Family resort are disappearing on Taney

[Phil Lilley]

I'm full of rumors today. That's what I get for talking to Mike Adams. He knows what's going on.

Latest resorts to bite the condo dust-

Blue Haven

Lakeshore

The Lakeshore Resort rumor is alittle more shakey- Mike wasn't sure if it was Lakeshore or another resort but the guests who are leaving Blue Haven wanting to rebook for next year are being told they can't- tearing down the place and building condos. Briarwood is already gone. Cloud Nine, Lakeshore, Blue Haven- Del Mar is gone - Taneycomo and Tanglewood are still in business. But with the market, they all may be gobbled up in the next couple of years.

The old Sun Valley isn't open. Riverlake sold to a LLC and we've been told by people staying there that's not a good situation so far. Then there's Trout Hollow- that's it on the upper lake besides us over on this side- Cooper, Lazy, Ozark and us.

I never thought family-style resorts would be in danger of extinction on upper Taney. But I believe they are needed. That's how society is going- closed off to neighbors and family... do you ever see families on vacation meeting other families staying in condos? You bet they do at resorts like ours. Long lasting relationships are founded here every summer... and they will continue at least at this resort.

[Seth]

It is sad that these family resorts are vanishing. We have always stayed at Lazy Valley Resort a time or two every year since I was a little boy (sorry Phil for not staying at your place).

It is so beautiful and relaxing down there and everybody is really nice.

Hopefully things looks up for place like yours soon.

[Andrew Schaefer]

I guess thats what some people call progress. Its too bad, I sorta thought the condo thing would eventually blow over.