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Happy People,Cold Water, -Deep Creek Dunk, Maryland

Betsy Holcomb

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Cold Water, Happy People-Deep Creek Dunk, Maryland

Most are quick to support a wonderful charity for the benefit of the Special Olympics Some crazy happy people jump in cold water at the Deep Creek Dunk to help out the cause.   Continue reading Happy People,Cold Water, -Deep Creek Dunk, Maryland

46 KENDALL CAMP CIR… Ski-in,Ski-out access on top of the “Main Street” slope

Betsy Holcomb

This is a gorgeous home in the gated Kendall Camp Subdivision. This well-established and respected community boasts both summer and wintertime conveniences to popular local amenities. Continue reading 46 KENDALL CAMP CIR… Ski-in,Ski-out access on top of the “Main Street” slope

Betsy Spiker Holcomb joins the Taylor-Made Real Estate family

Betsy Holcomb

Betsy Holcomb Team Taylor Made Vacations and Real Estate

Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales is proud and excited to announce the addition to their Real Estate Company; now co-owner Betsy Spiker Holcomb. Betsy, who was born and raised in Garrett County, brings a vast knowledge of Deep Creek Lake & the surrounding areas and an extensive background of Real Estate experience with her. Additionally, Betsy brings her Real Estate Team consisting of Bob Holcomb, Karen Myers, and Karen Doerr along with her. Real Estate Agent, Broker, and co-owner of Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales, Jay Ferguson stated, “I am thrilled to add Betsy & her team to our Taylor-Made family. It’s incredibly rare to add an agent with such an established brand and with such vast experience, let alone their production in our market. Perhaps the most impressive to me is their hands-on involvement in our community and their commitment to excellence.” Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations hit a milestone in 2014 with the expansion of a new Real Estate Division to the company. Acknowledging that a large portion of vacation rental homes were on the real estate market, it seemed only sensible to create a “one stop shop” for both buyers and sellers to handle all of their real estate and property management needs. Today, the Taylor-Made Real Estate Team continues to thrive and the addition of Betsy, Bob, Karen, Karen is a positive attribute for both home buyers and sellers. Jay went on to say, “With their accrued experience of Garrett County and wisdom in all facets of traditional real estate transitions, we already consider them valuable members of Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations,”

Betsy Holcomb Team Taylor Made Vacations and Real Estate

Winter Storm Alert Deep Creek Lake 2016

Winter Storm Alert Deep Creek Lake 1/21/16

Winter Storm Alert Deep Creek Lake 1/21/16

Winter Storm Alert Deep Creek Lake 1/21/16

There is a Winter Storm Alert Deep Creek Lake 1/21/16. The hesitant and finicky winter has finally settled in on us here at Deep Creek Lake. Yesterday we had a nice afternoon snow that continued into the evening leaving us a fresh blanket of Garrett County powder. The forecast is SNOW for the upcoming weekend!! Pack up your family and winter gear and high-tail it to Deep Creek Lake to enjoy a weekend of epic powder! The next few days will be the potentially best winter sports conditions that we’ve had all winter! If you get your fill on the mountain then head down to Swallow Falls State Park and check out Swallow Falls, Muddy Creek Falls and Tolliver Falls in their unique winter form. If you have questions regarding rental accommodations call Taylor Made Vacations at 866-351-1119 or call Betsy Holcomb for real estate questions at 301-616-5022.

Winter Storm Alert Deep Creek Lake 1/21/16

Winter Storm Alert Deep Creek Lake 1/21/16

 

There is a Winter Storm Alert  for Deep Creek Lake on 1/21/16 in effect from 1 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Sunday.

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Sunday. Snow accumulation could reach 14 to 20 inches, with local accumulations over 2 feet in the higher terrain of Tucker County.

  • Snow beginning, Friday afternoon.
  • Period of most intense Snow, Friday night through Saturday morning.
  • Snow ending, Saturday afternoon in the lower elevations, and late Saturday evening in the ridges.
  • Winds: northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
  • Impacts: rapidly accumulating snow may make some roads impassable. Strong wind may drift snow across roads and reduce visibility.

Winter Storm Alert Deep Creek Lake 1/21/16

Winter Storm Alert Deep Creek Lake 1/21/16

 

Christmas 2015-Paddleboarding-Deep Creek Lake

 

Christmas 2015-Paddleboarding-Deep Creek Lake

 

 

Christmas 2015-Paddleboarding-Deep Creek Lake

 

I am reflecting on an experience over the holiday season that I thought I would share with you.

So it’s Christmas Day 2015 and I decided to go Paddleboarding on Deep Creek Lake.  The mild weather had mostly everyone happy except for the winter sports enthusiasts. As the sunrise warms the mountain skyline, I notice the suns reflection cast over a glassy mirror lake that seems incredibly inviting. The warm week prior to Christmas morning shows no sign of letting up and the calm lake always triggers my mind towards the spiritual solace of a morning paddleboard session. I have an instant conflict in my mind because after all, its wintertime! The air temps seem reasonable however I wonder how cold the lake has become with the fluctuating fall weather.  I finish my coffee and decide to test the waters… I certainly have to be the first one ever in the history of Deep Creek lake to ever paddleboard on Christmas Day and I’d be a liar if I didn’t mention that this fuels my excitement!

Christmas 2015-Paddleboarding-Deep Creek Lake

I get down to the lake and I’m happy to see that the wind is still non-existent. I have tried to explain to people the spiritual feeling you get as you slowly slice through virgin lake glass. Ahead of you is a perfect reflection of the mountains and trees reflecting off the water and behind you are fan layers of a trace wake calmly sent toward the shoreline. The only sound you hear early in the morning is your paddle dipping slowly through the water along with an occasional fish snapping the top of the water and birds far off in the distant. Christmas morning did not disappoint! I did a couple mile spin up and around some beautiful shorelines and didn’t see a soul on the lake throughout my journey.

Christmas 2015-Paddleboarding-Deep Creek Lake

As we roll into Martin Luther King Weekend the cold weather and snow are filling in and we forget quickly about the warm fall and winter season that is behind us.  Take every opportunity that you have to enjoy the lake and surrounding areas which have so much to offer. In any conditions there is a diamond in the rough experience to be had here at Deep Creek Lake.

Christmas 2015-Paddleboarding-Deep Creek Lake

Christmas 2015-Paddleboarding-Deep Creek Lake

Christmas 2015-Paddleboarding-Deep Creek Lake

Christmas 2015-Paddleboarding-Deep Creek Lake

4 Lakeview Court Village near Wisp at Deep Creek Lake

4 Lakeview Court Village near Wisp at Deep Creek Lake

4 Lakeview Court Village near Wisp at Deep Creek Lake is a great town home located a stones throw away from the slopes and amenities here at Deep Creek Lake. Continue reading 4 Lakeview Court Village near Wisp at Deep Creek Lake

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake…Pathway to Homeownership…Events

Betsy Holcomb

 

 

 

No matter the season here at the lake, there is one constant…the sunrises and sunsets are absolutely stunning!  This view never gets old; it puts off an overwhelming feeling of peace and gratefulness each day I have the opportunity to see it. Continue reading Greetings from Deep Creek Lake…Pathway to Homeownership…Events

318 N 3rd Street Oakland MD-Deep Creek Lake

318 N 3rd Street Oakland MD, Minutes to Deep Creek Lake

Well maintained home located in the historic town of Oakland. 318 N 3rd Street Oakland MD-Deep Creek Lake offers three bedrooms, detached garage, built in cabinets and a paved driveway. Continue reading 318 N 3rd Street Oakland MD-Deep Creek Lake

6699 Gorman Road-Oakland MD-Remodeled Home- Easy Living

6699 Gorman Road-Oakland MD-Remodeled Home- Easy Living

Please remember 6699 Gorman Road which is right outside of Deep Creek Lake. Beautifully remodeled home featuring three bedrooms, hardwood flooring, ceramic tile, full unfinished basement not to mention two fireplaces. Continue reading 6699 Gorman Road-Oakland MD-Remodeled Home- Easy Living

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake…Hangin’ on to Fall…Market Stats…Halloween Events

Betsy Holcomb

 

 

Another beautiful Autumn Glory Festival is in the books!  The leaves were in perfect color and the temperatures were just right.  The photo below was taken from the back side of the dam on Oakland Sang Run Road looking across the mountain toward Lodestone Golf Course.  Continue reading Greetings from Deep Creek Lake…Hangin’ on to Fall…Market Stats…Halloween Events