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+Trestle
+=======
+
+### A handy boilerplate child theme for serious Genesis developers.
+
+### [View Demo →](http://demo.mightyminnow.com/theme/trestle/)
+
+#### Intro
+Trestle takes a lot of the grunt work out of building sites using the Genesis Framework, providing quick and easy-to-implement solutions to common problems and repetitive tasks. We’ve taken Genesis’ rock-solid foundation, integrated mobile-first CSS, responsive navigation, a full-featured settings panel, and much more. Download. Install. Enjoy.
+
+#### Features
+Here are some of Trestle's many features, check out the [Trestle Demo](http://demo.mightyminnow.com/theme/trestle/) for a full list.
+* Responsive navigation menu
+* Mobile first CSS
+* Custom control over post info and meta
+* Multiple page layouts
+* Auto-generating primary navigation
+* Ability to auto-install your favorite plugins
+* Helpful theme jQuery
+* Compatibility with Genesis Extender plugin
+* Optional link icons
+* Built-in shortcodes (columns, buttons, Font Awesome, etc)
+* Front-end styles appear in editor as well
+* And more!
+
+#### Settings & Usage
+* The Trestle control panel is located at **Genesis → Theme Settings**, in the **Trestle** metabox.
+* Examples and usage can all be viewed on the [Trestle Demo](http://demo.mightyminnow.com/theme/trestle/)