January 2011

There are 2 blog entries for January 2011.

Sustainable Luxury Living in Covenant Hills

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 at 12:44pm. 941 Views, 0 Comments.

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Green energy systems grow in popularity among the community’s custom homes.

The verdant hillsides framing the community of Covenant Hills reflect just one shade of green that’s growing in the exclusive, southern Orange County neighborhood. Green construction practices are now more prevalent as many homeowners are electing to incorporate sustainable, energy-efficient systems, building materials, and construction methods within their homes’ designs.

Because Covenant Hills is an Energy Star neighborhood, the homes are designed to exceed California’s Title 24 energy efficiency standards by 15%. If a home passes the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) inspections, the homeowners qualify for significant rebates based on kilowatts of solar power…

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Sunrise Hike in Ladera Ranch this Sunday

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 at 9:59am. 648 Views, 0 Comments.

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For all of the Covenant Hills residents who want to make good on their New Year’s resolutions to get fit, or for those who simply want to take in a gorgeous winter sunrise, The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo will be hosting a free guided nature hike this Sunday from 6am to 8am.

Early risers will have the opportunity to explore the hills above Trabuco Canyon as they hike in the preserved open space that surrounds the community of Ladera Ranch.

The hike is considered to be moderate to strenuous, but those who make the trek will be treated to sprawling views of Ladera Ranch and Trabuco Canyon, and will reach the top of the ridge just as the sun rises over the coastal sage brush and native grasslands.

The event is open to the general public and space is…

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