Author: pr@D3r@2018

Colorado’s Front Range is an amazing place to live. The scenery is stunning, recreational opportunities are abundant, and the climate can’t be beat.  Many associate the area with cold weather and heaps of snow. Though it does get cold here, and it certainly snows, we also enjoy 300+ days of sunshine and vibrant blue skies. The sparkling snow typically doesn’t stick around for long, at...Read More

It’s a crisp Sunday Colorado afternoon and you’re out for a drive, enjoying the warm sun under a vibrant blue sky. Yellow aspen leaves pop along the Rocky Mountains to the west, and orange leaves blaze from the scrub oak dotting the rolling landscape around Pradera. Autumn has arrived.  Cruising neighborhood streets in the final months of the year, scoping out the decorative stamp homeowners...Read More

It’s back-to-school time! The summer months have flown by, but the turning of the calendar page means the structure and routine of the school year are upon us. In early August, backpack-laden children across Douglas County will be headed back to the classroom. What a great opportunity to start the year off right—with lunch boxes chock-full of healthy, nutritious goodies!  At Pradera, families are fortunate...Read More

When it comes to our children, a top-notch education is a high-level priority. At Pradera, we’re fortunate to be within the renowned Douglas County School District (DCSD), home to some of the best schools in the state of Colorado. It’s just another reason this community is an incredible place to raise a family. There is great peace of mind in knowing our children are receiving...Read More

Way to go, Douglas County: you made the list! The results are in, and according to the annual ranking released by the U.S. News and World Report, Douglas County is the second healthiest place in the country to call home—among 500 counties considered. But this isn’t its first time on the list: Douglas County has ranked first or second place every year since 2018.  The...Read More

Mark your calendars: Earth Day 2022 is just around the corner! Since 1970, this annual event has inspired and encouraged people around the globe to “invest in our planet.” How will you get involved on Friday, April 22? Read on for some ideas to make your lifestyle at home more environmentally friendly, on Earth Day and every day.  5 small activities that make a big...Read More

Coloradans are all about living an elevated lifestyle. With its unique location between Parker and Castle Rock in prestigious Douglas County, Pradera is a prime spot for families that want it all. Residents here enjoy countless opportunities for culture, recreation, shopping, and dining. Another perk of living in this area is the convenient access to a local treasure: Douglas County Libraries.  The notion that libraries...Read More

Where do you spend most of your time? For many of us, “at home” has become the resounding response to this question. Given this, families have come to view their abodes with a fresh perspective. In today’s world, a house is a home, a place where we do it all: spend time together, work, eat, exercise, learn, grow. This new status quo is causing an...Read More

Tucked along the rolling hills between Castle Rock and Parker, Colorado, is a welcoming community where families enjoy room to breathe—and spacious custom homes to match. At the heart of the Pradera community is its award-winning golf course, designed by Jim Engh. The Club at Pradera is a space where members come together to enjoy a luxurious home away from home, prestige without the pretense....Read More

It’s that time of year again, when the weather is crisp; the leaves are changing; and ghouls, goblins, and witches roam the streets—at least on October 31 they do! Although alternatives to nighttime trick or treating have grown in popularity in recent years, the age-old event remains a mainstay for this spooky holiday. This Halloween, keep the following in mind for a safe and successful...Read More