Ways To Support Your Local Community

In this time of change and uncertainty, it can seem overwhelming to take on one more thing. We have had to adjust to life where many of us work from home, or aren’t working at all. Many kids are being taught at home, and many of our favorite local restaurants and stores have restricted access for customers. The Black Diamond area thrives on the support of local residents so we thought we would make it easy for residents to find ways to give back to their local community – without having to do much research and while still adhering to safety precautions.

Order Takeout and Delivery from Local Restaurants 

The Black Diamond area has a ton of great local restaurants that are offering takeout! If you do not feel like venturing out, you can also request food be delivered to your home via GrubHub or UberEats. Even better, win $50 in FREE takeout by taking part in one of Ten Trails’ weekly contests! This week we are having a scavenger hunt. Find the hidden Flamingo Gnome and submit a photo of yourself with it to info@tentrails.com to be entered to win the prize.

Purchase Gift Cards from Local Businesses

Along with ordering food from your favorite local restaurants, add some gift cards to that purchase! Buying gift cards helps generate revenue for the business and affords you the opportunity to come back at another time to dine-in. These can be great gifts for others or for yourself, it makes a promise to the business that you will be back, and shows how much you appreciate them. The Black Diamond Community Center provides many needed services to the local community. They give school supplies and backpacks to local children, provide services and meals for seniors, and run a local food bank. You can support the Black Diamond Community Center by participating in some of their fundraisers like their most recent community Garage Sale. The Community Center also takes non-perishable food donations that can be dropped off at the Ten Trails Welcome Center donation bin located at the front of the building. For a list of needed items, visit their website.

Support the Historic Museum Depot

The Historical Museum Depot in nearby downtown Black Diamond was once the train station for the railroad that ran from the former Town of Franklin to Seattle. Today, the building is a repository for all things Black Diamond and offers a glimpse into the rich history of this beautiful city. The building is in need of some repairs and is running a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for a new furnace. Consider donating to help this local treasure.

Write Positive Reviews for Local Businesses

If you cannot get out to your local businesses or afford to buy from them to show your support, consider writing a positive review for them! Utilize Yelp, Google, and the businesses’ social media pages to put in a good word. Good reviews not only positively impact the morale of business owners and their staff, but other customers are over 67% more likely to shop somewhere with good reviews.

Follow Local Businesses on Social Media

Another way to show your support from home is to follow local businesses’ social media pages. In today’s Covid-19 environment, many businesses are keeping customers informed largely through social media. With a bigger social media following, local businesses can stay in touch with their customer base and be more available to loyal customers for questions. While you are following local businesses, be sure to also follow, @TenTrails, for our updates! We post regularly to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com      

How to Tour our Model Homes During Covid-19 

Our gorgeous model homes are open daily for touring by appointment. Making your appointment to tour is quick and easy! Here are a few options on how to schedule your tour:

Call us to Schedule Your Tour 

Give us a call at 360-469-4043 to let us know which model(s) you are interested in touring and we will help you set up your appointment to tour! We can also send you some detailed community information to review prior to your visit to the community.

Chat with Us Live at TenTrails.com 

Visit us at www.TenTrails.com and chat live with one of our representatives to help you schedule your tour of our model homes. Check out our Builders page and you can click through to the builders’ websites and view floorplans to select your favorite models before you arrive for your tour.

Contact our Builder Teams Directly 

You can call and chat with our builder sales teams directly to discuss available homesite and floorplan options and to book a tour to see the homes in person. Visit our Builders page for links to our individual builder websites where you can find contact information for their sales teams.

Follow Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing 

When visiting our model homes or Welcome Center, we ask that you abide by the governor’s guidelines and wear a face covering and maintain at least a 6-foot distance from others. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043        

Find Floorplans with Desirable Home Features at Ten Trails 

Ten Trails features a wide variety of home plans and styles to fit families of all sizes! We have stylish and modern townhomes, duplexes, as well as single-family detached homes. Each of our builders offer homes with their own unique style and include many sought-after floorplan features like multi-generational floorplans, rambler plans, homes with master bedrooms on the main level, and homes featuring daylight basements.

Multi-Generational Living at Ten Trails 

Today’s families are increasingly more blended and the needs for family members are different when multiple generations are living under one roof. Ten Trails’ builder partner, Lennar, offers two multi-generational  floorplans in the community: the Bainbridge and the Camano plans.  Both homes come with a secondary space within the main home with its own kitchenette, living area, laundry closet, full bathroom, and separate entrance so family members can have their own privacy while still being part of the larger home.

Rambler Floorplans and Master Bedrooms on the Main Level

Many families prefer a home without any stairs for a variety of reasons. Navigating stairs can be tricky as people age, and having all the rooms on one level of a home can be more convenient. Rambler plans also typically feature high, vaulted ceilings making for a feeling of spaciousness and openness in the home. Ten Trails’ builder, JK Monarch, offers a rambler floorplan in the community. This 2,652-square foot home features three bedrooms plus a bonus room and a three-car tandem garage. Lennar also has a floorplan, the Westport, which is two stories, however the master bedroom, main living spaces and laundry room are all located on the first floor.

Daylight Basements 

Another sought-after feature in new home construction are homes with daylight basements. Sometimes referred to as “walk-out basements,” these rooms are flexible spaces that offer plenty of natural light and can be used for family recreation spaces, extra bedrooms, or home gyms. Having a third finished level to your home can increase property values and privacy for family members. At Ten Trails, Lennar offers several floorplans that feature daylight basements, including the Columbia plan, located in their East Village collection of homes. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043  

Ten Trails Welcomes JK Monarch to Our Esteemed Builder Team

Ten Trails is happy to share that local builder, JK Monarch, has joined our builder team! JK Monarch plans to offer seven different floorplans on 16 gorgeous home sites in the community.

Customize to Create the Home of Your Dreams 

JK Monarch offers its homebuyers the option to customize their homes during the pre-sale stage of construction. The builder’s motto, “your home, your way,” means that customers have the ability to modify their home to their style and needs or simply work within the builder’s professionally-designed standard finishes and layouts. JK Monarch’s team of interior designers can help select options for landscaping, irrigation, hardscaping, kitchen design, cabinetry, custom built-ins, hardware, appliances, plumbing features, lighting and more!

Rambler Floorplan by JK Monarch at Ten Trails

JK Monarch is offering a rambler-style floorplan option for construction at Ten Trails! This 2,652 square-foot plan includes a three-car tandem garage, main level master suite, a den and guest room on the first floor and an upstairs loft with additional bedroom and bathroom.

Pre-Sale Opportunities Available

JK Monarch is now pre-selling their homes at Ten Trails! Contact their sales team at (206) 478-4525 for details or visit us at TenTrails.com to chat live with one of our associates to learn more. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043          

Choose How you Want to Move to Ten Trails

Ten Trails is a new master planned community located in beautiful Black Diamond, WA. Tucked into the scenic Cascade foothills in southeastern King County, this growing community has several purchasing options for would-be homebuyers!  Our builders offer a wide variety of home sizes and styles with a couple of options for selecting the home of your dreams. Need a home now? Choose from a selection of gorgeous move-in ready homes in the community. Have some time before you need to move? Select the floorplan and homesite of your choosing and let our builders build the home that perfectly suits your family’s needs!

Choose from a Selection of Quick Move-in Homes 

Things happen and life can get complicated and not everyone has several months to wait for a home to be built before they can move. That is why many of our builders have a selection of move-in ready homes for homebuyers to choose from! If you are in need of a home today, contact our builders for a list of available current inventory, or chat with us live at TenTrails.com to learn more about homes that are available to purchase now in the community.

Select Your Lot and Floorplan and Build the Home of Your Dreams 

Several of our builders allow customers to choose their ideal floorplan and homesite to build the home of their dreams! Visit our builder models by scheduling a tour through our website or calling us at 360-469-4043 and find out the steps and timeline for building your family’s ideal home at Ten Trails. 360-469-4043 www.TenTrails.com            

Explore Southeastern King County’s Off the Beaten Path Attractions this Summer 

Tucked away in a scenic section of southeastern King County, Ten Trails is located close to outdoor recreation hotspots as well as some lesser known but still notable area attractions.

Franklin Ghost Town Trail 

Ten Trails is located just minutes from the former town of Franklin. Once a booming coal-mining town, Franklin is now owned by King County and is part of the Green River Gorge Conservation Area. Hikers can explore the ruins of old buildings and view coal car tracks and cables hidden among the forest. The trail is part of privately-owned land, but the public is welcome to tour the Franklin Ghost Town trail for a $5 fee.

Maid of the Mist Waterfall

Also commonly known as the “Green River Gorge Falls” the Maid of the Mist waterfall is clearly visible with just a short hike from the historic Franklin Ghost Town trail. Instead of hiking up toward the hills, visitors can check out the waterfall by taking the route that ventures down into the gorge.

Black Diamond Open Space

Just a short, five-minute drive from Ten Trails north on Hwy 169, visitors can find the Black Diamond Open Space Park.  The park boasts 240 acres of park and trail space for hiking, horseback riding, trail running and mountain-biking. The latter is what the park is most well-known for, with more than 28 mountain bike trails that span more than 13 miles total.

Nolte State Park

Nolte State Park is one of the area’s finest state park recreation sites, but is not well-known to anyone who lives outside the immediate area. This 110-acre day-use park has 7,174 feet of freshwater shoreline located on Deep Lake near the Green River Gorge.

Black Diamond Cemetery

The Black Diamond Cemetery was founded in 1884 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Located within walking distance to Ten Trails, the cemetery has more than 1,200 graves, one of them of a Civil War veteran, and many others of the miners who came to work in the city from all over the world. www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043    

King County’s Library System Offers Online Resources for Ten Trails Residents

Staying at home does not mean you no longer have access to all the great free resources offered by the King County library system! Ten Trails residents can access e-books, audiobooks, tabletop gaming resources, adult e-learning certifications and services for grade and high school at-home learning – all through the internet!

Rhyme on Poetry Events

Expressing yourself through poetry can be a great way to be creative and get your emotions out in a healthy and productive way! The King County Library System (KCLS) is now offering ongoing Rhyme on Poetry Events. April’s events included a poetry contest, sidewalk Haiku project and Facebook live poetry breaks. Stay tuned for announcements of future poetry contests and activities through KCLS for the upcoming weeks!

Get Certified from Home

Use extra time at home to improve your skills at work or at school with online e-certifications through KCLS! Get certified as a  Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), or become an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) through online programs that guide you through program requirements and test prep. Other online certification programs through KCLS include Quickbooks Online Certification and Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification.

Temporary Services for At-Home Learning

Perhaps one of the most useful free tools offered by the library system are their resources to help parents assist children with at-home learning! Search online reference services, take free online classes in technology, core skills, reading and math, and get resources to help with homework.

Tabletop Gaming Resources

Connect with friends and family who live remotely through KCLS’s tabletop gaming resources! If you are new to tabletop gaming, the library has videos and tutorials to help you and family members learn the rules of play so you can get started with remote family game nights soon!

E-Books and Audiobooks

Keep literacy in the forefront of your child’s education with free e-books and audiobook downloads from KCLS! The library’s informative website even has a list of suggested titles for various age groups, making it easy for Ten Trails parents to choose appropriate books for their child to read. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043

Five Nearby Hiking Trails to Check out This Spring

Some state-managed parks, wildlife areas, recreation land, boat launches, and natural areas will reopen for day-use activities on May 5, along with some trails and parks managed by the Department of Natural Resources, meaning Ten Trails residents can get back to spending more time in the great outdoors! If you and your family are looking for some picturesque nearby hikes for varying levels of ability, we have provided a few to explore. The Washington Trails Association has provided a thorough list of helpful tips for families who are looking to recreate responsibility. Please visit their website prior to embarking on your hike to review the tips, and be prepared that there’s a chance that some hiking trails and facilities may be closed when you arrive.

South Access Road | Issaquah Alps

The South Access Road Trail is the most direct route to summit Squak Mountain. This nearby mountain is one of the few places left in King County where visitors can walk through a preserved mountain rainforest. Because the land was privately owned for many years, much of the old growth forest remains and can be observed from the trail. The South Access Road Trail is 5.5 miles in length with an elevation gain of 1,606 feet.

Little Si Trail

Short but offering spectacular views, Little Si is the companion trail to the longer and steeper, Mount Si Trail. Little Si is 3.7 miles in length with an elevation gain of 1,300 feet. The rocky trail is popular with local hikers and is best accessed early in the morning to avoid crowds. Like with all Washington State trails, visitors need to display a Washington Trails Discover Pass on their vehicle when parking to hike Little Si.

Tiger Mountain Trail

Tiger Mountain Trail encompasses 15 miles of trail that extends from north to south through the Tiger Mountains with many cross trails to explore. Ten Trails families can spend days exploring the trails and its many hidden gems like Lone Rock, Custer’s Bridge and Wally’s Glen. Make a fun family game out of spotting local wildlife or counting the trail’s many small bridges and creeks.

Chybinski Loop Trail 

Chybinski Loop Trail is located in the Squak Mountain/Cougar Mountain corridor. The trail is 7.7 miles total roundtrip with an elevation gain of 2,100 feet. Hikers looking for a longer loop can also access nearby trails like the Bullitt Fireplace Trail or the Coal Mine Trail. No passes or entry fees are required to access this trail.

May Valley Loop 

Located just outside of Issaquah in the Issaquah Alps, May Valley Loop Trail offers hikers gorgeous views of the city’s downtown. The trail connects with Squak Mountain State Park which features a .3 mile Pretzel Tree Trail that is perfect for little kids to explore with signs that provide a self-guided interpretive walk about the surrounding ecosystem. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043  

Small Details Make a Big Difference in the New Master Planned Community, Ten Trails 

Ten Trails’ developer, Oakpointe Communities, has been creating communities in the Puget Sound region for more than 30 years. It is their attention to detail that helps create a quality of life that sets Oakpointe’s neighborhoods apart from all the rest. At Ten Trails, decades of careful planning have gone into creating what is the fastest growing master planned community in King County.

Detailed Landscape Planning

The entire community of Ten Trails is beautifully-landscaped by Pacific Landscape Management. Native and drought-tolerant plants line the community’s many paved walkways, and flower beds with seasonal varieties of flowers that bring year-round color to the community. The community’s many flowering trees create a stunning show in the early spring months, and the late autumn leaf color change creates a beautiful backdrop and welcoming transition to fall.

Comprehensive Trail Plan

Ten Trails has miles of trails for residents to use for biking, walking or jogging. Our nature trails weave through forested areas of the community and were created sustainably using recycled chipped wood. Newer trails will connect future development in the community including the upcoming Retail Village with additional plans to connect the community trails to the proposed King County Green to Cedar River Trail Southern Extension.

Planned Connectivity for Modern Living

Now more than ever before, working from home has become a common practice for many professionals, and Ten Trails has the connectivity residents need to conduct business from the comfort of their home office. Every home in the community is wired for 1 gigabyte speed internet through Wave. The 1-gig internet service at Ten Trails provides downloads and uploads up to 1,000 Mbps, with fast performance and streaming. There are no data caps included with your service, so feel free to surf and stream on multiple devices, appliances and security systems throughout your home.

Ten Trails is Beautiful Black Diamond, WA 

Ten Trails is located in southeastern King County, barely 30 miles from Seattle in beautiful Black Diamond, WA. Take a drive through the community and see for yourself how all the many small details come together to create a one-of-kind new home community. 360-469-4043 www.TenTrails.com  

Start Your New Home Search Online Now with These Helpful Research Tips

If you are in the market for a new home, you don’t have to put your search on hold. Use these helpful research tips and tools to start your new home search from home now and be that much closer to closing on your dream home!

Learn about the Local School District for Ten Trails 

Children living in Ten Trails attend schools in the Enumclaw School District which includes the brand new Black Diamond Elementary School where small class sizes, a whole-child based mission and focus on technology in the classrooms creates a robust learning environment. Start your research about this school on our Ten Trails website by reading this article about the school and its new principal, Tim Lee.

Explore Floorplan Options from our Award-Winning Builders

When searching for a new home, it’s important to think of how the home will fit your family’s lifestyle. Beyond how many bedrooms or bathrooms are needed, consider if your family will make the most out of a covered outdoor patio, or an upstairs bonus room or loft. Storage is also an important factor in any home, so be sure to look through floorplan options from our builders to find a home with enough garage and closet space to fit your family’s things.

Get a Feel for What Life is Like at Ten Trails

Check us out on YouTube to see our most recent television commercial that was filmed on-site in the community during one of our events. You can also read through our Community page for interviews with our residents, information about builder sales agents, spotlights on our parks, and more! www.TenTrails.com 3600-469-4043