There are 32 gated communities, each with its own style, from contemporary designs to Tuscan-styled homes to Pueblostyle dwellings, and more. Homes are available starting around $550,000 on up to multimillion dollar estates. There are still many home sites available, starting at around $150,000. Desert Mountain is about 20 miles north of central Scottsdale, sitting at a higher elevation that means a temperature five to 10 degrees lower than on the Valley floor. That’s a natural advantage to go along with the many man-made luxuries and benefits of living at Desert Mountain.

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Consistently rated one of the country’s finest private golf communities, Comanche Trace is also a great value. Located 45 minutes from San Antonio’s north side, and 25 minutes from historic Fredericksburg, in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, the 1,300-acre master planned community offers homes starting as low as $250,000 and home sites from $59,000. For about $600,000, you can luxuriate in a 3,000 square-foot home on a half-acre lot, with a golf course view.

You won’t find a better representation of the good life in the Lone Star state than at Comanche Trace. This well-established community that recently celebrated its 10th anniversary is welcoming new club members, planning new neighborhoods, and reaping the benefits of sustained, steady growth.

Factor in the low cost of living in Texas, one of the best job outlooks in the nation, no state income tax, plus Comanche Trace’s great golf and amenities, and it is no wonder the community is enjoying a good pace of growth. Twenty-eight new custom homes were completed in 2010 and 2011, bringing the total homes to 300. The outlook for 2012 is just as strong, with seven custom homes under construction and thirteen more in various stages of planning to begin this year. Recent accolades include Where to Retire magazine’s “50 Best Master-Planned Communities”.

Two new hilltop neighborhoods are in the planning stages. Both offer long-range vistas from some of the community’s most desirable property. One neighborhood will concentrate on eco-friendly construction with products such as solar technology and xeriscaped yards. By exceeding National Green Building Standards Comanche Trace will become the first Texas Hill Country community to do so. The other neighborhood will feature high-end Italian hillside lock-and-leave homes in a village-style enclave.

The reasons for the success of Comanche Trace are as abundant as the sweeping views of the Guadalupe River Valley. There is plenty to boast about in this idyllic community that perfectly blends the charm of small town living with big city convenience. The natural beauty of the Southwest landscape and fantastic year-round climate are a good start, with an average annual high temperature of 78 degrees.

Tom Kite (who knows a thing or two about Hill Country golf) and his partners, Roy Bechtol and Randy Russell, designed the original 18 holes – The Valley and Hills courses that make marvelous use of the exquisite Hill Country terrain with its magnificent oak trees. Stretching 7,103 yards from the tips, the superbly conditioned course is nicely balanced, with a mixture of long and short par 4s. A few years ago, Jay and Carter Morrish added a third nine, the Creeks course that features lakes and creeks. Course conditions are taken very seriously, and thanks to an agreement with the City of Kerrville to purchase treated effluent (recycled) water, Comanche Trace can continue watering even through periods of drought. Golf Digest has ranked the golf courses of Comanche Trace as ”Best in State Architecture Award” for 8 consecutive years. The PGA Texas Valero Open qualifying rounds have been played at Comanche Trace for several years, and the Texas Golf Association rotates many of its top tournaments through, as well.

Members make great use of the eight-acre private river park along the Guadalupe River, and the five-acre catch-and-release lake. There is also a four-mile, crushed granite trail system, community garden, swimming pool and spa, lighted tennis courts, and the stunning 24,000-square foot clubhouse, where fine and casual dining can be enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere while taking in breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Thanks to the management of the financially stable homeowner’s association, annual dues have remained steady at $595 for the last 6 years. The association board is represented by an association manager, both the president of the development and controller of the club, a secretary, and a resident member, nominated and elected by the property owners every two years.

Comanche Trace offers many ways to experience the lifestyle; rent a villa for an extended stay or come for a few days with the Stay & Play program, play golf and explore the surroundings. The biennial Tour of Homes showcases several of the newest homes, allowing you the opportunity to meet the preferred builders and tour the community in an air-conditioned charter bus. The knowledgeable staff will take time to introduce you to the community, show you the perfect homesite and walk you through the buying process.

A friendly membership maintains a lively and active social calendar, but also finds plenty to do in the community’s hometown of Kerrville (population 24,000 and change). Well known for its annual Folk Festival and Texas State Arts & Crafts Festival, the town is also popular for its affordable cost of living, great medical facilities, and local cuisine. Local wineries abound in and around Kerrville and the surrounding towns. Kerrville is also home to Schreiner University, a 4-year liberal arts college with an annual enrollment of 1,100 plus students. The downtown is undergoing a $20 million renovation that will add new stores and restaurants, plus a six-mile hiking/biking trail along the river. In the Spring, bluebonnets and other wildflowers perfume the air and suffuse the hillsides in color, giving drivers and motorcyclists a memorable experience.

Any time is the right time to visit Comanche Trace. Visit our website today at www.comanchetrace.com or contact us at (877) 467-6282 to arrange your personal Stay & Play experience.

Residents and guests enjoy first-class personalized service, luxury accommodations, outdoor adventure and a myriad of amenities. We call it the last great waterfront resort. You’ll just call it unforgettable. Come for a day – you may decide to stay for a lifetime!

The Resort includes a 37-room boutique inn, an award-winning waterfront restaurant, an 18-hole championship golf course and a 300-slip deep dock marina. The serene natural environment and easy access location are just part of what makes the Resort so special. Twenty miles of interpretive trails around Ludlow Bay provide plenty of opportunity for hiking, biking and viewing the abundant wildlife that call the Resort home. Residents and guests also enjoy fishing, kayaking and engaging in more than 50 social clubs offering activities throughout the year.

Golf

Whether you’re a resident, a visiting guest or golf club member, you’ll enjoy championship golf on one of the most beautiful destination courses in the Pacific Northwest. Designed by renowned golf course architect Robert Muir Graves, the course provides a challenging golf experience while respecting the spectacular natural surroundings. Golfers witness deer roam, eagles fly overhead, old growth cedar stumps emerge from water hazards and wildflowers explode in a riot of colors. Both Golf Digest and Golf Week ranked Port Ludlow Golf Course as one of the best places to play, and Esquire Magazine called it the most scenic course in the world. Most recently, The Resort at Port Ludlow was recognized as the Official Best Golf Resort in Washington 2011.

Port Ludlow is one of only 12 golf courses in Washington State and 836 courses in the world to be designated a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. To achieve certification, a golf course must demonstrate that it sustains a high degree of environmental quality in a number of critical areas.

Marina

The Port Ludlow Marina is one of the finest on the Puget Sound, with 300 slips that can accommodate vessels up to 200 feet in length. Centrally located in a protective cove, the marina is the perfect location for the avid sailor. The San Juan Islands, one of the most beautiful cruising grounds in the United States, are just 30 nautical miles to the north. The marina and its numerous amenities, including an active Yacht Club, welcome all types of boating enthusiasts.

Inn

One way to experience the Port Ludlow lifestyle before making the decision to purchase a home is through a stay at the inn. Inspired by New England’s classic coastal summer homes, The Inn at Port Ludlow offers an intimate atmosphere and awe-inspiring views of the Olympic Mountains and Ludlow Bay. Each guest room is equipped with a fireplace, a private balcony, a Jacuzzi tub, free wireless Internet and more.

The inn’s Fireside dining room offers fresh farm-to-table menu selections that highlight and celebrate the local bounty. A recent recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, the Fireside boasts a wine collection from around the world and features the best of Northwest wines. Culinary events include cooking classes, winemaker dinners and special occasion menus. The Resort At Port Ludlow is ideal for corporate groups, social events and teambuilding opportunities.

Home

With its 5-star location and first-class amenities Port Ludlow attracts affluent consumers who are retired, desire a vacation home, or need a convenient commute to business centers around the Puget Sound. Now is an ideal time to invest in property in Port Ludlow as home values are expected to continue their rise well into the future. The community comprises several distinct villages, each with its own architectural design and unique character, so it’s never hard to find a place that fits your lifestyle. Building is capped at 2,250 homes to maintain the integrity of the surrounding natural environment.

Whether you’re looking to build your dream home on the water or to downsize to a condo on the fairway, your search for the perfect home stops here. Port Ludlow offers unbeatable new construction, custom homes, condominiums, resale properties and lots for future residents. Visit our friendly community built for YOUR northwest lifestyle. From the mountains to the sound, forests to the beaches, and sun setting on the sea, we are sure you’ll discover your Northwest here… Port Ludlow.

Rock Creek Cattle Company is a working Montana cattle ranch, traversed by streams and framed by mountains. It’s the Western Lifestyle lived to its fullest, with diverse homestead offerings ranging from one acre to 110 acres and completed cabins built along Rock Creek. In addition, Rock Creek Cattle Company boasts one of Tom Doak’s finest golf courses to date as its centerpiece, the Rock Creek Cattlemen’s Club as well as our full-service fitness center, – both located on the creek’s banks. Rock Creek Cattle Company’s impressive landscape is situated on the northeast side of the Flint Creek Mountain Range, just outside of Deer Lodge, Montana.

The Tom Doak designed golf course opened in 2008. Doak’s golf course is worthy of the beauty and grandeur of this exceptional piece of property. Choosing to work on no more than two courses per year allows Tom Doak to build handcrafted designs with meticulous attention to detail. The layout of the 18 holes encompasses three different sections of ranch land, with the course design lending itself to the beauty of the natural terrain.

The Club not only has exceptional golf but members can enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation which can be arranged with the guides and outfitters. Activities include, guided fishing trips, horseback riding, ATV trail riding, paddle sports, biking, and hiking. The Club also features the finest and most up to date amenities. The Cattlemen’s Club is a 7,000 square foot gathering place for Rock Creek Cattle Company owners. The Club’s patio sits right on the banks of Rock Creek and provides the ideal spot for repose after a day of fishing, golf or riding on the range. Within the Cattlemen’s Club you’ll find the great room, the lounge, sales office, private dining and the main dining room that spills on the the creekside patio offering an eclectic menu ranging from hearty to gourmet. The Creek Club offers the finest full service fitness center as well as private massage rooms and spa. Tennis courts have been constructed with state of the art surfacing. Adjacent to the courts are horseshoe pits and a bocce ball court. The newly constructed swimming “hole” was opened in the Summer of 2011. The facility includes a large pool, a children’s pool, sports lawn, fire pit, game barn, and spa. The pool is adjacent to the Creek Club. The Golf House and Fly Shop sit on the creek bank overlooking the first tee and 18th green. Rock Creek Cattle Company is proud to have built one of the best sporting clays courses in the country with a National Sporting Clays Association Certified Instructor on staff to assist as needed. The Club also offers a large selection of rental shotguns, ammunition, and safety equipment.

Rock Creek Cattle Company includes unmatched mountain views, lakes, and streams, open spaces, wildlife-viewing areas, valleys, ridges, wooded spots, and of course the working ranch. Privately owned cabins and charming creekside cottages are available for members and guests to stay

Rock Creek Cattle Company includes unmatched mountain views, lakes and streams, open spaces, wildlife-viewing areas, valleys, ridges, wooded spots, and of course, the working ranch. The developed portion on this special piece of property will encompass 3500 acres and includes the Tom Doak Golf Course as well as the Cattlemen’s Club and The Creek Club Fitness Center. With diverse homestead property offerings and developer-built cabins and cottages, there are a variety of dwellings to choose from.

SITE MAP

CABINS

Found between the golf course and Rock Creek, the 3+ bedroom Creekside Cabins are developer-built and designed for activity. As a cabin owner, you can take part in the two most popular pastimes Rock Creek Cattle Company has to offer – premium golf and fly-fishing within minutes of your front door.

Our cabins are spacious yet comfortable from 2,300 to 3,900 square feet; with 3 to 4 bedrooms, 3.5 to 4.5 baths and one to two-story designs. All the cabins include expansive master suites, well-appointed kitchens, large entertainment areas, indoor/outdoor fireplaces and grand covered decks ideal for entertaining and taking in the vast, beautiful views of your surroundings. These developer-built cabins range from $1.3 million to $2 million.

COTTAGES

Near the golf course and lodge, with excellent mountain views, you will find our new Sweetgrass Cottages. These cozy and simple cottages come fully-furnished for easy, turn-key and carefree living.

Each cottage includes:
King Beds and Bedding
Night Stands
Dressers
Lamps/Lighting
Leather Sofa Sleeper
Entertainment Cabinet
Upholstered Chairs
Coffee Tables
Bar Stools
Small Propane BBQ
42-46 TV w/Wall Tilt Mounts
DVD/CD Players
Our cottages are 1,010 square feet and priced at $600,000.

Some of our cottages are available for rent through our stay & play packages.

LOTS

Willow Creek Homesteads
The largest of Rock Creek Cattle Company’s homesteads, Willow Creek covers the undulating hills and grasslands of the property. To the north is the Garnet Range and to the southwest is the Flint Creek Range. Properties from 40 to 110 acres at $700,000 to $1.2 million.

Flint Creek Range Homesteads
Ranging from 3 to 20 acres, the Flint Creek Range Homesteads are the essence of Big Sky Country. These homesteads are poised along a gently sloping ridge overlooking the Tom Doak Golf Course and the aforementioned Flint Creek mountains beyond. Properties from 3 to 20 acres at $350,000 to $850,000.

Bighorn Basin Homesteads
Bighorn Basin Homesteads are a diverse offering with 14 creekside cabin sites and 41 homestead lots. These special properties are surrounded with glacial lakes, mountain views, wildlife viewing and fishing on Rock Creek itself. One can easily envision all the different outdoor pursuits that are right off your front porch. Properties from 2 to 8 acres at $350,000 to $750,000 – Creekside Cabin Sites, $400,000 to $750,000 – Homestead Lots.

Spotted Dog Ridge Homesteads
Homesteads at Spotted Dog Ridge are intimate from 1.5 to 7.5 acres. They have unobstructed views of beautiful Flint Creek Range and Spotted Dog – 50,000 acres of cattle grazing land that is ideal for watching local wildlife. Properties from 1.5 to 7.5 acres at $225,000 to $525,000.

Creekside West Homesteads
Located in the southwestern corner of Rock Creek Cattle Company offering quiet seclusion and tranquility, all sites have a building envelope of 8,000 sq. ft. on .22 acres. Properties from .22 acres at $250,000 to $450,000.

Rock Creek Basin Homesteads
Rock Creek Basin is home to the Sweetgrass Cottages and Sweetgrass Cabin sites adjacent to the beautiful golf course. Two Sweetgrass Homestead lots are also available at 10 acres and 40 acres. Properties from 10 to 40 acres at $200,000 to $400,000.

CUSTOM HOMES

A variety of custom homes are available. Contact us for more information.

Find yourself on Amelia Island, Florida – where Southern charm meets the sea and live oaks meet white sandy beaches. Southern hospitality at its finest is on display here at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. One of the most popular beach destinations on the East Coast, this luxurious barrier island hotel provides a welcome barrier between you and the world beyond.

Located on a grand stretch of the island’s 13 miles of coastline, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island hotel is a resort that features: 444 well-appointed guestrooms, including 43 Club rooms, 42 suites and two Presidential suites, four restaurants and lobby lounge, more than 48,000 square feet of indoor function space, several outdoor and ocean view venues, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, fitness center, On-site tennis facilities, 18 holes of private championship golf right out front door of our Amelia Island hotel.

Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Florida, was once a vibrant Victorian village by the sea. Amelia Island also owns the unique distinction of being the only U.S. city to have once been under the domain of eight different nations, and is still known as the Isle of 8 Flags.

Today, this seaside retreat is perfect for nature lovers and those who thrive on sun, sand and outdoor sports and offers an abundance of Amelia Island things to do. Visitors will also encounter a wealth of fine dining, and a variety of interesting shops and museums to browse as they stroll the cobblestone streets in the heart of historic Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Ritz Kids introduces our young guests to the natural wonders of the island through a variety of hands-on adventures. Designed for children ages 5 through 12, the supervised program entertains kids with educational games and activities featuring a different theme each day.

Be sure to visit the Ritz Carlton Special Packages page to see some exceptional getaway offers.

The Guest House consists of eight bedrooms offering a combination of luxury suites, deluxe guest rooms with private baths, and rooms with shared baths. Find a full kitchen, screened reading porch, great room and recreation room with a gaming table, western antiques, flat-screen satellite TV, DVD player, WIFI, a stone fireplace and pool table.

The Pond House is a five-bedroom house offering a master suite, deluxe guest suites, rooms with shared baths, a full kitchen, a great room, a screened sunroom, and a private trout pond in your front yard. A flat-screen satellite TV, DVD player, and WIFI are there for you to enjoy.

Forshay Cabin is located up valley, the two-bedroom, two-bath Forshay log cabin complete with kitchen, living room and dining room, offers all the creature comforts and an awesome view. Next door is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin that is prefect for the kids and adventurous at heart.

Homestead House is  an early 1900s homestead with a creek and two trout-filled ponds just off the porch. The 3-bedroom cabin has a dining room, kitchen, reading room, and 3 baths. A kennel for Fido is just outside.

Castle Rock Camp is  our Kimball Creek lodging and features an upscale safari-tent experience for up to 10 guests. Tents come complete with a king bed or two twins, dresser, and a heater to take the chill off the evening air. You will have your own private locked luxury bathroom with stone shower, closet, and safe. Enjoy a fine dinner and bottle of wine in the nearby 2,800 square foot lodge. You can watch millions of stars at night with the sound of Kimball Creek in the background. Bookings for our Castle Rock Camp go fast and have a required minimum of 8 guests so check your calendars now.

McKay Fork was originally an authentic turn-of-the-century camp for cowboys, McKay Fork offers 5 bedrooms. The main house includes a master suite with bath, galley kitchen, living room, and enclosed porch. Next door are a two-bedroom cabin, a two-level cabin, and a bathhouse with two additional full baths. Just outside is a covered outdoor pavilion with dining area, complete with a fire pit that our staff is happy to attend to.

The High Lonesome Ranch properties also include the K-T Ranch in Meeker, Colorado.

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The High Lonesome Ranch sits on the Western Slope of the Colorado Rockies. Its nearly 300 square miles of deeded and permitted lands stretch far and away from civilization. From the mountain forests, grasslands, spring creeks, and alpine mesas, the ranch is a mecca for wildlife. At an altitude ranging from around 5,000 to 9,000 feet, this is an ecosystem consisting of a large, central valley with astonishingly beautiful mountains and adjoining valleys, each lush and fertile in its own right. The Ranch is located near the small cowboy town of DeBeque, Colorado, a 40-minute drive to Grand Junction’s Walker Field Airport.

The size and scope of the ranch offer many opportunities. Choose one or build your own Colorado vacation including as many as you like. Dude Ranch weeks, Guest Ranch experiences, Sporting Pursuits, Weddings, Corporate Group Retreats, Family Reunions, Hunting Leases, and Personal Getaways.

Our week-long Dude Ranch Colorado trips start on Sundays with a High Lonesome Ranch welcome and orientation and end on Saturdays, often with families’ being fully bonded to one another, their wranglers and especially to their horses. Horses are an integral part of ranch life, and at The High Lonesome Ranch we’ve got an assortment of equestrian activities for all levels of riders.

There is always something interesting to do at The High Lonesome Ranch. Even disgruntled teenagers turn their frowns upside down when they step foot on the ranch. The open space, equestrian activities and delicious food make for a powerful combination, one that everyone remembers for a long time to come.

At The High Lonesome Ranch’s epicenter are the ranch headquarters and cookhouse. Both log buildings are from an authentic, pioneer homestead. The Lonesome Outfitter shop has all the hard and soft goods you’ll need for your adventures. Cocktail hour is held by the stone hearth on the living room’s leather chairs and couches. The adjoining dining room has aspen tables and chairs that can be configured in any way to best accommodate your group. A private guest business center in our headquarters is complete with a computer and a hard phone line as well as WiFi. We now feature WiFi access at several of our guest quarters.

The High Lonesome Ranch packages are oriented towards year-round outdoors activities. Options include a full equestrian program, fly-fishing, wing shooting, hiking, mountain biking, big game hunting, nature tours, massage therapy, white-water rafting trips, wild-horse tours, golf, cooking classes, and winery tours. Choose from pre-made packages or build your own.