Marnie McCown-Guard
April 26, 2005

What makes a man a visionary? Is it circumstance and education? Does experience give him an edge? Or is it something more? How can one man take a concept and develop it into an empire? If you are real estate developer John Turchin, it’s easy. Take one part fantasy, two parts talent and add a dash of the extraordinary.

As a third generation developer, Turchin may very well be the father of the Miami night club scene. From his roots in construction through his contributions to South Beach night life to his wide-reaching real estate projects, he has made a name for himself among the Miami elite. With his passion to design and build unique, up-scale homes and the ability to promote a high-end lifestyle in everything he does, John Turchin can best be described as an artist-in-action with an uncanny business sense.

His luxury properties throughout South Florida have made him a fixture among the Miami glitterati, with their unparalleled design, amenities and prestige. His own unique home on Hibiscus Island is a great testament to his sense of elegance, grace and charm, but what is most unique is the lifestyle architecture he designs. No property bearing his name can be found lacking. Guarded gates, one-of-a-kind hybrid design of Mediterranean and modern architecture as well as a sense of serenity, infuse everything he touches.

But perhaps it is his latest venture that will cement his reputation as a visionary. The Lodges at Eagles Nest in Banner Elk, North Carolina mark Turchin`s entrance into chic rural living. Echoing his personal philosophy that “The only thing greater than living my dream is sharing it!” the Lodges at Eagles Nest feature every amenity privileged adults could want. A members-only retreat, Eagles Nest is being billed as “an inspired mountain retreat”. Indeed, this retreat is truly the embodiment of lifestyle architecture, which can be defined as the design and construction of self-contained properties catering to the wealthy, powerful and celebrated.

Amenities ranging from ranch sites to an art center make Eagles Nest the first resort community of its kind and scale. Set amidst the tranquil and inspiring Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Eagles Nest represents the luxury lifestyle associated with John Turchin. Perhaps what is most unique about Eagles Nest is that this project reflects the passion he brings to everything and exemplifies his goal to be the most unique developer in the luxury home industry.

It is the vision of an artist that has given John Turchin his perspective on real estate development. It is that same vision that will be shared with the fortunate few who take advantage of Eagles Nest in Banner Elk, North Carolina. For those with the means, this retreat offers a rare opportunity.

John Turchin is the architect of dreams and more than willing to share them, visions and all.