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The "Dreamcatcher" is the Gant
family's
new vacation home on the lake.
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Because of their long family history
and love of the area, Walter's daughter-in-law Evelyn Gant and her
son Dale built a beautiful chalet on the west side of the lake
that was completed in December, 2004. The Gant family continues to
enjoy the area in their new vacation home as they reminisce about
the days of the old lodge and the many happy times enjoyed by the
family on this beautiful part of the lake.
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Evelyn assures us that the Gant family
history in Eagle Nest is a long way from over, as a whole new
generation continues to visit the new chalet called the "Dream
Catcher."
Though the lodge was scheduled for
demolition in 2005, it has been saved, at least temporarily, by a new
buyer. According to "local talk" the new owner plans to restore
the old inn. Though the mystery is solved, the future of the
lodge remains to be seen.
A big thanks to Doug and Ann Walker, Ann's
cousin Shelton Tyer, Jr., Evelyn Gant, and Dale Gant for their
contributions in solving the mystery and setting the record straight
on this beautiful old place on the lake.
Update September,
2008: On a recent visit
back to Eagle Nest, we obtained a little more information on the
current status of the lodge. It was purchased a couple of years ago by
a man from Hawaii, and though local talk said he might renovate the
old hotel, nothing was done, other than the stables were demolished
about a year ago. Now, the land (substantial acreage) has been
subdivided into three parcels, and has once again been placed for sale
on the market. In the meantime, this old place continues to
deteriorate to such a degree that it is doubtful that anyone could
truly restore the old place -- it would have to virtually be rebuilt.
©
Kathy Weiser/Legends
of America, updated September, 2008
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