Editor’s Note: “Villa Collina Renewed” is a 15-part blog series detailing owner Dr. Eric W. Barton’s work to restore the largest home in Tennessee to its original Italianate beauty. Each week we will discuss renovation projects across the 40,250-square-foot waterfront mansion, from geothermal upgrades and energy efficiency to state-of-the-art lighting, marble renovations and fountain upgrades….
Villa Collina Renewed: Restoring a Knoxville Icon to its Original Exterior Luster
Editor’s Note: “Villa Collina Renewed” is a 15-part blog series detailing owner Dr. Eric W. Barton’s work to restore the largest home in Tennessee to its original Italianate beauty. Each week we will discuss renovation projects across the 40,250-square-foot waterfront mansion, from geothermal upgrades and energy efficiency to state-of-the-art lighting, marble renovations and fountain upgrades….
Villa Collina Renewed: East Tennessee Meets Italian Fashion
Editor’s Note: “Villa Collina Renewed” is a 15-part blog series detailing owner Dr. Eric W. Barton’s work to restore the largest home in Tennessee to its original Italianate beauty. Each week we will discuss renovation projects across the 40,250-square-foot waterfront mansion, from geothermal upgrades and energy efficiency to state-of-the-art lighting, marble renovations and fountain upgrades….
Villa Collina Renewed: Tennessee’s Most Efficient Italian Smart Home
Editor’s Note: “Villa Collina Renewed” is a 15-part blog series detailing owner Dr. Eric W. Barton’s work to restore the largest home in Tennessee to its original Italianate beauty. Each week we will discuss renovation projects across the 40,250-square-foot waterfront mansion, from geothermal upgrades and energy efficiency to state-of-the-art lighting, marble renovations and fountain upgrades….
Second Annual TVBA Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Veteran Events
Area veteran supporters recently came together for a successful golf tournament to benefit the Tennessee Veterans Business Association and its veteran events, including the annual TVBA veteran job fair, veteran networking opportunities and more. The Second Annual Tennessee Veterans Business Association Golf Tournament sold out this year, and TVBA plans to make the tournament bigger…
Villa Collina Renewed: Why Renovate?
Editor’s Note: “Villa Collina Renewed” is a 15-part blog series detailing owner Dr. Eric W. Barton’s work to restore the largest home in Tennessee to its original Italianate beauty. Each week we will discuss renovation projects across the 40,250-square-foot waterfront mansion, from geothermal upgrades and energy efficiency to state-of-the-art lighting, marble renovations and fountain upgrades….
2018 Gypsy Gift/Open House Announcement
Good News and Bad News! The good news is this year’s Gypsy Gift horses are getting a jumpstart on forever changing lives and have departed the ranch to start on their new journey. The work that these horses do is incredible, and we can’t wait to hear all of the positive stories that will soon…
LexLin Announces Largest Gypsy Gift Donation to Date
58 Gypsy Vanners Gifted in 2018 LexLin Gypsy Ranch is pleased to announce its largest donation to date, donating 58 Gypsy Vanner horses through its philanthropic program Gypsy Gift in 2018. In 2017, LexLin donated 20 horses. LexLin previously donated 10 Gypsy Gift horses each year. “The Gypsy Vanner displays the perfect disposition for therapy…
Villa Collina Owner Donates $113,000 to Local Nonprofits
Charitable Contributions Assist Needy, Homeless in East Tennessee Communities Villa Collina estate owner Dr. Eric W. Barton donated items valued at $113,333 in spring 2018 to East Tennessee nonprofit organizations in an effort to help less fortunate residents of Blount and Knox counties. Barton donated countless household items, including furniture, appliances, lighting, office supplies, decorations…
Gypsy Gift 2018 Announcement Coming July 4th!
Be on the lookout for our announcement on Gypsy Gift 2018. This year is our largest donation ever! A blog announcing this year’s Gypsy Gift winners and their new Gypsy Vanners will be posted to our website on July 4th. We received a large outpouring of support and nominations this year, and we can’t wait to…