Independence Day
July 2nd, 2008 Categories: Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
4th of July - Salute The Red, White and Blue
I always look forward to the 4th of July in Garden Valley Idaho. The town’s celebration is ….. hmmm, I’d say robust! There will be no shortage of flags, grilled food, duck races, water guns, parades, uniforms and fireworks. The whole town will come together in one central location to mark the most important anniversary in our countries history ….. and have fun doing it.
Challenge! Meet Me At the Flag Raising.
The Garden Valley 4th of July Calendar of Events starts with a Flag Raising Ceremony at 8:30 am at the Garden Valley Properties office. The scouts raise the flag, General Kane honors us with a few words about the “Stars and Stripes” attendees recite the “Pledge of Allegiance”, and the gifted cast of the Starlight Mountain Theater lead us in the “Star Spangled Banner”. It’s an appropriate start to the day’s events.
I am always pleased to see the same folks attend each year. I am always disappointed to see the same absences each year. I challenge you to start your day with a reflection of what the 4th of July really means. Bring your kids, bring your Moms, Let’s not forget the real meaning of this anniversary.
GOD BLESS THE USA
Garden Valley Idaho US Flag
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Support Crouch Ambulance and WIN
July 2nd, 2008 Categories: City of Crouch, Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
Benefit Raffle
Buy a Raffle Ticket to WIN a
BRAND NEW ARCTIC CAT 250 4X2
There will be other great prise, too.
Tickets $25.00 each, or 5 for $100.
Purchase Tickets from Local Merchants
or
Call 462-2307
Raffle will be held at the Annual Golf Tournament
July 4th
at Terrace Lakes
The Crouch Volunteer Ambulance Service is comprised of local citizens who volunteer their time for EMT training, responding to emergencies and spending many hours on call to be available for all the residence and visitors to the Garden Valley and West Boise County Area. Some of these folks have been active volunteers for years. Now that’s commitment to your community and to your neighbors. I’d be surprised if every one of us hasn’t reaped the benefits of their dedication whether is be ourselves, our families or our friends. The Crouch Volunteer Ambulance Service has gotten me out of more than one jam over the years.
Lets support these fine folks and give them a giant Thank You. By supporting the Crouch Volunteer Ambulance Service you are insuring that this service will be there when you and your family needs help. Either way, You’re the WINNER!
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Settle Down On Crosstimber Ranch in Garden Valley
June 27th, 2008 Categories: Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Real Estate
Premier Homesite Available in Crosstimber Ranch
The wildflowers are in bloom on this beautiful 2.34 Acres Lot in Crosstimber. The ranch offers hiking trails, panoramic views and the amenities of the Garden Valley way of life. Cross Alder Creek bridge over the South Fork of the Payette River, renowned for white water rafting. Enjoy the wildlife in the nearby Boise National Forest. Snowmobile on groomed trails to Silver Creek Plunge.
Make a home for yourself in the wonderful community of Garden Valley. 
Visit today and you’ll never want to leave.
Lot 1 Crosstimber Loop is now available for $165,000.
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WINE AND ART IN GARDEN VALLEY, IDAHO
June 26th, 2008 Categories: Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
Annual Terrace Lakes Wine and Art Festival in Garden Valley
Each summer the Terrace Lakes Resort, in Garden Valley Idaho, entertains their visitors with a Wine and Art Festival. This years event will be held on June 28th and 29th.
What to Expect?
- Local Distributors will be offering samples of Wines of the Northwest.
- Artists and Crafters will display and sell their treasures.
- Various musicians will perform live music throughout the day
- Putting contest and Games
Terrace Lakes Resort
Wine and Art Festival
Saturday June 28th 10 - 4
Sunday June 29th 11 - 3
Admission is Free Parking is Free
Terrace Lakes offers a 18 hole Golf Course, Swimming Pool and Playground.
Sign up now for Tee Times.
I really enjoy this annual event and look forward to it every year. In addition to the great wine tasting, Terrace Lakes invites quality artists and Craftpersons to attend the festival. Some of my favorite finds have been wood carvings, willow furniture, quilts, hand dyed fabrics, scented candles and jewelry. Believe it or not, I usually start my Christmas shopping at the Terrace Lakes Wine and Art Festival. It’s tough to think about Christmas in the summer sun, but I’ve had great luck with the gifts I have given from the Terrace Lakes artists. I usually find something special for myself, too.
My favorite part though, is relaxing and visiting with friends and neighbors, meeting new friends and enjoying the wine, music and food. Hope to see you there!
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Garden Valley Friday Favorites
June 13th, 2008 Categories: Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Real Estate
Soar Like An Eagle
The views from this lot always make me feel like I’m flying.
Overlooking both the South Fork and the Middle Fork drainages, this property really gives you a birds eye view of the valley. Ah! But you ask “How steep is it?” That’s the beauty of this property. You won’t need wings to get to it.
It is located in Mountain Shadows. The Mountain Shadows neighborhood offers paved roads, underground power and phone to each lot. The density is low with average parcel sizes of 2 acres. For the perfect place to roost, build your nest on the level building site and watch the clouds go by.
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Garden Valley Business Scene
June 11th, 2008 Categories: City of Crouch, Garden Valley Business Scene, Garden Valley Living
Garden Valley Entrepreneurial Spirit Goes Natural
Beth Church, the former owner of the very successful Green Thumb Express, and Master Gardener, had a dream. Leave it to Beth to make dreams come true. Her new business, Church’s Backyard Farm, specializes in “natural, nutritious wholesome foods, raised without the use of chemicals, hormones or antibiotics.”
We all know Beth has a well deserved reputation of doing things right. Garden Valley residents and visitors have always been able to count on great products and services when trading with Beth.
Contact Beth today and place your orders for her awesome, fresh raised, chickens, ducks, turkeys and eggs.
You can find Beth at :
208-793-2679, or
info@churchsbackyardfarm.com
Watch for Beth to open a Farmer’s Market, next to the Crouch Merc. The target date is June 1st. There you can expect to find Church’s Backyard Farm fresh produce.
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Garden Valley Friday Favorites
June 6th, 2008 Categories: Castle Mountain Creeks, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Real Estate
Lower Utility Bills with Geothermal Heat
As usual I like to wrap up the week with one of your favorite listings. This home, in Garden Valley, offers a unique combination of stylish craftsman construction, natural hot water, over 3 acres of horse pasture, some of the best Garden Valley views, and a private location.
Many folks are unaware that there are several pockets of private land, in Garden Valley, were natural hot water can be found. This property has it’s own hot water well. The well water is used to heat the home, fill the whimsical, cattle trough hot tub, and irrigate the pasture. Watch your heating bills dive when you can enjoy the many advantages of geothermal heat. By now you probably have your thermostat turned off and are tip toeing around on cold floors every morning. Natural hot water heat is so inexpensive and versatile it’s a perfect heat source to warm those floors.
If you missed visiting this home during the May, Garden Valley, Parade of Homes, it’s not too late to arrange a showing.
Click here for more pictures and property details.
Castle Mountain Creeks Real Estate Market Update
June 3rd, 2008 Categories: Castle Mountain Creeks, Garden Valley Real Estate
Market conditions, since my February report to you, have not changed significantly. After the long winter we are starting to see a slight increase in interest. Nothing really to write home about. The media is tentatively starting to report some signs of life in the economy. The overall northwest market, including Boise, is seeing some slow but steady increases directly related to price adjustments. Many economists are predicting we have seen the bottom of the market in this part of the country. I expect the rise back up to the top will take some time, especially as it relates to land values.
Here are the facts, Ma’am:
If you would like more detailed information, I’m in the neighborhood and always available to help. You can contact me at this link.
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Garden Valley Business Scene
May 30th, 2008 Categories: City of Crouch, Garden Valley Business Scene, Garden Valley Living
Mountain Daisy is in Bloom
Grand Opening Celebration - June 4th
Welcome, to Crouch Idaho, Mountain Daisy salon and day spa and The Corner Barbershop.
After much anticipation the Garden Valley community is pleased to Welcome the Mountain Daisy day spa. Casey and Windy Cooke are the owners of this new Crouch business. For years there has been a lack of pampering in Garden Valley. Now Mountain Daisy offers full service spa treatments including hair, nails, massage, tanning and a barber shop. Windy says “I wanted to offer a pampering service for Garden Valley without the drive to Boise”
Mountain Daisy opened it’s doors on May 21st to a full schedule of hair cuts, hair color, manicures, pedicures, massage appointments and tanning. Windy and Casey were there to welcome their new clients. The cheery atmosphere at the spa makes for a fun and relaxing place to spend a couple of hours enjoying your favorite spa service.
Mountain Daisy also offers a full line of hair and skin care products. All products are either organic or natural. “The focus, ’says Windy, ‘ is on healthy and environmentally
responsible products”.
Hours of Operation:
10:00 - 5:00
Tuesday - Saturday
After hours services by arrangement
Mountain Daisy will celebrate their Grand Opening on June 4th. Come on in and meet Diane, Kelly, Kimberly and Chris. I’ve visited the shop and I say,”Thank goodness for Mountain Daisy”
Windy has employment opportunities for licensed estheticians.
Make an appointment today, you’ll smile like a Daisy!
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Garden Valley Friday Favorites
May 30th, 2008 Categories: Castle Mountain Creeks, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Real Estate
“Log Cabin in the Woods”
Have you ever marveled at Thomas Kinkade’s interpretation of the log cabin in the woods? Tucked away, by itself, in the timber, chinked logs, a cozy covered porch, breathtaking views, a little pond outside the front door, the warm light from the fireplace glow visible through the paned windows?
The magic does exist. It has come to life in the form of a very special property in Garden Valley, Idaho.
Visit this home at the Garden Valley Parade of Homes on May 31st. Parade hours are from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Collect Parade route maps at the Garden Valley Properties office.
For more information contact Garden Valley Properties 208-462-4620.
Follow this link to learn more about the “Log Cabin In The Woods”
