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LIVE THE DREAM The Enclave at Green Valley Ranch
heads a selection of emerging golf communities devoted to inspired living.
LUXURY ON THE LINKS:
INSIDE the gates at The Enclave PLUS Your BASE CAMP at FROST CREEK
KOELBEL’S URBAN SPIN on golf-course living GRAND ELK, Flying Horse AND Seven Desert Mountain, Arizona’s coolest new development. coloradoavidgolfer.com
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The Enclave at Green Valley Ranch LOCATION: East Denver PRICE: From the $500s SIZES: Ranch designs (2.5BR – 6BR) and 2-story designs (3BR – 8BR); floor plans ranging from 3,655 to 5,934 sf PHONE: 303-486-8742 WEBSITE: oakwoodhomesco.com/ communities/the-enclave
AN AWARD-WINNING golf course alone could
be what motivates buyers to own a home at Green Valley Ranch. But combine that with a thoughtful master plan, and new homes like those at The Enclave, and you understand why it’s one of Denver’s fastest growing communities. With just 144 home sites, the gated enclave will have a small neighborhood feel, easy access to I-70, Tower Road and E-470, and a short drive or Uber/Lyft ride from DIA.
COMMUNITY FLAVOR: Once a working ranch, Green Valley Ranch still maintains some of that “wide open spaces” ambiance enjoyed by early settlers. Golfers and non-golfers like to convene at the clubhouse, whose Colorado Territorial style architecture is on display. • Rock On: Running July and August, the Farmer’s Market is popular with residents during the daytime, while the Summer Concert Series fills the nights with music. • Pool Party: Enclave owners benefit from a 2,400-square-foot beach-entry pool with private patio and outdoor fireplace. COLORADO AVIDGOLFER | June 2018
HOT SPOTS: Green Valley Ranch Golf Club and surrounding area is undergoing upgrades. • GVR Golf Academy Now housing the golf shop, the academy features the latest gameimprovement tech. gvrgolfacademy.com • GVR Grill The golf clubhouse will soon become a restaurant and gathering spot with a lively outdoor patio. gvrgolf.com • GVR Beer Garden Celebrate craft beer in a 7,500-square-foot outdoor garden and covered patio pavilion. gvrbeergarden.com • Gaylord Rockies When it opens, the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center will have eight dining venues, myriad shops and boutiques. meetgaylordrockies.com
OUTDOORS: GVR’s abundant on-course nature is astounding, as are its mountain views.
• Go Wild. Seven miles away, the 15,000acre Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, a sanctuary for over 330 animal species. walkridecolorado.com
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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Exclusive resident amenities include free lifetime access to GVR’s Par 3 course; steep discounts on annual golf memberships, 18-hole green fees and lessons; special outings booked with The Enclave’s lifestyle director; discounted food and drink in the grill; private golf cart purchase options and more.
WHY MOVE HERE? 1. The Enclave at Green Valley Ranch is gated and has amenities and privileges exclusive to purchasers within this neighborhood. 2. GVR is near a light rail station, is just 10 minutes from DIA and 25 minutes from downtown Denver. 3. GVR is a part of the Denver Public School District and home to Colorado’s newest DSST school campus.
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The Enclave at Green Valley Ranch offers single-family homes and showcases a variety of luxury floorplans up to 5,934 sq. ft.. This gated community is nestled on the award-wining, Green Valley Ranch Golf Course and will offer exclusive neighborhood amenities, including a 2,400 sq. ft. beach-entry pool.
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Flying Horse LOCATION: Colorado Springs PRICE: Mid-300s to the millions SIZES: Opportunities are available from 2-bedroom paired patio homes to custom residences PHONE: 719-886-4800 (Real Estate); 719-494-1222 (Club Membership) WEBSITE: FlyingHorseColorado.com
FLYING HORSE offers the perfect blend of
country club living and a distinctive collection of new homes priced from the mid $300’s to the millions. The Tom Weiskopf-designed championship course complements the impressive collection of residences presented by the area’s most respected homebuilders. Custom-acreage home sites are available at Flying Horse North, located just north, between Black Forest Road and Highway 83, where a new course will open in 2020.
COMMUNITY FLAVOR: The 1,500-acre com-
munity pivots around The Club at Flying Horse, with its palatial Tuscan-style clubhouse, expansive athletic facility, outdoor aquatic complex and spa services. Open space, parks and walking trails add to the numerous amenities and social events including summer concerts. • The Discovery Canyon Campus: Seamless pre-K-12, award-winning education for Flying Horse families. asd20.org/Schools/dcc • The Villages: The Flying Horse community consists of more than one dozen neighborhoods. COLORADO AVIDGOLFER | June 2018
HOT SPOTS: For shopping and entertainment,
the Promenade Shops at Briargate are minutes away. The Flying Horse enclave provides dozens of outdoor and indoor options for members and residents to get together. • The Steakhouse at Flying Horse: An elegant, publicly accessible fine-dining experience with sublime steaks and sunsets. flyinghorsesteakhouse.com • The Lodge at Flying Horse: Invite friends, family and colleagues to stay in 48 luxuriously appointed guest rooms. lodgeatflyinghorse.com • Athletic Club: 40,000 square feet of stateof-the-art fitness, spa services and even a Kid’s Club. flyinghorseclub.com
OUTDOORS: Flying Horse offers Front Range vistas and access to miles of paved trails.
• Flying Horse Ranch: The working ranch spans 14,000 acres of horse and bike trails. flyinghorseranch.com
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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE New real estate opportunities are becoming available at Flying Horse North, which will present a completely different golf experience, heirloom homes and home sites starting at 2.5 acres. Meanwhile, additional home sites continue to be released daily at Flying Horse.
WHY MOVE HERE? 1. Few golf communities along the Front Range present such a wide range of models and floor plans. 2. 40 minutes by car to the Denver Tech Center, 20 to downtown Colorado Springs. 3. Flying Horse builders currently have model homes for you to visit as well as a number of well-appointed, move-in ready homes now.
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Frost Creek LOCATION: Four miles south of Eagle PRICE: Home sites from $250k to $650k SIZES: Home sites from one to six acres PHONE: 970-455-3072, Kakie Holland, Director of Sales WEBSITE: FrostCreek.com
FROST CREEK is a private, four-season luxury
golf and mountain club located on 1,100 idyllic acres adjoining the pristine wilderness of the White River National Forest. The community’s home sites underscore a key reason why families are drawn to Colorado’s High Country—views of the mountains. Set in the Brush Creek Valley, Frost Creek is the ideal Rocky Mountain retreat, which may just explain why more than 35 home sites have already sold.
COMMUNITY FLAVOR: An impressive 40,000-
square-foot clubhouse with a fine-dining restaurant is just one of Frost Creek’s amenities. A Tom Weiskopf-designed championship course, a tennis and sport court, Olympic-sized pool, and miles of soft surface hiking and biking trails give members numerous ways to stay fit and relax. • Family Pursuits: Members and their families take to the outdoors for Frisbee golf, bocce ball, croquet, group day hikes, road and mountain biking, stand up paddle boarding and yurt glamping • Luxury Cabins: National members and guests can stay at one of Frost Creek’s 10 beautifully appointed, member “cabins” or glamour camping yurts. coloradoavidgolfer.com
HOT SPOTS: The town of Eagle has a personality all its own.
• Bonfire Brewing: Craft ales and live tunes fill the festive tap room. bonfirebrewing.com • Renowned Mountain Biking: Eagle is home to more than 100 miles of singletrack trails.
OUTDOORS: Between onsite golf, fly-fishing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating and cross-country skiing, it’s no wonder Frost Creek earned 2017 and 2018 CAGGYs as the Best Private Mountain Club.
• Fly-fishing: Members can test their angling skills along Brush Creek, two and a half miles of private fly-fishing waters and onsite stocked ponds. • Hiking & Biking: The neighboring public lands and State Park have hiking, Jeep touring and mountain biking trails—all accessible from the club. • Skiing & Snowboarding: The club is a great basecamp to access Vail and Beaver Creek for a day on the slopes.
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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE While the Vail Valley is exceptionally popular year-round, being “off-the-beaten-path” sets Frost Creek apart from its busier valley counterparts. Sales velocity continues at Frost Creek, and new member cabins were recently added to accommodate a growing national membership.
WHY MOVE HERE? 1. Frost Creek is a low-density community focused on providing considerable four-season adventures. 2. Home site pricing by acreage is very favorable when compared to other Rocky Mountain golf communities. 3. You can select your builder and architect and determine your construction time frame.
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hike and bike scenic trails, tee off for a round on our awardwinning golf course, and enjoy easy access to everything you have come to expect from the Rocky Mountains. Spacious overnight cabins make membership an affordable alternative to mountain home ownership.
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National Members Call Frost Creek “seCond Home” Frost Creek, a private luxury golF and mountain Club located just outside Eagle, Colo., has become a “second home” for many of its National Members, both figuratively and literally speaking. The Club, which is situated around a world-class Tom Weiskopf-designed mountain golf course, has 10 member cabins and two luxury yurts for use by National Members and their guests. Frost Creek also offers a variety of available 1-6 acre homesites for purchase priced from $250,000 to $650,000. Both have made Frost Creek accessible and beloved by out of town members. Jeff Adams, a Denver-area resident, joined Frost Creek in the summer of 2017. Adams grew up camping and fishing at nearby Sylvan Lake. He knew the Brush Creek Valley where Frost Creek is located and had many fond memories. “I’ve always loved the area and paid attention as the golf course and infrastructure were built. However, I really started paying attention when Chad Brue bought the club and launched Frost Creek. I liked the vision for the club and friends raved about the course,” Adams said. “Last summer we came up to check it out and I knew I wanted to join the minute we came through the gate.”
The Adams family did join Frost Creek and have utilized the member cabins and yurts “We’ve been here seven or eight times several times since. They even since we joined. Every time we leave, we visit Frost Creek in the winter can’t wait to get back.” and use it as base camp to ski - Brent and Julie Russell, Dallas, TX Beaver Creek. “The boys love ‘camping’ in the yurts, fishing in the learned what Frost Creek was, it was a done stocked ponds, riding bikes, deal. We purchased the home and joined in playing golf and hockey and sledding in the February of 2017.” winter. They are 10- and 12-years-old, so at The Russells, who have two teenagers, a time when they are busy with sports and come to Frost Creek often and plan to spend friends at home, it’s nice to get away to the more time at the club in coming years. mountains and spend time at Frost Creek. We “We’ve been here seven or eight times are creating new memories in an area I loved since we joined. Every time we leave, we as a kid. Frost Creek has become our second can’t wait to get back. My son loves fishing, home,” Adams said. riding the electric fat bikes and all the activBrent and Julie Russell of the Dallas area ities available here. It’s like a luxury summer found Frost Creek in a different way. The camp,” Russell said. “The golf course is Russells, longtime visitors to the Vail Valley, spectacular and membership is a tremendous were contemplating a second home in the value, but more valuable than that are the mountains. friendships we’ve created and the great fit “We began actively looking in Beaver Frost Creek has been for my family.” Creek, Bachelor Gulch and the Edwards area,” Brent Russell said. “Then we learned about a home being built at Frost Creek and put it on the list without knowing anything about the club. Once we saw the home and
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5390’ LOCATION: Berkeley Neighborhood (50th and Vrain), Denver PRICE: Low $700s-$1.25M SIZES: Single-family designs to attached rowhomes to golf villas. 1,800 to 3,200 square feet PHONE: 303-300-8828 WEBSITE: 5390bykuh.com
PUT AN URBAN spin on golf-course living.
Surrounded by Willis Case Golf Course and perched atop one of Denver’s highest points, Koebel Urban Homes’ 5390’ community boasts 51 residences featuring a variety of architectural styles. The erstwhile El Jebel Shrine landmarks the neighborhood, with much of its iconic Moorish façade and interior detail preserved as it transitions into the multiple-unit Mirador.
COMMUNITY FLAVOR: Berkeley’s energy ra-
diates from the shops along Tennyson Street (shoptennyson.com). Berkeley borders the hip Highlands and Sunnyside neighborhoods, Lakeside and Arvada. Highlights include:
• Mas Kaos The place for street tacos, woodfired pizza and más. maskaosdenver.com • Parisi Superb trattoria with fine-dining Firenze à Tavola below. parisidenver.com • Call to Arms Brewing. Great craft beers from rotating taps. calltoarmsbrewing.com • Kats-Eye Boutique Quirky, stylish women’s fashion. kats-eyeboutique.com • Real Baby Unique toys and clothes for those 2 and under. realbabyinc.com
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE On the first Friday evening of each month, the merchants along Tennyson Street between 38th and 44th Avenues welcome you to stroll, shop and gallery hop from 6 until 10 p.m. Check out restaurants, boutiques, coffee houses, indie book stores and, of course, wonderful art galleries and studios.
WHY MOVE HERE?
OUTDOORS: Proximity to multiple trails and
1. Gentrification has brought academic vigor to the area’s public elementary, middle and high schools.
• Lakeside Amusement Park: The venerable, affordable Elitch Gardens alternative. lakesideamusementpark.com
• Berkeley and Rocky Mountain lakes, Inspiration Point invite long walks, jogs and picnics. walkridecolorado.com
• Oriental Theater. Classic venue for concerts, films, comedy and fun. theorientaltheater.com
2. You don’t need a car. Unlike the isolated suburbs, you can walk or bike to stores, markets and restaurants.
• Clear Creek Trail stretches 20 miles to Golden in the west and Welby to the east.
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parks encourages you to get outside.
• Willis Case Golf Course A walkable gem of a muni course with great western views. cityofdenvergolf.com
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3. You’re less than one minute from I-70 and equidistant from the Golden foothills and Downtown Denver. RTD’s G-Line to Union Station stops there.
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Street, the new 5390' neighborhood looks out on the lush Willis Case Golf Course.
5390's move-in-ready homes boast open floor plans, energy efficiency, upscale finishes and a lock-and-go lifestyle.
What else would you expect from Koelbel Urban Homes? KUH specializes in crafting modern new homes in some of Denver’s most desirable urban neighborhoods.
Check out 5390' for yourself, and discover what life is like at the top.
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expectations. Tucked at the top of Tennyson, 5390' is surrounded by the quiet Willis Case Golf Course and away from drive-by traffic. 5390' is the best of the city, at the top of Tennyson.
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Grand Elk LOCATION: East of Granby PRICE: Mid- to high-$400s SIZES: Fairway Villa I and II, 1,704 – 2,228 square feet homes with 2 or 3 bedrooms PHONE: 970-726-5177 WEBSITE: KoelbelatGrandElk.com
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE VIEWS are among the
first things that capture the attention of Grand Elk buyers. The community’s championship course is a heathland-style masterpiece representing a collaborative effort between Tripp Davis and Craig Stadler. Just 20 miles north of Winter Park, Grand Elk comprises nearly 700 home sites. One of Colorado’s premier builders, Koelbel and Company, is currently offering Fairway Villas in two styles (ranch and two-story) designed to be the base camp for your mountain adventures.
COMMUNITY FLAVOR: Just outside Granby,
18 miles from the charming town of Grand Lake, and a 30-minute drive to Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Elk has a laid-back vibe that is amplified by a relaxed club atmosphere. • It Takes a Villa: Fairway Villa I is a ranchstyle floor plan with two bedrooms and two baths; Fairway Villa II has a two-story floor plan with three bedrooms, 2.5 baths. • Sound Check: Summer brings Winter Park’s Jazz, Blues, Music, and Beer festivals. COLORADO AVIDGOLFER | June 2018
• Lake Life: Water-ski, kayak or boat on Grand Lake, Granby Lake or Shadow Mountain Lake.
HOT SPOTS: You’ll find Grand County more “chill” than, say, Eagle and Pitkin County.
• Shops & Hops: Granby, Grand Lake and Winter Park all offer eclectic shopping, dining and breweries. visitgrandcounty.com • Grub Hub: Mustachio’s On The Lake, Panchos & Lefty’s and Deno’s Mountain Bistro are sure bets for dining. denoswp.com
OUTDOORS: Grand Elk is the gateway to superb mountain biking, hiking and winter sports.
• Miles of Fun: Grand Elk residents snowshoe and cross-country ski on-property. Winter Park has 600 miles of marked and mapped mountain biking trails. 300 miles of snowmobiling trails cross Grand Lake. Grand County boasts 1,000 miles of Gold Medal waters for fly fishing and 600+ miles of hiking trails.
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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Picture how close you are to incredible Scottish-style golf, Gold Medal fly-fishing waters, acclaimed skiing, phenomenal biking, diverse dining and terrific boating. Plus, you can own a fairway residence crafted for entertaining that features a flowing floor plan, fireplace, back deck and two-vehicle garage.
WHY MOVE HERE? 1. Grand Elk is just 85 miles from metro Denver via I-70 and US 40. 2. Home ownership comes with a golf membership, which includes unlimited family play, including children living at home up to age 23 (cart fees extra). 3. Choose from two “easy-flow” floor plans designed to match your vision of a mountain retreat at price points that don’t exist elsewhere in Grand County.
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Seven Desert Mountain LOCATION: Scottsdale, Arizona PRICE: Low $1 million to $3 million+ SIZES: Up to 190 homes from 2,300 to 6,500+ square feet PHONE: 602-385-1675 (Real Estate); 480-428-1415 (Membership) WEBSITE: desertmountain.com/seven/
THE ULTIMATE ARIZONA golf mecca, the
six-course, 8,000-acre Desert Mountain community is getting even better. Currently under construction and opening in early 2019, Seven Desert Mountain is a gated, luxury residential golf enclave that will have you reimagining the way you think of—and play—golf. The par-54 course, aptly named “No. 7 at Desert Mountain” was designed by M3’s Bill Brownlee and Wendell Pickett, the team behind the award-winning Big Wick and Li’l Wick courses at Wickenburg Ranch. No. 7 stretches to 3,000 yards, emphasizing not only the short game, but the fun and social aspects that make golf great. Most homes come with stunning views of the course, nearby mountains and valleys.
HOT SPOTS: The clubhouse setting will be the
COMMUNITY FLAVOR: Life at Seven Desert
• Tennis Complex: Nine courts: five state-ofthe art clay (har-tru), three hard courts and the only stadium grass court in Arizona.
Mountain will revolve around the 8,900-squarefoot clubhouse and the course it serves. • Clubhouse: A family-friendly environment featuring an indoor-outdoor gastropub, large patios for dining and entertainment, outdoor fire pits, bocce courts and an expansive bar and activities that will make it a destination. COLORADO AVIDGOLFER | June 2018
• Club Patio: A lighted putting green, seating areas and music that extends from the clubhouse onto the 18th hole make No. 7 at Desert Mountain a lively, entertaining and interactive experience. happy hour hot spot on “The Mountain,” with indoor-outdoor dining, fire pits, bocce and more. Members can also access world-class amenities. • Sonoran Spa & Fitness Center: 42,000 renovated square feet featuring the latest equipment, personal-training techniques, physical therapy, spa treaments and more.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE In addition to No. 7, equity golf members at Desert Mountain have access to six spectacular Jack Nicklaus Signature courses—Cochise, Geronimo, Chiricahua, Apache, Renegade and Outlaw—as well as to the Jim Flick Performance Center’s highlevel instruction, club-fitting and TPI assessments.
WHY MOVE HERE? 1. Fresh, new golf luxury living. The already established Desert Mountain Club is upgrading its “fun factor” like never before.
OUTDOORS: Desert Mountain clings to the
2. The property’s nine restaurants, all overseen by former Broadmoor Executive Chef Bertrand Bouquin, rival those in nearby Scottsdale.
• Bike and hike: A 15-mile private trail system consisting of seven segments of varying difficulty.
3. Come winter, wouldn’t you prefer grabbing a six iron to a snow shovel?
eastern slope of the Continental Mountains.
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