Las Vegas 55 Plus Retirement Communities

One day I decided to see what kind of Las Vegas 55 plus retirement communities were available that met my retirement budget for new homes.  I did not want to live close to Las Vegas for obvious reasons, but yet, I still wanted to make a reasonable drive to sample "metropolitan activities".  I chose to head North since I had heard that I could find what I was searching for in active adult retirement communities.

Since I am retired military, I decided to check out Shea Homes at Ardiente because of its close location to Nellis Air Force Base.  There I could take advantage of the on base commissary for groceries and household goods.  Driving into this luxurious Nevada retirement community, I quickly realized that Ardiente is the perfect location - far enough away from The Strip, yet close enough to get to when needed.  This master-planned retirement community is immaculate and offers all the amenities you would expect from master home builder Shea Homes.

I headed straight for the model homes to take the tour.  I was greeted with a very friendly salesperson who was very astute as to my concerns and what Ardiente could offer in new home buying.  These homes are simply spectacular for 55 plus retirement communities.  They range in size from 1200 to 2400 square feet and start in the low 100K range.  I was impressed that all the homes are "Shea Green Certified", meaning that they are super enviromentally friendly.  Also, as you tour these homes, you are impressed with how they are built - only brand name fixtures are installed and the floor plans come in all sizes and shapes.

Shea Homes at Ardiente is truly impressive; and if you like being close to Las Vegas and avail yourself of gorgeous desert-mountain landscapes, then drive to Ardiente and tour the model homes.

Olympia 55 Plus Retirement Communities

Little known for it's active adult retirement and 55plus retirement communities, the Olympia, Washington area should be considered because of "retirement affordability".  Of course, the weather might not be as warm as Arizona, Florida, or California retirement destinations; however, the winters are mild and there's plenty of rainfall - lush, green forests and mountains making Olympia an excellent retirement enviroment for activeadults. There are many cultural activities which is one reason why this town is a popular home for Washington 55 plus retirement communities. There are plenty of open spaces and beautiful parklands. Olympia National Park is perfect for hiking and other activities. The presence of Puget Sound should appeal to sailors and fishermen.

Ten minutes outside Olympia and located in scenic Lacy, Washington, is Shea Homes Jubilee - this award winning master planned Washington retirement community offers affordable new homes, rich amenities, and proximity to major metropolitan cities. This is an age-restricted neighborhood located within the larger Hawks Prairie community. The community is situated near preserved forest space, yet is close to several local shopping centers and only a couple of miles from Puget Sound. Shea Homes at Jubilee enjoys both an abundance of natural beauty and all the world class dining, shopping, and cultural attractions available in the surrounding cities.

Championship golf and a 26,000 sq. ft. clubhouse known as "The Lodge" incorporates all the amenities required of luxurious Washington 55 plus retirement communities.  Add this to affordable homes built by master home builder Shea Homes and active adults should consider this retirement community as one of the best in the nation. 

Homes range from 1300 - 2500 square feet and boast only brand name fixtures.  Yes, retirement affordability can be found in Washington and researching active retirees should put Shea Homes Julilee on their "short list".

Searching The Best Arizona Retirement Communities

At the age of 55+ and over and getting closer to Social Security eligibility, I decided to checkout the active adult Arizona retirement communities in the Phoenix-Tempe area - specificaly San Tan Valley.  I chose to check this area out because of the scenic surroundings with the Superstition Mountains to the north, San Tan Mountain Regional Park to the west and the Copper Mountain Ranges to the east.  Also, I wanted to be away from major metropolitan areas but still close enough to enjoy city shopping, dining and cultural events.

At Queens Creek I discovered a new stunning 55+ retirement community Arizona called Encanterra.  This is a fairly new active adult community that offers everything an active adult like me would enjoy.  The Encanterra Country Club is immense and has all the luxurious amenities that you would expect from Trilogy.   La Casa features four distinct restaurants ranging from the poolside cabana bar & grill, Solaz, to the exceptional signature menus found in the marquee dining venue, Bistro 1528. Additionally, La Casa is complete with three pools, an expansive athletic club, full-service Alvea Spa, business center, and much, much more.  In addition, a championship Tom Lehman designed golf course awaits your driving skills - this is truly a magnificent golf course with its play for both novices and pros alike.  The lush landscaping surrounding the course and waterways make this course "a walk in the park" as golfers would say.

I was seeking a place like this, but my budget is limited - I wanted to find an Arizona retirement community that had all the amenities, plus affordable homes.  I was not disappointed once I toured all the available models Encanterra offers.  These homes are built by master home builder Shea Homes and have all quality brand name fixtures.  They range in size from 1300 to 3700 square feet and are all alot of house for the money. If you are looking for a great 55+ retirement communities offering all the active adult living amenities and affordable new homes, then Trilogy at Encanterra will certainly satisfy your retirement objectives.

La Quinta 55 Plus Retirement Communities

Trilogy at La Quinta

La Quinta is a little piece of paradise surrounded by the majestic Santa Rosa mountains offering year-round sunshine, scenic hiking and biking trails, spectacular golf, magnificent views, fabulous shopping,  dining venues and luxurious California retirement communities. Blessed with the natural beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta is the "Gem of the Desert."  Nature lovers can enjoy walking paths accented with public art and a geyser amidst a serene lake. This breathtaking passive park connects La Quinta's City Hall, Senior Center, and Library. Today, La Quinta has grown into a retail, restaurant, art, and entertainment hub tucked in a quaint mountain cove. 



The Golf Club

  An amenity rich Palm Springs retirement community is Trilogy at La Quinta. This desert oasis, near Palm Springs and tucked away against the Santa Rosa Mountains in the heart of the Coachella Valley, is one of those locations where many retirees only dream of living.  If you are living the active adult lifestyle, then you would enjoy The Golf Club at La Quinta, offering world class golf that even the PGA selected for several "Skins Games" event.  The natural California desert landscape of the surrounding Coachella Valley creates a boundary of play both beautiful and daunting.
Trilogy at La Quinta offers a California retirement community with beautiful homes that range from 1700 to 2500 square feet that carry only name brand fixtures.  They are "Green Certified" Shea Homes and today's prices make them very affordable.  Take a tour of Trilogy at La Quinta, a 55 plus retirement community and discover a unique desert active adult 55 retirement community.

Rio Vista - A Bay Area 55 Plus Retirement Community

Trilogy at Rio Vista - Bay Area 55 Plus Community

Appropriately called “city close and country quiet,” Trilogy at Rio Vista is located on the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in the greater San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. The setting for your life’s next amazing adventure is a maze of natural wetlands that make it a popular California active adult retirement community with people who love water sports as with those who simply enjoy the camaraderie of a lively fish fry. While enjoying the hometown feel, you can live in the coveted greater Bay Area for less than you’d imagine.

Trilogy at Rio Vista is close enough to the San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California, yet offers a peaceful California 55 plus retirement community. Surrounded by natural wetlands, Rio Vista offers an array of water sports activities for retired active adults.

The weather is mostly sunny and mild and encourages active adult living exploring all the natural outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, boating, windsurfing or flying. Rio Vista is close to Napa Valley's extraordinary wine country and with Lake Tahoe/Reno closeby, this location promotes an outstanding value for 55 plus retirement communites. Both San Francisco and Sacramento are less than an hour away so active adults can get to the "big city" for shopping, dining and sightseeing.

The center of Trilogy at Rio Vista retirement community is the Vista Clubhouse, a 27,000-square-foot hub for connecting with yourself and others. Under its roof, the state-of-the-art Fitness Center has everything you can imagine in a 55 plus retirement community to connect with others while keeping yourself physically fit. Tennis and a spacious indoor swimming pool complement this aweinspiring facility.

A top acclaimed golf course designed by architect Ted Robinson,Sr.is also at your doorstep. It was designed to take advantage of the natural landscape Rio Vista offers - it will challenge the best golfers while still accommodating the novice.

Trilogy at Rio Vista is an ammenities rich California 55 plus retirement communities and offers exactly what active adult living is all about. Come and tour the very affordable homes that range from approximately 1200 - 2500 square feet. Trilogy at Rio Vista is all about active adult living the good life in a wonderful Bay Area active adult retirement community.

The Vineyards- California Wine Country 55 plus Retirement Community

Trilogy at The Vineyards is in the middle of 30 acres of vineyards, 18 acres of olive orchards and in the shadow of Mount Diablo in Northern California, just an hour from San Francisco. The setting for your life’s next amazing adventure is literally a vineyard surrounded by olive groves and thousands of acres of nature preserve against a dramatic mountain backdrop - as if the varied geography itself were specifically designed for a world of possibility. It goes without saying that the wine flows freely. But that only partially explains why life around here is so rich and vibrant. A California 55 plus retirement community,  Trilogy at The Vineyards is your home, you find life has more passion—as you’d expect when you live smack dab in the middle of a stunning vineyard. Whether eating out in the area’s fine restaurants or in your own gourmet kitchen, every day can be a culinary adventure. Or simply an adventure, with countless ways to explore your neglected interests or create new ones. Brentwood is home to hundreds of acres of vineyards that produce world class wines, so touring and tasting at the local wineries is always on the short list of things to do. Pick up a bottle of your favorite vintage and have it uncorked at any one of the area’s fine restaurants featuring fresh, local ingredients that California cuisine is known for. The Vineyards is resort style living at its best for Baby Boomers.  Luxury resort ammenities are demanded these days for those seeking the best in California 55 plus communities.
Mount Diablo and the 3,500 acres of nature preserve that surround the community leave you with no excuse not to get outside and breathe—talk about a walk after dinner. And the cultural richness, arts, sports venues, and restaurants of San Francisco Bay Area are just a short drive away.

Club Los Meganos adds a uniquely enriching, inviting and gracious flavor to the Member experience at Trilogy at The Vineyards. This is like no other club in the Bay Area and is one that needs to be seen to be believed. Offering a host of services, there are intimate spaces within which to connect, indulge and be pampered. There are also grander spaces in which to entertain and educate, as well as a culinary environment where one can explore the delectable world of food and wine

We actually set out to create a thriving environment that honors you, inspires you, kicks monotony in the pants and, yes, even changes your life. It starts with a belief that the source of vibrant living is health. That’s why you’ll find so much here that encourages wellness and makes you feel truly alive

 Love where you live and enjoy the lifestyle at one of the best California 55 and over retirement community.

Monarch Dunes - California Central Coast 55 plus Retirement Community

Trilogy at Monarch Dunes is located in the heart of California’s Central Coast wine country in San Luis Obispo County, just minutes from historic Highway 1. The setting for your life’s next amazing adventure is the vitality of a thriving California 55 plus retirement community surrounded by dramatic vineyards, beaches and hot springs—as if the varied geography itself were specifically designed for a world of possibility. And it goes without saying that the air is fresher here.
Nestled in Nipomo’s eucalyptus tree forest on California’s Central Coast, The Monarch Club provides features rich architecture, chic design and 5-star amenities. While full access is reserved for Homeowners of Trilogy Monarch Dunes, visitors and guests can enjoy a range amenities offered in the award-winning Club. Monarch Dunes is resort style living at its best for Baby Boomers.  Golf and other resort ammenities are demanded these days for those seeking the best in California 55 plus communities.

As the only all-inclusive resort on the Central Coast and situated amongst the lush, green rolling hill of the Monarch Dunes Golf course, The Monarch Club is the perfect place to host your wedding, special event, corporate meeting or just unwind from a long work week. Enjoy a fresh, stone-fired pizza from Adelina’s Bistro, a relaxing massage at Sandalwood Spa or host your next private party or corporate meeting in the Club’s unique Wine Library or Captain’s Room.

In just one visit, you will find The Monarch Club to be the ideal setting on the Central Coast for your next special event and the most exclusive hidden gem if your life’s next great adventure finds you as a homeowner at Trilogy Monarch Dunes.

Trilogy at Monarch Dunes is about connecting—as much with the people you love as with new neighbors who share this fascinating time. It’s why we attract the kind of people who are redefining this stage of life in fresh and surprising ways. The same people who keep things around here really interesting. Love where you live and enjoy the lifestyle at one of the best California 55 and over retirement community.