Latest information as of December 2007.

The following update to Nature's Estates Luxury Resort and Spa now being offered in fractional shares has been provided by Terry Weaver, Executive Project Manager with his permission to re-print this information. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Donna Yates, 706-633-0644 directly or donna@ellijay.com. Please provide your name, telephone number, address and email address. Thank you.

Nature's Estates resort & Spa is a first for the North Georgia Mountains and Blue Ridge area. Offering luxury shared (fractional) ownership vacation homes in a peaceful and relaxing setting. After a few days taking in the sites and smells of the pure mountain environment from one of the many outdoor living areas created by our signature design team you will feel natures calling, inviting you to reunite, revive, and relax. The moment you enter the prestigious gated entry to your mountain retreat and are greeted with smiling faces and impeccable service you know you have found a truly special place. A place you deserve, a place to create a wonderful family legacy with memories that will touch hearts and provide new ones for generations to come.

Project Description

•· 250 acres comprised of 84 estate luxury seasonal/vacation home sites

•· Property will have "green construction"

•· Lot sizes 1.5 to 4 acres

•· 14,000 sq. ft. Grande Clubhouse

•· 10,000 sq. ft. Recreation Center Building on 27 dedicated acres.

•· 2.5 Mile Nature Trail with Workout Stations

•· 3 Fishing Ponds

•· Gated Entry

Unit Features

•· 2 Models with Square Footage Ranging from 3,000 to 4,000

•· Multiple Outdoor Decks totaling over 1700 square feet with Exterior Stone Fireplaces

•· Interior Stone Fireplaces

•· High Def Flat Screen Televisions in every room

•· Complete Turnkey Professionally Designed Luxury Furniture Package Including Kitchen Ware

•· Internet Access

•· Digital Satellite

•· Jacuzzi

•· Elevators in every home

•· Saunas

•· Wrap around balconies

•· Barbeque grills

Developer Background

• Resumes of Principals and key personnel are available. Please contact Donna in Blue Ridge.

Pricing Projections

• The Fractional Resort homes will be in two price ranges. Heritage $150K-$190K and the Legacy package from $330K-$350K. Prices increases will occur incrementally in response to the market.
• Projected sell out for the entire property is 3- 5 years.

Property Owners Association

• A schedule of members' annual dues is being estimated for the developer by Guest Services Inc.
• An estimated operating and maintenance expense sheet are being evaluated for the developer by Guest Services Inc.

Shared Ownership Program

•· Shared ownership will be in 1/12^th & 1/6^th deeded interests.

•· The Legacy collection will offer 1/6ths

•· The Heritage collection will offer 1/12ths (click The Heritage for floor plans, blueprints, etc.)

•· Ownership may be purchased in fixed time periods to accommodate for seasonal owners, or floating periods to allow maximum flexibility to owners who prefer more frequent but shorter stays.

Level #1 The Legacy Collection- This is the highest level of ownership and comes with all the best that the resort has to offer. It is offered at 1/6^th deeded interest. Starting at $330K for year round access.

Included services- Personal Linen Package, E-Concierge, Daily maid service, use of any home on the resort through the "Legacy Priority Program", personal storage. It also includes a private gated entrance with a legacy crest.

The Legacy home design is signature home design never to be sold outside of Nature's Estates.

Level #2 The Heritage Collection-This is next to the best ownership package. It is offered at 1/12^th deeded interest. Starting at $150-170 for year round access.

Included services-Personal Linen Package, Maid service (mid-week clean only), E-Concierge, use of any home except the Legacy Collection, personal storage.

The Heritage home design is also a signature home design that will never be sold outside of Nature's Estates.

Clubhouse & Amenities

•· Indoor Heated Pool

•· Jacuzzi

•· Nature's Retreat Spa

•· Exercise Facility

•· Restaurant / Bar

•· Owners Lounge

•· Banquet/Meeting Space

•· Concierge Desk

•· Bridal Pavilion

•· Theatre/Media Center

•· Billiard/Arcade

•· Recreation center

•· Playgrounds

•· Tennis

•· Business Center

•· Expansive Mountain Views

•· Signature Fitness and Nature Trail

•· Planned activities

Property Location and Area Description

•· Located Approximately 100 Miles Northeast of Atlanta, GA, 80 Miles East of Chattanooga, TN and 80 miles from the Great Smokey Mountain National Park, Nature's Estates will provide a mountain paradise to families in the nearby densely populated urban areas.

•· 10 Miles from Historic Downtown Blue Ridge, GA

•· Property is surrounded by 3 National Forests. Nantahala National Forest, Cherokee National Forest, and Chattahoochee National Forest all offer hundreds of Hiking Trails, Rivers for Whitewater Rafting or Canoeing, and Site seeing through out the area.

•· Located near the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and Scenic Blue Ridge Railway

•· Within 20 minutes of the 1996 Whitewater Olympics Park on the Ocoee River

•· Within 10 Minutes of Lake Blue Ridge. Lake has over 100 miles of shoreline, a Marina and approximately 75 % of the shoreline borders National Forest.

•· Blue Ridge offers Restaurants, Theatres, Museums, Antique Shops, and true mountain culture.

Marketing Information

•· The Project Manager, Mr. Terry Weaver will head the Sales and Marketing team for Nature's Estates and will lead on site sales personnel to insure a seamless buying process to each owner. Mr. Weaver's innovative approach and comprehensive experience with the sales of vacation type real estate as well as fractional programs will insure that we provide a competent sales force that will deliver positive results.

•· The primary market for Nature's Estates fractional program is primarily the drive too market from the Southeastern United States major cities such as Atlanta, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and all of Florida. Serving as a vacation home alternative within driving or short flight distance of their primary residence will allow for the maximum usage and value for the resort owners.

Nature's Estate's Charter Membership of Preferred Residences, a Shared Ownership Luxury Membership and Exchange Program will allow owners to trade vacation destinations with other exclusive fractional properties. Benefits will also include a wealth of perks for the affluent traveler, including private Crown room memberships in all airports, personal assistance line for members only, fractional jet ownership discounts, and free golf at all Preferred Residence Hotels.

Guest Services Inc. a major hospitality management corporation based out Washington, DC serves more than 25 million guests each year and will provide resort operations and management to insure the highest quality service available in the resort industry. Since 1917 Guest services has managed dining, recreational facilities, hotels, and state parks through out the US and Nature's Estates Resort & Spa is proud to join their long list of great accomplishments.

•· Nature's Estates is a resort and fitness community. Part of the philosophy of a healthy mind and body is a healthy environment so the design and construction of the development is within the guidelines of a "green development". This means recyclable building materials, eco-efficient insulation and design, and a no clear cutting policy anywhere on the property.

•· Nature's Estates will offer health and fitness retreats for vacationers looking to improve their lives physically, spiritually, and emotionally. The state of the art fitness center and outdoor exercise course will be consulted by Affinity Health & Wellness Center. The property will also offer workshops and seminars on fitness, health, and success.

•· Our team has assembled the best in the business from our marketing team to our executives. Our legal team is no exception. Baker & Hostetler have been on the forefront of the fractional resort industry for over ten years. They have set the standard for legal council in the industry and are considered the best of the best by their peers.

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Donna Yates, Realtor with Mountain Investments of North Georgia in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Please contact Donna at 706-633-0644 directly or email: donna@ellijay.com Google Donna in Blue Ridge or Donna Yates, Realtor for more information about events and happenings as well as market conditions in North Georgia. visit: www.move2northgeorgia.net for fantastic homes for sale, homes for rent and important area links and local information. Thank you.