Blog | La Cresta

Martin Chandler Welch

Nov 155 min read

Dressed to Kill and Heading to the Banquet

To see Blue Grama flourish in this harsh, inhospitable land, assures me of His love. Despite storms and withering heat, the grass remains

Martin Chandler Welch

Nov 15, 202310 min read

Sacred Ground; Loss and Hope at La Cresta

It was the last place we had really been together; together in a way we had been so often before, when he was younger.

Martin Chandler Welch

Oct 21, 20224 min read

Comfortable Shoes

The story of meeting our construction consultant, fashion choices, and financial literacy.

Martin Chandler Welch

Oct 9, 20223 min read

Power of First Impressions

The story of our ongoing search for a builder, lessons learned, and the enigma of water

Martin Chandler Welch

Oct 2, 20226 min read

When You Least Expect It

The story of how we came to meet and hire Rick Sommerfeld, our architect, and other interesting tidbits!

Martin Chandler Welch

Oct 1, 20223 min read

Look Where You're Leaping

When I first stood on what would become our designated building site, I involuntarily spun in circles trying to take in all the views.

Martin Chandler Welch

Sep 26, 20222 min read

Eating Dinner with Miss Prissy

Closing Instructions. Lessons from the closing table and other interesting happenings!

Martin Chandler Welch

Sep 25, 20223 min read

Looking for Home

The story of La Cresta, our land of promise in the Garden Park Valley, at the entrance of Red Canyon Park in Canon City, Colorado