September greetings to all of our Cottages friends!

We would like to share with you our latest progress at the Cottages at Pryse Farm, located in Farragut. Our buildings have been undergoing some amazing transformations over the past couple weeks and we’re happy to announce that the roofing is done!

Cottages at Pryse Farm listing agent, Nancy Keith from Keller Williams, said, "We are now under roof at the Cottages at Pryse Farm in Farragut! The Epcon framers and roofers have been working at lightning speed on our phase one homes, and I have several prospects who are considering a November move into our new community. The lifestyle and amenities being offered at CPF are unparalleled in the Knoxville area."

We invite you to take a few moments to view some pictures of this great progress, and we hope to see you soon at the Cottages at Pryse Farm!

Dear Cottages Group Family,

I hope this post finds you happy and healthy!

I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on all the happenings and progress going on at each of our three communities, the Cottages At Feathers Chapel in Bristol, the Cottages At Governors Landing in East Knox County and the Cottages At Pryse Farm in Farragut.

We just completed the lake with a walking trail and beautiful, lush landscaping at Feathers Chapel. The lake features a fountain in the center with rippling waters flowing under an arched bridge. I'm so excited about this new amenity that I, just last week, flew over the property to make photographs, one of which I've linked to this email for your download. Bud, Lori, Keith and our other sales specialists have begun to write reservations on the new phase that surrounds the lake. If you have an interest in living around the lake you'll need to act fast!

At Governors Landing our model homes are now open and furnished. If you haven't visited recently, take time to drop by and let Carolyn, Denise, John or Lucas give you a guided tour. With the clubhouse and eight, phase I homes completed, contract holders have begun to close contracts, becoming permanent residents.

Pryse Farm has also seen massive progress over the past few months. The Boulevard leading into the first phase is complete with unique, center island water garden landscaping. But the big news is that our first ten homes are now under construction! You still have time to get in on one of these first ten homes and celebrate the holidays in your new home of distinction in, arguably, Knoxville's most desirable place to live. Call Carolyn or Nancy before this opportunity passes you by.

It's an exciting time at the Cottages Group and our evolution defies all those recent economic news reports. Home sales are on the rise, prices are going up and interest rates bottomed out months ago. There isn't a better time to move into that new home you've always dreamed of.

Some plan, some dream, some day is now!

Thanks much for your continued interest in the Cottages Group Communities!

Sincerely,

Malcolm J. Wilson
Director of Sales and Marketing
The Cottages Group
mwilson@cottagesgroup.net

COTTAGES AT FEATHERS CHAPEL: 423.323.1512
COTTAGES AT GOVERNORS LANDING: 865.544.4348
COTTAGES AT PRYSE FARM: 865.288.7070

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Lots of News from the Cottages!

It has been some time since our last update, and a lot of things have happened. Phase I at the Cottages at Feathers Chapel is nearly complete. We will be offering single family homes in Phase II, as well as at our other developments. The community has really come together as a family, enjoying such activities as weekly breakfasts, movie nights, and game nights. Thanks to the recent the warm weather, the pool is now open for business!

Construction at the Cottages at Governor's Landing is in full swing, with the clubhouse fully complete and models ready to tour soon! The Cottages at Pryse Farm is getting ready to begin construction of the clubhouse within a couple weeks.

We would like to extend an invitation to everyone to join us for our weekly community breakfast at the Cottages at Feathers Chapel, every Wednesday at 9am. It is a great opportunity to meet the residents and some of the Cottages Group staff, and you are welcome after the breakfast to take a tour of our lovely model homes. For more information, please contact us at sales@cottagesgroup.net. We look forward to meeting you!

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November Tennessee Tailgate Party is Great Success:

There is a secret recipe for great college football…even when your favorite team isn’t doing so well. One part Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que ribs, one part chopped Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que chicken, corn-on-the-cob, some of Wilbur’s Famous Green Beans, a very special apple cobbler, toss in a salad and a couple gallons of tea. Mix with eight lucky winners of the Cottages at Governor’s Landing / Keller Williams Realty tailgate party give-a-way and you’ve got yourself some great college football game day fun. Earl and Peggy Hagler with guest Geoff and Suzanne Emery, Scott Fawver & Kelly Shipe with guest Gary and Sandy Maples were all lucky winners of this year’s Tailgate party. The four couples met at the Clubhouse, were escorted to the game via The Cottages’ very own limo service (aka Chuck Fethe and Keith Foster) and were treated to a stadium side tailgate party hosted by Nancy Keith of Keller Williams Realty. It was a picture perfect fall day. Everyone enjoyed meeting new friends, eating some great food and watching the Vols in Neyland Stadium.

Model Homes Build Schedule On Target:

Over the past 45 days we have made enormous strides in the construction of our model home display center. When completed, you will be able to tour and inspect every detail of your future home at the Cottages at Governor’s landing. Many of our future residents have already taken personal tours to begin learning about the quality construction features incorporated into every Epcon Communities® home. Plans are to complete a Ducal, Colonade, Bramante and Aboreta model by February, 2009. A variety of options will be displayed in display center and will be useful when deciding how you want to customize your home. We encourage everyone who is interested in learning about our process, to stop by for a “hard hat” tour of the construction site. We promise you won’t be disappointed.
(P.S. wear comfortable shoes! You will be in an active construction site.)