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SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY

EVERY DAY EARTH DAY IS CELEBRATED ON THE RANCH

Knee-High Naturalists.

Trail Mix(ers). Butterfly Walks. Stargazing. Ridgeto-Ridge hikes.

When you purchase a new home at Esencia on The Ranch, you gain access to exclusive programs like these and more on The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo, a majestic habitat preserve destined to include more than 20,000 acres of open space set aside forecological protection, scientific study,and educational enrichment.

The protected ridgelines, canyons, and pasturelands of The Reserve provide the idyllic background to life on The Ranch – where a full range of new homes are now available at prices ranging from the high $300,000s to over $1 million.

Nestled in the hillside village of Escencia are a limited number of family-ori-

PANORAMIC VIEWS

AMENITY RICH

UPPER $300S TO $1M+

ented larger-lot detached homes for sale within Esencia’s inviting Canyon House Neighborhoods, including Gavilan neighborhoods of primarily single-level homes exclusive to the 55-plus

crowd. And, now selling at Esencia’s brand new Hilltop Neighborhoods are a full

collection of single-level and two-story (plus) Napainspired homes within both family-oriented neighborhoods and those geared toward empty-nesters and retirees.

Through exclusive programs, events and docentled adventures, Esencia residents of all ages and life stages have the opportunity to become actively

engaged with The Reserve. For example,the Knee-High Naturalist program allows children on The Ranch to create early connections with nature. A host of natural history lectures and docent-led trail walks help Ranchresidents explorethe local flora and fauna. And, there’s even campfire evenings, picnics, astronomy nights, and art in nature activities to enjoy.

“Taking care of the land is part of the unique community culture found on The Ranch,” said Nadine Corrigan,Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Rancho

Mission Viejo.“ As people make their homes on The Ranch, our wish is that they

become engaged in The Reserve so that a sense of stewardship over the land is fostered and an appreciation for the environment endures.”

Plus, preparing to open this Spring is The Hilltop Club, a recreational and social clubhouse situated among the highest elevations of The Ranch. Upon its opening,The Hilltop Club will include fitness and group spaces, a swimming pool and spa, children’s wading pool, a bar for seasonal and special event use, an arcade, fire pits, bocce ball courts, barbecue pavilion, and a large event lawn.

Already open on The Ranch are numerous amenities including clubhouses, swimming pools and spas, community farms, water splash zones,picnic/grilling pavilions and event rooms, a network of multi-use trails, a fitness center, seasonal/ special event bars, tot lots, and even a coffeehouse (Canyon Coffee) serving Peet’s Coffees and Teas.

The ridgelines,canyons,and pasturelands of The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo provide the background to life onThe Ranch

Gavilan 55-plus residents enjoy exclusive access to their own resort-style recreational amenities which include The Hacienda clubhouse with indoor lounge, fitness center and resortstyle pool/spa,The Outlook swim and social retreat, the new open air BBQ Barn with bocce ball courts, as well as several new parks.

To learn more about Esencia and the Rancho Mission Viejo lifestyle, visit www.RanchoMissionViejo. com and download driving directions to the Esencia Visitor’s Center,open daily.