A Quick Thought on Communications
This morning I received a community-wide update from our neighbors in Bent Tree. I’m sharing it below in full, because it’s a textbook example of what clear, timely communication to property owners can look like.
They addressed a real issue affecting their community, explained the situation in plain English, laid out the process, and told residents exactly what comes next. No drama. No confusion. No guessing. Just straight talk.
That’s the kind of communication I believe property owners deserve here in Big Canoe.
If elected, I’m only one vote — but I will strongly advocate for this level of transparency and routine updates. Issues don’t get better when they’re kept vague or filtered. People want to know what’s going on in their community. And they should.
Here’s the message from Bent Tree, unedited:
From: Bent Tree Community <btadmin@bent-tree.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 8:44 AM
To: Roger Hackler <Roger.L.Hackler@gmail.com>
Subject: Stables Update
From the Board of Directors
Bent Tree has been approached by an established stable operator with a proposal to purchase the 28 acres known as the campground for use as pastureland and a home, and also to operate Bent Tree stables for 10 years. The Board of Directors has authorized administration to perform due diligence on the proposal before the board decides if the matter should be presented to the community. Any sale of the campground acreage would require approval by Bent Tree landowners. The proposal is attractive because it could provide funds for badly needed infrastructure improvements while maintaining the campground in a natural state. The operators have stated they would like to build a house, barn and small arena on the property and use the remaining land as pasture for horses. Some horses would be kept at the campground property and others would be housed at the Bent Tree stables. The stables have been closed since the end of last year for lack of an operator. The board has been told that the new stable operation would include resumption of trail rides, lessons, and camps for children, including during Youth Fest activities. The operators have indicated they would give preference to Bent Tree horse owners. Bent Tree would retain ownership of the stables and would be responsible for infrastructure maintenance, but no operating subsidy would be required. Deed restrictions already in place on the campground property mean it will always be part of Bent Tree, regardless of who owns it. That means any construction or improvements to the land would have to comply with Bent Tree architectural standards and other requirements. If the property was ever resold, those owners would also be obligated to follow Bent Tree rules. Further information will be provided to the community following the due diligence procedure. Bent Tree Board of Directors |
Big Canoe can do this.
It’s not complicated — it just takes commitment, consistency, and respect for the people who live here.
If anyone wants to talk more about this, reach out anytime.
I’m easy to find, easy to talk to, and always open to hearing your ideas.
🗳️ Reminder: Ballots are out. If you own more than one property, you get a ballot for each.
Mail it, fax it, email it, or drop it off — the instructions are on your ballot.
And I’ll be at the POA meeting tomorrow at 5 PM in the Overlook Room.
Happy to talk afterward if you want to meet in person.
— Roger
