Charlane Plantation

	Chuck Leavell As early as he can remember, Chuck has been playing the piano. Now as an internationally known musician, Chuck has recorded with, and continues to record with artists and musicians from all backgrounds. Interestingly, it was while on tour with the Fabulous Thunderbirds in the mid 80's when Chuck studied forestry and land use by correspondence, indulging his interest in tree farming and conservation. Not only does Charlane Plantation offer Chuck a much appreciated tranquil setting between his hectic tour travel, but he finds it to be the perfect place to write his music and work on his other passions-forestry, wildlife and the environment! Rose Lane Leavell Growing up on Charlane Plantation is not the only reason Rose Lane maintains her roots here. Instinctively artistic herself, Rose Lane has created fantastic gardens and has directed restoration of the main house and the guest homes on Charlane Plantation. With accomplished talents in painting and gardening, it's still her cooking that's the envy of all! Using a combination of family recipes passed down through generations, recipes she's acquired and created from her world travels, and a little something from her own garden, Rose Lane will treat you to a feast you won't forget!
	Amy & Steve & Miles & Rocco Bransford Amy Leavell Bransford and her family: husband, Steve, sons Miles and Rocco. We are very proud of all of them. Amy has a spa in Atlanta: The Aviary. Steve is working on multiple projects once @ Terminus Films, one of which is a new musical endeavor for Chuck which he will produce. Miles has just started soccer, and Rocco is just grooving!
	Ashley Leavell Ashley is smoking!! She just received her white coat from Tufts Dental School in Boston. Now, she onto clinical work and the last 2 years of the program. Not only does she do well at school, She is also working part time for Invisalign, a company that makes special braces (or "aligners") that improve dental health and appearance...making better, more beautiful smiles for all kinds of people. She is on the Curriculum Committee at Tufts as well. Ashley loves coming home to Charlane as much as possible, riding horses, gardening, relaxing and enjoying the country life.

	Evelyn Basley & Lois Height – Cooks Extradonaire Evelyn Basley is the Chef Extrandinare at Charlane Planation. Whether it is a homemade pie or some great CP Barbeque with that special sauce she makes, you will never be disappointed. Her wonderful loving dispostion is always great. Lois Height is the Sous Chef and Evelyn's able assistant in whipping up those wonderful meals. As with all employees at CP, their jobs don't just end in the kitchen.
	Herman Robertson - Horse Whisperer Well, maybe that's an exaggeration, or is it? Herman is one of those unique individuals who can tell you if there's going to be an early autumn merely by observing his surroundings. Herman's responsibilities include taking care of the horses, splitting wood, gardening, and maintaining the grounds. If you need to find Herman it's easy – look for the light blue pickup because he's sure to be close by.
	Clay Huffman - Wildlife Manager Born and raised in Twiggs County, Georgia Clay has called middle Georgia home for 23 years. After a five year stint in the military, Clay returned home to pursue a bachelors degree and work. You can find Clay training birddogs, raising bobwhite quail, or any number of activities that revolve around hunting on Charlane Plantation.
	Scotty Simpson - Plantation Manager Scotty Simpson has lifelong ties to our part of Georgia. Scotty grew up here in Bullard, and has always been close to Rose Lane¹s family. He was employed by the Huber Corporation here in Twiggs County in their kaolin division for over 20 years. He served as one of their top mechanics as well as operating various heavy machinery for them and in general keeping their day-to-day operations moving smoothly. He retired from Huber and lucky for us, he decided he wanted to continue his career. We got together with Scotty over a year ago where he began working part-time at Charlane. He¹s already made huge improvements for us, and now works full-time as our Plantation Manager. His wife, Kris, also works here as one of our top cooks and hostesses.
	Skoots Lyndon Skoots is the best of everything employee. Not only does he take care of Chuck's musical gear both here and on the road, he also makes Rose Lane stays happy, too. That means gardening, building, painting, moving furniture and much more. Oh, and he cooks, too.
	Katie Carden Needless to say, Katie is the youngest member of our team. She's a great cook and helper. And, she has a winning smile..

Our Conservation Awards include:

2005 - Oustanding Citizen Stewardship - Chuck & Rose Lane Leavell
2001 - Forever Greeen : The History and Hope of the American Forest published
2000 - Quail Unlimited Outstanding Habitat Award- Ocmulgee Chapter
1999 - NATIONAL OUTSTANDING TREE FARMER OF THE YEAR
1999 - Named by: American Forest Foundation, American Tree Farm System
1998 - Georgia Outstanding Tree Farmer Of The Year (AFF, ATFS)
1996 - Nature Conservancy Conservation Award
1996 - Georgia Outdoor Writers Association - Conservationist of the Year
1995 - National Arbor Day Foundation's Stewardship Award
1994 - Georgia Wildlife Federation - Forest Conservationist of the Year
1994 - Southern Tree Farmer of the Year Finalist
1990 - Georgia Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year (AFF, ATFS)