The Thimble Creek Brain TrustOn behalf of the Herberger Family and for my part and Bill's, we want to thank you again for your time, talents and input today. We were left so impressed with each of you. Thimble Creek is off to an impressive start because of you. There were so many big ideas today that it's impossible to find the best place to begin. So, I will keep this brief knowing that the ideas will begin to flow to these pages in the coming weeks.
I am grateful that I had the chance today to speak on behalf of my family about this land we have loved for so many decades. Serving the community is in our DNA. So, it's only natural that we desire to see the next stewards of this noble piece of ground adopt this "servant-leader" role. We want to see the natural areas maintained as habitat for all living things -- including people. But, we'd like to encourage that there be a light footprint left integrating what nature has given us with what is necessary for a sustainable and economically-viable community.
Our family recognizes that the approach we are taking might appear to be an unusual one. When you've worked the land for three generations you gain a special appreciation for its value. We believed that if we could take a little extra time to bring you into our collective consciousness then you'd more quickly appreciate our point of view. Based on the feedback we received this afternoon, it's apparent that our intentions were well-received.
For those of you who traveled to the four corners of the property today, you will note that the only thing we've allowed to spoil the land that slopes to Thimble Creek are the blackberries. We have purposely left this piece of our property (mostly) untouched and it is now ready to become a place where nature and people can interact, with nature taking the lead. It's a clean slate. What can we all imagine together for this spot in particular? That's part of our challenge. It might help to start with one small corner of the property and then broaden out to what could become the whole.
Like you, we've seen many pieces of a dream in our effort at self-education on sustainability and green building practices. You can now be a part of ensuring that the pieces come together in a special parcel of land where the Oregon Trail ended. It's just the beginning for us, though. We are all glad you are here and invite you to share your thoughts, best stewardship practices and the like.
Thank you so very much for your creativity and your involvement. See you on the 30th.
Rose Herberger-Holden
rose@ocgolfclub.com
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