Parade of Homes Going Back to Rough Hollow | Austin American-Statesman
This year's Parade of Homes will return to Rough Hollow, the housing development in Lakeway, where the builder showcase was held two years ago.
Standard Pacific Homes has purchased 63 lots at Rough Hollow, joining Grand Haven Homes and Coventry Homes as semi-custom builders in the development on Lake Travis.
Standard Pacific plans to build houses priced from the $330,000s.
Rough Hollow includes homes from about $300,000 to $500,000 and more for custom models.
The October Parade of Homes will include seven houses, starting in the $800,000s. Three have already been sold.
Standard Pacific Buys 63 Lakeway Home Lots | Austin Business Journal
National residential developer Standard Pacific Homes has purchased 63 lots in a lakefront master-planned community in West Austin, for an undisclosed amount.
Standard purchased nine separate lot plans in the Lake Travis-side Rough Hollow community in Lakeway, and officials plan to build homes between 2,200 and 3,200 square feet. Prices will begin at $330,000, according to the release.
Construction will begin in the Cypress Ridge area of the neighborhood.
Rough Hollow covers about 1,787 acres in eight separate neighborhoods and includes 260 boat slips, an amphitheater, pool, fitness center and tram to the community marina and restaurant.
Plans to build a clubhouse, day spa, coffee bar, deli and corporate offices are in the works.
Rough Hollow Lakefront Community and Yacht Club Now Home to First Road Connecting Lakeway to the Texas Hill Country
Since its inception in the early 1960’s as a small resort village along the shores of Lake Travis, the city of Lakeway has experienced significant growth while effortlessly maintaining its appeal among young families and retirees alike as a top residential destination with incomparable outdoor recreational offerings.
This week, Lakeway recognizes one of its most significant milestones to date with the opening of Highlands Boulevard in the new Rough Hollow master-planned community, which for the first time provides a direct and convenient connection from the community to state highway 71 and the majestic Texas Hill Country. The event will be commemorated with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony featuring the mayors of Lakeway and Bee Cave, joined by other city officials and the developer of Rough Hollow, Haythem Dawlett.
Highlands Boulevard was made possible with the development of Rough Hollow, the last new lakefront community in Lakeway. Located amid the scenic terrain of the Texas Hill Country, the 1,787-acre community is comprised of seven distinct neighborhoods – The Bluffs, The Enclave, Yacht Club Villas, Water’s Edge, East Rim, The Woodlands and The Overlook. There is literally something for everyone, from growing families to empty nesters, thanks to Rough Hollow’s diverse selection of ownership opportunities for custom home sites, villas, custom homes and semi-custom homes ranging in price from the low $300,000’s to over $3 million.
While this new thoroughfare will benefit Hill Country and Lakeway residents alike daily with easy access to Lake Travis and numerous business, shopping and entertainment throughout the region, it will especially come in handy this October when Rough Hollow hosts the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin 2010 Parade of Homes™. This will mark the second time in three years that Rough
Hollow has had the honor of hosting the Central Texas region’s largest home showcase, with this year’s event highlighting the Tuscan and Hill Country contemporary custom home designs of The Bluffs.
“We are thrilled to open up Highlands Boulevard as a gateway for residents in the Hill Country and Lakeway, which represents yet another benefit of life at Rough Hollow,” said Dawlett, principal of Legend Communities, which is also the developer of the new Tuscan Village age-qualified, resort-style retirement community in Lakeway. “Given the nearby access to Lake Travis, world-class golf and tennis facilities, award winning schools and the wide array of custom and semi-custom homes with exceptional amenities, we feel that Rough Hollow is setting the standard for master-planned residential living in Central Texas.
Donor Spotlight: Haythem Dawlett
Haythem Dawlett was recently recognized by TexARTS for his ongoing philanthropic support and involvement.
Legend Communities & Zbranek Custom Homes Announce 2010 LTYA Benefit Home Benefiting the Lake Travis Youth Association
Haythem Dawlett, principal of Legend Communities; Tony Holt, owner/partner of Zbranek Custom Homes; and Andy Brawley, Vice President of the Lake Travis Youth Association (LTYA), announced their participation in the 2010 LTYA Benefit Home to be built in The Bluffs at Rough Hollow community in Lakeway. Zbranek Custom Homes has set a goal of donating $150,000 to the LTYA. Zbranek is a builder of custom homes in the greater Austin area as well as Rough Hollow Lakeway, which is being developed by Legend Communities. The home will be featured during the 2010 Greater Austin Homebuilders Association Parade of Homes, marking the second time in the past three years that the region's premier home showcase event has selected Rough Hollow as a host site. LTYA serves more than 6,000 youths annually in 12 sports leagues and numerous other programs throughout Lakeway. The non profit organization was defrauded of approximately $200,000 in 2008 by a financial company hired to collect online credit card payments. The Zbranek/Rough Hollow Benefit Home project is a means of helping LTYA recuperate lost funds and continue its mission of supporting youth athletics in Lakeway.
Rough Hollow stands out with yacht club and marina, plus new grille
Though only August with summer still in full swing, 2009 has already proven to be a very busy year to date for the Rough Hollow Lakeway waterfront community and yacht club. Having opened its Welcome Center and launched a new interactive website – www.RoughHollowLakeway.com – for future residents this spring, Rough Hollow, the last new lakefront development in Lakeway, will soon celebrate the opening of The Grille at Rough Hollow.
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Building under way at Tuscan Village
Construction progress is well underway at Tuscan Village, Lakeway’s first and only age-qualified community, bringing the vision of an incomparable resort-inspired lifestyle for adults 55+ closer to reality than ever before.
Situated at the heart of the city, the community officially broke ground at a ceremony with city leaders and Founding Residents in May. Work is underway on the Welcome Center, set to open in August, which will feature floor plans, home customization options and other key details. The sales team, including Charlotte Windecker, Larry Claybough and Kay Hogge, is temporarily located in The Grant Building at 2101 Lakeway Boulevard, Suite 110 (Lakeway, Texas 78734) until work on the Welcome Center is complete.
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Tuscan Village Celebrates Groundbreaking as Lakeway’s First Age-Qualified, Resort-Style Community
The vision of creating an incomparable resort-style community for adults 55+ has come to fruition with the official groundbreaking of Tuscan Village, Lakeway’s first and only age-qualified community.
Founding members of Tuscan Village joined Mayor Steve Swan, developer Haythem Dawlett of Legend Communities and a host of other city officials, local realtors, and Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce representatives to celebrate this milestone.
Attendees of the event received the latest information regarding the amenity rich, low maintenance lifestyle that Tuscan Village will afford future residents an abundant array of opportunities for recreation, wellness and leisure.
Designed on the cutting edge of a new trend in age 55-and-over communities, the 42-acre development will consist of over 280 residences in a relaxed, yet refined setting. With architecture inspired by Tuscany and the Texas Hill Country, the line-up of elegant residences will include villas, townhomes and condominiums featuring spacious floor plans, inviting outdoor spaces, high-end finishes and customization options. The initial offering of homes will range in size from 1,200 to 3,000 square feet with prices starting in the $250’s.
Tuscan Village residents can enjoy numerous on-site amenities, including a clubhouse with concierge services, indoor and outdoor dining, a fitness center and spa, art studio, business center, outdoor pool, parks, walking trails, retail shops, physician’s offices and a 15,000 square-foot community library.
“Since the day this project was first announced, there has been a tremendous amount of enthusiasm from Lakeway’s residents seeking this caliber of age-qualified retirement living,” said Dawlett, who is also developing the 1800 acre Rough Hollow lakefront master planned community in Lakeway. “It was our goal from the beginning to design a community beyond compare, right in the heart of Lakeway, that would allow future residents to maintain their longtime friendships while continuing to build upon the rich legacy of our community,”
Tuscan Village is intentionally positioned to fit seamlessly into the well-established Lakeway resort destination, providing residents easy access to boating, golfing and tennis venues. Breathtaking Lake Travis, with its countless water activities including the exclusive membership association with the Rough Hollow Yacht Club and Marina, is only minutes away. Residents also have access to some of the region’s top public and private PGA golf courses and country clubs, such as The Hills, Flintrock Falls, Falconhead, Yaupon and Live Oak. Tennis enthusiasts are minutes from the renowned Lakeway World of Tennis, with its multitude of indoor and outdoor courts, as well as USTA-sponsored league events.
The community is in close proximity to numerous restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues, located right in Lakeway; and minutes away, the brand new Hill Country Galleria hosts over 100 shops, 7 restaurants, and an outdoor amphitheater.
Legacy International Resort Properties, based in Austin, Texas has been retained by the development partnership to execute a highly anticipated successful sales and marketing platform. “Tuscan Village is truly unlike anything else available in Central Texas,” said Charlotte Windecker, Director of Sales for Tuscan Village. “Breaking ground on this project is a significant milestone for Lakeway, and we’re very privileged to have this opportunity to build a community that will make a difference for Tuscan Village residents and the community as a whole for years to come.”
Those interested in receiving additional information on Tuscan Village, including a complimentary information packet and ongoing updates, may visit www.TuscanVillage.com or call (512) 327-1200 or toll-free (877) 374-1117.
Haythem Dawlett of Legend Communities Contributes Office Space to Lake Travis Youth Association
The Lake Travis Youth Association (LTYA), which serves over 6,000 youth annually in 12 sports leagues and numerous other programs, now has a new place to call home thanks to a recent donation from Haythem Dawlett, principal of Legend Communities.
The non-profit organization, founded in 1981, has received office space for the next two years at Dawlett’s Grant Building at 2101 Lakeway Blvd. At its new headquarters, LTYA and its volunteers will continue their mission of providing children with a program of safe, supervised recreation while sponsoring activities designed to build character, sportsmanship and citizenship.
“My sons had the opportunity to first experience competitive sports through the Lake Travis Youth Association, and it was a positive experience that will impact them throughout their lives,” said Dawlett. “Watching them grow as athletes while practicing good sportsmanship and simply having fun with their friends is something that every parent should experience, and I wanted to give back to this worthy organization.”
LTYA celebrated its new headquarters with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring representatives, parents and children involved with the organization, joined by Dawlett and his sons, Grant and Pierce. Also in attendance were Mayor Steve Swann of Lakeway, Mayor Caroline Murphy of Bee Cave and Mayor Ginger Jones of The Hills.
Dawlett has been actively involved in Lake Travis athletics over the past several years, with the sponsorship of soccer teams as well as contributions to the Lake Travis Independent School District for projects including the new high school scoreboard and the purchase of video equipment for the football team.
LTYA coordinates involvement in sports including baseball, basketball, cheer, football, lacrosse, recreational and select soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. The organization receives no local, state or federal funding, and must rely on membership revenues and private sponsorship in order to serve the children of Lake Travis. The boundaries of LTYA are the areas served by the Lake Travis ISD, and it welcomes all boys and girls who meet the age, grade and weight requirements for a specific sport.
New Welcome Center at Rough Hollow Lakeway Master-Planned Community Opens Doors to the Finest in Lakefront Living
One of Austin’s most desirable new master-planned communities, Rough Hollow Lakeway, has reached its latest milestone with the opening of a new welcome center, thus opening the doors to waterfront living at its finest for prospective homebuyers across Central Texas.
Rough Hollow, the last lakefront development in Lakeway, offers six distinct neighborhoods – The Enclave, Yacht Club Villas, Water’s Edge, East Rim, The Bluffs and The Overlook – with elegant, spacious homes and luxurious villas priced from the $300s to over $3 million. This stunning 1,787-acre master-planned community and yacht club makes breathtaking panoramic views and access to boating and water sports on beautiful Lake Travis an everyday occasion.
The opening of the welcome center coincides with the completion of the first phase of custom home sites at Rough Hollow and the launch of a new interactive website – www.RoughHollowLakeway.com – with information on current offerings (homes, Villas and custom home sites), amenities and other helpful news for future residents.
Outdoor recreation is a built-in feature of life at Rough Hollow, thanks to the community’s nearly endless showcase of resort-style amenities and its location among the rolling hills and waterways that distinguish the Hill Country from any other destination in Texas. Within the community, residents enjoy access to more than three miles of pristine shoreline and can hike, bike, jog or walk on over 22 miles of inter-connected hike and bike trails running throughout the development. And with instant access to Lake Travis, a world of water sports such as yachting, scuba diving, jet skiing, fishing, wake boarding and tubing become everyday occasions.
Without question, one of the most talked about features of Rough Hollow is the community’s private Yacht Club & Marina, offering a wide spectrum of concierge and seasonal valet services designed to revolutionize and simplify the yachting experience. Following the model of prestigious clubs across the country, amenities include more than 260 wet slips, amphitheater, resort-style pool, bar and grille for casual dining, fitness center, ship store and tram to the marina, with plans for a clubhouse, fine dining, day spa, coffee bar, deli and corporate offices. A 4,000 square-foot open-air pavilion with a commanding view of Lake Travis serves as the perfect venue for live concerts and performances, weddings and other community and private events.
In terms of location, Rough Hollow is ideally situated for easy access to both work and entertainment. Some of Central Texas’ largest employers are in close proximity, including AMD, National Instruments and Silicon Labs. For business or fun, downtown Austin is a mere 25 minutes away. Shopping is a can’t miss here as well, with the brand new Shops at the Galleria and the recently completed Hill Country Galleria, not to mention a number of top wineries, just down the road.
Residents of Rough Hollow take advantage of an impressive line-up of recreational venues, including some of the region’s top public and private PGA golf courses and country clubs - The Hills, Flintrock Falls, Falconhead, Yaupon and Live Oak. Tennis enthusiasts are minutes from the renowned Lakeway World of Tennis, with its multitude of indoor and outdoor courts, as well as USTA sponsored league events. Other highlights include close proximity to numerous parks and hiking trails, the Lakeway Sailing Academy and the Lakeway Airport.
Adding to the allure of Rough Hollow is the community’s access to some of the finest schools in the state through the Lake Travis ISD, long known for its educational achievements and corresponding exemplary ratings.
Rough Hollow is being developed by Legend Communities and Crescent Resources, LLC, companies with tremendous experience, local knowledge and national resources whose projects in Texas and across the U.S. have been recognized by numerous state and national industry associations.
Those interested in receiving additional information on Rough Hollow, including setting up a personal tour or viewing floor plans and renderings may call 512-617-1776 or visit www.RoughHollowLakeway.com. To reach Rough Hollow, from RR-620 turn west onto Lakeway Blvd. and continue for three miles. Turn left onto Highlands Blvd., and continue one-half mile to the Rough Hollow Welcome Center on the left.
Haythem Dawlett of Legend Communities Named Co-Recipient of "Citizen of the Year" Award by Lake Trvis Chamber of Commerce
Legend Communities, an Austin-based full-service developer of single-family residential, multi-family and associated commercial projects, announced today that its founder and principal, Haythem Dawlett, was named co-recipient of the “Citizen of the Year” award by the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce.
Dawlett and Will Mitchell of Mitchell & Associates shared the honors at the Chamber’s 17th annual Community Awards banquet at the Oasis restaurant, where individuals and businesses were recognized in other award categories including Business of the Year, New Young Business of the Year, Unsung Hero, Shining Star, Rising Star and Volunteer of the Year.
“It is a tremendous honor to receive this recognition from the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce, in the company of such well regarded fellow business owners, residents and community leaders,” said Dawlett. “I am proud to be part of this community, and to have the opportunity to contribute to its growth, viability and longevity now and well into the future.”
Dawlett brings over two decades of real estate experience to his role as leader of Legend Communities’ Texas-based operations, where he specializes in the development, construction and sales of single family residential, multi-family and associated commercial, self storage and marina projects in Texas, California and Colorado. A sampling of his most recent projects in Lakeway include the 1,787-acre Rough Hollow lakefront community and yacht club, as well as Tuscan Village, a cutting- edge resort-style community for adults ages 55 and over. In 2008, Legend Communities was named the “New Young Business of the Year” by the Chamber.
His company has built a reputation for quality construction, unmatched service and critical attention to detail throughout the development process, whether for entry-level, move-up or high-end custom homes, as well as small to mid-size commercial projects. He is personally invested in all elements of the project, from planning and development through the construction and marketing phases, resulting in recognition from a number of well-regarded local and national industry associations including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Urban Land Institute (ULI), National Association of Home Builders and the City of Austin Green Builder Program.
An additional factor in Dawlett’s Citizen of the Year recognition is his extensive community involvement throughout Central Texas, with an emphasis on supporting Lake Travis civic, business, education and sports initiatives. His activities have contributed to the growth and enhancement of facilities and programs involving the Lake Travis Education Foundation, Lake Travis Elementary, Lake Travis High School, Lakeway Heritage Center and Lake Travis Library. Dawlett currently serves on the board of TexArts, and is involved with other non-profit organizations including Any Baby Can, A World for Children, and Operation Green Santa, among others.
After Hosting Parade of Homes & In-the-Water Boat Show in First Year, Rough Hollow Waterfront Community in Lakeway Readies for New Milestones
In a year that saw Austin and the Central Texas area maintain its housing and economic success despite a challenging national economic climate, perhaps no project made greater progress and achieved more significant milestones than the Rough Hollow waterfront community in Lakeway.
In the past year alone, the new 1,787-acre master-planned community on the scenic south shores of Lake Travis introduced its first phase of custom home sites, receiving tremendous response from homebuyers and the real estate community, while also hosting two of the most prestigious home and boat showcases in the region.
Rough Hollow’s plans for 2009 are equally impressive, as the community plans to unveil its new Welcome Center and launch a new interactive website with features regarding homes sites, pricing, amenities and other helpful information. Other highlights will include the highly anticipated road opening connecting the Rough Hollow master plan to Highway 71.
Rough Hollow offers six distinct neighborhoods – The Enclave, The Villas, Water’s Edge, East Rim, The Bluffs and The Overlook – with elegant, spacious homes priced from the $300s to over $3 million. Home sites span 60 feet to well over 100 feet, offering an array of garden home, villa and expansive custom home layouts designed by some of the top custom and semi-custom homebuilders in the industry.
The Water’s Edge subdivision, which earlier this spring served as the site of the renowned Home Builders Association of Greater Austin Parade of Homes, is currently offering special closeout pricing for the 14 final 100-foot lots with lake and Hill Country views to prospective buyers and builders.
One of the most talked about features of Rough Hollow is the community’s private Yacht Club & Marina, offering a wide spectrum of concierge and seasonal valet services designed to revolutionize and simplify the yachting experience. Following the model of prestigious clubs across the country, amenities include 200 wet and dry slips, amphitheater, resort-style pool, bar and grille for casual dining, fitness center, ship’s store and tram to the marina, with plans for a clubhouse, fine dining, day spa, coffee bar, deli and corporate offices. A 4,000 square-foot open-air Pavilion with a commanding view of Lake Travis serves as the perfect venue for live concerts and performances, weddings and other community and private events. This fall the Austin Boat Show brought its signature event, the Lake Travis In-the-Water Boat Show, to the Yacht Club & Marina, where thousands of watercraft enthusiasts marked the traditional end of the boating season and the beginning of the boat-buying season.
In terms of location, Rough Hollow is ideally situated for easy access to work, shopping, recreation and entertainment. Some of Central Texas’ largest employers are in close proximity, including AMD, National Instruments and Silicon Labs. For business or fun, downtown Austin is a mere 25 minutes away. Shopping is a can’t miss here as well, with the brand new Shops at the Galleria, the recently completed Hill Country Galleria and Austin’s largest shopping center, Barton Creek Mall, just down the road.
Residents of Rough Hollow take advantage of an impressive line-up of recreational venues, including some of the region’s top public and private PGA golf courses and country clubs - The Hills, Flintrock Falls, Falconhead, Yaupon and Live Oak. Tennis enthusiasts are minutes from the renowned Lakeway World of Tennis, with its multitude of indoor and outdoor courts, as well as USTA sponsored league events. Other highlights include close proximity to numerous parks and hiking trails, the Lakeway Sailing Academy and the Lakeway Airport.
Adding to the allure of Rough Hollow is the community’s access to some of the finest schools in the state through the Lake Travis ISD, long known for its educational achievements and corresponding exemplary ratings.
Those interested in receiving additional information on Rough Hollow, including setting up a personal tour or viewing floor plans and renderings may call 512-617-1776 or visit www.RoughHollowLakeway.com. To reach Rough Hollow, from RR-620 turn west onto Lakeway Blvd. and continue for three miles. Turn left onto Highlands Blvd. and continue straight into Rough Hollow.
2008 Operation Green Santa Campaign Makes Christmas Season Brighter for 832 Individuals in Need
With its 2008 campaign nearing completion, Operation Green Santa, a non-profit organization sponsored by the Hudson Bend Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, expressed its gratitude for the generosity of the greater Lakeway community. The Ladies Auxiliary is a division of Lake Travis Fire Rescue.
Green Santa Director Jeanne Jarvis and her team collected toys and food for 832 individuals, including 423 children from newborn to age 17. The majority of toys were distributed to children under the age of 12.
Jarvis received support from over 14 volunteers, led by lead volunteers Angie Killen, Blaine Nelson, Zerita Rogers, Felicia Turchan, Mary Vasek and Beverly Verlinde.
“I would just like to thank the community for making a happier holiday season possible for so many less fortunate children and families in our area,” said Jarvis. “Each year I am more amazed at the number of people that offer so much to ensure that each and every child and family in need has something to be thankful for during this special time of year.”
The parents have already visited the Green Santa headquarters to select toys, and will return this weekend to pick up their completed Christmas boxes, which include donations of food and a $20 H-E-B gift card for the purchase of their choice of meat.
The Green Santa program received significant support again this season from Lakeway developer Haythem Dawlett, principal of Legend Communities, who contributed office space and funding to help the group further its worthy mission. Dawlett donated over 3,700 square feet of office space at his Grant Building on Lakeway Blvd. to serve as the Green Santa collection and staging headquarters, while also giving $1,000 toward the purchase of supplemental toys and food items.
“I hold a special place in my heart for children, and it is very rewarding to be able to offer support to them and to their families when they need it most,” said Dawlett. “The outpouring of generosity and caring seen through Green Santa is perfectly reflective of the close-knit Lake Travis community we have established.”
Green Santa participated in a number of events throughout November and December resulting in the toy and food contributions. The activities included a fundraiser at the Fish City Grille at the Hill Country Galleria and performances by the Lakeway Sing Along groups. Numerous other schools, community groups and organizations also hosted their own toy and food drives benefiting Green Santa.
When all Lake Travis families are served, the remaining toys from Green Santa will be donated to “Kristopher’s Gifts” by the Medford family of Hudson Bend. Kristopher’s Gifts was inspired by the wishes of Kristopher Medford, an 11-year-old boy who died of leukemia. Prior to his passing, Kristopher told his parents that what helped him most where the Christmas gifts he received from strangers during his time in the hospital. His wish was to help other children in similar circumstances feel this same joy, and following his death, parents Mark and Eva Medford began the tradition of Kristopher’s Gifts. Each year on December 22 they take gifts, including those from Green Santa, and personally distribute them to kids at the Dell Children’s Hospital.
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Haythem Dawlett & Legend Communities Contribute Office Space and Donate Funds to Green Santa Organization
Developer Haythem Dawlett of Lakeway-based Legend Communities has long supported the mission of the Green Santa non-profit organization in helping ensure that less privileged children in the Lake Travis area receive gifts and food for the holiday season. This year, Dawlett’s involvement will include the contribution of office space as well as additional funding to ensure that more youth than ever before are positively impacted by the group’s worthy mission.
Green Santa, sponsored by the Hudson Bend Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, will receive over 3,700 square feet of office and common area space in Dawlett’s Grant Building at 2101 Lakeway Blvd. at no charge. The space will serve as headquarters for this year’s Operation Green Santa program, where volunteers will receive and package gifts and food contributions that are donated by individuals and businesses at various food drives and fundraising events in the community.
Additionally, Green Santa has received a $1,000 contribution from Rough Hollow Lakeway, the lakefront community and yacht club on the south shores of Lake Travis being developed by Dawlett. The funds will be used to purchase gift cards for the parents and beneficiaries that received the gift and food baskets.
“The work of Green Santa holds a special place in my heart, and I am greatly appreciative for the organization’s continued commitment to the youth of Lake Travis,” said Dawlett. “This contribution is our way of expressing appreciation to the organization and giving its director, Jeanne Jarvis, the greatest support possible toward her group’s charitable endeavors.”
Green Santa has a number of events planned in the coming weeks that will serve as opportunities to raise funds and collect non-perishable food items and unwrapped new toys for infants through 17-year-olds. They include:
- November 4 – Fish City Grille at the Hill Country Galleria will hold a fundraising event with 15 percent of total receipts between 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. going to Green Santa.
- November 17 – Green Santa will begin accepting donations at the new Green Santa headquarters at 2101 Lakeway Drive, Suite 100. The drop off schedule is Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- December 5 – The Lake Travis Toy Drive concludes and toys are delivered to Green Santa.
- December 7 – Lakeway Sing Along will host “Sing-A-Long” Sunday, with a donated gift to Green Santa serving as one’s admission to the performance. There will be two back-to-back shows scheduled for 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Parents will come to Green Santa’s headquarters on December 10-11 to select their toys, and will return to pick them up, along with food items and gift cards, on December 20-21. Those contributions not given to Lake Travis area youth will be donated to the Dell Children’s Hospital.
Lake Travis In-the-Water Boat Show at Rough Hollow Yacht Club & Marina Results in Favorable Sales and Attendance
For boat dealers, homebuilders and outdoor enthusiasts alike, the Lake Travis In-the-Water Boat Show held last weekend at the Rough Hollow Yacht Club & Marina at the exclusive Rough Hollow Lakeway waterfront community was a tremendous success.
The annual three-day event hosted by the Austin Boat Show marks the traditional end of the boating season and the beginning of the boat-buying season for watercraft owners and dealers alike. This year’s In-the-Water Boat Show included over 55 of the top sailboats, sport and motor yachts, cruisers, runabouts, wakeboard boats and other performance boats from Central Texas’ most acclaimed boat dealers. An additional feature for event-goers was live music by Paula Nelson, AJ Vallejo and Zack Baker.
Attendance at the Rough Hollow Yacht Club & Marina topped 4,000 guests, thus surpassing last year’s totals, and boat dealers have reported over $5 million in sales thus far, including several of the largest cruisers on display.
In addition, many guests expressed interest in the stunning homes throughout the Rough Hollow Lakeway community, developed by Haythem Dawlett of Legend Communities and Crescent Communities of Texas. The 1,787-acre lakefront community features five actively selling neighborhoods including custom home sites, luxury villas and homes from the $300’s to over $3 million. In addition to the Yacht Club & Marina, residents take advantage of numerous nearby recreational venues including championship golf, tennis, hiking and biking trails and scuba diving.
“It was a privilege to host this year’s In-the-Water Boat Show at Rough Hollow Yacht Club & Marina, and we are very pleased that the event attracted so many guests to Rough Hollow Lakeway,” said Tim Hendon of Legend Communities. “We look forward to showcasing the Yacht Club & Marina at future events and continuing to demonstrate the many amenities of this beautiful amenity and surrounding waterfront development.”
Rough Hollow Yacht Club & Marina was selected to host the In-the-Water Boat Show due to its wide spectrum of concierge and seasonal valet services designed to revolutionize and simplify the yachting experience. Following the model of prestigious clubs across the country, amenities include an amphitheater, resort-style pool, fitness center, yacht store and tram to the marina, with plans for a clubhouse, fine dining, day spa, coffee bar and deli and corporate offices.
Additional information regarding the Rough Hollow Yacht Club & Marina can be found at www.RoughHollowYachtClubAndMarina.com. Details regarding the home offerings at Rough Hollow Lakeway may be found at www.RoughHollowLakeway.com.
Haythem Dawlett Contributes Sidewalk for New Serene Hills Elementary in Lakeway
Students planning to attend the new Serene Hills Elementary in Lakeway will find a newly paved sidewalk guiding the way to class thanks to a recent contribution from Haythem Dawlett of Legend Communities.
Legend Communities, a full service developer of single-family residential, multi-family and associated commercial projects in Central Texas, as well as California and Colorado, recently announced it will contribute nearly $13,000 to fund and construct a sidewalk connecting Highlands Blvd. to the existing sidewalk near the school’s entrance on Trophy Drive.
Development of the approximately 2,100 sq. ft. of sidewalk will begin immediately with completion targeted for August 19, leaving time to spare before the beginning of school on August 25.
“It is our privilege to assist the Lake Travis ISD with this additional sidewalk development, both for the safety and convenience of students and their families on their way to and from this beautiful new school,” said Dawlett.
Named in January 2007 by the Lake Travis Independent School District Board of Trustees, Serene Hills Elementary is the fifth elementary school in the district. Allison Cobb will serve as principal for the new school, which is located at 3301 Serene Hills Dr.
Haythem Dawlett Pledges $1 Million Land Donation to Lake Travis Community Library District
For years, the Lake Travis Community Library has dreamed of having a permanent home. That dream moved closer to reality during a sign dedication held July 8. The Dawlett Group and SDC Austin Communities have pledged a $1 million land donation to the Lake Travis Library District. Haythem Dawlett, the founder and developer who heads up both firms, said a future library will adjoin his Tuscan Village retirement community development to be constructed off Lohman’s Crossing Road.
For Lake Travis Community Library District President Carol Black, the donation is the first step toward building a permanent library, once the transaction is completed.
“This sign, ‘Future Home of the Lake Travis Community Library.’ marks a new beginning for the Lake Travis Community Library District,” Black said during the dedication. “In the near future, Mr. Haythem Dawlett will donate land and infrastructure at this site. We cannot thank him enough for this generous gesture. Citizens of this community have pursued a dream to have a retirement village. In that dream, they always wanted the site to contain a library. Thank you to Mr. Dawlett and these citizens.”
Black said the library has come a long way since its foundation.
“Who knew when the Friends of the Library were starting a public library in a school, that 23 years later a structure would be built to serve the residents of a large part of Travis County?” Black said. “Praise for the works of the Friends cannot be high enough because they kept the flame of service burning. Many long hours of work by the Friends of the Library and Library Staff have made all of this possible.”
Lakeway Mayor Steve Swan also praised Dawlett, and said the city is excited at the prospect of a permanent library. Currently, the library rents a location in Lohmann’s Crossing Shopping Center.
“Haythem Dawlett’s generous donation of $1 million in land and improvements takes the Lake Travis Library project a giant step closer to reality,” Swan said. “Having it here in Lakeway, in the new Tuscan Village senior living development, is a big bonus for the citizens of Lakeway,”
Dawlett said he thankful for the opportunity to help the library establish a permanent home.
“It is a privilege to assist the Lake Travis Community Library District with this contribution of land for our newest community library,” Dawlett said. “This library district has done so much for our community, and we are glad to offer them this $1 million donation of land at the future site of the Tuscan Village age-restricted retirement community in Lakeway. The new library will provide the perfect venue for Lake Travis students and family members of all ages to read, learn, research and socialize long into the future.”
Black said obtaining the land is just the first step toward a permanent library building. She said once deed work is completed, the library district will hire an architect to design a structure. She added the library district will accept donations toward the building.
For more information on how to make a tax-deductible donation, contact the library at 263-2885.
2008 Parade of Homes at Rough Hollow a Great Success
With the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin 2008 Parade of Homes now complete, all signs point to an extremely successful event for all parties involved.
The Central Texas real estate industry and the Association were thrilled with the event’s attendance numbers, which totaled over 20,000 guests over the four-week event. And for the award winning line-up of builders at Rough Hollow, the showcase resulted in the sale of four of the six Parade homes at prices ranging from $2.5 to $3.2 million. The remaining two homes are currently in negotiations for purchase.
As a result, plans are in the works for the community to offer an encore performance as host of the fall 2009 Parade of Homes, featuring five-star green built homes as rated by Austin Energy.
Rough Hollow, developed by Haythem Dawlett of The Dawlett Group and Crescent Communities of Texas, features six distinct neighborhoods – Enclave, The Villas, Waters Edge, East Rim, The Bluffs and The Overlook – spread over 270 acres, with elegant, spacious homes priced from the $400s to over $3 million. Lots will span from 60 feet to well over 100 feet, offering an array of garden home, villa and expansive custom home layouts designed by some of the top custom and semi-custom homebuilders in the industry.
One of most talked-out amenities in Rough Hollow is the Yacht Club & Marina, a waterfront retreat offering a wide spectrum of concierge and seasonal valet services designed to revolutionize and simplify the boating experience. Following the model of prestigious clubs across the country, planned amenities at the Yacht Club and Marina include a clubhouse, fine dining, resort-style pool, day spa, coffee bar and deli, yacht store, corporate offices and a tram to the marina.
Residents of Rough Hollow may also take advantage of an equally impressive line-up of recreational venues, including some of the region’s top public and private golf facilities in The Hills Country Club, Spanish Oaks, Falconhead and Flintrock Falls. Tennis enthusiasts will be minutes from the Lakeway World of Tennis, with its multitude of indoor and outdoor courts, as well as USTA sponsored league events. Other amenities include hiking and biking trails, horseback riding and scuba diving.
In terms of location, the community is perfectly situated for easy access to shopping and entertainment, with downtown Austin a mere 20 minutes away and close-by options including the Shops at the Galleria, Hill Country Galleria and Austin’s largest shopping center, Barton Creek Mall, just down the road. Adding to the allure of Rough Hollow is the community’s access to some of the finest schools in the state through the Lake Travis Independent School District.
Those interested in receiving a additional information on Rough Hollow, including setting up a personal tour or viewing floor plans and renderings may call 512-617-1776 or visit www.RoughHollowLakeway.com.
Rough Hollow Lakeway Unveils Exclusive New Yacht Club & Marina on South Shores of Lake Travis
Rough Hollow Lakeway, an intimate new waterfront community on the golden shores of Lake Travis, recently unveiled its premier amenity for residents, the private exclusive Rough Hollow Yacht Club & Marina.
Highlighted by a 4,000 square-foot open-air pavilion providing non-stop breathtaking views of the lake, the Yacht Club & Marina is a dynamic facility that will offer residents a wide spectrum of concierge and seasonal valet services designed to revolutionize and simplify the yachting experience. Following the model of prestigious clubs across the country, this waterfront retreat will offer a clubhouse, fine dining, resort-style pool, day spa, coffee bar and deli, yacht store, corporate offices and a tram to the marina.
The prestigious Yacht Club & Marina is just one of many amenities planned for Rough Hollow, one of the few remaining properties on the south shores of Lake Travis. This vibrant development will feature six exclusive neighborhoods spread over 350 acres, with elegant homes priced from the $500s to over $1 million featuring breathtaking lake and Hill Country views. Homebuilders include a combination of the region’s top custom and semi-custom developers, including Monterey Homes and Coventry Homes.
“We’re pleased to officially introduce this first-class amenity to the current and future residents of Rough Hollow,” said Haythem Dawlett, Principal of The Dawlett Group, a co-developer of Rough Hollow. “The Hill Country setting with scenic views of Lake Travis are enough to set this community apart, but providing private access to a club of this magnitude clearly differentiates Rough Hollow from any other offering in Lakeway.”
Highlights from Woodlands Village and Rice Ranch
Both Woodlands Village and Rice Ranch have recieved an overwhelmingly positive response from the media.Click here to view clips from area newspapers and industry publications about these developments.