Elk Meadows Retirement Home – Union Dale, PA

Location: Elk Meadows Development, Union Dale, Pennsylvania

Completion Year: 2023

Home Value: $760,000

Home Size: 2,785 SF

Deck: 435 SF Trex Select

Patio: 435 SF Concrete Patio (under the deck)

Garage: 460 SF

A Family Legacy, Reimagined

This home sits deep within the Elk Meadows Development, a property that’s been part of the family for decades. Generations have spent their winters skiing at Elk Mountain Ski Resort and summers enjoying mountain air and outdoor gatherings.

When retirement came, the owners wanted more than just a new home — they wanted to build their forever home on the land that held a lifetime of memories. Their dream was a Rustic Cabin / Craftsman-style retreat designed for comfort, warmth, and effortless entertaining with family and friends.

NEPA Builders partnered with them to bring that dream to life — blending mountain character, refined craftsmanship, and modern energy efficiency into a timeless home that will serve generations to come.

Key Design & Construction Highlights

Project Overview

Style: Rustic Cabin / Craftsman

Stories: 3 (including a walkout basement)

Windows: ProVia Endure –Sandstone exterior finish

Roof: Owens Corning Duration Series (Lifetime Limited Warranty)

Siding: Georgia-Pacific Board & Batten with Shake Accents

Exterior Craftsmanship

Roofing:

Installed Owens Corning Duration shingles for lasting protection and aesthetic harmony with the wooded setting.

Siding:

Georgia-Pacific Board & Batten and Shakes bring texture and rustic warmth to the exterior.

Deck & Patio:

A 435 SF Trex Select deck with vinyl railings overlooks a 435 SF concrete patio below, creating two levels of outdoor living space.

Windows:

ProVia Endure sandstone windows provide energy efficiency with a subtle, earthy tone that complements the natural surroundings.

Interior Design & Features

Cabinetry:

Lower Cabinets: Schrock Entra Lormand, Maritime finish
Upper Cabinets: Schrock Entra Lormand, Coconut finish
Bar Cabinets: Schrock Entra Lormand, Buckskin finish

Together, these tones create a layered, welcoming feel — bright and open upstairs, rich and cozy in the basement wet bar.

Countertops:

Main Kitchen: Quartz countertops for a sleek, durable surface with timeless appeal.
Basement Kitchenette: Granite countertops that pair perfectly with the Buckskin cabinetry and rustic stone accents.
Fireplaces & Beams: A wood-burning stove in the basement and LP gas fireplace on the main level share a stunning cultured stone accent wall that extends to the cathedral ceiling on the third story.
- Open post-and-beam details and custom fireplace mantles were locally sourced from a Pennsylvania sawmill, tying the home’s interior to its regional roots.

Flooring & Finishes:

Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring from the Farmstead Collection for warmth and durability.
Carpeted bedrooms and stairs for comfort and acoustic softness.
Oversized tile shower in the master suite for a spa-like retreat.
Wet bar/kitchenette in the basement, designed for entertaining guests after a day on the slopes.

Energy & Comfort:

Closed-cell spray foam insulation throughout for exceptional energy efficiency.
Mitsubishi multi-zone ductless heat pumps and baseboard heaters for precise comfort control in all seasons.

The Outcome

The result is a three-story mountain retreat that celebrates both past and future. Every design element — from the sandstone window tones to the Pennsylvania-sourced beams — reflects a commitment to craftsmanship and family legacy.

This home is not just a place to retire; it’s a living memory built to host generations to come, where holidays, ski weekends, and quiet mountain mornings will continue the family’s story.