From Failing Shoreline to Forever Lakefront in Treasure Lake, PA with Rosetta Outcropping

We bought it five years ago. We knew we kinda wanted to retire here. We were lucky enough to be able to move here a little younger than we were expecting. We love the piece of property and the view that we have, but it needed a lot of work, especially the shoreline, the dock and everything. And so we decided, you know, while the lake was drawn down to do as much as we could and really build something that was gonna last longer than we did. We looked at a lot of different products, but what we really wanted was something that looked natural, looked like it came from this area, but we also wanted it to be man made really to really stop erosion and again last. For this project, I was here from inception, original consultation with the homeowner, with the contractor. Existing here was a failing shoreline application out of boulder walls, a deck that was in despair that the homeowner wanted to transform this, take the opportunity this lake being drained for the first time in a quarter century to get in here and redo that space. For this project, the homeowner wanted to go with the more rustic look of the outcropping, which I think fits very well. Initial layout was done, but as things happen on projects of this scale, when you have about two hundred linear feet of wall here, a deck in a a boat dock, we changed it on the fly. So we added this twelve foot wide dimensional, six foot dimensional staircase. We like the known integrity of our concrete mix. Natural stone's beautiful. It varies in colors and I would say gradation. Right? One thing that we fearful of maybe even a sandstone or limestone having maybe inconsistencies in veining or inconsistencies in block to block contact. When we think about this staircase that's gonna be submerged in water, it's just a retaining wall in the form of steps. Yeah. So we like that consistency, that consistent height, that consistent mass weight of that step. We have an aggressive setback in this staircase that is a wall, but an advantage for us is, again, the block to block contact and the integrity of the concrete.

Project Details

Project Name: Treasure Lake Home Manufacturer: R.I. Lampus Company Landscape Designer: Flock Services & R.I. Lampus Contractor: Flock Services Owner: Residential Location: DuBois, PA Year Built: 2025

The Challenge: Dream Home, Drab Landscaping

Welcome to Treasure Lake, a private lakefront development in DuBois, PA. Nestled in the woods and surrounded by three man-made lakes, this community is truly a treasure. But treasures often come with hidden surprises, and when the Kazmareks found their dream home, it, unfortunately, came with a few not-so-dreamy landscaping features.

A failing boulder wall outlined their shore, and decades-old decking posed a serious safety risk. With the desire to properly enjoy their hard-earned waterfront and make it a safe, functional space, the homeowners turned to local Rosetta Hardscapes producer R.I. Lampus to help them find shoreline solutions that would:

Protect against future shoreline erosion
Withstand Pennsylvania’s unpredictable freeze-thaw cycles
Provide a rustic facade and maintain a consistent natural stone look

The Solution: A Hardscape Treasure, Found

When Treasure Lake was drained for the first time in over a quarter century, the homeowners had the perfect opportunity to get their Rosetta Hardscapes retaining wall and steps installed. With contractor Flock Services leading the installation, the finished project featured:

700 sq ft (65 sq m) of precast Outcropping retaining wall crafted with a regional color palette, characteristic of PA’s natural landscapes
12 ft (3.6 m) wide Dimensional Step stairway leading into the water, which also serves as a retaining wall
A custom boat dock integrated into the step design

The Kazmaraks didn’t just restore their shoreline; they reimagined it as a lasting part of the place they love most. With Rosetta Hardscapes solutions designed and installed by trusted local Pennsylvania experts, they created a space that’s not only safer and stronger, but also deeply personal.

It’s a place built to welcome grandkids, host sunset dinners, and anchor a well-earned retirement—season after season, year after year.

“We looked at a bunch of products, but what we really wanted was something that looked natural, looked like it came from this area. We also wanted it to be man-made, really to stop erosion and last.” -David Kazmarek, Homeowner

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