Reflecting the picturesque setting and family lifestyle of Covenant Hills, the warmth of this neighborhood reaches new heights during the holidays, with a lineup of community events that bring families and friends together to celebrate the season.

This Ladera Ranch community begins its local holiday celebrations the first weekend of December, with a holiday tree lighting ceremony on the Town Green followed by a visit from Santa. The event includes activities for elves of all ages including puppet shows, crafts, and holiday performances. To share the spirit of giving, the Ladera Ranch Community Services also hosts an Orange County Firefighters’ Sparks of Love Toy Drive benefitting needy children and families throughout Orange County. Residents can drop-off toys at local Fire Station 58 up until December 24.

Another annual Ladera Ranch holiday tradition is the Home Decorating Contest, which takes the existing beauty of the area’s architecturally designed and

Home for the holidays in Covenant Hills

Seasonal neighborhood events showcase community spirit

landscaped homes to another level. With judging on both individual homes and neighborhood entries, residents compete in categories such as Most Creative Use of Lights, Best Use of a Theme, Best in Spirit, Traditional, and Best Yard Display, in this spirited competition. Ladera Ranch Community Services awards the winners with the choice of gift cards from Home Depot or Costco that can be used for 2012’s Block Parties.

Covenant Hill’s holiday events continue throughout December in the Town Green with a Live Nativity scene produced in partnership with the Christian Fellowship Club and a Menorah Lighting ceremony in partnership with the Jewish Community Club of Ladera Ranch.

For more information on Covenant Hills holiday happenings visit www.LaderaLife.com

Recognized as one of the most unique and exclusive family-oriented communities in southern Orange County, homeowners are drawn to Covenant Hills for its open space and natural beauty. This extraordinary environment for relaxed family living is exemplified in the community’s numerous parks, private recreation facilities, and hiking trails. Surrounded by more than 1,600 acres of pristine, protected ridgelines, many are surprised by how easily accessible Covenant Hill’s Ladera Ranch location is to Orange County’s beaches and shopping destinations. This combination of unparalleled lifestyle in such a panoramic setting is a true distinction of living in Covenant Hills at Ladera Ranch.

Covenant Hills’ custom homesites are available in limited release, priced from the high $200,000s to over $1 million.

For more information regarding the custom homesites and custom homes at Covenant Hills, call the Custom Sales Gallery at 888.220.2303 or visit www.covenanthills.com.

To reach Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch from the I-5 Freeway in south Orange County, exit Crown Valley Parkway and proceed east approximately 2.5 miles to Antonio Parkway. Turn right onto Antonio. Turn right onto Covenant Hills Drive and proceed to the East Gatehouse. Signage will direct you to the Custom Sales Gallery which is located at 63 Bell Pasture Road, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694.