It is no surprise that only a limited number of founder opportunities remain at Tuscan Village, given the substantial development progress to date including the completion of initial site work.

In the past 30 days, the cobblestone pavers for Phase 1 were completed, adding to the charming feel of this Tuscan enclave, and landscaping and beautification along the main boulevard continues as plants are moved in and the water features take shape.

The focus has now shifted to the construction of the elegant residences in the community, beginning with the villas. The foundations, slabs and framing work for the villas are complete, and the plumbing, mechanical and electric have been roughed in. The energy efficient windows are being installed, and the roof work is well underway.

If you would like to take a tour of the community and see the development progress firsthand, please don’t hesitate to contact our sales team at the Welcome Center.

A significant amount of progress is apparent as you drive past the Tuscan Village Welcome Center and into the community. The vision of the future of active adult living in Lakeway is quickly coming to fruition before our very eyes.

One of the most exciting achievements to date is the pouring of the foundation and framing of our first villa residences. Once complete, our wide offering of two- and three-bedroom villas and townhomes will range in size from 1,295 to over 3,200 square feet, with open and airy floor plans, stunning interiors and welcoming outdoor courtyards and terraces.

Other highlights on the development front include:

+ Near completion of the final entry cobblestone pavers, which will represent the conclusion of all initial site work

+ Continued landscaping and beautification of the entry boulevard, including final planting of trees and wax myrtles

+ Continued work on the Tuscan-inspired decorative tower elements and wall fountains along the main boulevard

+ Near completion of the community water feature

+ The first 12 building permits have been received.

+ Phase 1 site work is substantially complete.

+ The cobblestone pavers along the streets are 95 percent complete for Phase 1.

+ Landscaping continues along the entry boulevard.

+ Work continues on the Tuscan decorative tower elements and wall fountains along the main boulevard.

+ The trees and wax myrtle plantings along the Yaupon Creek border are substantially complete.

+ The community pond is 90 percent complete.

+ Construction of the first residences is scheduled to start this week.

+ Site work is substantially finished.

+ The cobblestone pavers along the streets are 90 percent complete for Phase 1.

+ Irrigation water is live and landscaping has begun!

+ Twenty-five foot tall Italian cypress trees line the entry boulevard.

+ The Tuscan decorative tower elements and wall fountains along the main boulevard are well underway.

+ The trees along the Yaupon Creek border are installed and the wax myrtle plantings will begin this week.

+ The first villa and townhome building permits are expected.

+ Site work is substantially complete, and crews are executing the final site cleanup in preparation for the start of our first homes.

+ Masons have begun laying the cobblestone pavers along our Tuscan Village streets, starting at the rear of the project, moving towards the entrance.

+ Landscape elements have commenced. Trees are on site and the entry boulevard stone features and fountains are under construction.

+ The City of Lakeway has approved the master building permits for all Villas and Townhomes.

+ Building subcontractors are gearing up to start construction of our first homes.

Jim Lavender, Development Manager for Tuscan Village, recently took part in the Soles for Souls shoe drive benefiting the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

In just one week, Lavender and families throughout his neighborhood collected over 200 good pairs of shoes. His children and their friends then went to work sorting, lacing, zip stripping and boxing up the shoes to be sent overseas. Each pair of shoes was accompanied by a spiritual message of hope (translated to the Creole language of Haiti).

Local shoe retailer Total Relief Footwear helped coordinate efforts throughout Austin, collecting and mailing over 8,000 pairs of shoes from Central Texans. The non-profit organization Soles for Souls then surprised all by driving into town and delivering 1,000 brand new pairs of shoes to the needy and homeless in Austin. This worthy cause earned news coverage on local stations including FOX, KXAN and KVUE.

The shoes have now reached their final destination in Haiti, along with 1.2 million others pairs of shoes collected during the national Soles for Souls relief effort.

This new, state-of-the-art, learning center will offer Tuscan Village residents endless opportunities and possibilities, all within walking distance from their homes. Residents can relax and enjoy their favorite book while sipping a hot cup of coffee. They can listen and participate in stimulating speaker series, join a book club, become a “Book Buddie” (a pairing of a youngster with an adult mentor), volunteer and much more.

Library Director Morgan McMillian describes the library as “a community center, an inviting place for our residents.” With this concept in mind, the 11,000 square foot, thoughtfully-designed floor plan allows for the expansion of its current book collection of 30,796 volumes to over 44,094 and expanded programming opportunities, such as multiple story times, author discussions, book clubs, genealogy presentations, memoir-writing groups, children’s events and guest speaker series. The new design also offers more computers for the children’s section, the teen area and the adult spaces and three flat screen televisions for various programming events. Even the ever popular game, Guitar Hero, will be available!

With the establishment of a Volunteer Library in 1985 and the expansion to a Library District in 2004 with the tremendous support from the City of Lakeway Council members, Glenda Foreman and George Blume, the Lake Travis Community Library serves over 5,000 families in Lakeway, the Village of The Hills and Briarcliff. Offering many successful programming initiatives, the library welcomes over 5,000 people each month.

As library membership continues to increase, “the library is constrained and limited, and the new facility presents a greater opportunity for programming,” shared Library Board President Carol Black. Black and McMillian beamed with pride as they presented the footprint for the new facility on the property of Tuscan Village Lakeway, the land that will be generously donated by Legend Communities developer, Haythem Dawlett.

Tuscan Village Lakeway looks forward to a long and successful relationship with the Lake Travis Community Library family.

Tuscan Village, Lakeway’s first and only age qualified, resort-style community, continues to make rapid progress, and recently celebrated its latest achievements with a VIP reception for future residents that featured a visit from nationally renowned 55+ real estate and lifestyle specialist, Helen Foster, of New Orleans.

In the past six months alone, the community has opened its new Welcome Center and unveiled the official Purchaser Guide – with site plans, townhome and villa floor plans, membership privileges and pricing – to early depositors. Site work and infrastructure achievements are well underway and the community plans to begin constructing its first homes this holiday season, followed soon thereafter by work on the amenity-filled Clubhouse at the start of the New Year.

A highlight of the VIP celebration was the presentation by Foster, a veteran trend analyst who captivated the audience with her outlook on the active adult population and its ever-changing beliefs and values. Foster’s discussion included a topical look at the current 50+ market trends, and the fact that many active adults are postponing, if not reinventing, the concept of retirement, with 50 to 70 percent still working today. In regard to spending, active adults are trending away from affirmation seeking and materialism, instead seeking meaningful life experiences. Another significant trend involves active adults’ quest for authenticity and simplicity. Boomer-plus women, with decades of consumer experience, are today’s “power consumers,” with more purchasing prowess and impact than ever.

With regard to real estate, Foster indicated that many active adults are seeking lock-and-leave residences with flexible homes plans, age-relevant amenities and the company of like-minded peers, while also being in proximity to adult children and grandchildren. She concluded with some of the behaviors she is witnessing nationwide among active adults, in regard to their personal wants and needs as well as key lifestyle trends. Up trends include an emphasis on life experience, whether through travel or connecting with nature, rising optimism about aging and living well, personal contact and wellness, and appreciation for convenience, quality, and aesthetics.

Many of the active adult lifestyle preferences emphasized by Foster have been purposefully implemented into the vision and development of Tuscan Village. On the cutting edge of a new trend in age 55-and-over communities, this stunning 42-acre development offers a hassle-free lifestyle, complemented by an abundant array of planned amenities and opportunities for recreation, wellness and leisure. Fee simple ownership offers residents the benefits of owning their own home, and even financing it, if desired.

Tuscan Village is planned as a pedestrian neighborhood including townhomes and villas in a relaxed, yet refined setting. With architecture that’s Tuscan-inspired and Texas-friendly, the line-up of residences offers a wide array of floor plans and options from which to choose. The one-story, zero-step townhomes at Tuscan Village span from 1,294 to 1,790 square feet, with four distinct plans priced from the $240’s. One- and two-story villas with 11 thoughtfully designed plans range from 1,663 to 3,219 square feet and are priced from the $340’s. Adding to the warmth of the neighborhood and village feel, the community’s streets will be paved with cobblestones.

All residents will enjoy numerous planned, on-site amenities, including a 10,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with concierge services, indoor and outdoor dining, a fitness center, spa, art studio, business center, outdoor pool and interconnecting walking trails throughout the community. Tuscan Village also will feature a Central Park with lush landscaping, cascading streams and inviting outdoor seating areas around stone fire pits. Retail shops, physician’s offices and a 12,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art community library are also planned for the site.

As part of a unique membership program, residents also gain privileged access to the yacht club and marina at Rough Hollow, Tuscan Village’s sister community. There, they will enjoy all of the benefits of the lake lifestyle without having to live lakeside. Highlights include more than 260 wet slips, dual car tram to the ship’s store and marina, a 4,400 square-foot open-air pavilion, amphitheater, infinity pool, fitness center with cardio room, and The Grille at Rough Hollow for casual dining – immediately upon signing the purchase agreement.

Through a recent strategic partnership between Legend Communities, the Lakeway-based designer and developer of Tuscan Village, and ClubCorp, owner and operator of many of the top golf courses, country clubs and resorts worldwide, Tuscan Village residents can now purchase a membership that fits their lifestyle, with access to four PGA golf courses, World of Tennis and several dining venues. For those seeking the “lock and leave” lifestyle, a special option allows members to travel to over 200 clubs, enjoying great golf, fantastic food, wine tastings, sports events, concerts and theater.

With each passing day, the vision of an incomparable resort-inspired lifestyle for adults 55+ in Lakeway grows closer to reality with the ongoing development of Tuscan Village, the area’s first and only age-qualified community.

Situated at the heart of the Lakeway, Tuscan Village continues to achieve new milestones, having most recently unveiled its Purchaser Guide to over 100 future residents and guests during a celebratory reception at The Grille at Rough Hollow. There, participants in the limited time Founder’s Program received yet-to-be-unveiled details about the community, including the final overall site plan and floor plans, landscape concepts, interior and exterior finish-out, lifestyle and amenity information and pricing.

Tuscan Village is currently constructing its Welcome Center, set to open after Labor Day, 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.

Designed and developed by Lakeway-based Legend Communities, Tuscan Village is on the cutting edge of a new trend in age 55-and-over communities. This stunning 42-acre development offers fee-simple ownership and a low maintenance lifestyle complemented by an abundant array of planned amenities and opportunities for recreation, wellness and leisure. Fee simple ownership allows residents to own their home and even finance it as desired. They can also enjoy appreciation on the sale of the home, and if they choose to sell it themselves or with assistance from a Realtor, the only requirement is that the buyer be age 55 or over.

Tuscan Village is planned to include 280 residences in a relaxed, yet refined setting. With architecture that’s Tuscan-inspired and Texas-friendly, the line-up of elegant residences will include villas and townhomes featuring spacious floor plans with expansive living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens and courtyards designed for entertaining.

These homes offer high-end finishes as a standard and a wealth of customization options. The initial offering of townhomes and villas includes floor plans ranging in size from 1,200 to 3,000 square feet, with prices starting in the $250’s.

Tuscan Village residents will enjoy numerous planned, on-site amenities, including a 10,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with concierge services, indoor and outdoor dining, a fitness center and spa, art studio, business center, outdoor pool, central park and walking trails. Retail shops, physician’s offices and a 12,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art community library are also planned for the Tuscan Village site.

As part of a unique membership program, Tuscan Village residents also gain privileged access to the Rough Hollow Yacht Club & Marina and its wide spectrum of concierge and seasonal valet services, so they can enjoy all the benefits of the lake lifestyle without having to live lakefront. Highlights include more than 260 wet slips, a 4,400 square-foot open-air pavilion, amphitheater, infinity pool, bar and grille for casual dining, fitness center and dual car tram to the ship’s store and marina, with plans for a clubhouse, fine dining, day spa, coffee bar, deli and corporate offices.

“We are pleased to unveil exciting details about Tuscan Village to those future residents taking part in our exclusive Founder’s Program,” said Charlotte Windecker, Sales Director for Tuscan Village. “They will now have the opportunity to begin preparing for the engaging, interactive lifestyle we have to offer in the incomparable Lakeway community with diverse living options, fantastic amenities and close proximity to everyday conveniences.”

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, is only minutes away, and residents 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 also in proximity to a number of restaurant, shopping and entertainment venues, including the new Shops at the Galleria and Hill Country Galleria, as well as Austin’s largest shopping center, Barton Creek Mall.

Tuscan Village has few Founder Memberships remaining for those seeking this caliber of exceptional living. You may call 512-327-1200 or visit www.TuscanVillage.com to schedule an appointment for a presentation and complimentary information packet.

The vision of creating an incomparable resort-style lifestyle for Lakeway’s longest tenured residents has come to fruition with the official groundbreaking of Tuscan Village, the community’s first and only age-qualified retirement community.

Founding members of Tuscan Village joined Mayor Steve Swann, developer Haythem Dawlett of Legend Communities and a host of other city officials and Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce representatives to move the initial dirt at the breathtaking site of this exceptional new community.

Attendees of the event received the latest information regarding the maintenance-free lifestyle Tuscan Village will afford future residents, well as the abundant array of planned amenities and 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 a wealth of customization options. The initial offering of homes will range in size from 1,200 to 2,300 square feet with prices starting in the $270’s.

Free from the responsibilities associated with household maintenance, 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 mature residents seeking this caliber of age-qualified retirement living,” said Dawlett, who is also developing the Rough Hollow 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 and the Lakeway Sailing Academy, is only minutes away, and residents 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 also in proximity to a number of restaurant, shopping and entertainment venues, including the new Shops at the Galleria and Hill Country Galleria, as well as Austin’s largest shopping center, Barton Creek Mall.

“Given our diverse living options and close proximity to everyday conveniences, the engaging, interactive environment of Tuscan Village is truly unlike anything else available in Central Texas,” said Charlotte Windecker, Sales Director 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 facility that will make a lasting impact on 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.