S P R I n G / S u M M E R 2 0 0 8I S S u E n O. 3 News and Events from The Preserve at Botany Bay

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ocated on one of the most special places

within The Preserve, The Villas at Botany

Bay are arranged at varying levels around

the knoll at the highest point on the property.

On this dramatic reach of land, each of these thirty

homes is very privately situated, lushly landscaped, and

offers 270-degree panoramas of the beautiful slopes

and azure blue waters surrounding the islands, which

dot the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.

“Living in the treetops” is how architect Bill Poss

describes the lifestyle experience in The Villas.

Each of these 4-bedroom, 4 1/2-bath and

3-bedroom, 4 1/2-bath residences has been designed

to take advantage of the scenery. Truly, these homes

blur the line between sky and sea.

“Our firm has always attempted to develop architecture

that not only responds conscientiously to the land but

also to the lifestyles appropriate to its place,” adds Andy

Wisnowski of Poss Architecture + Planning. “As

the tropical lifestyle is so much about living outdoors

and enjoying the spectacular views of the water, the

planning of The Villas centered on maximizing the

views and providing a fairly transparent and

open continuity between the indoor and

outdoor living spaces.”

Surrounded by stands of palms and

green space laced with interpretive

paths, The Villas are set in an inspiring

landscape at the pinnacle of the property.

Elements of The Villas’ design reflect a

connection to the history of the site, most

specifically the remnant stone ruin walls

of the Sugar Mill. The materials palette

of colors and textures are unimposing so as

to blend in with their surroundings.

The appointments and interior finishes throughout are

those that one would expect in a residence conceived

of and maintained by Timbers Resorts. Thick granite

countertops, marbled baths, fine cabinetry, and for

those that must stay connected, state-of-the-art

wireless Internet, and electronics. There are private

infinity-edge dipping pools that spill from the upper

level to the one below, covered terraces for dining al

fresco or simply taking in the views, spacious kitchens

with custom wood cabinetry and professional grade

appliances, and many more amenities.

For more information on The Villas, please visit

www.thepreserveatbotanybay.com or call 866.963.5003.

Living in the Treetops: The Villas at Botany Bay

The Villas at Botany Bay will be perched at the pinnacle of the property.

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A Note from the Developer

Dear Friends of Botany Bay,

It has been a productive few months at The Preserve

at Botany Bay. The new Botany Bay Gallery at Yacht

Haven Grande opened in February, and is simply

stunning. Representative of the quality and finishes

that will be carried throughout our development, the

Gallery at Yacht Haven complements our existing

Gallery on property. It’s the perfect place to stop in

and talk with our Ownership Representatives when

you are on-island and shopping in town.

Our landscape architecture team of George W.

Girvin Associates along with Poss Architecture +

Planning has recently completed conceptual designs

for The Villas at Botany Bay and The Botany Bay

Beach Club, which we are pleased to share with you

on these pages.

Those families fortunate to call Botany Bay home

– whether in a Villa, at their custom residence on

an Estate Lot, or at the Residence Club – will enjoy

a sanctuary that knows few equals, along with a

lifestyle that offers the same. It begins with the

private Beach Club that is steps from the pristine

shore of Botany Bay and just beyond, the waterfront

Spa, archaeological gardens and the historic Sugar

Mill Ruins. All this sets the stage for days spent

snorkeling, for kayak explorations, scuba, sailing or

simply reclining in a hammock as the gentle winds

sway the palms overhead. It’s the perfect place to

preserve your spirit.

Sincerely,

David A. Burden

CEO & Founder, Timbers Resorts

The New Gallery at Yacht Haven Grande

T he spacious new Botany Bay Gallery at Yacht Haven Grande

opened in February, serving as the perfect complement to the

Gallery on property. With interior finishes of mahogany, walls washed in

bright Caribbean colors, sailcloth displays from floor to ceiling, and inspiring

local photography throughout, the Gallery is an inviting setting to discover

our one-of-a-kind West End property as you enjoy the rest of St. Thomas.

Located alongside the scenic Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St. Thomas,

Yacht Haven Grande encompasses a 48-slip mega-yacht marina along with

exciting dining and entertainment options, recreational amenities and seaside

residences. A variety of designer boutiques offer duty-free shopping in a

tropical village setting. The Botany Bay Gallery is located along the waterfront

in Yacht Haven Grande across from Grande Cru.

Meet the Architects Shaping Botany Bay

ver the past few months Poss Architecture + Planning and George W. Girvin Associates, Inc.

have been hard at work designing The Beach Club and The Villas at Botany Bay, as well as

shaping the landscape around them.

Comprehensive

design solutions

are the hallmark of

Poss Architecture

+ Planning. The

structures Bill Poss

and his team of

architects design

are created to fit in

harmoniously with

their surrounding

environment while

simultaneously

respecting and

preserving natural

beauty. This all-encompassing approach is the core reason so many esteemed national and international

clients have entrusted the firm with private residences, commercial buildings and resorts in locations

throughout the united States, Canada, Mexico, Russia and the Caribbean. The highly anticipated Villas at

Botany Bay are being designed with open floor plans and interior/exterior living areas to take advantage of

the grand views and breezes from the trade winds while maintaining privacy at each residence.

A primary goal of George W. Girvin Associates, Inc. is to tailor landscapes while protecting, preserving

and enhancing the beauty and substance of nature as a resource for future generations. At Botany Bay,

George Girvin has designed green spaces and organically shaped outdoor living areas throughout the

resort that set a relaxed tone for the tropical lifestyle. Among his favorite aspects of the property are the

historic Sugar Mill Ruins, which will be integrated into the landscape with interpretive paths designed to

access them.

Together, George Girvin, Bill Poss and their creative firms have designed a beautiful Beach Club with a

magnificent, multi-tiered, infinity-edge pool overlooking the Botany Bay shoreline to the Atlantic Ocean and

the Caribbean beyond. A casual bar and grill will serve poolside favorites with indoor and al fresco seating.

With terraces that spill out to open lawn areas then down to the sea, the Beach Club is certain to be a

natural place for Owners and guests to gather.

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Designed with Preservation in Mind

At The Preserve at Botany Bay, our guiding principle

is to create a unique, private community that preserves

its tropical setting and enhances the integrity of the

natural landscape. We’ve worked hard to tread lightly

on the land and create an environmentally sound

development plan. From the roads to the residences,

everything has been designed to protect the existing

site so its natural beauty, ambiance and character take

precedent over the built environment.

All structures planned for The Preserve at Botany Bay

are reviewed to ensure they meet our four primary

design objectives:

1. Preserve, protect and enhance the existing landscape, environment and ecology.

2. Draw upon historic Caribbean architecture, while closely integrating structures into their environment.

3. Prepare structures for climactic conditions including rainfall, sun and wind.

4. Maintain and enhance views of the ocean and landscape, while minimizing views to other structures.

Above: The new Gallery features an open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling displays of The Preserveat Botany Bay.

Left: An aerial view of Yacht Haven Grande’s marina. The Botany Bay Gallery is centrally located along the waterfront.

Artist rendering of the beautiful Beach Club planned for the Botany Bay shoreline.

Island Artist Lucinda O’Connell ome artists travel great distances to find inspiration for their art. Lucinda O’Connell, who

has lived on all three of the u.S. Virgin Islands, can literally look out her window on St. Thomas

and paint the beauty that abounds. “There are so many subjects I see everyday that I would like to paint;

the woman walking down the hill wearing a straw hat or the colorful rooftops of Charlotte Amalie,” says

Lucinda. “Subject matters in the islands are unlimited.”

In Lucinda’s twenty-year career she has had a wide variety of accomplishments, which include her works

being featured in Islands Magazine, Caribbean Travel & Life and, most recently, on The Today Show. She spent

eight years painting the tranquil property of Caneel Bay Resort as their resident artist and in 2000 became the

first artist-in-residence for Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley, California. During her time in California,

Lucinda drove her convertible through the vineyards, with easel in tow, looking for the perfect setting to paint

en plein air (outdoors).

What she enjoys most is working with clients on commissions.

“I thrive on knowing a commissioned painting will be a personal

treasure that will last a lifetime and beyond,” she says. Lucinda meets

with the client, preferably at the property, to discuss the specifics on

size and medium and takes photos from the vantage point of the

view or of the subject matter they love.

If you would like to see her latest work or speak with her regarding

a commission of your view or property at Botany Bay, Lucinda can

be reached at 340.514.2432 or lucinda@islands.vi. While shopping

in Charlotte Amalie you can visit her studio on top of Crystal Gade

for a peak over her shoulder at the newest work on her easel or visit

Mango Tango at Yacht Haven Grande to view her originals and

reproductions. www.artbylucinda.com

Profile TIMBERSRECIPROCITY PROGRAM

GAInInG MOMEnTuM

The Timbers Collection is a portfolio of properties in the most sought-after destinations in the world. The Timbers Reciprocity Program exists within this Collection and gives Owners the ability to trade their planned vacation weeks with other Owners within the portfolio.

Over the past year we have been building a Web site specifically designed for this updated program, which will allow Owners to not only trade week(s), but also discover more about the distinct amenities, breathtaking settings and unique activities at each destination within the Timbers Collection.

To ensure that this process is as smooth as possible, a dedicated Timbers Reciprocity Program representative is available to assist all along the way.

We are pleased to be launching this program in the next couple of months.

Point. Click. Paradise.

Delightfully Duty-Free u.S. citizens who travel to St. Thomas are

allowed a duty-free shopping quota of

$1,600 – twice that of any other island in the

Caribbean and three times that of European

countries. A flat rate of six percent duty

is charged on purchases over your $1,600

allowance. Besides your personal exemption,

you can mail friends and relatives at home an

unlimited number

of gifts (other than

perfume, liquor or

tobacco) worth $100

or less per gift. Most

stores in downtown

Charlotte Amalie are

open both weekdays

and weekends, so it’s

always a great time

to shop!

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Tastes of St. ThomasA delicious recipe from the popular island establishment Havana Blue

From Havana Blue Serves 4

Havana Ceviche

1 lb. fresh fish (snapper, grouper)2 tsp. salt4 limes, juiced1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and diced1 red onion, sliced thin1 mango, julienne

1 bunch of cilantro, leaves only1 lime, juiced1 pinch sugar1 cassava (yucca), thinly sliced2 cups vegetable oil

Procure the freshest fish available. Remove any bones and cut the fish into approximately ½-inch cubes.Place the fish in a dish and toss with the salt. Mix in the onions, lime juice and jalapeno. Allow the fish to marinate for one hour. The acid from the lime and addition of sodium from the salt will cure or “cook” the fish.Slice the mango into matchstick-size pieces (julienne) and chop the cilantro.

Toss together with the remaining lime juice to wake it up, and add a pinch of sugar to release the natural juices.Heat oil to medium-high and fry the cassava chips to a golden color. Lightly salt.

Serve mango slaw on top of the ceviche in a martini glass and crispy cassava chips on the side. Buen Provecho!

Full Sails

Correspondence care of:Timbers Resorts201 Main Street, Suite 202 Carbondale, CO 81623

www.thepreserveatbotanybay.com

The information included herein is subject to modifications that are part of the Developer’s ongoing quality improvement programs. These renderings are conceptual and subject to change.

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A vision ofparadise perfected.

Secret. Seductive. Secluded.

For more information, please call 866.963.5003 or email info@thepreserveatbotanybay.com. We look forward to introducing these unprecedented ownership opportunities to you.

ituated on the north shore of St. Thomas,

Mahogany Run Golf Course is the island’s

only 18-hole championship golf course.

Designed by George and Tom Fazio, this 6,022-

yard, par-70 course is recognized for its friendly club

atmosphere, scenic setting and natural contours of hills

and valleys. It’s perhaps best known for the spectacular

“Devil’s Triangle,” the signature trio of the 13th, 14th

and 15th holes on the Atlantic Ocean.

The public course is open year-round and offers

breathtaking views of the coastline of St. Thomas.

“Though the course is not very long, it is very

tricky and places an emphasis on hitting to the right

location,” says Botany Bay Ownership Representative

and avid golfer Patrick Jeffas.

The resort offers open

games three times a week as

well as a monthly Scramble

tournament hosted by

local charities and civic

organizations. The Pro

Shop is well stocked with

all the latest golf fashions,

and The Grill Room serves

lunch and dinner.

For more information or to book tee times, visit

www.mahoganyrungolf.com or call 340.777.6006 ext. 1.

Hit the Links at Mahogany Run

SUpcoming Events

For a full listing of events and activities in the U.S.V.I. this spring and summer, visit the Events Calendar at www.thepreserveatbotanybay.com.

April 6-26: CarnivalThroughout the island of St. Thomas, dancing, festivities and music comprise the month-long celebration of Carnival. The port of Charlotte Amalie is the center of the action. There are calypso competitions, parades, coronations of a carnival queen, king, prince and princesses, and an exciting dance competition on the final night. The theme this year is “A Cultural Escape for 2008.” www.vicarnival.com

May 3 & 4: Annual Springtime Arts, Crafts and Music FestivalArt is the focus at Tillett Gardens on St. Thomas. Formerly a Danish farm, famed silkscreen artist Jim Tillett converted the property into an artists’ enclave with a local community theater, open-air bar and restaurants, artist studios and more. The spring festival is a wonderful forum for enjoying it all. www.tillettgardens.com

July 13: Bastille Day Kingfish TournamentThe Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament is one of many activities that celebrate French Heritage Week in July. 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of the tournament, which takes place at Hull Bay Hideaway. Fishing starts at 5:30 a.m. and ends at noon, when the beachside party begins with food, music and fun lasting right up until the awards ceremony. For more information, call 340.774.5206.

August 13, 14, 15, 17: Atlantic Blue Marlin Boy Scout TournamentAs the final leg of the Bermuda Triangle Series, the Atlantic Blue Marlin Boy Scout Tournament is primarily an anglers’ tournament and a fundraiser for the VI Council of Boy Scouts. Anglers fish for blue marlin, sailfish, spearfish and white marlin. The four-day-long tournament takes a day off on the full moon on August 16. www.abmt.vi