HOMES OF THE TREASURE COAST
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The grown turkeys were sent to live out their lives at a
preserve in Ocala. Varn had a nesting room built outside the
house, but Mac discovered the temperature outside wouldn’t
work for the mothers to lay their eggs. Today that small
screened room can be pressed into service for parties. Over
the years more than a dozen charity events have been held at
Lost River as well as annual get-togethers for Easter, Thanksgiving
and Christmas. There is formal seating for 35 people.
If the weather is good the property has room for tables and
chairs everywhere without having to pitch a tent.
TURKEYS JOIN THE PARTY
“This is one party house,” Varn says. “Their (turkeys) favorite
roost was a huge limb beside our porch. Our home was a >>
Through research and measurements, the Varns determined this hutch is
200-years-old. At right is a narrow spiral staircase that winds up to the
children’s bedrooms.
This summer kitchen has easy access to the screened deck and has been
used for many a barbecue.
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