About Westmoreland County, PA

106 Southwind $675,000

2907 Swiss Mtn $100,000

Recorded sales transfers for the resorts are acquired electronically from records inputted at the Somerset County Court House, Office of the Recorder of Deeds. We review sales in Jefferson (Hidden Valley) and Middlecreek (Seven Springs) Townships on a weekly basis.

Prices do not reflect bill of sales and other out of settlement transfers. Furnishings, which are included in the majority of sales are assigned no monetary value. We do not post transfers that carry $1.00 values

Wags and I have been meaning to get here and then some good friends surprised us with a gift certificate and our visit got pushed to the top of the to do list!! We can't believe it took so long for us to share this gem with you!

Their slogan is "Dining Enriched with Nature." Executive Chef Mark F. Henry spent some time with us chatting about this restaurant and one soon to be very close to our resorts! Tree Tops is a 20 minute ride from the Donegal turnpike exit. Mark's goal is to provide the consumer with "unique organic cuisine." Take a peak at our slide show. Excellent food! (Note to the ladies, wear flats as the walk way is shale.)

So you are saying where is it and why is it there? Great history story! We are certain that many of our readers have toured Frank Lloyd Wright's homes, Falling Water or Kentuck Knob. They are true treasures in the midst of our Laurel Highlands! We are also certain that many of you are NOT aware that there are three other homes at Polymath Park Resort that have his signature and influence!

"Polymath Park was the brain child of Peter Berndtson's. He was an apprentice under Frank Lloyd Wright back in the 50's. This 125 acre parcel then named Treetops and Mountain Circles was to have 24 houses each set within a 300 foot circular clearing within the woods. From "Bing" the development would have looked like a grape vine! Only two homes were ever built.

They are the Balter House a 1964 custom stone and redwood vacation home. Then in 1965 the Blum House was completed. It is another masterpiece of Peter Berndtson. The natural surroundings, glass walls, and windows provide a long view of the 20 acre meadow, reflecting pond, and our Laurel Highlands. As promised there is also the The Duncan House which is a 1957 Usonian designed by Frank Lloyd Wright which was saved by the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, moved and rebuilt at the park in 2007." All three properties offer lodging opprotunities!"

Back to Tree Tops! They are open Thursday-Saturday 4 -10p.m. and Sunday 11a.m. to 6 p.m. with what we've heard is an incredible brunch! Reservations are a must call 877-833-7829 extension 3. Share your experience! Address: 1 Usonian Drive, Acme, PA 15610. For an aerial map CLICK HERE.

For the locals on the Seven Springs side the "old post office" located across from the ICV Trail has had its share of residents. Ski and sandwich shops never seemed to be able to make a go of their business models there. Now we are very excited to WELCOME locally owned, Somerset Trust as our newest mountain neighbor!

We have great faith that they will be here for a very long time. For over a century they've been serving Somerset County. They currently have 13 offices along with 49 ATM's. You'll find them in Somerset, Cambria, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties! Here's their story!

September 2, 1889 the doors were open to the First National Bank of Somerset. During it's first year of operation it showed earnings of $4,002.12 Two years later their first dividend was declared and every year there after too!

In 1900 Somerset Trust Company was founded as a Pennsylvania chartered bank. This allowed them to undertake fiduciary and bonding activities which at the time national banks were generally prohibited. In 1953 the two banks merged as regulations and laws had changed.

Two families have lead with steady hands through challenging times including the great depression, double digit interest rates, and the current can of worms! Edward, George, John, and Lucy Scull along with Ernest Cook (married to Lucy), George S., and now George Henry Cook have provided steadfast leadership. Henry is the fifth generation of his family to head up this institution.

Henry's official title is President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. He's not one for pomp and circumstance though and has been out with several employees meeting the neighbors and inviting folks to the local chamber mixer. Here he is with Abe visiting the Prudential Preferred Realty office!

Take a look at their web site and see if you have a need for any of their services! You can follow the progress of the Champion office there too!

116 Southwind $580,000

4607 Swiss Mtn $151,000

We keep a multitude of statistical information and welcome the opportunity to share our market knowledge with motivated parties.

Recorded sales transfers for the resorts are acquired electronically from records inputted at the Somerset County Court House, Office of the Recorder of Deeds. We review sales in Jefferson (Hidden Valley) and Middlecreek (Seven Springs) Townships on a weekly basis.

Prices do not reflect bill of sales and other out of settlement transfers. Furnishings, which are included in the majority of sales are assigned no monetary value. We do not post transfers that carry $1.00 values.

Fifteen of the 26 resales at Seven Springs this year have been in the Swiss Mountain community.

Recorded sales transfers for the resorts are acquired electronically from records inputted at the Somerset County Court House, Office of the Recorder of Deeds. We review sales in Jefferson (Hidden Valley) and Middlecreek (Seven Springs) Townships on a weekly basis.

Prices do not reflect bill of sales and other out of settlement transfers. Furnishings, which are included in the majority of sales are assigned no monetary value. We do not post transfers that carry $1.00 values.