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The opportunity to elevate your lifestyle is something we specialize in at Ponderosa Homes. With residences in coveted locations across the Bay Area and Southern California, our expansive floor plans and sought-after features create a lifestyle that transcends the ordinary. From quick move-in residences to future opportunities on the horizon—discover our latest offerings.

 

Vineyard Collection II in Livermore

And then there were three—we’re down to our last phase release at Vineyard Collection II. Situated on massive homesites starting at 15,770 square feet, this new home community combines excellence in design and elevated living to create a life of comfort, inside and out. Discover a sense of peace in scenic California Rooms and sundrenched dining nooks. Meanwhile, luxurious primary suites and cozy guest suites curate a private oasis for all.

This final trio of single-story homes will be your last opportunity to live amongst the rolling hills and quaint vineyards of Livermore—don’t miss out on Vineyard Collection II’s singular lifestyle!

For more details, contact Kylene Grippi at (925) 200.1633 or send an email to [email protected].

Vineyard Collection Homesite 4 – Residence 2D
3 Bedrooms + Den | 4.5 Baths
Approx. 3,490 Sq. Ft. | 16,109 Sq. Ft. Lot
3-Car Garage | Single-Story
$2,645,375

Vineyard Collection Homesite 5 – Residence 2B
3 Bedrooms + Den | 4.5 Baths
Approx. 3,490 Sq. Ft. | 22,605 Sq. Ft. Lot
3-Car Garage | Single-Story
$2,592,375

Vineyard Collection Homesite 6 – Residence 1B
3 Bedrooms + Den | 3.5 Baths
Approx. 3,230 Sq. Ft. | 15,770 Sq. Ft. Lot
3-Car Garage | Single-Story
$2,417,375

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Sage Palm Desert

Our quick move-in residences at Sage in Palm Desert present a unique opportunity to come home to a lush, desert oasis. Each of these five stylish homes come with the finest features and spaces, like sunny great rooms and covered patios. Select residences offer up to $90K in upgrades or solar included. And with homesites ranging from 4,750 to 11,445 square feet, the more, the merrier is how it goes around here. You’ll never run out of space for your next pursuit or gathering!

Exciting news—more of a good thing is on the horizon! We’re thrilled to announce that the next phase of homes will debut on Saturday, May 18, with pricing expected to start in the $600s.

For more details on our move-in ready homes or the next phase release, please contact Casey Erickson at (760) 984-9026 or send an email to [email protected].

Sage Homesite 59 – Residence 3B
2 Bedrooms + Den | 2.5 Baths
Approx. 1,950 Sq. Ft. | 4,750 Sq. Ft. Lot
2-Car Garage | Single-Story | Solar Included
Was: $760,000
Now: $729,000

Sage Homesite 63 – Residence 3B
2 Bedrooms + Den | 2.5 Baths
Approx. 1,950 Sq. Ft. | 5,643 Sq. Ft. Lot
2-Car Garage | Single-Story | Solar Included
Was: $722,000
Now: $699,000

Sage Homesite 64 – Residence 1C
2 Bedrooms + Den | 2 Baths
Approx. 1,757 Sq. Ft. | 5,900 Sq. Ft. Lot
2-Car Garage | Single-Story | Solar Included
Was: $679,000
Now: $649,000

Sage Homesite 108 – Residence 6B
4 Bedrooms + Loft | 3.5 Baths
Approx. 2,723 Sq. Ft. | 9,054 Sq. Ft. Lot
2-Car Garage | Two-Story | Solar Included
Was: $838,000
Now: $798,000

Sage Homesite 111 – Residence 3C
3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths
Approx. 1,950 Sq. Ft. | 11,445 Sq. Ft. Lot
2-Car Garage | Single-Story | Solar Included
Was: $766,000
Now: $746,000

 

Coming Soon: Ponderosa Homes at Woodside Estates in Danville

As soon as you’re ready to make your move, Ponderosa Homes will have lavish homes at Woodside Estates waiting for you. This distinct Danville neighborhood of nine planned lots will welcome its first residents in 2025, and pricing is expected to start from the high $2 millions.

As details emerge, stay in-the-know by getting in touch with Kylene Grippi at (925) 200.1633 or send an email to [email protected] for details!

A July to Remember

July 24, 2015

July is almost over – so make sure it continues to be a memorable month! Take a look at these fun events that are happening in the Bay Area.

There’s plenty of laughs to be had this weekend in Pleasanton! Stop by the Firehouse Arts Center tomorrow night at 8PM for Summer Comedy Night 2015 featuring Joe Klocek. For tickets, click here.

Soulful tunes will fill your ears this weekend in Livermore! Local San Francisco jazz and blues vocalist Pamela Rose is coming to the Livermore Civic Center Library this Sunday, July 26th at 2PM. Click here for more info.

Another legendary concert is happening at the Wente Vineyards in Livermore next week – and Ponderosa Homes is a proud sponsor! Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo celebrate their 35th anniversary tour with special guest John Waite on Tuesday, July 28th at 8PM. Go here for tickets.

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Craft time in the summer is always the best! Take your little ones to the Livermore Library this Saturday, July 18th between 11AM and 3PM for Drop-In Craft Time. Learn more here.

Theatrical classic The King and I is coming to Livermore this weekend! This dramatic tale is hitting the stage of the Bankhead Theater this Sunday, July 19th at 2PM. For tickets, click here.

San Francisco-based non-profit theater company Lamplighters is coming to Pleasanton this weekend! Come watch this free concert on Sunday, July 19th at 2PM at the Pleasanton Public Library. For more info, click here.

And save the date for an Evening with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band on Tuesday, July 21st at Wente Vineyards in Livermore at 8:15PM! Ponderosa Homes is a proud sponsor of this summertime musical event, so don’t miss out on a fun-filled evening under the stars. Purchase tickets here. 

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Some great musical tunes will fill your ears in Livermore and Pleasanton this weekend! Enjoy!

A little rock music is coming to Pleasanton tonight! The Pleasanton Downtown Association’s Concert in the Park presents West Grand Boulevard from 7PM to 8:30PM at Lions Wayside Park. Learn more here.

A hilarious theatrical production is hitting the stage in Livermore this weekend! Girl’s Night: The Musical is coming to the Bankhead Theater this Saturday, July 11th at 8PM. Get tickets here.

An all-star jazz ensemble is heading to Livermore! Jazz Caliente is performing their Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms at the Livermore Library this Sunday, July 12th at 2PM. For more info, click here.

A free family event is happening in Pleasanton! The internationally award-winning Cantabella Children’s Choir brings beautiful sounds to the Pleasanton Public Library this Sunday, July 12th at 2PM. To find out more, go here.

Don’t miss out on this summer concert series that Ponderosa Homes is proud to sponsor! Head over to Wente Vineyards in Livermore next Wednesday, July 15th for Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional at 8:15PM. This show is almost sold out, so get your tickets today! The concert series doesn’t end here – Lyle Lovett, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Christina Perri and Colbie Caillat are all coming to the vineyard amphitheater. Click here for tickets.

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Celebrate our nation’s independence with a fun fireworks spectacular and try out this recipe your family will love. Enjoy!

There will be fireworks galore in downtown Livermore this weekend! Come out to enjoy delicious eats, live music and more starting at 6PM. To learn more, click here.

Honor the red, white and blue with a red and blue berry lemonade slush for your 4th of July BBQ.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + freezing
MAKES: 8 servings

Ingredients

2 cups lemon juice
1 and 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
1 and 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 to 1 and 1/4 cups sugar
3 cups cold water

Directions
In batches, place lemon juice, raspberries, blueberries and sugar in a blender; cover and process until blended. Strain and discard seeds.

Transfer to a 2and 1/2-qt. freezer container; stir in water. Freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
Just before serving, remove from freezer and let stand 45 minutes or until slushy. Yield: 8 servings.

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We’re celebrating dad this weekend, and what better way to say I love you then with a delicious meal he’ll love.

Goat Cheese Steak with Balsamic Glaze 

Yield: 4 SERVINGS

Cook time: 26 MINUTES

Total time: 30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

1 and 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar

4 (5-7 ounce) steaks, such as filet mignon, rib eye, etc.

salt and pepper

4 ounces goat cheese

1 pound cherry tomatoes

chopped parsley, to garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Turn your grill on to high heat.

In a saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil. Stir occasionally for 15-20 minutes, until the vinegar has reduced by about 1/3 and is syrupy. Don’t let it burn! Babysit it. Once syrupy, turn the heat to low and leave it on the stove.

Generously salt and pepper both sides of each steak.

Get the full recipe here.

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Summer Is Upon Us

June 12, 2015

We love Bay Area weekends! See what’s happening in Pleasanton and Livermore this Saturday and Sunday.

Adventure, mystery, classic music and contemporary ballet will fill the stage this weekend in Livermore! Alice in Wonderland is coming to the Bankhead Theater tomorrow, June 13th at 7PM and Sunday, June 14th at 2PM. For tickets, click here. 

Head back to the time of swing this weekend in Pleasanton as What’s Up Big Band will have you tapping your feet and humming along to the music of the era. The band is coming to the Pleasanton Library this Sunday, June 14th at 2PM. For more info, go here.

Take a journey through reading this summer! The Pleasanton Library is offering great prizes based on how many books you read and library programs you attend. How fun is that? The voyage begins tomorrow, June 13th and lasts until August 2nd. Click here to learn more. 

Save the date for the 4th of July Red, White and Boom Fireworks and Block party in Livermore! The event is happening in downtown Livermore at 6PM, and fireworks start at 9:30PM. Get more details here.

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A great June weekend is ahead in the Bay Area! Take a look.

The Livermore Public Library annual Summer Reading Program starts tomorrow! Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities including crafts, story time, animal shows, music and dance – and get the chance to win prizes until August 15th for completion of the program. Learn more here.

You’ll love this event tomorrow in Livermore! Skating and Tasting at Tri Valley Ice features the best in wine and food from nearby restaurants and wineries, plus ice skating, games and music from 6PM to 10PM. Get more info here.

A free music concert is happening this Sunday in Pleasanton! Presented by the Friends of the Pleasanton Library, baritone Richard Keys is performing at 2PM. Find out more here. 

Harp music is happening tomorrow in Pleasanton! Don’t miss out on a lovely concert featuring the winners of the 2015 Yvonne La Mothe Schwager Harp Competition. Click here for tickets.

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There are plenty of great events happening this weekend in Pleasanton and Livermore! Take a look.

Get ready to hop on your bike – a family-friendly event is coming this weekend to Pleasanton! The Community Bike Ride will take you through the streets of Pleasanton and Dublin this Sunday, May 31st at 9:30AM. To learn more, click here.

A night of dance is heading to Livermore! Valley Dance Theatre presents their spring showing at the Bankhead Theater tomorrow, May 30th at 7PM. For tickets, click here. 

A high-energy tribute show is coming to Pleasanton this weekend! The Super Diamond First-Class Tribute to Neil Diamond will perform at the Firehouse Arts Center tomorrow, May 30th at 8PM. Click here for tickets.

Kick off the summer with some great reads on Sunday in Livermore! Learn about current bestsellers and upcoming titles with Judy Wheeler, owner of Pleasanton’s Towne Center Books at the Civic Center Library this Sunday, May 31st at 2PM. For more info, go here.

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It’s Memorial Day weekend! What better way to kick off the summer season than with a delicious recipe that’s sure to be a big hit at your holiday gathering.

Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

3 hours

Total time

3 hours 20 mins

Author: AfricanBites

Recipe type: Main

Cuisine: Caribbean

Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

  • 1 lime or lemon
  • 6-7chicken thighs or 3 -3½ pound chicken cut up
  • 2 teaspoons creole seasoning (replace with salt and pepper or chicken spice)
  • 1 or more Scotch Bonnet Pepper (Habaneros)
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • ½ tablespoon cinnamon powder
  • ½ tablespoon allspice coarsely ground
  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 medium scallions, chopped
  • 1 sprig of fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ cup pineapple juice or pineapple

 

For the rest of the recipe, click here.

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