Oakpointe Communities Celebrates the Return of Black Diamond Community Events this September with Labor Days Festival and Hometown Harvest

Ten Trails is excited to invite residents and others in the Black Diamond area to two special events in September. These events include Black Diamond’s long-standing Labor Days festival, taking place September 4-6, and Oakpointe’s third-annual Hometown Harvest Carnival event on September 18. “When it comes to creating exceptional places to live, work and play, each neighborhood is only as good as the community it’s comprised of,” said Brian Ross, CEO of Oakpointe. “What makes a place great is a sense of camaraderie and togetherness, which is exactly why we’ve decided to become a sponsor of Black Diamond’s Labor Days and bring back our Hometown Harvest Carnival. After more than a year of staying home and staying healthy, we’re excited to get back to safely supporting these outdoor gatherings as a way to help bring the entire Black Diamond community together.” More information on both events can be found below:

Black Diamond Labor Days – September 4-6, 2021

The city of Black Diamond, Washington prides itself on its deep historical roots and time-honored traditions. Its Labor Days festival is one that residents look forward to year after year – for over 100 years now. This year’s theme is “Welcome Back,” and each day will include a variety of ways to celebrate, such as a parade, live music, food vendors, and more. For the first time ever, Oakpointe’s Ten Trails community will be kicking off the event on September 4 with a Bike and Scooter Rodeo next to the Ten Trails Welcome Center from 2-4 p.m. This family-friendly event is geared toward helping children learn the rules of the road while practicing important bike-safety skills, and Oakpointe will give away 200 helmets to any child who needs one. Families are invited to stick around Ten Trails that evening for an outdoor movie night beginning at 8:15 p.m. in Civic Park, where they’ll be showing “Toy Story 4.” For more updates and details on Black Diamond Labor Days, visit: http://www.blackdiamondlabordays.org/.

Hometown Harvest Carnival – September 18, 2021

Oakpointe’s third-annual Hometown Harvest Carnival takes place on Saturday, September 18 from 12-6 p.m. in the heart of Ten Trails. After a year away, Oakpointe anticipates this year’s celebration could be the grandest one yet, so the event will span both Civic Park and Village Green. Community members are invited to come and enjoy a variety of food trucks, a beer and wine garden, games, 40+ local arts and crafts vendors, live music courtesy of local country singer Aaron Crawford, and plenty more. Oakpointe is also offering a tasting tour that stops by many of its Ten Trails model homes. Participants will be given a “tour passport” that can be stamped at each destination for a chance to win prizes along the way. Oakpointe is excited to be partnering with Lill Family Wines to share a special Ten Trails-branded wine, which will be available for purchase and consumption in the Beer and Wine Garden located at Civic Park. For more updates and details on the Hometown Harvest Carnival, visit Ten Trails on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TenTrails and click on ‘Events’. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043

Five Great Reasons to Live in a Planned Community

There are countless reasons to choose to live in a planned community like Ten Trails. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should consider Ten Trails as your new hometown!

Beautiful Landscape Design

Ten Trails has partnered with Pacific Landscape Management to create lush and beautiful landscape designs throughout the community’s parks, neighborhoods, and open spaces. Ten Trails has two major community parks that are landscaped and maintained by Pacific Landscape Management, as well as smaller parks scattered throughout the community.

Connect with Other New Neighbors

Making friends and connecting with new neighbors is easy in a planned community like Ten Trails where new neighbors are constantly joining the community from local cities as well as from around the country. Whether you are moving into a new home to raise your new family, or settling into an “empty nester” home, chances are there are plenty of other residents like you who are looking to meet new neighbors. Connect via the community Facebook group, through resident activities like yoga in the park, or at one of our community events.

Walkability

Ten Trails has miles of paved and unpaved walking trails to enjoy. Walking paths weave through parks, open spaces, and neighborhoods, and our trails connect our wooded natural spaces. Enjoy walking, biking, jogging, and more all within the community.

Amenities

At Ten Trails, we have a wide variety of amenities to suit residents of every age. This includes sports courts and equipment as well as walking trails, jungle gyms, pea patches, a kids’ zip-line, a performance stage, and many other fantastic amenities! As the community grows, more amenities will be added for residents to enjoy.

Enjoy a Sense of Community

Ten Trails’ developer envisioned a community where residents could come together to enjoy and connect with their community and to each other. The community was planned to include amenities, park spaces, and community events meant to bring residents and the public together to enjoy gorgeous spaces inspired by nature. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043  

Nearby Points of Interest

Ten Trails has a prime location, close to area jobs, Sea-Tac Airport, and local retail plazas. Many of the most sought-over shopping, necessities, and activities are all within a short distance to the community.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Ten Trails is located less than 30 miles from Sea-Tac airport. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, the trip to the airport is just a quick drive, shuttle, or rideshare from the community.

Costco

What better way to fill the pantry of your new Ten Trails home than taking a trip to your local Costco? Ten Trails residents are lucky to have Costco Covington less than seven miles from the community.

Home Improvement Stores

Located right near Costco in Covington, the local Home Depot is a quick drive from the community! Find what you need for DIY home repairs and more at this national chain home retailer, as well as many options at the local Johnson’s Home and Garden in nearby Maple Valley.

Local Hospital

Multicare Covington Medical Center in nearby Covington offers a wide range of medical services including emergency services, family medicine, sports medicine, surgical services, and more. The center also has a family birthing center and is currently offering virtual birthing classes.

Grocery Stores and More

Residents can shop Safeway, Fred Meyer, and a host of other stores at nearby Four Corners Maple Valley. There you can also find dry cleaners, nail salons, spa services, coffee shops, restaurants, and more. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043    

Meet the Alegado Family – Ten Trails’ 500^th Family 

Meet the Alegado family, new residents in Ten Trails and our 500^th family to move into the community! Gideon and Katrina Alegado and their two teenage children move to Ten Trails in June from nearby Maple Valley and are loving their new Oakridge Homes home and the lifestyle offered in the community.

Home Shopping Remotely During the Pandemic 

Like many families, it became obvious to the Alegados during pandemic stay-at-home orders that they needed more room for their family. With their kids now teenagers and Gideon and Katrina working from home, they quickly realized their 1,660 square-foot home in Maple Valley, while cozy, just was not well-suited for the family any longer. The Alegados started their search for a new home online during the pandemic and they first toured their current home virtually while vacationing at a friend’s home in Hawaii.

“We were looking at photos of the house literally from the beach and then we made an offer the next day, sight unseen,” said Katrina. “A few days later we were signing paperwork on our friend’s patio overlooking the ocean.”

 

More Space to Spread Out in a Growing Community

As they get settled in a big and beautiful 2,800-square-foot home, the Alegados joke that they sometimes cannot find one another.

  “I’m sure it will fill up, but right now it feels massive,” said Gideon.

  The family is eager to explore all the amenities Ten Trails offers, like the many parks and green spaces, sports courts, and community pea patches.

  “We’ve been out on the trails many times,” said Katrina who enjoys walking the family’s dog, Echo, on the miles of nature trails.

    The Alegados are also looking forward to meeting more of their neighbors at upcoming community events, like the Sunset Markets.    

“We are so excited and honored to be recognized in this way and looking forward to settling in,” said Gideon.  

Welcome to the neighborhood, Alegados! We are so happy you chose Ten Trails as your new hometown. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043

New Townhomes at Ten Trails by Lennar 

Lennar has released new townhomes for sale in Ten Trails!  Lennar’s Village Green Townhomes offer a collection of 50 new attached homes priced from the $400,000s with three floorplans to choose from: The Aster, 1,298 sq. ft. The Fern, 1,611 sq. ft. The Yarrow, 1,684 sq. ft. The Village Green Townhome builders will be built in groupings of two to six units. Call 855-325-1483 or visit Lennar’s website to request more information on these homes.

Wide Variety of Home Options 

At Ten Trails, we have a wide variety of home styles to fit families of all sizes! These include the upcoming townhomes, single-family detached homes, homes in a gated portion of the community, apartments for rent, and single family detached homes for rent. Coming soon, Ten Trails will also have a section of the community specifically for adults 55 and over. Find brand new homes in the community from our award-winning builders by visiting the community and touring. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043          

Introducing the Enclave at Ten Trails

Ten Trails is proud to share there is a new section of the community with homes available or coming soon from three amazing builders. The Enclave at Ten Trails features an exclusive section of new homes in a gated portion of the community by Ichijo, MainVue Homes, and Oakridge Homes.

Larger Home Sites 

The Enclave homesites are larger than those found in other currently developed sections of Ten Trails. Lot sizes range from 60 to 65 feet wide and 90 to 100 feet deep, allowing for larger homes and more spacious yards.

Ichijo’s New Homesites in the Enclave at Ten Trails

Ichijo is building eight new homes in The Enclave featuring contemporary designs, energy efficient technology, and innovative home products including i-cube construction, piano finish cabinetry, dual sliding windows, magnetic door stops, and more. Contact Ryan or Kyle Summers to find out more about these upcoming homes: 425-876-6701 or ryan@james-realestate.com, summers.kyle@gmail.com 206-940-6861

MainVue Now Selling in the Enclave at Ten Trails

MainVue Homes is offering their luxury homes in The Enclave! Current floorplan options start in size from 4,126 square feet with four bedrooms. You can view MainVue’s availability on their website. Contact Tammy Nelson at 206.334.0658 to schedule your tour to view their model home at Ten Trails.

Oakridge Homes’ Homesites in the Enclave at Ten Trails

Oakridge Homes will soon be releasing new homes for sale in the Enclave! Their luxury homes will be between 4,000 and 5,000 square feet in size. To find out more, contact Breanna Richardson 253-929-9811, BriannaR.JohnLScott.com.   360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com        

New Home Choices this Spring at Ten Trails

Ten Trails has new home choices for potential homebuyers to view this spring! Check out brand new releases from Ichijo, MainVue Homes, and Oakridge Homes, all offering two-story, single-family detached homes in the community.

Oakridge Homes at Ten Trails 

Oakridge is a local builder known for their quality craftmanship and innovative home designs. Oakridge has designed homes specifically for Ten Trails introducing the Northwest Contemporary Farmhouse and Northwest Modern Craftsman designs. Featuring six floor plans, these single-family detached homes start in the $600,000’s.

Ichijo Homes at Ten Trails 

Ichijo has new floorplans to choose from in a brand new phase of Ten Trails.  New single-family home floorplans, the Basswood, the Maplewood, and the Pepperwood range in size from  2,277 to 2,532 square feet. These new homes feature open floorplans, optional electric fireplaces, covered outdoor patios, and two-car garages. Like Ichijo’s duet models and previous release of single family homes at Ten Trails,  these new homes also include energy-saving technologies and space-saving solutions. Ichijo’s new homes at Ten Trails start in the $600,000’s.

New Homes by MainVue Homes in the Enclave

MainVue Homes is offering their luxury homes in a new section of the community called “The Enclave.”  Current floorplan options start in size from 4,126+ square feet with four bedrooms and are priced from the $900,000’s. You can view MainVue’s availability on their website. Contact Tammy Nelson at 206.334.0658 to schedule your tour to view their model home at Ten Trails.

Sign up to Be the First to Know about Upcoming Releases

Ten Trails will continue to offer new homes for years to come! Sign up for our e-newsletter to be the first to know about new releases of homes in the community. Scroll to the bottom of the home page of our website for a quick signup form. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043      

Design spotlight: Kitchen Islands 

Ten Trails’ builder partners offer stunning homes in the community with all the latest features in home design trends. One trend that we do not see going away for a long time is the incorporation of an island in the kitchen. From complementary cabinet colors to oversized sinks, kitchen islands in new homes at Ten Trails are on-trend and will fit your family’s modern lifestyle.

Quartz Countertops 

Durable and attractive, quartz countertops are a popular choice for kitchen island countertops and can be found in many of the homes at Ten Trails. These engineered stone tops can be made into a variety of colors to suit any décor and will last homeowners years to come with proper care.

Oversized Sinks in the Kitchen Island

Large, double, or oversized sinks are a popular addition to many kitchen islands in new homes. A large open sink is preferable to the divided sinks of years ago, and ideal for washing large pots and pans. Placement of the sink and dishwasher in the kitchen island is a common choice with many new home builders.

Seating for Four or More People

It also common in new homes to have an overhang space on kitchen island countertops to provide an eating area for four or more people. For casual meals or more space when entertaining, having seating space at the kitchen island is a wonderful addition to any new home.

Complementary Cabinet Colors

Kitchen islands also allow home designers to make creative color choices by selecting complementary cabinet and countertop colors for the island and the rest of the kitchen cabinetry. By making the kitchen island cabinetry and countertops a different color than the rest of the kitchen, it creates a distinctive focal point for the space. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043    

Fast Pace of Home Sales Shows Ten Trails has What Homebuyers Want Most

Since opening just over two years ago, Ten Trails, the master planned community in Black Diamond managed by Oakpointe Communities, has seen home sales increase at a brisk pace and is well-known in the Puget Sound area as a desirable place to live. There are many reasons why so many homebuyers choose Ten Trails. Here are just a few!

Many Home Builders to Choose From 

Currently, Ten Trails has eight different builder options to choose from with home products ranging from townhomes to single family detached homes and even some apartments for rent currently under construction and pre-leasing.

A Walkable Community

Walkability remains one of the top features homebuyers desire in a new community. Ten Trails has miles of paved sidewalks and walking trails in addition to our nature trails that weave through the community’s wooded natural areas.

A Strong Sense of Community

Homebuyers want to also feel a sense of connection and community with where they live. Ten Trails offers this through our many shared community amenities and community events that bring residents together. Even during the pandemic, we have found ways to connect with one another and are looking forward to coming together in person again when guidelines allow for it.

Proximity Close to Nature 

Home shoppers are also searching for communities with easy access and proximity to nature. The entire community of Ten Trails is nestled in rural Black Diamond, surrounded by forests and with open and natural spaces integrated throughout the community. It is also located just a short drive from some of the area’s finest outdoors destinations like Crystal Mountain Resort, countless hiking trails, campgrounds, and Mount Rainier National Park. 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com    

Transform Your Home with 2021 “Colors of the Year” 

One of the simplest and most inexpensive ways to transform your home is to change up the wall colors. With so much time spent indoors over the last year, many of us are looking for a change of scenery. Why not try out some of these new “colors of the year” in your home?

Pantone Selects Two Colors of the Year for 2021 

For 2021, Pantone selected two colors of the year instead of their customary one. Ultimate Grey and Illuminating are meant to complement one another and act as a metaphor for the year, suggesting sunnier days ahead, or the light at the end of the tunnel. Ultimate Gray is warm and neutral while Illuminating is great for a pop of color on an accent wall.

Sherwin Williams Color of the Year

Sherwin Williams selected a darker color as their 2021 Color of the Year. Urbane Bronze is warm and brings earthy tranquility to the interior of your home. It is at once sophisticated but also harkens to the outdoors and would look lovely inside any of our gorgeous Ten Trails homes.

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 

While travel to remote and tropical beaches may be a distant memory at this point, Benjamin Moore brings the peace and tranquility of the ocean into your home with its 2021 Color of the Year, Aegean Teal. This subtle blend of blue, green and grey works well with the entire Benjamin Moore 2021 Sunbaked Color Trends Palette.  www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043