FURNISHING FURNISHING TRANSFORMS A BLANK CANVAS INTO AN OUTDOOR OASIS Furnishing is the third step that elevates your outdoor sanctuary to new heights. The final step in creating your outdoor oasis, furnishing holds a paramount importance that cannot be overstated. It’s the element that breathes life into your outdoor living space, transforming it from a […]
BUILD BUILD IS WHEN DREAMS TAKE SHAPE AND MATERIALIZE The Build phase is the integral second step in the creation of your idyllic outdoor retreat. More than just a construction process, this phase represents a pivotal moment where dreams begin to take shape and materialize into tangible form. The creative process of the build is […]
Here at Bear Creek we might be biased, but the Shenandoah Valley is home to some of the best activities around. With the George Washington National Forest and the Skyline Drive, visitors come from all around to visit. From amazing hikes to locally sourced foods, the Shenandoah Valley has something for everyone to enjoy. Our […]
Blue Ridge Mountains Adventure Guide Over the miles and miles of the expansive Blue Ridge Mountains there are so many different adventures that are just waiting to be explored. Anything you might be looking for, from breathtaking hikes to natural swimming holes, can be found here in the Shenandoah Valleys stretch of the Blue Ridge […]
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that occurs due to the change in daylight that typically occurs in the fall and winter. The changes in daylight has an affect on our circadian rhythm and can greatly affect our sleep/wake patterns and hormone regulation. SAD can cause a […]
Keith Artley Keith Artley joined the Bear Creek team in August 2021 and has found it to be a great fit! Keith is originally from Atlanta, GA, but now lives in Staunton, VA. He is working as our project coordinator and loves working on projects that have many unique features. He has really grown in […]
Jonathan Steele Jonathan “Jon” Steele came to the Bear Creek team in June of 2019. Originally, Jon stepped into a Production/Shop Assist role, but he now is working in Marketing. In his new role as the Marketing Assistant, he has so far really enjoyed migrating email systems, building website pages, and problem solving. Jon has […]
Brian Mininger Brian Mininger joined his wife, Victoria (Founder/President of Bear Creek), in the Fall of 2016 as the Co-founder and Vice President of Bear Creek. He is the visionary for our team and helps move us forward. When he joined the company, Victoria and Brian were looking to expand the construction services that the […]
Zach James Zach James originally joined the Bear Creek team in October 2019 and made his way back to Bear Creek in March of 2022. He hails from Bakersfield, CA, and now resides in Staunton, VA with his wife and two children (Katelyn, Noah – daughter, Asher – Son). Zach is leading our team as […]
Josh Gorman Josh Gorman is the Operations Manager for the Bear Creek team and has been with the company since December 2018. Josh is currently working as our Production Manager and he is responsible for overseeing jobs, material flow, production crews, and the workshop. Josh has worked for Brian since 2005 and he brings with […]