July Newsletter: Welcome to Retirement Elevated in Santa Clara, Utah

As Featured in St. George News

‘Silver Tsunami’: Seniors flock to Snow Canyon Retirement Community

Occupancy rates at many senior living communities, which fell during COVID-19, are rising, and new communities are attracting savvy new residents.

“Americans ages 65 and older will make up about 21% of the U.S. population by 2030, up from about 15% in 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau”- WSJ April 1, 2024

Colton Balmforth, Executive Director for Snow Canyon Retirement Community, just moved his team into the gorgeous new sales office at the newest and most elevated senior living community in Southern Utah, Snow Canyon Retirement Community.

Located adjacent to the iconic golf course and resort, being heralded as “one of the most sought-after PGA (tour) courses to be built in 30 + years.” Black Desert Resort and Golf Course is their immediate neighbor. “Snow Canyon Retirement Community is being built at the right place and time,” shared Colton Balmforth. With the onslaught of the “Silver Tsunami,”

Snow Canyon Retirement Community is scheduled to open Fall of 2024 in the picturesque setting of Santa Clara, Utah. With limited private homesites, attached villas, apartments, and everything from independent living to memory support, this boutique community has something for everyone during their later years.

According to Hector Torres, sales director, “We have already welcomed and taken non-refundable deposits from residents coming from California, Texas and as far away as New Jersey and the inquiries just keep coming.

When completed, the boutique Snow Canyon Retirement Community will be home to approximately 145 residents and offer lifelong learning programs through Utah Tech Institute for Continued Learning, state-of-the-art fitness, a golf simulator, 18-hole championship putting course, saltwater pool, two pickleball courts, miles of connected hiking trails, dog parks and all while be nestled in one of the most sought after settings in the United States, as its backdrop.

Note: The approximate resident count depends on single or double occupancy.

Introducing Executive Chef Ken Migneault

Executive Chef Ken Migneault,

Snow Canyon Retirement Community

Chef Ken Migneault has honed his culinary expertise over 30 years, starting as a dishwasher in Sandford, Maine and working his way to an Executive Chef position at some very prestigious establishments. Some you may recognize, Red Mountain Spa, The Ledges Golf Club, and Dixie Convention Center. In each role, Chef Ken was pivotal in developing elevated culinary programs and menus. His journey most recently brought him to the luxury Compass Community Living Hospitality Group and The Montereau in Tulsa, OK. We are thrilled to be bringing Chef Ken back home to Southern Utah!

When Chef Ken is not in the kitchen he enjoys exploring new places, spending time with his family and hosting delicious family cook outs. In 2013 he completed the Saint George Half Ironman. His love of the outdoors also led him to volunteer for Zion National Park and Kane County Search and Rescue. “This was a great experience. I loved the opportunity to serve my community and to help others. I learned a great deal about teamwork, leadership, and myself.” says Ken.

In The News

St. George News recently featured an article about Snow Canyon Retirement Community! Have you seen it yet?

The article shares exciting details about our late fall opening and highlights our partnership with the Institute for Continued Learning sponsored by Utah Tech. We are incredibly proud to work with the Institute for Continued Learning, making education a featured service for our future residents. One of many ways that we are living retirement elevated.

Click here to view the featured video in St. George News

Snow Canyon Residences

Red Sands Model Home | 3,017 sq. ft. with 3 BD, 3.5 Bath, 2 Car Garage, Flex Room, Casita

Our Red Sands Model Home on lot 22 is near completion and we cannot wait for the big reveal! Make sure you stop by to pick up one of our new brochures (pictured to the right).

We are hosting an Open House style event to tour our Model Home and Community. Come see what retirement elevated looks like while picking out your perfect lot and residence. Look for your invitation coming soon.

News Update: Lot 17 is officially off the market! Do not miss your chance to live retirement elevated.

Pickleball with Entrada

Snow Canyon Retirement Community had the opportunity to sponsor another great Pickleball Event. This time with our wonderful neighbors at Entrada.

We had approximately 70 participants come out to play and support this event. Athletes competed for prizes and every participant enjoyed a Snow Canyon Retirement Community gift bag, including our all-time favorite, Digby’s Market popcorn.

Thanks to everyone who came out and for the Entrada events team for helping coordinate such a great event. We look forward to many more!

Photo featuring our Veyo Ridge Villa.

(1,586 sq. ft. with 3 BD, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage)

Future Resident Lunch and Tour

We enjoyed hosting some of our newest depositors for an on-site luncheon and tour of the community. During their visit we were able to share a sneak peek of retirement elevated coming to life.

Most importantly though, we got to share many laughs and were able to get to know our future residents even better.

Winner Winner!

Say hello to our most recent Harmon’s Gift Basket winners, John and Kristin Hunt.

We met this fun duo at our Champagne Toast event at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta. They decided to test their luck and entered our drawing, we are so glad they did!

What fun having them visit our Veyo Ridge Villa to say hello, reconnect, and pick up their Harmon’s Gift Basket.

We look forward to seeing them soon.