True North Log Homes, a leading local manufacturer of custom log homes, was awarded first place by the U.S.-based National Association of Home Builders at the annual Showcase Awards ceremony in Memphis, Tennessee, on Nov. 16, 2008....

It doesn't get much woodsier than the personal residence of Rob Wrightman, president and CEO of True North Log Homes in Bracebridge, Ontario. Wrightman's 5,911-sq-ft. home showcases walls made from interlocking Eastern white pine logs that culminate in dovetail corners. Cherry floors and granite countertops are touches of luxury in the open kitchen. Want to move to Canada?...

The Citadel offers creative design features and an open concept. The upstairs master bath features a bump-out with a hot tub and a balcony. An octagonal dining area and spacious breakfast bar with a cooktop make entertaining easy....

Lynne Stage has been captivated by the romance of her True North log home, that iconic Canadian image, for a long time. As a young girl, she entertained herself by drawing up plans for houses, many of them built out of big trees. When she started teaching in North Bay, she took cross-country ski lessons from a Finnish instructor who built round log homes....

For many British Columbians it's the ultimate retirement dream: a rustic retreat nestled against a sparkling lake or a stone's throw from the ocean. The traditional log home in particular has a permanent place in both the northern wilderness and the Canadian heart. However, even traditions can change. "Most of our clients are successful entrepreneurs who have worked years to earn their money," explains Robert Wrightman, CEO of True North Log Homes, an Ontario-based company that's tapped into this niche market. "Their reward is a log home."...

Because fear walks tall in the housing marketing now, many buyers are adopting a wait-and-see attitude. But for those new home buyers who fear missing out on a good deal, this is a ripe opportunity. Prices have dropped dramatically on many building materials. Some log home manufacturers are offering incentives for those ready to take delivery soon....

Whether you're looking for a recreational home or a year-round residence, it's hard to beat the emotional appeal of a True North log home. Using advanced woodworking technology, builders of log homes today can offer homes that can match the standards of conventional homes -- but always with the bonus of that classic "log cabin" charm....

Jack Hamilton knows what he wants when he sees it. He went to Homer for a 10-day fishing trip. By the fifth day, he had bought a house. Homer is "indescribably beautiful," he says. When Jack and his wife decided they needed more space at their Homer residence, they briefly considered building a log home. Then Jack remembered a 12,000 square foot log lodge on 84 acres, manufactured by True North Log Homes of Canada, that had gone into foreclosure before it was finished. Pretty soon, the couple were completing...

Since the invention of the camera, consumers of countless products have found ideas and inspiration from photographs -- be for a new car, a vacation destination, a new home or anything in between. True North understands the value not only of quality log homes, but the importance of that quality imagery. Featuring 200+ pages of striking color photos, True North has just launches its new plan book....

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