New Medical Facility near McHenry New Homes

McHenry County residents can now make appointments at the newest health care center near our McHenry new homes. It’s located at 3901 Mercy Drive, just south of Bull Valley Road and to the east of Centegra Hospital. This new facility will provide quality affordable health care to the uninsured and underinsured residents of the county.

Board certified physicians will offer pediatric, family medicine, obstetric and gynecological care including sick care, well-baby care and chronic disease management. A full service laboratory will be offered in the Health Center by Centegra Health System, and the county’s health department will offer case management services. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The city of McHenry offers the best in medical and emergency health care. Both the fire and rescue services have received awards for their excellent response and care. This is just one of the reasons that make McHenry the perfect place for you and your family.

We have new homes in McHenry at Liberty Trails. This community offers the style and comfort that you’ve been looking for. With seven ranch and five two-story designs, you are sure to find just the right home for you and your family. Designs range in size from 1,300 to 3,200 square feet with two- or three-car garages and lookout or walkout basements. The variety and available options that we offer will turn your house into your dream home.

In addition to Liberty Trails in McHenry, we also have Richmond new homes at The Trails of Pheasant Ridge.

For further information about Gerstad Builders, visit our website or call 815-385-4495.  We have four locations to meet your home buying needs including Liberty Trails, in McHenry, Pheasant Ridge in Richmond, Dawson Creek in Poplar Grove and Bailey Estates in Williams Bay, Wis.

McHenry new homes with four season rooms

Are the winter blues getting you down? You don’t have to feel trapped inside your home just because the weather outside is frightful. Choose one of our Williams Bay, Richmond, Poplar Grove or McHenry new homes with a four season room and you can experience the beauty of outside while remaining inside your comfortable, warm home.

A four season room is similar to a sunroom, but with a big difference. No matter if it’s hot or cold, rainy or sunny; you can enjoy the room year-round because, just like every other room in your home, it can be fully heated in the colder months and cooled in the warmer ones. The abundance of windows let you observe the beauty of the outdoors, no matter the weather, while remaining comfortably cozy.

In the winter you can watch the snow fall while snuggled up under a blanket and reading a book. In the summer, you can entertain family and friends while remaining cool and relaxed.

No matter where you choose to live, we can accommodate your needs and cure your winter blues with a four season room. In addition to the McHenry new homes at Liberty Trails, we have beautiful new, customizable homes at The Trails of Dawson Creek in Poplar Grove and The Trails of Pheasant Ridge in Richmond as well as Williams Bay homes at Bailey Estates in Wisconsin.

For more information, visit the Gerstad Builders website.

Winter Fun Near Williams Bay Homes

It’s winter, but there’s no need to be stuck in doors. Right around the corner from our Williams Bay homes at Bailey Estates, Lake Geneva has tons of activities to get you in the winter spirit including the Winter Carnival at the Mountain Top at Grand Geneva as well as the 16th Annual Winterfest and United States Nationals Snow Sculpting Competition.

The Winter Carnival festivities begin on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. and last until 8 p.m. Attendees can attend activities throughout the day such as ski school and ski patrol demonstrations, scavenger hunts, snowboard competitions, snow games and more. The day concludes with a torch light parade and fireworks display.

That same day, make sure to check out the magnificent snow sculptures at the Winterfest and United States Nationals Snow Sculpting Competition. The event will feature music, magic, refreshments, snow sculptures and more.

For more information about these two Lake Geneva events, visit the website.

Not only are these fun events close to the Williams Bay homes at Bailey Estates, but they are also near our Poplar Grove homes at The Trails of Dawson Creek, Richmond new homes at The Trails of Pheasant Ridge and the McHenry new homes at Liberty Trails. All communities offer beautiful, semi-customizable homes at incredibly affordable prices.

For more information about Gerstad Builders, visit our website.

The Biltmore at The Trails of Dawson Creek

The New Year means New Year’s resolutions. What do you want to change this year? It could be to get healthy, drop those extra holiday pounds, quit a bad habit, or simplify your life by finding ways to make it more convenient. Well, if having more convenience in your life is your New Year’s resolution, then we have just what you need. Currently, we have move-in ready, ranch-style Poplar Grove and McHenry new homes. There’s nothing more convenient than single-floor living, and as an added bonus, you don’t have to wait for your new home to be constructed. How’s that for convenience?

Located in our popular Liberty Trails community, the Bailey is a two bedroom, two bathroom model home priced at $239,490. At 1,830 square feet, this floor plan is large enough to accommodate your family’s needs.  With a full, walkout basement, great room, dining room and study you’ll find that there is plenty of room to stretch out and relax. For added convenience, this home sits on a large corner lot.

Do you know what else helps to add more convenience to your life? Affordability: and that’s exactly what you’ll find at The Trails of Dawson Creek. The community is composed of Poplar Grove homes, and there’s one in particular that we know you’ll love. Priced at $159,990, the Biltmore is a beautiful, move-in ready ranch home that is perfect for first-time buyers or empty-nesters. The home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,382, but that’s not all. Buyer’s will love the Biltmore’s low-maintenance and energy saving features including vinyl siding, aluminum fascia, R-38 insulation and low-e windows.

Both homes will give you the convenience you need to have a fabulous 2012.

So, don’t wait until 2013 to accomplish your New Year’s resolutions. Visit the Gerstad Builders website today for more information about adding convenience back to your life.

Groundhog Days Celebrates Movie Phenomenon Near Our McHenry New Homes

More than 15 years ago near our McHenry new homes, Woodstock, Ill. was the backdrop to the hit Bill Murray movie, Groundhog Day. The event sparked a phenomenon that continues to bring excitement and wonder every Groundhog Day, and this year is no different. To celebrate the filming of this popular movie, Groundhog Days returns with festivities from Jan. 29 through Feb. 5. Many of these events are free, so bring your whole family out to observe whether or not Woodstock Willie sees his shadow.

The festivities kick off on Sunday, Jan. 29 with the Woodstock Lions Club pancake breakfast, and a free showing of Groundhog Day. The cost for the pancake breakfast is $6 for adults, $3 for children 6-10 and free for children under the age of 6.

Other events include “Welcoming of the Groundhog” where Woodstock Willie will greet spectators from the balcony of the Opera House; Groundhog Prognostication where Woodstock Willie will emerge to discover, or not to discover, his shadow; walking tours; a chili cook-off and more.

To round out the celebrations, the town will host a “Shake off the Winter Blues Celebration” charity dinner dance on Friday, Feb. 3. Attendees will enjoy dinner, live music, raffles, prize drawings and a chance to reminisce about the filming of Groundhog Day. Tickets for the dance are $15 a person. For more information about Groundhog Days, visit the website.

This is an exciting celebration that you don’t want to miss, and one that is close to the residents of our McHenry, Poplar Grove and Richmond new homes. Each location has something different and unique to offer new home shoppers.

For more information about our new homes or communities, visit the Gerstad Builders website.

Jim and Dee Hamill purchase Jefferson floor plan at Bailey Estates

We have seen a lot of activity and interest in our Williams Bay homes at Bailey Estates in Wisconsin. The end of the year has been good to us, and we’re excited to welcome our newest residents, Jim and Dee Hamill.

Jim Hamill is a retired Chicago police officer and Dee Hamill is an administrative assistant at a manufacturing company. The couple has resided in the Williams Bay area for approximately 14 years. Before moving to Bailey Estates, Jim and Dee lived in a gated community with Homeowners Association dues. However, the fees were steadily increasing, so the coupled decided it was time to move.

After doing some research into our company, and talking it over with a relative who is an architect and also lives in one of our new home communities, Jim and Dee decided to purchase a Gerstad Builders home.

The Hamills purchaed the Jefferson home design, a three bedroom, two bathroom ranch-style floor plan. Spanning 2,170 square feet, this home features a family room, formal living and dining rooms, walk-in closets, gourmet kitchen and a four seasons room with French doors.

In addition to the home’s standard features and finishes, Jim and Dee customized the floor plan to fit their needs with modifications including upgraded flooring and stone on the fireplace as well as a customized kitchen with black appliances, double ovens, quartz countertops and upgraded cabinets.

“Gerstad Builders has been very responsive,” said Mr. Hamill. “The builder stands by its product, and we do appreciate that. We’re not worried about if something needs attention: they’ll be there to take care of us.”

Bailey Estates in Williams Bay is just one of our wonderful new home communities. Buyers will also find our beautiful McHenry new homes at Liberty Trails, Richmond new homes at The Trails of Pheasant Ridge and Poplar Grove homes at The Trails of Dawson Creek.

For more information, visit the Gerstad Builders website.

Bring in the New Year Close to Home

You don’t have to venture far from your McHenry new homes to get a head start on your New Year’s Eve celebrations. Head over to the Woodstock Opera House on Friday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. for an evening of music and fun at Bryan White, “A White Christmas” presented by Erik Borman.

Bryan White is an award-winning vocalist who has topped the Billboard’s Country Charts with 17 singles. He has joined forces with artists such as Shania Twain, and was named as one of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People. For this performance, Bryan will be joined by special guest Anna Johnson.

Tickets are $33 for all seats. You can find out more information about this show, and purchase concert tickets, by visiting the Woodstock Opera House website.

Whether you choose the Poplar Grove homes at The Trails of Dawson Creek, the Richmond new homes at The Trails of Pheasant Ridge or the McHenry new homes at Liberty Trails as the location of your family’s next residence, you’ll find that you’re just minutes from the exciting concerts and events at the Woodstock Opera House. All communities boast spacious floor plans, elegant interior features and the option to customize homes to suit your individual needs.

For more information about our new home communities, visit the Gerstad Builders website.

Holiday Music Near Your McHenry New Homes

One of the great things about the holiday season is all of the wonderful music you can find right around the corner from your Richmond, Poplar Grove and McHenry new homes. If you’re searching for a fun outing full of all of your holiday favorites, then you don’t want to miss Ed Hall’s Woodstock Christmas Guitar Night at the Woodstock Opera House on Friday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m.

This 16th annual event will gather four internationally acclaimed guitarists on one stage for unique and highly entertaining arrangements of your holiday favorites and classics. Those performing include Woody Man from New York, Jeff Friedlander from Colorado, Don Adler from Canada and Ed Hall from right here in Illinois. For more information about this exciting evening of holiday music, visit the Woodstock Opera House website.

If you want to live near events like the Ed Hall’s Woodstock Christmas Guitar Night, then come for a tour of one of our new home communities. You’ll find that whether you choose the Poplar Grove homes at Dawson Creek, the Richmond new homes at Pheasant Ridge or the McHenry new homes at Liberty Trails, you’ll be close to all that the Woodstock Opera House has to offer.

Plus, if you hurry in before the first of the year, you’ll still have time to receive a 10 percent discount off the base price of your new home purchase at any of these wonderful communities!

Don’t wait until the New Year to get the home of your dreams. Visit the Gerstad Builders website today for more information about our communities or incentive.

Enjoying the Holidays Near Your Richmond New Homes

The holidays are here in full swing, and with all the parties and festivities happening in and around your Richmond new homes it’s more important than ever to be aware of what you’re eating and drinking. It’s not necessary to practice complete denial, but all of these parties really can blow the success you’ve had up to this point.

Some helpful hints are to remember all of the simple basics:

->Don’t skip meals (you’ll probably eat more when you do eat).

->Exercise portion control and don’t overfill your plate (you’ll be compelled to finish everything even when you’re full).

->Eat slowly, enjoy the company and take your time.

->Put down your fork and chew thoroughly between bites plus adding a large glass of water will help.

->Sit with people who will help you relax and enjoy their company as much as the food.

->And lastly, after all the celebrating is over, get back to the basics and start your exercise and more normal lifestyle.

If you’re looking for a new home, then check out the beautiful designs available with Gerstad Builders. No matter what you are looking for, you’ll find it with us. We have new homes that range from 1,300 to 3,200 square feet, two to four bedrooms, 1.5 to three baths and ranches or two-stories.

Liberty Trails in McHenry is a lovely community close to everything, but still situated in a quiet and peaceful location. The community features McHenry new homes priced from $200,000 to $299,000 and that includes many upgraded standards. Visit the Gerstad Builders website for more information.

The Nutcracker Ballet, a Time Honored Tradition Near McHenry New Homes

In addition to decorating your McHenry new homes, baking and shopping for presents to put under the tree, what other holiday traditions do you have? If taking time out of your busy schedule to watch The Nutcracker Ballet at the Raue Center isn’t one of them, then now is the time to start a new tradition.

This weekend, in collaboration with Berkshire Ballet Theatre, the Raue Center is putting on yet another spectacular performance of this time-honored holiday tradition. On Saturday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. and again 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m., audiences will be delighted with the sounds and sights of the season as The Nutcracker combines Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music with poignant dancing and extravagant costumes.

This is an all ages show, so make sure to bring the whole family for an evening of fun. Tickets are $25, $22 or $19 depending on the seat. For more information, visit the Raue Center for the Arts website.

The Raue Center is just a short drive from our beautiful new homes at Liberty Trails in McHenry. Liberty Trails features two to four bedroom homes that span up to 3,200 square feet. With GE appliances, basement homes and the option to customize any plan to suit your family’s needs, you’ll find that no matter what design you choose, you’ll find the perfect home for entertaining friends this holiday season.

For buyers who are interested in new homes outside of McHenry, we have you covered too. We also construct Poplar Grove homes at The Trails of Dawson Creek, Richmond new homes at The Trails of Pheasant Ridge and Williams Bay homes at Bailey Estates.

For more information about our new homes, visit the Gerstad Builders website.