Groundbreaking Coming this May for The Lodge at Riverstone

April 24, 2016

Madera, CA - The developers of Riverstone, the new master-planned community coming to southeast Madera County, are committed to offering homebuyers a completely original rendition of Valley life. The first example of this commitment is The Lodge at Riverstone. On track for a May groundbreaking, the new recreation center will be built in the heart of the Lodge District, Riverstone’s inaugural residential neighborhood offering the community’s first collection of new homes anticipated to be ready for occupancy Fall 2016. Interested homebuyers are encouraged to add their name to the Interest List at www.RiverstoneCA.com.    

The Lodge at Riverstone will be a community clubhouse in a class by itself. Showcasing architecture that combines the rusticity of farm with the magnificence of the west’s National Park lodges, the venue is expected to offer a fitness center, pool, spa, cabanas and more.

Riverstone’s entry tower is a tribute to the farming heritage of both the community and the Valley. Remnant olives groves will accent streetscapes in phase one, preserving the community’s agrarian legacy.

“Our goal at Riverstone has always been to go far beyond the concept of the typical suburban planned community,” says Riverstone’s Tim Jones. “With its one-of-a-kind architectural style and wealth of exciting amenities, you might say The Lodge is recreation reimagined.”

A contemporary, agrarian-influenced structure, The Lodge at Riverstone combines the rusticity of farm with the magnificence of the West’s National Park lodges of yesteryear. “It’s ‘deconstructed agrarian industrialism,’” says Architect Todd Larner of William Hezmalhalch Architects, Riverstone’s land-planning and architectural firm.

“The vernacular celebrates the heritage of the great National Parks where you have open exposed beams, grand windows for inspired views, and authentic building materials that are permanent and lasting, like Sierra Nevada granite and tin roofs, which have a 100-year lifespan. Although the lodge is brand new, the space will feel as though it’s been here forever, much like a timeless, historic mountain lodge that’s been converted exclusively for the enjoyment of Riverstone residents.”

Venturing within The Lodge’s expansive interior spaces—which were designed by award-winning, California-based Chameleon Design—residents are free to enjoy an array of amenities for all kinds of family fun. The Lodge is anticipated to offer a state-of-the-art fitness center, flexible spaces for gatherings and events, and an outdoor terrace with a sparkling pool, spa, cabanas and a refreshments bar.

The Gear Barn, a planned structure adjacent to The Lodge, is Riverstone’s basecamp for outdoor pursuits. “Everyone loves our community’s epic surroundings,” continued Tim Jones, “but not everyone has the recreational equipment in which to fully enjoy and explore them. That’s the whole idea behind the Gear Barn.” This rental program exclusively for residents will be the jumping-off point for adventures in every season. A variety of gear will be available to homeowners for on- and off-site adventures—everything from kayaking, camping and mountain biking to fishing, hiking and Sierra Nevada snow skiing.

Also coming to the Lodge District are five neighborhood parks that will only be a short walk or bike ride away from the district’s first collection of homes. An active play area with spaces designed for two to five, and five to 12-year-olds, Adventure Park will offer play structures, climbing boulders and the fun of three different slides—all with a soft, spongy ground to safely cushion youngsters’ falls. The park is also anticipated to include a small amphitheater, an ideal spot to enjoy an outdoor play or musical performance, or where moms and dads can simply relax while keeping an eye on their children at play.

The Lodge District’s Garden Park is planned to feature barbecue areas, shade structures, a large communal table ideal for outdoor dining, and a cutting garden where residents will be able to snip a variety of fresh flowers and take them home to enliven their interior spaces. The park will also feature a series of exercise stations, providing a convenient way for residents to tone muscles and stay fit.

Since dogs are so important to today’s families, the dog park at Riverstone is envisioned to include every canine-loving amenity imaginable—from an abundance of trees and dog fountains to open-space areas ideal for running, frolicking and Frisbee catching. The dog park will feature separate areas for small dogs and big dogs, both with their own separate, gated entry. The separation will help ensure that both the dogs and their owners are able to enjoy a better, safer park-going experience.

Hiking and biking trails are planned to link all of Riverstone’s residential districts together. The first trail completed will intersect existing agricultural lands, leading to an overlook affording picturesque orchard vistas.

Situated in the heart of the region’s path of growth, Riverstone—when complete—will total approximately 6,578 single-family, attached and multi-family homes, as well as commercial and mixed-use space including office, service and retail. Amenities at Riverstone are anticipated to include walkable neighborhoods with 200 acres of public and private parks and open space reserves, an extensive trail network, on-site schools, and a nearby stretch of the San Joaquin River and adjacent lake.

For more information about the new-home community of Riverstone and its first collections of homes, homebuyers are encouraged to visit the community’s website at www.RiverstoneCA.com and add their name to the Interest List.