It has been a long winter and we have been busy updating certain designs. One update was to the Platform Series. All Platforms have the 20ft Tower option added in. So now you have the choice between 12ft, 16ft or 20ft tower heights. another update was to the Options available. We took the guess work out of which 20ft Tower went with what and put the right option with the the tower blinds that have options. The Stair Option was also updated with optional railing.

We have also added a new series, the Ultra Deluxe Towers. Basically the deluxe with stairs added and some improvements. The 4x6ft, (new)5x6ft and 5x7ft Ultra Deluxe.

There has been some changes to the Cabins. Now all cabins have electrical as a standard drawing. Also the Two Room Cabins were given a half bath.

Pete Gamet, Greenleaf Designs

With the hunting season starting to wind down and Christmas around the corner it was time to work on some new designs and update a couple of old designs.

One new design is the Two Person Ladder Stand. I built one and had limited succuss hunting out of it this year. Not sure it was becuase my boys couldn't sit still long enough or a bad location. Either way I can detest that it is a solid platform to hunt from.

I have also brought back the Geometric line, minus the Pentagon. The Hexagon and Octagon Tower Blinds have been updated to the new format that is common with all our designs. In keeping with what I started from the G2 line, I have added more notes and different windows ideas. These blinds offer almost 360 degree views and can accommodate two hunters.

I have just finished work on a new look. I am also getting used to it. For anyone that has visited Greenleaf Designs in the past will notice the change. For it is a far cry from the way it looked for the last two years. Even though I really loved how the old style looked, I knew it was time for a change. With the renovations out of the way, I have time to sit down and concentrate on new designs.

Spring Turkey season is upon us once again and it won't be long before the deer hunters start thinking of the upcoming deer season. While the blinds are not strictly just for deer hunters, a few bear, turkey and predator hunters have purchased our designs as well. I even helped build one for a neightbor for his kids to play on. The only limits that these designs can be used for are the ones that you haven't thought of yet. So for all that are out hunting this spring, good luck and happy hunting.

I have upgraded the software that I use for file delivery. From now on all files are available for instant download. With the exception of check payments, those that purchase with a check will have to wait till it clears. That usually takes 4 or 5 business days for it to be processed. Otherwise you should be redirected back the the download page once payment has cleared.

Customers will still receive emails from PayPal for your receipt and from Greenleaf Designs with download links. This is just a backup precaution. I also realize that with the use of spam blocking software that some do not receive an email from Greenleaf Designs. This is beyond our control and it is why we have decided to update the software, just for that reason.

At the same time, there were some changes to the site and some new additions. Recently I started the Next Generation Tower Blinds or G2 for short. So far I have completed three tower blinds in the series, 4x8, 5x7 and 6x8. As time permits, I will be working on creating others in the near future.

Also if you don't find something that suits your needs, I can and will create a custom tower blind if asked for a small fee of $24.95. The contact email is admin@greenleaf-designs.com or use the contact form with custom design as the subject.
Pete Gamet, Greenleaf Designs

I finally found the time to complete my yearly update. I not only updated the site but have added some new pages as well. I added a page just for past announcements, I felt that it was important to keep the old announcements around so I wasn't repeating myself over and over. I have also added a couple more articles about our products and added one for window ideas.

I have also made some changes to the tower blind designs, I added a materials list that you can print and take to the lumber yard. Last fall, I added the 20ft tower base option and now I have finished a stair option for the 12 and 16ft towers. All the options can be found on one page along with notes on what blind they are for.

Also I have heard that some are still not getting the email from Greenleaf Designs with the download instructions. From what I can figure, it is caused by the use of spam filters blocking the email from getting through. One solution is to add admin@greenleaf-designs.com to your address book or for AOL, Hotmail and Yahoo users, please check your Bulk/Spam folder for the email from us. if you still have no email from us with the download instructions, contact us and let us know that you didn't receive the email and I will send it out under my personal email address. Please remember that the downloads are only available for 48 hours after you receive the instructions on how to download the designs.

It has come to my attention that some customers are having trouble receiving the files they purchased. When you place an order with us, one should receive two emails within a couple minutes of placing the order. One is your receipt from PayPal and the other is from Greenleaf Designs with your user name, password and download instructions. The download link for the file or files expires two days after the order is confirmed. So you should have the files that were purchased within 20 minutes or less from the time you placed the ordered.

If you run into problems while trying to download the file, reply with the email that was sent to you from Greenleaf Designs with all your information. That way I can test the link myself to see what the problem is and I can correct it. Also do not wait two or three days to contact me if you have problems. I am usually online after 8pm Eastern Time and I do check my email on a regular basis.

Also all files are digital and are downloadable. They are in a PDF format and zipped. You will need Adobe Reader or a pdf reader and WinZip to open the files. A link to Adobe is in FAQ page. I have found an alternative to Adobe Reader that is a smaller download and will open the design files. It is free to download and use. You can download it from this site.

For AOL and Hotmail users, please check your Bulk/Spam folder for the email from us.