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Highland Green Moves Forward on Luxury Independent Living Apartments with Accessible Support
CREA Merger with Brunswick Topsham Land Trust Expands
Programming
1st Quarry Phase Residents from Across the Country Prepare to Move in Highland Green Golf Club and Restaurant Partner with Brunswick Golf Club
Very Private, Picturesque Diamond Drive Home Sites and Established Neighborhood New Home Sites Currently Available
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We, at Highland Green, are delighted to announce the launch of our new, luxury apartments - an independence living environment that will grant residents the peace of mind that a helping hand is available if ever needed. This distinctive apartment living option will also provide the convenience of easy access to Highland Green amenities including dining, transportation, housekeeping and wellness/ nursing, as well as an inviting assortment of social, cultural and educational offerings.
Residents will enjoy open and airy, traditional New England-style corner units with high ceilings, wood floors and expansive windows welcoming gorgeous woodland views and natural lighting.
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ighland Green is brimming with brilliant minds and brave souls with an unapologetic zest for life and adventure...the fearless who choose to delve in full throttle as opposed to perch on the sidelines, and just as easily curl up on the couch with a good book or their grandchildren. Whether retired or still gracing the workforce, our residents range from scientists and activists, to forward thinkers who refuse to be swayed from their purposeful course, and the selfless who work
diligently to make our world a better place and inspire us with a contagious spirit.
Reflective of the strength, tenacity and versatility of our remarkable residents, Highland Green is wholly committed to enhancing this community and the lives of those who reside within it. It is an exceptionally exciting time at Highland Green, and I am pleased to share this update and some of our latest accomplishments with you...
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of nature’s artistry within a welcoming community will captivate your senses and capture your heart.
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Additional conveniences include underground parking with elevator access, lovely outdoor living space with a patio or balcony and a host of Highland Green amenities within walkable proximity. A varied selection of floor plans ranges from a 2,300 square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom with den layout to a 1,100 square-foot one-bedroom unit.
The first homes in The Quarry Phase 1 are nearing completion and residents from across the country are preparing to move into their new homes. Plus, Highland Green now offers incredible, new living options including our luxury apartments with support services available as needed; and availabilities on the very private, very beautiful Diamond Drive and within our existing neighborhood, which provide the convenience of quicker completion and can be attained at an exceptional price.
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Highland Green has also forged some exceedingly beneficial partnerships: CREA is merging with Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust for the expansion of its programming and betterment of our environment; and the Highland Green Golf Club and restaurant have partnered with Brunswick Golf Club and its restaurant affiliate to ensure the love of the game, its grounds and a dining and social venue worth its salt.
7'-11"10'-2"23'-10"10'-2"18'-11"7'-11"10'-2"23'-10"10'-2"AN UPDATE FROM HIGHLAND GREEN CEO JOHN WASILESKI
We’re pleased and excited to announce that Highland Green is nearing completion on its First Quarry Phase! Public water/sewer, natural gas, and other utilities have been installed on Jasper Drive and finishing touches are now being completed in order that the first homes can close in the new Quarry neighborhood. New residents hail from varied locations across the country, including: Seattle, WA; Lovettsville and Centreville, VA; Wellesley and Plymouth, MA; Machias and Brunswick, ME; Eugene, OR; and San Antonio, TX.
One such couple is Suzanne Ritter and Pam Belford, originally from Ohio and Pennsylvania, respectively, and who spent the last several decades living in Germany. On a trip to Maine in October of 2021, which she calls “magical tree time,” Suzanne shared with Pam how beautiful she thought the area was. They also liked the 55+ community concept, so when Suzanne returned to Germany, they began an internet search which led them to Highland Green. The Highland Green website, which they felt was “well-developed and easy to navigate,” included picturesque aerial shots and videos called Meet the Neighbors, which enabled them to see that Highland Green residents had interests common to their own and they were the kind of people Suzanne and Pam felt they would like to be friends with…all of which appealed to them.
Pam and Suzanne had a list of must-haves, so they conducted even more research and discovered that many niceties and interesting attractions surround Highland Green, such as the neighboring nature preserve and Cathance River Education Alliance, as
well as cultural opportunities through nearby colleges - which were a big draw for them. Pam had some trepidation about how they would handle a move back to the states in the middle of COVID, but she said it was all handled beautifully through long distance Zoom calls, emails and even Facetime to tour a model home. The design process, during which they were walked through the choices of fixtures, colors, materials and more for their new Quarry Cottage with loft and basement, was just as simple. When they arrived, Pam and Suzanne took advantage of the Highland Green Rent While You Build Program, which enables them to walk one street over to their building site every day! They were also very pleased that they have been treated like equal partners and that all of their questions were answered respectfully and thoroughly during the construction process.
Heidi and Kevin Stevens, who sold their home and 100-acre property in Lincoln, Maine, last fall and have been splitting their time between their on-campus rental at Highland Green and their house in Surfside Beach, SC, designed a 2,300 SF home that is situated near the quarry and will close in June. Their two-bedroom, single-floor home features an office/den, sun room and a bright kitchen with eat-in area and large center island. This new, Highland Green home also includes a large patio off of the sunroom and primary bedroom. Other special touches include an elliptical arch entry entryway that leads to one of the two foyers and custom arched Palladian window mirrors in the entryway providing views of the scenic quarry from the living room.
MERGER WITH BRUNSWICK TOPSHAM LAND TRUST EXPANDS AND ENRICHES PROGRAMMING: A Union Forged to Secure a Brighter Future for Nature-Based Education in the Community
Unanimously recommend by both boards in an effort to optimally engage and enlighten the public for the purpose of creating a healthy, sustainable future for our environment, Cathance River Education Alliance (CREA) and Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (BTLT) are merging.
BTLT was established in 1985 to conserve highly some of our most treasured landscapes and resources. CREA was founded in 2000 by John Wasileski and John Rensenbrink for the primary purpose of environmental education (and fun!). Their merger will result in an expansion of opportunities and benefits for CREA, including:
• Greater recognition of like-minded organizations and funding sources to help preserve and nurture efforts, as well as attract and retain staff memberswhich is both challenging and vital to the success of non-profits like this one;
• Maximizing resources such as access to an increased number of senior staff members and the experience that comes with that; and
• Eliminating duplication, resulting in growth and program improvements.
Additionally, all of CREA’s remarkable offerings, such as its educational initiatives with the community, schools and summer camp, will remain intact; but will benefit from increased access to more property and ecosystems.
BTLT will benefit by:
• Gaining use of CREA’s Ecology Center as an educational center,
• Expanding its own depth and reach and
• Adding programs with proven educational excellence.
“We believe that this merger is an essential step toward the careful stewardship of our environment and preparing the next generation of conservationists…and that together we can do more to secure and strengthen conservation and naturebased education than either entity could accomplish alone.” –
Caroline Elliot CREA Executive Director
Set like a jewel in the very heart of Highland Green is the nine-hole golf course, shaped as much by nature as by design. The course pays tribute to the Scottish “Parkland” style golf course, where trees and lush course conditions are more prevalent. The course is a combination of par 3s, 4s and a par 5. Granite outcroppings, elevations changes, and the courses integration with nature add to the experience.
Q. What are some of the benefits of Brunswick Golf Club’s partnership with Highland Green?
A. Brunswick Golf Club maintains an excellent reputation for course conditions and we plan to bring that to Highland Green. Our goal is to make Highland Green one of the best nine-hole courses in the Mid-coast area. There are also reciprocal opportunities for Highland Green golfers to play Brunswick at reduced rates.
Q. What are some of the improvements made to Highland Green Golf Club?
A. We’ve seeded, aerated and the irrigation system is running optimally. This season, golfers will be able to enjoy improvements throughout Highland Green Golf Club, including tee boxes, greens and fairways.
Q. Now that Highland Green has partnered with Brunswick Golf Club, what sort of experience can golfers expect?
A. Highland Green Golf Club will continue to be a fun, social atmosphere welcoming golfers of every ability. Additionally, there are easy to schedule, low stress scramble formats available, where golfers can be paired with new players every week. Plus, there is a scrolling leader board in the restaurant, where golfers can enjoy food and drinks while recapping their rounds.
Troy Kavanaugh, restaurant operator at Brunswick Golf Club and known for his “O’Hara’s” restaurants in Brunswick and Lewiston, will be overseeing the operations of the Highland Green restaurant and pub.
Formerly known as the Wild Duck Pub, newly named O’Hara’s on the Green will offer outdoor seating and scenic views downstairs, while our upper-level restaurant will provide a sophisticated and casual gathering place open to the public. There will be special events, such as wine tastings and themed dinners, and on-campus delivery service for residents of Highland Green. Residents are also resuming their Wednesday night dinners.
even building sites located in established neighborhoods have just been released and are available for reservation. The sites are situated near the Community Center within easy walking distance to the pub and restaurant and nearby the Highland Green entrance, offering quick access to major routes, shopping and more. The building sites for new construction are located in areas with mature trees where utilities and infrastructure already exist, including public water/sewer and natural gas for heating. Because public utilities and infrastructure has already been established, the cost for building a home in these areas is less expensive and can be completed in a quicker timeframe with limited construction traffic.
The new construction home sites located on Diamond Drive take full advantage of their private and natural setting. Located between the 4th hole and a series of scenic quarries, these extraordinary home sites offer south facing orientation of your living area (ideal for solar panels), as well as woodland and peek-a-boo golf course views from your backyard. Views from the front of the home will include lush woodlands and the rock face of the quarry. The Diamond Drive neighborhood is among the most quiet within Highland Green and yet provides quick access to the Highland Green entrance and nearby amenities …just a short stroll from the Community Center, restaurant and pub.
“Our established neighborhood sites, which offer prospective residents a quick, cost-effective solution, and Diamond Drive, which is an elevated location in every sense of the word, are just a sampling of our extensive array of living options designed to meet a variety of needs,” shares Director of Marketing and Sales Jon Leahy.
Both Highland Green living options above offer a choice of custom or quarry cottage floor plans. If you would like to more information, you can reach Jon Leahy or Julie Middleton at 207-725-4549.
