The boat house will be ready soon...

It’s been great reading the blog posts and comments that have been added to the Silverock Lining over the past year. The residents have been uploading everything from recipes to photos and have been sharing news about the property and common areas.

Just reading about how excited everyone was about the pool opening last spring–I’m sure everyone is ready for real poolside weather to get here in 2010. The blog and the facebook page also help keep us up to date when we need to replace a ping pong racquet or for advice on fishing spots around the lake.

Maybe the most critical role the blog has played so far has been to help name Silverock’s mascot cat: Sylvia of Silverock. We had some great name suggestions (Charcoal, Shadow, Rocky/Roxie) and it’s been great to have the community adopt such a great cat.

We’ve got more announcements coming up: the boat storage will be completed soon. We’ve got a big event coming up in May. And soon our newest residents in Phase II will be moving in.

Keep the comments coming, and enjoy the great Springtime weather at Silverock!

Everything about Silverock Cove is cool. Down to the last detail. The entire concept was designed around shedding daily stresses and embracing all things lake life, if only for a couple of days a week. The Silverock pool is a favorite spot for relaxing. The infinity edge looking out over the lake, along with the splashing water spilling over the edge, it can be a tranquil little slice of heaven on the lake. Even in the rain, the pool area has its inviting qualities.

Next time there’s a light rain while you’re there, don’t hold yourself up  indoors watching the Kardashians, have a seat under the roof overhang, take in the view, and listen to the rainwater trickle down the rain chains. You see, exactly where you’d expect to find a downspout, on the corners of the roof there are Japanese Rain chains. The Japanese have used these polished copper chains for hundreds of years for several purposes. Traditionally used to catch rain water and redistribute for plant watering, they are also much loved for their sparkling beauty and the calming effects of running water. The chains at Silverock are positioned so that the rain water drains into the gravel where the water is distributed naturally running through the rocks to the nearby landscape plants. This of course cuts down on water usage and artificial irrigation costs. Rain chains also prevent harmful erosion, mud splashing and water stains on walkways. And when it’s not raining, they make a soothing soft tinkling sound in the wind.

The rain chains at Silverock are one of the finer details. You may have even walked past them several times before they caught your eye, but they are another example of the attention to detail and collective aesthetic design that draws people to Silverock. And when it comes right down to it, they are simply one more reason to love this place even more.

When things are designed and executed properly, they just work. One of Silverock Cove’s missions is to keep the lake as it should be—natural, inviting and a peaceful place of refuge and reconnecting. That is why so many people are intrinsically drawn to this beautiful place. Down to the smallest detail, the visionaries of Silverock Cove have done an amazing job of fulfilling their promise to not “litter” the lake with high-maintenance suburban-style homes that take us right back to the hectic city life we’re so desperately trying to get away from—if only for a weekend.

The paths are almost completely installed around the first phase of Silverock Cove. And they adhere to the standards set by architect Louis Nequette. He tells us that, “Materials used to build Silverock Cove were selected based on their ability to blend with the natural wood and stone of the site.” Very little concrete was used to minimize run-off and because the look of it is foreign to the ideal feeling of lake life. The pathways are no exception. They are created from railroad ties to promote drainage solutions and decrease run-off added to the lake. And once again, it just works beautifully.

Next time you’re at the lake, take it all in on a lovely and leisurely stroll.

 It’s all coming together so naturally. Check back often for more SRC updates.