August Newsletter

As the warmth of August envelops the air, it’s the perfect time to visit our model homes and Quick Possession Homes. Explore our website for a glimpse of what awaits, and let us help you to find the ideal place to call home. With the exciting release of new lots in our sought-after Harvest Run community, your new neighbourhood awaits.

Sales Update New Lots Released

At Doug Tarry Homes, we take great pride in being part of your journey towards your new home. Whether you envision building your dream home in one of our carefully crafted communities or prefer the ease of a Quick Possession home, we are dedicated to standing by your side throughout the entire process. Excitingly, Harvest Run is NOW SELLING, offering you even more fantastic options to consider.

With a variety of choices, ranging from single-family homes to multi-family units, we present endless possibilities for you to find the home that perfectly suits your lifestyle and preferences.

We understand that purchasing a new home can be an exhilarating yet intricate endeavor. When you choose Doug Tarry Homes, you gain access to our expert sales team, ready to provide unwavering guidance and support as you explore our available homes and communities. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at contact@dougtarryhomes.com for further information or to start your journey towards finding your ideal home.

the Sales team

We are thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated release of new lots in our prestigious Harvest Run Community.

In the Harvest Run Community, the new lots present an exciting opportunity for those seeking to build their dream home. The community of Hope embraces the beauty of nature, with its naturalized areas adorned by two peaceful ponds, mature trees casting gentle shadows, fields blooming with wildflowers, and flowering bushes and trees adding bursts of color to the landscape.

These new lots are a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional living experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your piece of paradise.

If you’re interested in learning more, visit our New Home Sales Consultants Jade or Jackie at 19 Auburn Drive, St. Thomas. Alternatively, contact them today by calling 519-207-2111 or emailing jyenlin@dougtarryhomes.com or jdasilva@dougtarryhomes.com.

Meet the new Team!

519-207-2111

jyenlin@dougtarryhomes.com

519-207-2111

jdasilva@dougtarryhomes.com

Jade Yenlin is from London/ St. Thomas but you will always find her at the beach with her twin sister or sidekick (her dog) Bodhi. Jade loves going on trips, anything to do with water (paddle boarding, snorkeling, or just tanning on the dock), or getting cozy watching a scary movie on a rainy night in. She also loves pop culture and film!

You can find Jade in our Harvest Run model home, located at 19 Auburn Drive.

Your forever home is waiting for you in Harvest Run; an upcoming, family community in SouthEast St. Thomas. Whether you are looking for a home for your growing family or downsizing, there are plenty of options in Harvest Run that will fit you and your family’s needs. Whether you are enjoying the park with your family, on an evening stroll on the multi-use trail, there will be plenty of nature around to enjoy. Harvest Run is a short distance to schools, shopping, and the lovely Port Stanley Beach.

Hi! I’m Jackie… I have a passion for homes and design. My favorite things in life are food, family and fashion. I like to consider myself a chef… although I do prefer eating over cooking. Lol.

You can find Jackie in our Harvest Run model home, located at 19 Auburn Drive.

Harvest Run- Welcome to the charming community of Harvest Run where nature meets new home living. This master planned community is full of mature trees, parks and an assortment of beautiful new homes designed with you in mind.

With lots ranging from 28’ to 68’ there’s something for everyone. Semi’s, towns and single detached, build your own or move in ready. From family living to single lifestyle, we have homes that cover all your individual or mutual needs. This community is truly the best of both worlds.

Lake Margaret

Looking for quiet back yard neighbours? How about no real back yard neighbours? There are still a few lots available on Hickory Lane that would fulfill that wish!

No one ever asks us for less daylight in their basement, so there are even lots on Hickory Lane that offer Daylight Basements! Back yard fencing and decks completed for the day of move in. There are lots on Hickory Lane that would fit that requirement as well!

Now, this makes it seem like there must still be many available options on Hickory Lane ~ but there are not. At the time of this writing, there are only 4 lots to choose from! There is not much time left to ponder this area, so give us a shout if you are considering a brand new home in Lake Margaret Estates.

For more info on these Quick Possession homes, or the lots available, contact Suzie Dennis sdennis@dougtarryhomes.com | 519-851-7386

Miller’s Pond

When you’ve been out for a drive in the Miller’s Pond community, you will certainly have noticed a lot of activity, especially on Silverleaf Path. Trucks, cranes, cement mixers and bobcats are all part of a busy, brand-new area. With each SOLD sign that goes up, we’re a little closer to a completed phase.

That being said, building from the ground up is not for everyone. Timing is often an issue-so we’ve got the perfect solution for that! Homes that are complete and are ready to move into. Let us know if you’re on the hunt for a summer move in date.

Since Miller’s Pond is still in its infancy, its important to continue to keep an eye on the new grass and the trees. As much as its rained, it’s been super hot too!

mmilles@dougtarryhomes.com

519-637-8266

The Edenbrook 68 Hickory Lane

The Livingston 3 Silverleaf Path

The Windflower 79 Hickory Lane

The Edenbrook 15 Silverleaf Path

The Palmer 8 Feathers Crossing

The Sutherland 19 Silverleaf Path

Eagle Ridge

Call Eagle Ridge Home in time for Back to School!!

Our Livingston Quick Possession home is move in ready. The perfect family home. Click here to view the floor plan.

We also have the Knollwood quick possession home - beautiful bungalow perfect for downsizing and features a spacious kitchen for the gourmet chef! Click here to view floor plan.

Planning and preparation for releasing lots in phase two continues!!

Harvest Run

Welcome to Harvest Run, a charming community where nature seamlessly blends with new home living. This master planned neighborhood boasts mature trees, parks, and an array of beautifully designed new homes tailored with your needs in mind.

We are excited to now be selling our latest Phase in the Harvest Run Community. This latest phase provides plenty of options that cater to your unique needs. Enjoy quality time at the park with your loved ones or take leisurely evening strolls along the multi-use trail, surrounded by the beauty of nature.

If you’re interested in learning more, contact our New Home Sales Consultants Jade Yenlin or Jackie DaSilva at 519-207-2111 or email jyenlin@dougtarryhomes.com or jdasilva@dougtarryhomes.com

Careers

Doug Tarry Homes has developed a national reputation for award winning, energy-efficient homes. We are a forward-thinking organization that is rapidly advancing in the high-performance sustainability sector and need like-minded individuals to join our work force.

Doug Tarry Homes offers competitive compensation packages including bonuses, health and dental benefits, wellness spending account and professional development. Please check out the available job opportunities and apply to hr@dougtarryhomes.com

New Home Designer Planning Technician

Accounting Coordinator

Back Framer

Estimator

Upcoming Events

Aylmer Fair

August 11-13, 2023

Celebrating 175 years this year. Come ride the rides, shop our vendors, tour the displays and watch the demolition derbies. We have something for everyone!

Location: Aylmer Fairgrounds

139 Pine Street, East, Aylmer

Railway City Music and Arts Festival

August 18, 2023

Festival featuring local musicians and artists, with food trucks, beer garden, games of chance, children’s festivities, and more. Visit 11:00am - 11:00pm.

Location: Pinafore Park

95 Elm Street, St. Thomas

Hammerlock Pure Wrestling

August 12, 2023

Come enjoy a rematch of Miley and Beaa. Tickets are for purchase at Caps Off, or online for $25. Kids under 7 are FREE.

Location: Elgin County Railway Museum

225 Wellington Street, St. Thomas

Artisan- AntiquesVintage Market

August 20, 2023

Love Gigi and Paradise Vintage are proud to announce their Artisan Antiques Vintage Market at the Horton Farmers Market!

From 9am to 4pm, come enjoy amazing vendors, lots of antiques and vintage items for sale and more.

Location: Horton Farmers’ Market

10 Manitoba Street, St. Thomas

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Horton Farmers’ Market

Bringing the farm to the Heart of the City since 1878. Saturday mornings from May 13 - October 28 | 8am - Noon.

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Address: Manitoba Street, 1/2 block North of Talbot Street, St. Thomas Phone: (519) 868-5551

Website: https://www.hortonfarmersmarket.ca

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Recipe of the Month

Company Fruit Salad

Ingredients

4 medium Golden Delicious apples, diced

4 medium Red Delicious apples, diced

2 cups seedless green grapes, halved

2 cups seedless red grapes, halved

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Dressing Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sugar

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients.

2. In a small bowl, beat dressing ingredients until smooth.

3. Pour over fruit; toss gently to coat.

Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home

Decor Trends

Hello Summer, hello sunshine! It is time to get out and enjoy those outdoor spaces. Whether that might be a cozy front porch with a relaxing spot to curl up and read a great book, or an outdoor entertainment area for you to socialize with friends and family. Whatever it is, it is important to make it your own and make the space function as you and your family need. We like to accent our outdoor spaces with comfortable furniture, that not only serves a function of providing seating and dining space, but that also adds a pop of colour to accentuate your Exterior façade. We recommend pulling in a bold colour for items like your planter pots or outdoor cushions to add life to your space. Also, utilizing shade elements like umbrellas and mesh sails will help to provide the much needed element of shade for the hot summer days. Often, these can be installed in fun bright colours, but for these elements, we prefer to keep them neutral as to blend in with the façade and let the cushions and other elements be the bold accents. But in the end whatever your style or needs, the most important thing is that you are creating a space that allows your to enjoy the outdoors, because in Canada these beautiful summer days are fleeting and soaking in the sun before it is gone is key!

the Decor team

A message from our President

There has been a great deal of speculation about what the Volkswagen battery plant announcement means for St. Thomas and area.

With a projected 3,000 direct jobs at the facility and an estimated 30,000 additional indirect jobs in the supply area, there is no doubt that this will have a transformational impact upon our community, as well as the many other surrounding communities where people will choose to live, work, play and generally enjoy our wonderful quality of life.

Volkswagen officials have been very clear that our community trails, quality of housing and what our community has to offer were significant contributing factors in their choosing St. Thomas for this historic investment.

Certainly, as a homebuilder, such an unprecedented investment in our community will present challenges to both meet the demand and meet our expectations of performance. Here at DTL we are having regular quality control training meetings to ensure that the quality of our homes not only does not diminish, but that we continue on the path of continual improvement.

This is one of the reasons that I wrote my upcoming book “From Bleeding Edge to Leading Edge: A Builders Guide to Net Zero Homes”, because I recognized the need for a blueprint of how to build more sustainably. I was originally commissioned by Natural Resources Canada to write this guide back in 2019, so it’s with a great sense of accomplishment, and a little bit of impatience, that I work through the publisher’s edits so we can finally share the book with the builder community and industry stakeholders.

But this investment in our community represents another historic opportunity; a once in a lifetime chance to expand our community trail network along the east, north and central parts of St. Thomas. Two summers ago, during the height of covid, there were over 1 million users of the trail network within St. Thomas. These are trails that did not exist 10 years ago. This usage is a testament of the Field of Dreams concept “If you build it, they will come”.

At Doug Tarry Homes, we look forward to these opportunities and the challenges that they represent as we continue to build and develop housing and communities that people are proud to call home.