Construction and Expansion Update

"As workers complete the upper floorsof the Tower Hotel, the Events Center, and the Winter Garden, other crews are beginning to work on Turning Stone's new golf dome.The indoor practice and athletic facility will be located next to the cogenerationplant at the corner of Snyder and Patrick Roads, with the clubhouse entrance to the dome facing the access road that leads from Patrick Road to the parking garage. Site preperation work is scheduled to begin this week, and the facility should be open in early 2005. Although its primary purpose will be to help golfers improve their games over the winter, the dome is designed to accomodate a variety of athletic activities, such as running and softball. The new stone wall at the resort's main entrance is nearly complete, and landscaping behind the wall was scheduled to begin last week. The sandstone wall is 200 feet long, up to seven feet high, and two feet thick. It will form the backdrop for new signage at the main entrance, and the existing walls and signs will be removed. Landscaping work continues around the resort,and crews were working on the rock sculpture outside the Winter Garden entrance last week. The ground has been graded and some trees have benn planted along the drive leading to the entrance. The rock sculpture also will serve as a 'fountain' for the release of the steam that will be used to keep the brick driveway clear of ice and snow during the winter. The Tower opened several floors last week, with rooms now available through the 14th floor. Finishing work continues on the upper floors and in the corner suites, as well as on the third floor, which houses the pool and fitness facility. The Atunyote staff is slated to move into the new clubhouse this week. Last week, crews were finishing up the men's and women's locker and lounge areas. Hardwood floors have benn installed in the foyer and women's lounge; the foyer and men's lounge also each feature a gas fireplace. Work continues in the restaurant area, where workers finished installing ceiling molding last week and were preparing to lay carpet." talk to you later joe