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80 The LandReport | FA L L 2 0 1 6 LANDREPORT.COM F or the building site, Hageman selected the highest point in Hopkins County. He had the lodge made with Texas limestone, roofed in slate, and floored in the post oak cleared from the property. In addi- tion to 28 guest suites, the lodge features a 5-bedroom, 5½-bath owner's suite, a 3-bed- room, 3½-bath presidential suite, and a 2-bedroom, 2-bath founder's suite. A geo- thermal system heats and cools the structure. Those needing to take a break from the field can avail themselves of a giant swimming pool just a few steps away. The pool house is also a favorite setting on game days. In addi- tion, a 4-bedroom, 4-bath lake house and a 6,400-square-foot range house are also avail- able. To enhance the Old World feel, a vine- yard and orchard were planted. In 2014, Hageman Reserve opened as a members-only club. Almost immediately, glowing reviews appeared in high-end sporting publications. Two years into the project, The Reserve had approximately 60 members and an ever-increasing waiting list. It was Steve Hageman's hope that one or more of his children would take charge and run the family's Texas venture, but the close-knit clan, Hoosiers to the bone, realized its future lay back home in and around Indianapolis. In July 2016, the Hagemans decided to put The Reserve on the market. Steve Hageman planned his reserve for a special membership. Likewise, the property will attract a special kind of buyer, and who- ever that is will soon see that The Reserve is in pristine condition. ABOVE: The time-tested staff serves up Texas hospitality to all comers. OPPOSITE: After more than a decade of ownership, The Reserve enjoys a proven cadre of hands.