Lake Lemon sits about 10 miles northeast of Bloomington, near Unionville. Year-round homes and weekend cabins share the same shoreline. [Tarah: add a sentence in your own words about day-to-day life at the lake.]
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A year at Lake Lemon
Writing prompt for Tarah
What does the lake feel like in each season? When does it get busy, and when does it go quiet? What changes for homeowners in winter?
Example only, not a fact: [In summer the lake is ____. By November, ____.]
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Boating, fishing and the water
Writing prompt for Tarah
What do people do on the lake: waterskiing, boating, paddling, fishing? Which parts of the lake are good for what? What should a new owner know about boat permits or rules? The Lake Lemon Conservancy District sets the rules for docks, boats and the shoreline, so link to them rather than restating rules.
Example only, not a fact: [My favorite stretch of the lake for ____ is ____.]
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Riddle Point Park
Writing prompt for Tarah
What is at Riddle Point Park, and how do lake residents use it: beach, boat launch, picnic areas, trails, events? Check current hours, fees and access with the Lake Lemon Conservancy District before you describe them.
Example only, not a fact: [On a summer weekend, Riddle Point is where I ____.]
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Wildlife and quieter corners
Writing prompt for Tarah
Where do people go for birdwatching, hiking or quiet water? You’ve mentioned the bird sanctuary known as Little Africa; what would you tell someone visiting it for the first time?
Example only, not a fact: [If you want a quiet morning, head to ____.]
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Year-round or weekend: two ways to own at Lake Lemon
Writing prompt for Tarah
How does owning a year-round home differ from owning a weekend cabin here: winterizing, road access in winter, internet, upkeep while you’re away, renting it out (check any rental rules first)? What do you ask buyers to help them decide which fits their plans?
Example only, not a fact: [If you’ll be here year-round, I’d look closely at ____. For a weekend place, ____ matters more.]
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Photo to come: Riddle Point Park: beach or boat launch
Alt text: Riddle Point Park on Lake Lemon
Riddle Point
[Tarah: one sentence on Riddle Point Park.]
Location: [Tarah: where it sits, e.g. “south of ____ Street”]
Home types: [Tarah: e.g. ranches, two-stories, condos]
Photo: Laura Turner Photography
Year-round homes
[Tarah: one sentence on year-round lake homes.]
Location: [Tarah: where it sits, e.g. “south of ____ Street”]
Home types: [Tarah: e.g. ranches, two-stories, condos]
Photo: Von Haus Media
Weekend cabins
[Tarah: one sentence on weekend cabins.]
Location: [Tarah: where it sits, e.g. “south of ____ Street”]
Home types: [Tarah: e.g. ranches, two-stories, condos]
Getting to Bloomington and everyday errands
Writing prompt for Tarah
Which routes do lake residents take into Bloomington, and what is the drive like? Where do people go for groceries, gas and errands? Time any drive yourself before giving a number.
Example only, not a fact: [From my favorite cove, I’m in downtown Bloomington in about ____ minutes.]
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Tarah’s B-Town Field Note
[Tarah: a new 2 or 3 sentence aside about the lake, different from your Spillway Road story on the Lake Lemon real estate page: a favorite season, a sunset spot, a recent day on the water.]
Tarah
Curious about life at Lake Lemon?
Ask me about year-round homes, weekend cabins and what living on the water involves.
