With the help of our generous supporters, we will be breaking ground in September!

So far, the progress on the new Caretaker Residence includes project plans from Chip Williamson at Chameleon Architecture. A little bit more about Chip:
Chip Williamson is founder and principal architect of Chameleon Architecture, a mission based enterprise aimed “to serve those clients who serve others.”  His practice redefines architecture as a tool for change. Each project undertaken seeks to create buildings and spaces that better serve the planet, communities, families and individuals, especially those with special needs. Focusing on community housing, sustainable building practices, accessibility issues and education, Mr. Williamson is currently working on an 18 unit accessible historic apartment building in the Over-the-Rhein neighborhood of Cincinnati and a new women’s dorm for the African Bible College in Liberia, in addition to his work on the Bethlehem Farm Caretaker Residence. He is a registered architect in six Midwest states, NCARB certified and a LEED Accredited Professional.

We have also hired a Project Manager named Mark Solak. A little bit more about Mark:
Mark is owner and president of Solak Builders Inc. Mark began framing and building homes at age 14 when working summers for his uncle in Hilton Head, SC. After a stint in Architecture School in Buffalo, NY, Mark made the choice to move back to Hilton Head, SC, to work as a builder. By the time he was 24, Mark had started his own framing company in the area. Wanting to gain a broader knowledge of building, Mark started working as a project manager for small residential building firms, progressing to larger projects and eventually brought his family to Greenbrier County, WV, to work for a company building multi-million dollar homes in The Greenbrier Sporting Club. In 2010, Mark decided it was time to start his own company again – Solak Builders Inc.
Mark and his wife Cindy have been married for almost 23 years. They have six children and are raising them all in the Catholic faith. While only 3 of the children are biologically theirs, Mark and Cindy volunteered to accept full custody of their nephews and niece in 2001. They have been in Greenbrier County since 2004 and have enjoyed the opportunity to raise their family in a small town. Even though Mark has built many beautiful homes, he says, “I feel my faith, marriage and children are my greatest accomplishments.”