Nothing says home like grandma’s cooking. Even in my own home today, there are certain dishes and aromas that flood my mind with memories of cooking with her, such as chile verde simmering in a pot, beans boiling on the stove, or homemade tortillas warming on the griddle. These are some of my favorite family recipes. But grandma Lila taught…
Read MoreBOLD CEILING FIXTURES Beyond simply brightening an entire room, a visually striking ceiling fixture will also direct attention upward, thereby opening your space—not to mention add a bit of personal style, as well as a dash of drama to any room. TO LAMPSHADE OR NOT TO LAMPSHADE Lampshades are more than decorative accents—they determine the amount of light you…
Read MoreFor most their lives, Peter and Pam Behn lived and raised their four children in Vermont. But once their kids had grown and flown the nest, there wasn’t much keeping them around. So, they moved west to Utah to help start the real estate program at the Canyons Resort. And that’s all it took for them to fall in love…
Read MoreConnie Wittich, architectural/interior designer and founder of Metrolpolitan Studio, is a member of the design/architecture team for Summit Vista and the driving force behind much of the interior design on the project. For her, interior design is far more than a service. It’s what sets the tone, sparks the imagination, and invites people in. It’s storytelling at its finest—a story…
Read More“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” –Hippocrates Power foods—also called superfoods—are those known to have a high nutrient value per serving. Whether vitamins, minerals, protein, or fiber, there is potentially some health benefit from any ingredient labeled as a superfood. A great example is the bright and colorful Superfoods Salad. It’s extremely tasty and is loaded…
Read MoreThe Plymouth floor plan features a large open space created by the dining room, living area, and kitchen—with two bright bedrooms on opposite sides. As with all of our apartment homes, the finishes inside this floor plan are fully customizable. Choose from wood flooring and a variety of cabinet finishes, to soft carpets and hues of wall paints. For more…
Read MoreBILL & PAT HARDESTY One word describes this summer: downsizing. But we’re taking a break from it to attend the 14th annual Malad Valley Welsh Festival in June. Bill loves traditional Celtic music and no one sings better than the Welsh. I’m looking forward to seeing the quilts and crafts. We’re excited to move into Summit Vista because it closes a…
Read MoreAn exciting event on May 22 marked the completion of structural construction work at Summit Vista. Two new buildings moved into the finishing stages—the Aspen Meadows Clubhouse and Red Pine Ridge residential building. We called it the Topping Off Ceremony because the roofing is 100% complete for both buildings, a big milestone toward the grand opening of the Summit Vista…
Read MoreMoving is complicated. And it’s a lot of work—especially when you’ve lived somewhere for a long time. We know how stressful it can be, but we’re here to take your stress away by offering the following services to help you transition to your beautiful new Summit Vista home. RECOMMENDATION OF PREFFERED AGENTS Price your home to sell Market your…
Read More(Cover image features Wildflowers at Albion Basin) Summit Vista is built on the core values of being healthy, active, independent, and engaged. You may already be aware of many of the beautiful and inspiring hikes and scenic areas in the valley. Here are seven you won’t want to miss: ENSIGN PEAK: There’s a bit of an elevation gain (350…
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