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LIVINGHARTNESS
In each new issue of Hartness Living, we look forward to bringing you good news. This time, there’s so much good news it’s hard to tell the whole story in one issue.
Our family’s vision of sharing a life well lived has become a way of life for 140 families in the Homestead at Hartness, and 98 families and counting who have built or purchased homes in Hartness.
DEAR FRIENDS,
With the coming opening of Phases Three, Four, and Woodland Retreat, the groundbreaking of the pool complex and the East Village, and the opening of Hotel Hartness in early 2023, our plate is full but our team is ready. Quite simply, we know what works — keeping our eye on the good things — nature, quality, craftmanship, and commitment.
I remember, when I was a boy growing up on this piece of heaven we share, the adventures, the family gatherings, exploring every inch of nature’s wonders, and making friends that have lasted my lifetime. It filled my senses then and continues today. There are even more things to explore, tastes to savor, events to share, places to play, skills to hone, crops to tend, even chickens to feed! And, yes, more friendships to be made.
As we enter each new season, year, or phase, our success still depends on two things: a family of staff dedicated to the Hartness vision and a community of residents who celebrate this life we share.
Sincerely, Sean Hartness Sean CEO,HartnessHartness Development
From the Grand Lawn to the Village Kitchen to the kayak ponds, I look forward to crossing paths with you.
PHASE FOUR ESTATE HOME SITES
WOODLAND RETREAT
Later this year, Hartness plans to introduce a new selection of 25 estate home sites on a newly acquired parcel adjacent to Hotel Hartness. These estate sites will range in size from half-acre to an acre and present a unique opportunity for families to enjoy spacious, large, and flat to gently rolling properties within walking distance to the beautiful surroundings and amenities of the hotel. Look for an official announcement as we prepare to begin taking reservations this fall.
NEW OFFERINGS ON THE HEELS OF TREMENDOUS SALES SUCCESS, WE INTRODUCE THREE EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR HARTNESS LIVING. For more information about Hartness real estate opportunities, visit our website, or call 864 920-0375 for a discovery visit. SIMMONSMARCIA ROBERTSONDAVID HARRISTRACY BROWNSTEVE
THE SETTING AND SERENITY YOU ALWAYS DREAMED OF. A PERFECT PLACE TO SLIP AWAY.
AN AMENITY-CENTRIC LOCATION IN A COMMUNITY OF ENDLESS PLEASURES.
Tucked into nearly seven acres of fully preserved woodlands, with an abundant variety of both evergreens and deciduous trees, is a quiet hamlet of 11 Woodland Retreat homes. Created by two of the best architect designers in the village home development world — Lew Oliver and Jeremy Sommer — the classical stone, brick, and cedar shake homes of Woodland Retreat rise two and three stories and feature rooftop and rear yard decks. The three unique home designs are at once whimsical, rustic, and elegant elevating you to tree-top views overlooking springs and creeks, and in the distance, the iconic Hartness Grand Lawn.
This intimate neighborhood within Hartness may never be duplicated. Crafted for relaxation in every way, Woodland Retreat is just a short walk to the pool and loaded with blissful features including garages.
Top this all off with a spacious two-car garage and an optional elevator for full house access and you have a home that sings with convenience and pleasure.
DELIGHTFUL DUETS. THESE DOUBLE VILLAS PROVE HIGH STYLE AND LOW MAINTENANCE CAN LIVE IN PERFECT HARMONY.
This special enclave of homes overlooks a pond and pavilion and surround their own green space area near the Sports Garden. They’re also just an easy stroll from the Nature Trail.
PRESERVE VILLAS
Inside, the impressive 10-foot ceilings and open-living design flow from living and dining to kitchens featuring Viking appliances, custom cabinetry, and large center island.
The second story offers a luxurious owner’s suite with two closets, two additional bedrooms, and a flex space that can be tailored for work or play.
Designed by our renowned town planner Lew Oliver, the 14 Preserve Villas are carefree, light-filled, 3-bedroom, 2.5- bath homes of just under 2,000 square feet. Sound-suppressing Icynene® insulation assures privacy and quiet.
BUILDING EXPERIENCEON HARTNESS INTRODUCES A NEW PHASE AND A STREAMLINED HOMEBUYING EXPERIENCE.
Hartness is releasing a beautiful new parcel of pastoral homesites along with a highly efficient, pre-programed process of lot and home selection.
What makes this phase extraordinary began at the earliest stages of planning and design. Every Phase 3 homesite has already been designated and pre-approved for a specific home design that best fits the site’s size and orientation. With dozens of pre-approved plans available, our team of architects and planners have designed what will certainly be one of the most unique and inviting neighborhoods in the Upstate.
Phase 3 will include the current estate, village, and cottage courtyard home designs along with a few new product offerings including new townhomes and compact cottage designs. A few home sites will offer more than 1.13 acres to allow for an additional building or cottage to be built on the site along with the home.
Hartness Phase 3 offers gentle terrain buffered by the Nature Preserve and an additional entrance from Highway 14. It will feature its own trail head to the Nature Trail, a central gathering area called Cothran Square with a pavilion, and an abundance of greenspaces for neighborhood connectivity. Phase 3 is only a short golf cart ride from existing Hartness amenities and the village, and the bridge entrance to the new phase presents a grand sense of arrival to these properties.
Home construction will be exclusively handled by the seven members of the Hartness Builder Guild — notably recognized as the best of the Upstate. Home buyers in Phase 3 can be assured of enjoying the same high detail and quality seen in earlier phases. We plan to begin excepting reservations for the first release of Phase 3 properties this fall. Remaining Phase 3 homesites will be available in late Spring of 2023.
— KIM HAMEL, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
This next phase of 116 home sites features a new paradigm in home buying—one that streamlines the design approval process, shortens the overall construction timeline, and ultimately reduces the homebuyer’s wait to enjoy the Hartness lifestyle.
“Relying on our knowledge and the experience of our Builder Guild, we’ve carefully considered which of our existing home designs are best suited for each of the homesites”, says David Robertson, Director of Sales. “As prospective home buyers consider homesites and home designs, they’ll be able to choose a favorite design, then find an accommodating site, or find a site preference first with a pre-approved home design.”
Kim Hamel Development Manager
According to Kim Hamel, development manager, “This next phase of 116 home sites features a new paradigm in home buying—one that streamlines the design approval process, shortens the overall construction timeline, and ultimately reduces the homebuyer’s wait to enjoy the Hartness lifestyle.”
With this new process, it’s anticipated that closings can happen in as soon as 30 days, and construction can begin as soon as 60 days.
WHAT MAKES SCOTT TICK?
YOUR ADVICE FOR SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS? “Stay close. Whether it’s personal connections to friends or decision makers, I can easily communicate with them, so I get things solved and settled quickly.”
When asked why Scott got into the building business, he says that he has always loved working with his hands and being outside. He doesn’t like a suit and tie, or climbing a corporate ladder.
HOBBIES? “Golf and keeping up with my kid’s activities. I have a daughter on the dance team at College of Charleston.”
DOGS VS. CATS? “Currently a dog person.” (He’s owned by a Golden Doodle.)
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT HARTNESS? “The Hartness family. They didn’t have to do this. I’m so thankful for how they have dedicated this land to be an asset for so many people and families. They’re the salt of the earth, kind, and genuine. I am thankful for their commitment. It’s been a great experience.”
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“I like people and I like to solve problems,” says Scott, “One of my first jobs was as a bartender. That’s where I knew I could communicate with people. I know how important building a home is for my clients. It’s personal, emotional, and a big investment. In the process, we also build friendships, and I always set a goal of working for the recommendation.”
FAVORITE TUNES? “Depends on where I am. Jimmy Buffet at the beach. I like Country and Jazz, too. It also depends on who’s listening with me.”
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH? “My friends. We still laugh at the same jokes we’ve been sharing since way back in the ‘80s.”
BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS
FAVORITE COLOR? “Green.” (We have a lot of it in Hartness and Greenville.)
Jimmy has spent his entire life in the Upstate as part of a large and dynamic family. After graduating from Clemson, he realized he had a love of construction and went back to school at Greenville Tech to get his builder’s license.
HOBBIES? “Golf, boating, and fishing — fresh and salt water.”
“The Grand Lawn. It’s part of what makes Hartness special as a true community rather than just a neighborhood. It’s truly one-of-a-kind.”
Yes, the members of our Builders’ Guild are high-profile Upstate authorities — the best in the business. But they’re also great people to hang out with. Through building homes they’ve also built great attitudes and friendships and learned that good business is all about relationships. Scott Lynch and Jimmy Francis allowed us to peek into their personal lives to see what makes them happy, and what they love about Hartness.
FAVORITE TEAM? “Well, I played free safety for Clemson under Danny Ford, so of course I love the Tigers. But I grew up a Gamecock fan and I still love them, too.”
FAVORITE TUNES? “70s classic rock, pop, and country.”
After 28 years in the business, he still loves what he does. “I’ve seen a lot of changes in what we do, especially when it comes to the amazing technology. But it still comes down to quality, trust, and relationships.”
DOGS VS. CATS? “Right now, we have three stray cats that live like royalty.”
WHAT MAKES JIMMY TICK?
WHAT’S YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR HAPPINESS? “Do what you love. Stay in your own teepee. And surround yourself with the people you really want to be with.”
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH? “My family, and I have a lot of family, so there’s laughter everywhere. I’m the only son in a family with six sisters. I let them beat me up until I was 13. We get together a lot.”
YOUR FAVORITE PLACE IN HARTNESS?
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FAVORITE COLOR? “Black. It’s classic.”
WHAT’S THE MOST UNUSUAL BUILDING REQUEST YOU’VE HAD? “I once had a client who wanted a ‘hot room’ custom built into his attic. Not a sauna, mind you, but sauna capacity where he could just sit and roast naturally.”
Rhett and Allyson Hancock appreciate the unique walkability of life at Hartness — in fact, you could call them trail blazers. The 15 miles of pathways lead their three generations to new family traditions — from walking, running, and playing with our grandchildrens on the Grand Lawn to plucking ripe vegetables and feeding chickens in the community garden.
Join the Hancocks on the trail.
At Hartness, we believe, at every age, we all deserve a place to play — a place as accessible as our own back yard. The options make Hartness feel like an endless, magical playground. With kayaking, cycling, hoops or bocce at the sports garden, tennis at the racquet club, or hitting new goals at the fitness center, play time can be
We’veanytime.created a neighborhood that makes it easy to find balance and make memories with the ones you love. Life at Hartness allows you the special luxury of finding it all just outside your door.
The Hancocks also appreciate that every promise of the vision for this unique community has come true and continues to surprise and delight. They look forward to the completion of Hotel Hartness and the additions to the Village. “We’ve never lived in a community that offers so much for our family as we share it with neighbors who celebrate Hartness living every day.”
GROWING TRADITIONS
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The best amenity that Hartness has is the people that live in Hartness. ALLYSON HANCOCK, HARTNESS RESIDENT
Maybe it’s the moment you return someone’s wayward Frisbee toss. Or when your dog introduces you to his new friend. Perhaps it’s when you gasp at a falling star or marvel at the heirloom tomatoes on Fresh Friday. It could be when your daughter discovers she can roll down the hill as fast as the little boy who lives down the street. No matter how it happens, it doesn’t take long to find friendships on the Grand Lawn.
The Grand Lawn is considered one of the true luxuries of life at Hartness. The perfect spot for cartwheels, tag, yoga, or a place to exhale, daydream, and smile—knowing you never have to mow it.
When Hartness hosts an event on the Grand Lawn, it’s not to be missed. The entire community—and then some— flocks together to revel in the fresh air and camaraderie. Building on the success of events in 2021 and 2022, Hartness has planned several community and private owner events on the Grand Lawn and throughout the community to take us through 2022 and beyond.
It’s amazing how eleven acres of lush green draws people closer together.
ROLLING OUT THE GREEN CARPET
This is a place that makes everyday chance meetings special, and every evening something to celebrate. Spread a picnic blanket, host a birthday party at the pavilion, or just share a bench, the view, and a breeze.
FALL OWNERS’ GATHERING: AN OYSTER ROAST AND UPCOUNTRY SHRIMP BOIL
ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
DECEMBER 1, 2022
PECAN HARVEST:
If this doesn’t fill you with holiday spirit you could be a grinch. Acres of string lights glitter on the Grand Lawn, a DJ spinning Christmas music, and the pretty sparks rising from multiple, stoked firepits. Kids will be enchanted with cookie decorating sponsored by the Village Kitchen and go head over heels with the snowman bounce house. We’ll have plenty of fixings for everyone to make their own gourmet s’mores. The Hartness Team will be on hand for the countdown to light the Christmas Tree. And a very jolly Santa and Mrs. Claus will join the celebration. No doubt your walk home will be followed by visions of sugarplums dancing in your head.
We go a little nuts in celebration of the glorious pecan. We’ll gather in the pecan grove under a canopy of 300 pecan trees. Enjoy them by the bucket load!
A favorite fall Lowcountry tradition comes to Hartness. Shuck and sip with neighbors over tables piled with fresh steamed oysters and shrimp. Plenty of saltines, lemons, and horseradish on hand. Then find the perfect spot at a table beside neighbors and friends to enjoy the food, conversation and brisk fall air.
Naturally, we’ve planned for plenty of professional parking tucked away from neighborhoods and for security on site to assure a relaxing evening of fun.
This open-air market in May and June is your opportunity to stock up on everything fresh, pretty, and new. Enjoy live music while you scope out the offerings of approximately 30 selected vendors. Fill your bags with produce, honey, oils, spices, handmade crafts, and original art. Enjoy al fresco dinner, drinks, and treats from popular food trucks. Then walk it all off as you head home with your goodies.
We plant a half-acre of corn to sink your teeth into at this potluck celebration, plus give you plenty more to take home. This popular summer dinner gathering is a great way to meet neighbors, swap recipes, and wander home with full tummies.
JULY CORN HARVEST
FAMILY, FUN, & INDEPENDENCEFIREWORKS DAY CELEBRATION
FRESH FRIDAYS
We always enjoy a huge turnout for this family favorite with 2,500 to 3,000 friends honoring our nation! We will again welcome one and all with a dazzling firework display and celebration. Ten food vendors will offer a selection of savory and sweet treats, along with beer and wine. Our DJ will fill the air with music, and a beautiful carousel will provide round-and-round rides to 300 people an hour.
AND WE’LL BE BRINGING BACK OUR
FAVORITE TRADITIONS IN 2023!
BACKGROUND: David is a product director with Univar. Empty nesters now with three adult daughters — Madeline, Hannah, and Lily.
PASSIONS AND PASTIMES: Their dogs, hiking, cooking, running, reading, pizza, and barbecue.
MEET: NANCY AND DAVID HUNT
FROM: CHICAGO (NAPERVILLE), IL
PASSIONS AND PASTIMES: Elizabeth loves to cook. Christopher loves to make cocktails. (Sound like a perfect match!) They both enjoy Korean food, and like to read, swim, play board games, and hike.
WHERE RAISED: Green Bay, WI
FROM : HERDON, VA
LOOK WHO’S JOINED US!
MEET: ELIZABETH AND CHRISTOPHER TAGGART
WHY HARTNESS: The architecture and amenities.
BACKGROUND: Both are retired from U.S. Navy.
WELCOME NEIGHBORS!
WHERE RAISED: Elizabeth – Arizona, Christopher – California.
We celebrate each new addition to the Hartness family. These new friends help make our community the special place it is, and as you can see, they have come from all over to join us. Keep an eye out for them. No doubt, you’ll cross paths soon.
WHY HARTNESS: The neighborhood concept and the abundance of natural space and trails.
FROM: ATLANTA, GA
RECENT PHOTOS ON THEIR PHONES: Their son’s commissioning in the USNA, and one of a granddaughter.
BACKGROUND: John is a radiologist, Mary a homemaker.
WHY HARTNESS: The lifestyle!
PASSIONS AND PASTIMES: A French Bulldog named Herschel and a Great Dane named Bella Donna. David loves the great outdoors – hiking, biking, fishing, gardening landscaping. Kathleen is a total foodie – loves cooking, pairing food with wine, and entertaining.
MEET: MARY AND JOHN DALY
PASSIONS AND PASTIMES: Mexican and Italian food, cycling, and grandkids. Excited for their a daughter’s wedding in Greenville.
FROM: MYRTLE BEACH, SC
MEET: KATHLEEN AND DAVID CHILDS
WHERE RAISED: John – Maryland, Mary – Texas
BACKGROUND: David is a retired police officer, Kathleen is a self-employed business consultant.
WHY HARTNESS: Because of the family behind it...it’s not just a development, it’s personal. You don’t find integrity like that anymore! Our idyllic little home in Hartness is our retreat from the hustle and bustle. It’s like living in a storybook cottage. Very happy!
WHERE RAISED: Born in Camden, SC, raised in Florence, Columbia, and Charleston.
BACKGROUND: Burt, retired VP of Operations in the commercial office furnishings industry - most recently, Herman Miller. Wrapping up volunteer role as Executive Director for the Cloudstone Sculpture Park on Whidbey Island. Becki, retired owner/president of a large staffing company in the Pacific Northwest with offices in Seattle and Portland.
RECENT PHOTOS ON THEIR PHONES: A vase of freshly cut lilacs with Saratoga Passage and Camano Island in the background taken from our home in Langley WA. And the designer’s color/swatch board for our new bedroom at Hartness.
PASSIONS AND PASTIMES: Tennis, reading, gardening, walking, and Mexican food.
MEET: NANCY MARTIN
BACKGROUND: Retired from Arbor Engineering as an office administer.
LAST PHOTO TAKEN ON YOUR PHONE: Grandson’s graduation from Appalachian State.
PASSIONS AND PASTIMES: Burt enjoys discovering public art, cooking, walking, listening to music, photography, road trips and visiting our place in Rosemary Beach FL. Becki loves gardening, entertaining, and exploring history and art by visiting museums. They both look forward to exploring the food scene in Greenville.
MEET: BECKI AND BURT BEUCH
WHERE RAISED: Burt, Rapid City in the Black Hills of ND. Becki, Seattle, WA – family dates back there over 100 years!
FROM: GREENVILLE SINCE 1973
WHY HARTNESS: The people. My husband passed away shortly before we were to move here. The residents have been more than wonderful!
FROM: LANGLEY, WA, THE VILLAGE BY THE SEA
WHY HARTNESS: Our home in Rosemary Beach FL taught us to embrace and admire New Urbanism. We’re excited to grow with Hartness into a community of neighbors with access to essential services within a short stroll. Additionally, the overall design and architecture of Hartness is simply stunning.
PASSIONS AND PASTIMES: Joe plays golf and is an avid football fan. Melissa loves going out for breakfast, reading, cooking, and exploring the beautiful area trails. Together, they enjoy traveling and are looking forward to getting into pickleball.
FROM: TRAVELER’S REST, SC
PASSIONS AND PASTIMES: Joe writes poetry, along with short stories and vignettes about life experiences. Anna loves music. They both enjoy their rescue dog, Conner, and traveling to see four children and seven grandchildren scattered on the East coast. Other travels include exploring the USA and Europe, especially Ireland (13 visits!).
MEET: MELISSA AND MARSHALL COLE
BACKGROUND: Marshall is a partner in a private equity firm. Melissa is a homemaker and volunteer.
WHERE RAISED: Joe is from Newark, NJ, Ann is from Baltimore, MD.
FROM: GREENVILLE’S EASTSIDE FOR 30 YEARS
WHY HARTNESS: After 19 years in the Blue Ridge foothills at Cliffs Valley community, it was time to downsize. We feel fortunate to have found Hartness — such a beautiful community and so convenient!
WHERE RAISED: Both originally from Tennessee, growing up in small towns west and north of Nashville.
WHY HARTNESS: After 30 years on the eastside, we wanted a better-suited floor plan, but also wanted to stay near our friends and the businesses and activities we enjoy. The residents here have been exceptionally welcoming and have made us feel so at home for which we are grateful! We’re excited to see how the future unfolds!
BACKGROUND: Joe’s a former CPA and financial executive with McCormick & Co. Anna is a former Macy’s customer service manager.
MEET: ANNA AND JOE DEEHAN
WELCOMING THE EAST VILLAGE
WITH EACH NEW STRIDE, OUR WALKABLE VILLAGE GROWS IN CONVENIENCE AND PLEASURES.
HARTNESS 600 BUILDING CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION
Open the door to Village Kitchen restaurant and the aroma alone is enough to wake your senses to how Hartness has grown into the vision of a walkable life. Sunday brunch and daily menu items come fresh from the Hartness Farm. The walk home after dinner usually comes with a recap of the delicious fare, and what adventures are in store for tomorrow.
Like the Grand Lawn or the courtyards and greenspaces of our neighborhoods, the Village is designed for families and friendships. “The walkable New Urbanist vision for the Village at Hartness is not only about the easy stroll for our residents,” says Jim Burns, chief operating officer, “but also the walking and gathering areas within the Village itself. All parking will be located on the periphery, while the Village design offers open areas where neighbors can engage with each other.”
As we step into the future, we envision that it won’t be long before the East Village will be the place to stroll for morning coffee, after-school ice cream, or even al fresco dining under the stars. And, just like the Village Kitchen, another beautiful vision of Hartness living will come to life.
And it’s only a first step. With the first Village building complete and occupied with the restaurant, our sales center, and offices, the next East Village Building (shown left) is scheduled to break ground this fall. With 11,000 square feet of retail and office space, we are anticipating our next commercial neighbors to be welcoming guests in fall of 2023.
Offering retail, office, live/work, and residential spaces, the village architecture is proportioned to be compatible with the neighborhood. “Our tenant/owner list will be tailored to the services and needs our residents prefer,” says development manager Tori Wallace Babcock. “Consideration is already being given to medical offices, cafes, salons, coffee shops, boutiques, and owner-run businesses on the ground floor with owner residences above. We vet proposals to assure our village represents best-in-class retail and services that will succeed.”
SAY HELLO TO OUR “DIRECTOR OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS.”
Kim’s talents were honed during an extensive career in the hotel business. She and her husband, John (also in hotels), have lived in 16 states, mostly in the northern and western U.S. Her favorite? Boston. Through all the moves and travels around the world she developed the ability to read people of all backgrounds and interests.
When Kim finally put down roots in the Upstate back in 2004, she spent a few years as events manager at The Cliffs Communities. “It was quite by luck that I came to Hartness,” says Kim. “I was walking our dog (half poodle/half King Charles spaniel) when I ran into Kelly Edwards, Hartness marketing director, and a past associate. She told me about the great opportunities at Hartness. I was intrigued. I loved the smaller environment, and the daily personal contact with owners and clients. I
knew right away that I wanted to be in the Discovery Center. I can make a difference right here.”
Here is her story.
Kim meets each opportunity and challenge with a smile. It’s this skill that has earned her a reputation as the Hartness “director of first impressions” and the go-to with answers and solutions for any question that comes through the door. She impresses everyone with her natural ability to make each person feel comfortable.
“I’m a good listener, and I think I possess a demeanor that puts people at ease. I like to think that I have a servant’s heart. I can feel people’s concerns and I know the importance of looking them in the eye and assuring that I’m here to help.”
Of course, she’s looking forward to Hotel Hartness opening. “I’m always blown away by every new stage of our community and what the Hartness family has delivered. And I’m glad I’ll be here to see what’s next.”
KIM DISCOVERYPURVISCENTER RECEPTION & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
She also met many powerful and famous people — President Clinton, Vice President Cheney, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Robert Redford — he’s shorter than you think — to name a few. “But to me,” says Kim, “there isn’t anyone more important or interesting than the next person who walks through our Discovery Center door.”
When asked what’s her favorite place at Hartness, she quickly replies, “The pecan orchards and the farm!” She loves the chickens, and as a gardener herself, she enjoys talking to Stephen McRae, Hartness farm manager.
Which brings us back to her dog.
Kim’s idea of a great Greenville weekend might be a spa day followed by dinner downtown and a Greenville Drive game.
We know she’ll greet it all with a smile.
Maybe it was kismet. One day Kim took her dog for a walk and came back with a new direction for her future. We’re so glad she did.
ADD FRIENDS. MIX WELL. It’s easy to find new friendships and make memories in a community designed for sharing. Just step outside your door! From the front porches to the village to the nature trail, we meet the nicest people every day. It’s been said that our best amenity is the people who live here. We couldn’t agree more. 1 4 2 5 36 RECIPE FOR A THRIVING NEIGHBORHOOD
7 13812 10 14119 Photo Submitted By Photo Info 1 Bob & Bebe Howell Christmas with family on our front porch 2 Mark & Dawn Morgan Fishing one of the Hartness lakes with our grandson 3 Mark & Dawn Morgan Matt Allen & Chloe Morgan wedding at Hartness 4 Debbie Hartness Lisa McDowell, Katie Kern & Abby Kern enjoying the Hartness annual Family, Fun & Fireworks Celebration 5 Topper & Debbie Hartness Our granddaughter, Gia, chatting with the chickens at the Hartness Farm 6 Dan & Janet Driscoll My happy place – swinging with our grandchildren 7 John Howard Sunrise on Hartness 8 Tom & Leslie Fischetti Taking in all the natural beauty around us 9 Tom & Leslie Fischetti Our son, Max, getting in a little fishing 10 Rhett & Allyson Hancock Putting with our granddaughter - it doesn’t get any better 11 John Howard Azaleas along the path through Pretty Place 12 Rhett & Allyson Hancock First ones on scene to kick off the Hartness annual Tree Lighting 13 Bryan & Michelle Dobes Our son, Craig, snacking on yummy tots at the VK 14 Tom & Leslie Fischetti 15 miles of Nature Trail – you’ll spot a deer if you’re lucky 15 Bryan & Michelle Dobes Our daughter, Madie, taking in the sunshine and lunch at the Village Kitchen 15
In early 2023, Mertz will open and operate the 73room Hotel Hartness, the fine-dining restaurant, Patterson, and the full-service, four-suite spa. He looks forward to the completion of the Captain Bar designed with understated elegance using 200-yearold reclaimed wood, recreating the somewhat lost art of the comfortable, high-end traditional bar. His role also includes oversight of the Village Kitchen, and he has enjoyed collaborating with chef Tanner Marino.
True luxury comes with experience
Providing leadership in hotel openings for RitzCarlton and Mandarin Oriental among other upscale brands, Mertz used his expertise to build teams and perform quality assessments for hotels, resorts, and food and beverage operations. He’s collaborated with chefs such as Tyler Florence, Jose Andres, and Nobu Matsuhisa and hosted presidents, vice presidents, heads of state, and yes, HRM Queen Elizabeth II.
stay and experience. I have the creative freedom to make that happen.”
Mertz is enamored by the hotel’s distinct European layout with multiple buildings and multiple accesses to courtyards and pathways. He feels that “world class” is not determined by the structure of the hotel, but by the experience. “Hotel Hartness is unique in the Greenville market. We’re surrounded by nature. We offer an experience where you can walk out of your room to a nature preserve, pecan groves, ponds.”
“As general manager of Hotel Hartness,” says Mertz, “I am your host. I treat this as my home and want
ALBERT MERTZ’S FIVE-STAR, FIVE-DIAMOND HOTEL BACKGROUND TOOK HIM AROUND THE WORLD. HOTEL HARTNESS IS THE RARE TREASURE HE’S BEEN LOOKING FOR.
He’s helped to establish hotels in Europe, Asia, Indonesia, and the Caribbean, but coming to Hartness was the realization of a personal goal. “I had visited Greenville many times and knew I wanted to live here, but the opportunity to do work that speaks to my heart didn’t exist — until I met the Hartness family,” says Mertz. “The unique legacy property and boutique hotel, aligned with the quality and commitment of Hay Creek Hotels is simply my dream come true, and I’m here to stay.”
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But Hartness is where he wants to be. “It’s rewarding as a hotelier to create something truly unique in the market, to create a sense of place as opposed to a branded hotel. True luxury is about a personalized
you as our guest to feel at home. I will meet each guest and gauge their wishes and expectations. Each guest is unique. Some want privacy. Some want to engage in all that is available.”
To assure guests’ delight, Mertz’s vision includes a process where guests will be personally contacted by a team member prior to arrival to proactively attend to their preferences. “Each morning our team will review the incoming guests — their dining preferences, spa appointments. Our success is determined by the way we make our guests feel,” says Mertz, “Good listening is key and allows us to also cater to expressed and unexpressed wishes.”
He and his staff will build a robust series of programs for individual guests and corporate groups. “Business functions need outdoor breaks, places to recharge. We offer the perfect setting for that, along with extraordinary experiences like biking through the nature preserve, visiting the farm to see where our cuisine originates, exploring the Greenville culture, or simply lounging by the pool overlooking a pond.”
The hotel is also a uniquely rewarding amenity to residents of the Hartness community — a place to entertain guests, host a party or wedding, and to enjoy a wonderful meal or a spa treatment. It offers the distinct opportunity to indulge in a getaway from the day-to-day.
The Hotel Hartness experience is designed to allow each guest to renew, refresh, nourish, and reflect. Every detail attended to with relentless precision.
Albert Mertz will see to it.
— ALBERT MERTZ, GENERAL MANAGER, HOTEL HARTNESS
It’s rewarding as a hotelier to create something truly unique in the market, to create a sense of place as opposed to a branded hotel. True luxury is about a personalized stay and experience. I have the creative freedom to make that happen.
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal notice. Prices and availability subject to change. All specifications supplied by builder/seller, and subject to change or modification. It is the responsibility of the buyer or buyer’s agent to verify. Equal housing opportunity – Dan Collins, Broker-in-Charge / Collins & Fine, LLC HARTNESS LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE 864.920.0375 / HARTNESSLIVING.COM VISIT HARTNESS TODAY TO DISCOVER A LIFE TO LOVE. Award-wining architecture set across 449 acres of curated parkland and forest - centrally located in Greenville. 180-acre Nature Preserve | 15 miles of Community Trails | Sculpted Grand Lawn | Sports Garden | Pool coming in Summer 2023 Hotel Hartness and Spa coming in Early 2023. | Farm | Dog Park | Village Kitchen Restaurant Hartness is Greenville’s premier neighborhood to experience the convenience of in-town living hidden in a protected natural escape with limitless options for relaxation, recreation, and fun. PLACES TO PLAY A LIFE TO LOVE ROOM TO ROAM THE HARTNESS TEAM OF EXPERTS The Hartness Team understands what Greenville families want — a beautiful home in an amenity-rich community without sacrificing convenience. That’s why this proven group of industry leaders has joined forces to help you discover the perfect home in the Upstate’s most distinctive neighborhood.
