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Forest Trail Estates
Hard Hat Tour is a Hit

On a crisp mid-October morning, visitors arrived at one of the manor homes under construction at Forest Trail Estates for a guided tour led by Vice President Housing, Louie Morizio. Geranium's popular Hard Hat Tour is based on information printed in their industry leading 'How We Build' book. The combined book and tour offer prospective buyers, as well as purchasers, a glimpse behind the drywall to learn about construction practices the company employs to ensure a quality end product.

Topics covered include an explanation of why particular building materials are selected over alternatives; how the company addresses insulation and air seepage; preventative measures; and Energy Star for New Homes. Participants are able to ask questions as they group move from the garage, view the exterior of the home and walk through the interior including the basement.

Whitchurch-Stouffville's Annual Food Drive
Surpasses Expectations

The generosity of the residents and businesses of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville can be measured in tons of food. The 3^rd Annual Mayor's Thanksgiving Food Drive held October 1^st in support of the local food bank surpassed all previous years' totals, due in large part to the contributions made by Geranium Homes along with their suppliers and homeowners of the Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point Community.

On September 10^th, Geranium Homes held its annual Barbecue-in-the-Park homeowner appreciation event. The event marked the kick-off for Geranium's 20-day campaign to garner residents and trades support of the Food Drive. At the end of the campaign, Marion Bell Executive Director of the Food Bank and Mayor Wayne Emmerson joined Geranium staff for the final tally and cheque presentation. This year's total donations exceeded all expectations reaching $8,705. The funds were a combination of Geranium's donation of $50 per home sold at Cardinal Point, contributions from suppliers and homeowners, as well as $1,500 raised through donations of $10 for a copy of Geranium Homes' children's book Coby Builds A House. In addition, great quantities of food items were contributed by Cardinal Point homeowners and Geranium's staff and trades.

"From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for all that you have done to support us and our clients," said an emotional Marion Bell.

"Geranium's continued unwavering support of the many Town events and initiatives that are run out of the Mayor's Office are helping to ensure that I achieve the goals that I have personally set for this term in office. In particular, we are sincerely grateful for the unbelievable donations of food and money raised through Geranium's efforts alone, to our recent 3^rd Annual Food Drive," said Mayor Emmerson. Mr. Emmerson went on to say that the money received will buy twice what it would normally, in the hands of the organizers and volunteers of the food bank who will use it to purchase high demand items.

Louie Morizio, Geranium Homes' Vice-President thanked the suppliers and trades who arrived with pick-up trucks full of non-perishable food donations. A significant donation of $2,000 was made by James Hardie Building Products, and SCS Consulting Group played a huge role in organizing the trades.

Cardinal Point new Phase V Neighbourhood
Now Open

Geranium Homes is now selling the fifth neighbourhood in popular Cardinal Point. Phase V includes freehold townhomes as well as Cardinal Point's first two-storey family-sized detached designs on 38- and 42-foot wide lots. All homes will be built to ENERGY STAR® for new homes guidelines featuring 3^rd party verification.

Single professionals, first-time buyers, families with young children as well as those downsizing are among the buyers attracted to the lifestyle at Cardinal Point. Phase V offers three-bedroom townhome designs in sizes from 1,353 up to 1,958 square feet, with starting prices from $364,900 and detached homes from 1,957 up to 3,378 square feet priced from $539,900. For a limited time – freehold townhomes are available with an optional finished basement recreation room for an additional $5,000!

Phase V features the "Urban Heritage" architecture of existing Cardinal Point neighbourhoods and will be built to Geranium's own Geranium Green exacting construction standards.

The Courts of South Rouge Pickering
Innovative Designs are Right for the Times

For their idyllic The Courts of South Rouge neighbourhood in South Pickering, Geranium Homes has designed a sensational collection of executive homes that are 'just right' for the active modern family. The innovative interior designs for homes which range from 2,743 to 3,818 square feet are striking a chord with buyers. Many of the 26 extra deep infill lots up to 50 feet wide are already spoken for.

Situated on quiet courts in one of Pickering's most desirable locations south of Highway 401, The Courts of South Rouge is nestled within a mature community steps to the Rouge Valley conservation area and Lake Ontario’s waterfront. Nearby are dozens of local shops, dining establishments and boutiques as well as quality schools. A variety of fitness and recreation programs at the Pickering Recreational Complex are available and close by are two upscale malls – Pickering Town Centre and First Simcha Shopping Centre. A GO station is located just minutes away from The Courts.

Geranium continues its commitment made in 2010 to build all future communities to ENERGY STAR® for New Homes, performance tested and 3^rd party verified.

Neighbourhoods in Bloom Event
Cardinal Point Residents Come Out to Garden

At Cardinal Point in Stouffville, "Neighbourhoods in Bloom" a special gardening event was organized for buyers who purchased and moved in to the community since last September. Geranium turned the large community park into a garden centre with the assistance of Terra Greenhouses, who delivered a truck full of evergreens, flowering shrubs, annuals and chrysanthemums. A legion of Geranium staff assisted participants to take their plants home and even provided soil for planting. Many of the 'shoppers' planted their gardens that same afternoon and the whole neighbourhood was looking spectacular by sundown.

4^th Annual Barbecue-in-the-Park
Fun-filled Afternoon at Cardinal Point

More than 400 people of all ages turned out for the 4^th Annual Barbecue in the Park held in the large neighbourhood park at Cardinal Point in Stouffville. Guests enjoyed a delicious barbecue lunch while listening to the live music of local band 'Whosarmy'. Children participated in games and bubbles, face painting and marvelled at the reptiles brought by Reptilia. The Whitchurch-Stouffville fire department arrived in one of their trucks to the delight of the children and families who were able to climb aboard.

Magnificent One-acre Estates in Ballantrae
Forest Trail Estates – Construction Underway

Construction is advancing on the first homes sold at Forest Trail Estates in Ballantrae. Geranium Homes' Forest Trail Estates is a new signature community of gracious manor homes set on estate lots of approximately one-acre nestled against the majestic woodlands of the Oak Ridges Moraine, just south of Aurora Road, and 10 minutes north of Stouffville. Forest Trail Estates is now over 50 per cent sold.

Offering an address of distinction and a quiet haven from the bustle of daily life, Forest Trail Estates is just minutes to modern conveniences, schools and major transportation routes. The Portfolio of Manor Homes includes award-winning designs; bungalows and bungalow-loft s from 2,573 square feet up to 4,181 square feet priced from just over $1.1million and deluxe two-storey homes from 3,123 square feet up to 5,253 square feet up to $1.5 million all with three-car garage. Two Bryon Patton-designed furnished model homes are open to view.

Geranium Homes Receives
TOP HONOURS at BILD AWARDS

Geranium Homes was the proud recipient of 8 nominations, and the ultimate winner of two prestigious BILD Awards at the Building Industry and Land Development Association's 31st Annual Awards, this year.

Forest Trail Estates, an exclusive neighbourhood in Ballantrae, received top honours in the "Best New Home Design" for The Midford residence by Hunt Design Associates. A second plan, The Rochefort, was also a category finalist.

Geranium was awarded best Public Relations Campaign for The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point in Stouffville. This award not only reflects Geranium's ability to garner interest in the media, but also acknowledges the company's ongoing commitment to hold outstanding events for homeowners and continued support of community-based charities.

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