A Poem By Chris Mihailides
Special to Outdoor Enthusiast Lifestyle Magazine
The idea was formed by a brilliant man
They all said he was crazy and were not a fan
The idea was simple, to enjoy the outdoors
He thought it was sound and wanted applause
He said if we build it, they will come
I’ve seen the movie and Costner’s a bum
But build it he did, and in the most grand way
It was filled with excitement, the best place to play
You can fish through the day and throughout the night
And catch you will, each fish with a fight
You can climb the rock wall, or the mountains and stare at the stars
Beats a weekend in town perusing the bars
You can hike all day on trails for miles
Never losing touch with Mother Nature’s styles
Ride our horses, our bikes or our ATV’s
You’ll be amazed at all of the sights you will see
If the snow is your thing but winter has you in a rut
Come cross country skiing, sledding or shoot trap in our Warming Hut
You can earn a birdy, an eagle or a hole in one
On an executive course that’s second to none
You can shoot in the world’s longest indoor range
It’s truly a thing of beauty, which I know can sound strange
But there’s cameras, tactical lighting, and 150 yard lanes
An automated target retrieval system which is absolutely insane
Shoot archery, guns and any caliber you desire
In an environment that’s carbon free, you’ll shoot till you tire
You can hunt our high tower shoots from one of 12 different bungs
Enjoying different presentations from birds being flung
You can shoot sporting clays on a 19 station course like no other
Bring your children, your parents, your sister and brother
You can swim in our pools or swim in our lakes
Paddle board, canoe, or kayak through wakes
You can zip-line for hundreds of feet
Open your eyes, because looking down is a real treat
You can take a lesson, a class or even a training
Safety’s a priority the staff will be claiming
Have a meal as a member and enjoy the great food
The ambiance, the flavors will increase your good mood
Have an outing a wedding or corporate event
This place does it right, better than you have ever dreamt
You can stay in a hobbit home, a tent, a luxury or tree house
You can enjoy any options with your family and spouse
So come to The Preserve and be part of our community
Your kids will love it as they grow past their puberty
It’s the only place to be for the outdoor lover
Come build your families legacy, unlike any other
