The Tierney family came to this beautiful area in 1848. Don, along with his family, are the third generation of Tierneys to farm this land for many years. As development encroached the farm, Don had a vision as to how he wanted to see it developed. He knew he wanted to preserve the special place on top of the hill.

From this hilltop you can see Lake Mendota, the state capitol and the Madison skyline as well as beautiful rolling countryside. As a young child, his family watched the fireworks on the Fourth of July from this vantage point. Now this spectacular view can be enjoyed by everyone coming to Ashlawn Settlers Park in Southbridge.

Neighborhood parks have become a passion for Don. He wants to see athletics become fun again. He wants to build an environment for pickup games in the community, places where people can have fun and not have to travel so far. You can see this goal was accomplished as you enter the parks in Southbridge and Savannah Village. There are kids playing in the sand or on the playground equipment, while others are playing tennis, basketball or rollerblade hockey on the nearby sport courts. Others may be out walking, enjoying the serenity and peace as they gaze over Lake Mendota or strolling through the covered bridge into the breathtaking arboretum. A wonderful place to relax and renew the sense of getting back to nature.

Don's strong sense of community and attention to detail guides him as he creates special places for you to build your dream home in Waunakee's beautiful south corridor!