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- Sunday, September 20, from 9am to 5pm, you’re invited to tour the nearly 40 model homes for about a dozen new neighborhoods at the Big reveal Grand Opening at esencia, South Orange County’s brand new view-oriented hillside village -situatedalong some of the highest elevations on rancho Mission Viejo.

With homes priced from the high $400,000s to over $1 million, the collection of neighborhoods debutingatesencia on Theranch feature eight neighborhoods for “all age” homebuyers and four Gavilan single-level neighborhoods exclusivetothe 55+ crowd.

esencia’s Grand Openingfestivities will include:

•Startyour esencia tour by hopping on a free, luxury, air conditioned shuttle which will transport youtothe model homes throughout the neighborhoods at esencia • The first stop on the shuttle tour will be The Canyon House (and esenciaVisitors Center) where youcan nibble on complementary

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farmfresh bites while refining your home search to fit your new-home needs at esencia. also,besureto check out The ranch Family Tree and learn all about life on The ranch through the eyes of existing ranch residents •DropintoCanyonCoffee and sip on samples of Peet’s iced tea • Meet the Community Farmer at esencia Farm (now under cultivation) and ask about our unique brand of community farming on The ranch while enjoying heirloom popcorn, infused water and lemonade •Hit theFarmers Belly and California Grill gourmet food trucks located between The Canyon House and esencia Farm and discover the delicious cuisine available forpurchase •Tap your toes to the tunes of Frankie Bella, abrother/sister duo • explore Oak Canyon and its trails meandering through stands of live oaks right below The Canyon House • Pick up your copy of the new esencia brochure to see what’s

open, planned and under construction including esencia K-8 school (scheduled to open Fall 2018), The Outlook (an open-air retreat now under construction with lap pool,exclusive to Gavilan’s 55+ residents), as well asTheSouth Plunge forall ranch residents and nowunder construction to include a pool, children’s water play area, event lawn, and an outdoor grilling and dining area. Plus learn about the view-oriented Hilltop Club, envisioned as esencia’s signature recreational and community-gathering place with fitness center, swimming pool and spas, wading pool, staffed event bar, arcade, fire pits, barbeque pavilion, bocce courts, and expansive eventlawn.

• Get introduced to the ranchlife team and become as connected as you desire through events, programs and activities that unite like-minded souls around their interests and aspirations • learn how you can explore the reserve at rancho Mission

Viejo with guided hiking tours and docent-led activities including camp-outs, star gazing, and even yoga under the trees now under cultivation is esencia Farm,acommunityfarmwith avarietyofin-ground rowcrops and fruit trees, raised planter beds, aharvest/preparation barn, chicken

coop, and greenhouse. esencia Farm is the thirdfarminstalled on Theranch. each farmisunder the

care of the rancho Mission Viejo CommunityFarmerwho oversees the crops and orchards, conducts farming classes and demonstrations, and hosts special farmto-table dinners and events for residents livingonThe ranch.

additional facilities and amenities planned for esencia include The Pavilion multi-purpose building (with gymnasium, tot lot, outdoor gathering “movie zone” space, and open play area with soccerfield and softball backstop), afuturesports parkwith courts for tennis and pickleball, and even adog park with dog watering and washing stations,plus more.

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and, approximately 50 acres of commercial space has been allocated at esencia for such uses as retail shops and services, restaurants,professional and medical offices,and more.

To reach esencia, exit the I-5 at Ortega Highway and proceed inland to antonio Parkway. Turn

left, then rightatCow Camp road and follow the signs to esencia. Or, exit the I-5 at Crown Valley Parkway and proceed inland to antonio Parkway. Turn right, and then left at Cow Camp road and follow the signs to esencia. To learnmore, visitwww.ranchoMissionViejo.com.