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Update: This is a Plan in Progress, only a few more steps!
Update: This is a Plan in Progress, only a few more steps!
Just a few more details to complete!
Just a few more details to complete!
This project is beautifying and revitalizing the Bent Mountain Center courtyard, transforming it into a welcoming space for community gatherings. Collaborating with local landscapers, hardscapers, designers, and volunteers, we are creating a sustainable and accessible area that showcases our mountain's natural beauty for generations to come.
Help US Finish This Courtyard the Best Version of Itself!
Help US Finish This Courtyard the Best Version of Itself!
The project began with leveling the courtyard and constructing four block planters. A base of sand and gravel was then prepared, followed by the careful placement of three sizes of large pavers to create the courtyard floor. Landscaping was thoughtfully researched and planted to thrive in both the heat of summer and the cold of winter. A waterfall feature was added, bringing the refreshing presence of water and its calming sound. The result is a truly unique space—perfect for meditation, entertaining, or gathering friends for special occasions.
See the Progress and Project Phases below...
Courtyard Before Reviytalization w: music.mp4We began here....
We began here....
The Revitalization Process is almost complete...
The Revitalization Process is almost complete...
Before: Weeds; No Plan, No Purpose, No Beauty!
Cleared and sold concrete benches, metal gates, garden bed blocks, and bricks for revitalization!
Removal of the Mess!
Varsity Landscaping & Grounds removed bricks, debris and moved topsoil for later project use.
May 16, 2024
Clean Slate!
Roanoke County has committed to installing electrical outlets, a frost free water faucet, wrapping the exposed eves, replacing small roof above basement steps and replacing rotten wood trim.
Electrical Outlets Added!
Electrical outlets were added to each wall for lighting, a possible water feature, music & entertainment and catering purposes. The electric cable was laid underground before the pavers are laid.
May 31, 2024
Planters Built!
After a plethora of community volunteers cleared loads of excess dirt, Mike Enright, Appalachian Landscaping, stepped in and built 4 planters with wide capstones, perfect for extra seating!
May 2025
Pavers are Laid!
Even more dirt was haued out, and gravel was brough tin by the wheelbarrow load. Once again, Mike Enright laid each paver by hand creating a beautiful and lasting foundation for our courtyard space.
June 2025
Perfect Plants!
Thanks to Anna Karr & Mike Mills, Gardenworks, LLC, for selecting a mix of heat tolerant and winter hardy plants to bring color, textures and. sense of cool to our sunny, brick and stone courtyard.
July 2025
Waterfall Feature!
Mike and Anna have incorporated the sights and sounds of water, soothing greenery, and three large removeable sunshades to offer rest from the intense sun. This thoughtful blend of nature, shade and serenity make this a sacred space!
July 2025
It all started with a PLAN & a PURPOSE...
It all started with a PLAN & a PURPOSE...
IMG_3296.MOVThe progress has been astounding...
The progress has been astounding...
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Leslie Santepaul is a member of the Bent Mountain Woman's Club and property owner on Bent Mountain. With skills as a landscape architect, she designed our plan.
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Help US Make This Project a Reality!
Help US Make This Project a Reality!
Click on BMC Courtyard Revitalization DONATION LINK and be part of this community project! After completing the information form, you will be redirected to PayPal
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Snail Mail Donation to: Bent Mountain Woman's Club
Snail Mail Donation to: Bent Mountain Woman's Club
PO Box 55
Bent Mountain, VA 24059
COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
Please Support these Local Businesses!👍
Please Support these Local Businesses!👍
Landscape Architect: Leslie Santepaul
Landscape Architect: Leslie Santepaul
ArtForm Signs, LLC- Zephren & Page Turner
Countless Community Volunteers🥳
PROJECT PHASES:
PROJECT PHASES:
Target Date Completion: BM Fall Festival September 2024 (Min. of Phase 4)
Target Date Completion: BM Fall Festival September 2024 (Min. of Phase 4)
✔️PHASE 1: Sell courtyard contents & remove bricks & debris
✔️PHASE 1: Sell courtyard contents & remove bricks & debris
✔️PHASE 2: Install electric & frost-free water faucet,
✔️PHASE 3: Hardscape: install block planters & pavers
✔️PHASE 4: Landscape: Planters with soil & plants & water feature. Install accessible ramp
PHASE 5: Timberframe Pagoda
PHASE 6: Completion of donation wall
All Questions, inquiries and affirmations are welcome by the BMC Revitalization Project Committee Members @gfwcbmwc@gmail.com
All Questions, inquiries and affirmations are welcome by the BMC Revitalization Project Committee Members @gfwcbmwc@gmail.com
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