My sister went to camp there: "...Polly Whittle, who’s been a riding instructor at Merriwood for 9 years, said she initially talked to the owners about purchasing the property but couldn’t come up with the asking price of $1.3 million. She subsequently found a buyer who wants to employ her to carry on the legacy of Merriwood. However, when she came back with an offer, it was too late. The property was sold. Whittle said she was resigned to the fact that’d she’d missed her opportunity. But support from hundreds of former clients and surrounding neighbors have rallied to the cause. More than 1,400 fans have joined the Save Merriwood Ranch Facebook page since it launched in June. “I had so many people contacting me saying ‘What can I do to help?’” said Whittle. Melanie Willett, a Plano teacher whose daughter attended Merriwood as a teen 15 years ago, has been spearheading a letter-writing campaign. She said the facility provides a unique experience for kids that come from all over Dallas, in addition to the Garland community..."
Posted on: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 05:23:25 +0000
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