 2011

Honest Abe Log Home’s annual Year-End Sales Event has just started! “This is the first and only promotion of 2011.” stated Honest Abe’s President, Randy Fudge. “Honest Abe has always offered a superb product for a great price, allowing us to be competitive without constantly running sales and promotions. However, we’ve historically extended incentives during this time of year. It is always an exciting time for us and our customers.”

Customers have the opportunity to get started on their floor plans for only $1,000.00, which ultimately is credited toward the purchase of their home package. There’s also an opportunity to save up to 15% on the log walls in a new home. To find out more, speak with your Honest Abe Log Homes sales representative or independent dealership.

Article By: Josh Beasley, Advertising & Marketing for Honest Abe Log Homes

October 2011

Kim Conley is building a custom Honest Abe log home on the “family farm” in South-East Ohio. The farm has been in her family for over 150 years. Russ Saunders of Log Homes of WV, an Honest Abe Log Homes independent dealer, worked with Kim on the custom design and supplied her the log home package.

Kim was fortunate to know an Amish builder that specializes in log homes in close proximity to their farm. Close enough for the horse and buggy ride to the job site each day, as evidenced in the photos.

One unique feature of the farm is their water tower. Kim’s father sold it to the local community years ago for $200.00 so the area could have “city water”.

Russ Saunder’s knowledge of the log home industry and tenacious attitude keep him well placed as one of Honest Abe’s consistent top producers. He does a great job with customer service and satisfaction on all of his projects. We congratulate Kim on the construction of her new Honest Abe log home, and look forward to seeing more of this home as work continues to progress.

Article By: David Everitt, Dealer Manager for Honest Abe Log Homes

Building on the Family Farm

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House of the Month: The Pinehurst

The Pinehurst (1,975 sf) is another classic Honest Abe Log Homes floor plan which appeared in our catalogs for many years. It is a great plan for families, or for building an investment property. It incorporates three bedrooms, with two and a half bathrooms, and a utility

area. The Living Room, Kitchen and Dining area are largely open to one another, and a loft in the second floor provides a great reading or family area. For more information on this plan or other, visit our web site!

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