Treading Lightly on the Shore Watershed Leaders Forum #4 Thursday, September 21, 2006
Feb 10, 2016
Treading Lightly on the Shore
Watershed Leaders Forum #4
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Stillwaters of Lake Robinson Bruce D. McKeown, Owner of Stillwaters
William D. Britton, Britton & Co., Developer
Barbara B. Lenar, Director of Community Relations/On-site Sales Agent
“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.”
- John Muir
Stillwaters is an environmentally sensitive
community where stewardship is the order of the day. We
have taken great care to create a tranquil setting while preserving it for future
generations. Stillwaters has worked to promote responsible greenscaping while realizing a vision where master-crafted
homes complement the surrounding natural splendor.
A Community in Perfect Balance
Amenities:• 10 acres of onsite trails• Organic botanical garden / farmers market• Green space / wildlife habitat• Pedestrian friendly
The Good LifeJust Got Better.
Whether you choose to cast a line or launch a sailboat, Lake Robinson offers ways to both relax and rejuvenate while transforming everyday life
into a celebration. As a protected watershed, boat travel is limited to those with
less than 10 horsepower, ensuring a serene experience amid unspoiled wilderness –
perfect for kayaking, canoeing, or trimming sails.
“Thousands have lived with out love, not one without water.”
- W.H. Auden
Stillwaters Site Plan
….”This development set the bar as to what we expect other developers in the future to include.”
Stillwaters has made a conscientious effort to preserve the lake’s shores and in turn safeguard Greer’s raw water supply for future generations.(CPW General Manager, Jerry Balding, stated…Greer Citizen, August 17, 2006)
…..This was a quiet place to pause and reflect on nature and all that we were blessed with. My hope is to continue the wishes of my Grandmother in making this a place where residents and guests gain inspiration and a sense of place in a spiritual and natural sanctuary,”
( B. McKeown, Greer Citizen, August 17, 2006)
Stillwaters of Lake Robinson
The Stillwaters site was in the McKeown family for more than 60 years and Bruce McKeown’s grandmother inspired the landscaping…..