Preservation Development
A mindful way of life
Homestead Preserve resides on one of the last extensive pristine areas of the southern Appalachian landscape, bordering both The Nature Conservancy’s Warm Springs Mountain Preserve and the George Washington National Forest.
When it comes to natural beauty in this part of the country, we believe there’s no equal.Which is why we’ve committed our 2,300 acres of pastures, woodlands and mountains to be the setting for up to 450 homes. When Homestead Preserve was founded in 2002, developer Celebration Associates sold 9,250 acres of their original 11,500 acres to The Nature Conservancy. In 2004, an additional 935 acres were placed into permanent conservation easements with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation ensuring the protection of these stunning mountain ridges and pastoral landscape in perpetuity.
DESIGN TRADITION
Long before the first shovel of earth was turned or the architect's pen took to paper, the Homestead Preserve team performed meticulous research on the architectural characteristics and traditions of Virginia Highlands.It's a commitment to let the land lead the way.With an emphasis on preservation and craftsmanship, an architectural vision was crafted to ensure the character and quality and a harmony between land and home.
PATTERN BOOK
The Virginia Highlands and Bath County boast a rich, diverse architectural design legacy, with a blend of vernacular, clapboard farmhouses, refined Virginia classical houses and imported Arts and Crafts and European Romantic architectural languages.To honor and emulate the historic architecture of the Allegheny Highlands, Homestead Preserve partnered with leading designers from North America and Europe to develop the Pattern Book, a comprehensive resource for design professionals, building professionals and property owners.
GREEN BUILDING
At Homestead Preserve, we believe building a home is building a lifelong relationship to the land. That's why our approach includes careful consideration of solar orientation, winds, hillsides, mountains and desired views to both maintain the character of the site and the landscape on which it resides.Green building options abound with options like geothermal heating and cooling systems, native landscaping, minimal lawns and Forest Stewardship Council-certified lumber in framing, shingles and siding.Owners also have an opportunity to participate in the EarthCraft Virginia program, a formal green building certification program designed to promote the construction of homes that use less energy, use sustainable building materials and provide a healthy living environment.
