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Rancho Mission Viejo Announces Opening of More Rienda Homes

BY COLLIN BREAUX, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH P eople looking to buy a home in the Rienda development now have more options. Officials with Rancho Mission Viejo announced on Tuesday, Jan. 10, that the second phase for the new residential community is now open. A total of 279 homes in four new neighborhoods are now eligible to purchase.

Costs for the new homes start at $700,000 to the low $1 millions. The homes range in design, from Progressive Spanish to contemporary, with two and four-bedroom options available.

“Homebuyers will find exceptional, high-quality homes at Dahlia at Rienda, in the renowned master-planned community of Rancho Mission Viejo,” said Richard Douglass, Southern California Division President of Trumark Homes, one of the designers. “Dahlia’s distinct, single-family homes feature spacious two-story floorplans and flex spaces to meet the needs of today’s new home buyer, including an incredible array of resort-style amenities and recreational experiences.”

Some of the homes are reserved for senior citizens—145 of them, to be specific. Those homes are exclusive to what RMV calls its Gavilán collection, which is

Rancho Mission Viejo continues to expand its home sale offerings with the second phase of Rienda. Photo: Courtesy of Rancho Mission Viejo

tailored to people 55 years of age or older.

Gavilán amenities include clubhouses, pools, and spas. A new amenity opening this spring is called The Perch, which includes a pool, spa, outdoor dining patio, outdoor entertaining room equipped with soft seating and a fireplace, according to a news release.

“We’re very excited to provide more opportunities for homebuyers to own in Rienda and experience the unmatched lifestyle, community connectivity and social vibrancy found on The Ranch,” said Stephanie Walker, vice president of sales and marketing for Rancho Mission Viejo. “Rienda has experienced strong sales since opening last April, and that demand continues to grow, with especially strong interest in our Gavilán 55+ homes. So far, 19 homes have been sold in this newest phase.”

Rienda’s first phase of 671 homes was reported to be nearly 50% sold out, as of press time. CD

Volunteers Aim to Help Out at Nature Reserve During Service Day

BY COLLIN BREAUX, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH M artin Luther King Day is often a time for volunteers to help out and give back to their community.

The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo is one example of this.

The outdoor preserve hosts an annual MLK Day of Service on the third Monday in January, during which volunteers will help with a variety of projects. This year’s Day of Service will be held on Jan. 16 from 9-11 a.m.

“They will assist in removing invasive non-native plants like Russian thistle and mustard,” Nature Reserve Executive Director Leeta Latham said. “They’ll also be clearing out trails and teaching areas used during our field trips, day camps, and other events. Additionally, volunteers will be trimming trees and removing brush to help keep a defensible space around the site in the event of a fire.”

Part of what makes Rancho Mission Viejo so special is the beauty of its land and the open space set aside at The Nature Reserve, Latham said.

“There is a ‘culture of care’ on The Ranch, and we are so grateful to the many volunteers who participate every year on this day in order to help preserve this land and take care of it, so that it can be enjoyed by all for years to come,” Latham said.

EVENTS AT THE RANCH

JANUARY 19 COUGAR TALK 7-8:30 p.m. The Nature Reserve Manager Laura Coley Eisenberg will discuss cougar life, their status throughout California, how they shaped The Nature Reserve and more. Cocktails and appetizers will be available. This event is for ages 21 and up. Cost is $20. Sign up at thenaturereserve.org.