The lower gate, off Hwy Y, is in and functioning since January 2026. Click here for POLICY & PROCEDURES pdf document.
Entrance is via Mobile Access card (in smart phone) and/or smart card (issued with $35 deposit). You will be able to ask for assistance, with any issues at the gate, via the call box. Even if you live on the Lake Shore side, be sure you have easy access because the upper gate will soon be in service to complete the lake security project.
The exit gate opens automatically via a sensor in the road.
All members will receive direction to acquire a form, from the Peaceful Valley office, to begin the process of gaining access information and/or cards. CLICK HERE for the form online and send the form back as instructed.
Entrance is via Mobile Access card (in smart phone) and/or smart card (issued with $35 deposit). You will be able to ask for assistance, with any issues at the gate, via the call box. Even if you live on the Lake Shore side, be sure you have easy access because the upper gate will soon be in service to complete the lake security project.
The exit gate opens automatically via a sensor in the road.
All members will receive direction to acquire a form, from the Peaceful Valley office, to begin the process of gaining access information and/or cards. CLICK HERE for the form online and send the form back as instructed.
Security Gate Campaign Donation and Status
as of January 2026
If you would like to contribute to the Security Gate Capital Campaign, please click on the button below. It will take you to our PayPal site where you can contribute using a credit or debit card. We can also take your contribution via check, or stop by the office if you wish to contribute with cash. We really appreciate your generosity.
You will see progress happening on the upper gate near the Lodge! We engaged an engineer to develop the plan for the upper entrance, to include a turn-around area and two-way traffic. A contractor completed some work to define traffic and drainage in preparation for the gateway.
The lower security gate, off Hwy. Y, is ready. Gates and call box are in place. People will be gaining credentials to begin using the entrance in January 2026.
People will ease into using the gate at the lower entrance before the upper gate is fully implemented. That way, if there are problems during the trial period, you will still be able to use the upper entrance.
We're still seeking voluntary donations to this campaign, rather than a special assessment. Why? Because we believe there are enough generous members out there that will want to contribute -- especially now that you will see progress! If every member contributed $125 to the project, or every homeowner $500, that will get us to where we need to be.
In the mean time, the board and board member Brian Tharp, are conducting fund raising events, including: Community Golf Scrambles, a second downtown Owensville rummage sale this year, an auction, and two Carl Kurtz Memorial Fishing Tourneys so far.
What is this funding used for? The good news is that we've already blocked access to most of the remote parts of the complex, so the funds are being used to modify the upper and lower entrances for the two-way security gates. In addition, funds will be used to enhance the entryways with signage and landscaping to improve aesthetics at both entrances.
The lower security gate, off Hwy. Y, is ready. Gates and call box are in place. People will be gaining credentials to begin using the entrance in January 2026.
People will ease into using the gate at the lower entrance before the upper gate is fully implemented. That way, if there are problems during the trial period, you will still be able to use the upper entrance.
We're still seeking voluntary donations to this campaign, rather than a special assessment. Why? Because we believe there are enough generous members out there that will want to contribute -- especially now that you will see progress! If every member contributed $125 to the project, or every homeowner $500, that will get us to where we need to be.
In the mean time, the board and board member Brian Tharp, are conducting fund raising events, including: Community Golf Scrambles, a second downtown Owensville rummage sale this year, an auction, and two Carl Kurtz Memorial Fishing Tourneys so far.
What is this funding used for? The good news is that we've already blocked access to most of the remote parts of the complex, so the funds are being used to modify the upper and lower entrances for the two-way security gates. In addition, funds will be used to enhance the entryways with signage and landscaping to improve aesthetics at both entrances.
Lower gates installed late October 2025. Will remain open until members have credentials. Testing January 2026.
To respond to member entrance and exit convenience concerns, we plan to make access possible through an app on your phone and/or a card. Through the app, you will be able to give guests and contractors access so you will not have to meet non-members at the gate. Emergency services, utilities and government services (like post office) have a standard access method.