Ron’s Rustic Birdhouses Goes to the Minnesota Zoo!

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Ron’s Rustic Birdhouses Goes to the Minnesota Zoo!

 

Ron’s Rustic Birdhouses has been chosen to provide seven trinket houses and two “hobbit houses” for the new Crossroads Park Project for the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley Minnesota

 

While this is quite an honor, I was less than thrilled to find out that I was the only candidate for the project. 

 

They found me on the internet and wouldn’t let me say no.  Literally.  Can you see the zeros behind the offer?

 

Even though they flattered, cajoled and threatened to rough me up, I still declined. 

 

In the end, they won. 

 

So, here is the first of the seven trinket houses….just like birdhouse but without the round hole….that I have made for them.

Ron's Rustic Birdhouses 

Now, you know where I have been for the last month or so.

 

Best, Ron

Comments (24)

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

You are so creative and there is no end to what you can do to make a birdhouse look so unique. I hear you get a little help on the creativity side from Chief Cook. Two great minds working together.

Apr 27, 2015 01:07 AM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Ron - what an honor anyway you look at it! You will have so much exposure and I'm excited to see the other birdhouses.

Apr 27, 2015 01:36 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Hey Ron! Such a fun first house you built for them. I hope you post pictures of all of them once they are completed!

Apr 27, 2015 01:47 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Ron,

It is good to see you back, and I love seeing your newest birdhouse, it is lovely.  The Minnesota Zoo knows what it is doing, and why not cherish that exclusive!

All the best to you and Suzanne. A

Apr 27, 2015 02:16 AM
Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, CRB, Phoenix Broker
HomeSmart Real Estate BR030809000 - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Ron I had wondered where you'be been and in fact emailed you a week or so again.  I can see you've been up to all good! This new project could bring in a lot of new customers for you - it really could!

Apr 27, 2015 02:37 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hello Ron and wonderful to see you again. Be flattered. They called only you because you were the best period.

Apr 27, 2015 02:38 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Ron that is great...Hope you and the cook are doing ok yet. 

Apr 27, 2015 08:58 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
GreatWest Realty - Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Real Estate Agent

That has to be a delightful honor and project, Ron!  I can't think of a better person in all of Minnesota for this job!

Apr 27, 2015 11:29 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Whether you were the only candidate or one of many, your birdhouses are beauties and they will stand out at the zoo.  Good luck with this project Ron and make sure to take lots of photos of your entries!  They will be beautiful habitats for the birdies!

Apr 28, 2015 09:41 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I'm so glad you did it.  I hope it's a wonderful way for you to get some promotion. You know I'm a huge fan of your work.  Hope you are well.

Apr 28, 2015 03:21 PM
Michael Therriault
Michael Therriault Contracting - M.T. Contracting - Blakeslee, PA
The name to remember when you want it done right.

I've been gone for a little over a year and thought I'd stop by to see what you're up to. I think it's awesome that you're doing such a nice thing for the zoo. Hope it generates a lot more interest for your birdhouses. 

Apr 29, 2015 02:36 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

I know that this is a great stepping stone for you.  And, you have enormous talent and lot of people on your side!

May 04, 2015 08:00 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Ron,

 This is great! You have been missed thanks for letting us know where you have been! The Zoo is lucky to get you!

May 04, 2015 09:05 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

That is so exciting, the museum people sound like wise ones!  I guess that is what has you so busy that we are not seeing around the Rain recently.  Know you are missed.  :)

May 08, 2015 01:13 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
RE/MAX Elite 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
RE/MAX Elite Warren County OH (Cincinnati/Dayton)

Ron, There's a reason they pulled the Godfather routine on you, they know what you can do!

May 11, 2015 11:57 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I'm glad to hear this came through for you. I think you are going to do an amazing job. I hope you will keep us updated on the project. I really want to see the hobbit houses. 

I guess you have been gone for a while. I thought we were just missing each other. 

Jun 01, 2015 07:18 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Missed you Ron but I must say you have been busy with a wonderful project! How great that the Zoo understood just how creative you are and they are looking to feature your hobbit houses!!! You go and don't worry about us - we'll be here with open arms!

Jun 01, 2015 07:59 AM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

I think this is just wonderful and your birdhouse is beautiful. You're on your way!

Jun 02, 2015 12:24 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Ron, very cool and congarts to you for winning this honor. 

How are both of you? 

Jun 05, 2015 05:56 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

There was much brohaha about the opening of the new center at the Minnesota Zoo, and yet, I could  not attend the ceremony.  Somewhat of a disappointment...and watching all the work leave in a van was hard, too.

Feb 27, 2017 02:27 PM

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