Chisholm Trail Ranch – Dirt2Doorbell

Feature Team Member- Becca Rogers

We sat down and had a chat with the fabulous Becca Rogers today. She’s the newest member of our sales team and represents some exciting changes for us. But we’ll get to that in a minute.

There are a few things you should know about Becca before we get to her position here. She is an avid reader. Any book will do, but cliché love stories and Harry Potter books are her niche. When she’s not reading, you’ll likely find her coming to the rescue for some lucky pooch. Like many in the office here, she has an open heart and loves her fur babies! She’s a true DFW native who loves rooting for our Rangers, so Bark at the Park is basically the best thing ever for her (especially if she can swim there while reading the new Harry Potter book). She shares these passions with her fiancé, Tyler, and stepson, Ryder.

We love her for all of these things, but we chose her for a couple of other passions. Specifically, her love for customer service and for home building. At her last workplace, Becca got a taste of 24/7 customer service. She loved it. She really enjoyed being available to participate in the exciting process alongside clients. Her passion for home-building comes from her experience as a child. Her father was a home-builder, and she loved to visit the model homes and find out how things were made. These fit well into our needs for a New Home Specialist. She’s the friendly voice on the phone when you call in asking about a new home. We are always striving to be better, and this position is one way we make sure you have the best home-buying experience with us.

Until Next Time,

-Rebekah

Nifty Keen

If you’re following us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, you might have noticed things looking a little different. As the market in the area continues to grow, we are seeking to provide our customers with the absolute BEST experience. In order to accomplish that we are providing you with information in the best way possible, whether you are trying to envision the home we’re building for you or keeping up with the progress in one of our communities.

The most dramatic tool that we’ve recently sampled is a drone with camera attachment. It can be a challenge to fully communicate the beauty of a well-planned community from street-level. You can’t see the views or the nearby community center. A higher vantage point helps you see what we know is there. Check out this example.

The other exciting tool we’ve been exploring is a 360° camera. We’ve been toying with taking stills for now. They allow you to easily manipulate the area, and get a good idea of our community or home. Up and coming will be 360° videos that will allow you to take a virtual reality tour of our most popular plans! Check out one recent experiment in stills below, and be on the lookout for the videos soon!

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Until Next Time,

Rebekah

Best Eats!

This week, we’re featuring 1 or 2 great places to eat near each of our awesome communities!

Fannin Farms – Istanbul Grill

If you’re ever in the neighborhood, Istanbul Grill is THE place for Mediterranean Cuisine! This family-run diamond in the rough offers Mediterranean favorites like kebobs and gyros. With a BYOB option, this is a great spot to sit and relax with friends when they have the space! Find them here.

Selection Studio – Savor Coffee Bar and Eatery

If you are visiting our design studio, there is no better place around to gather your thoughts. Their specialty drinks and delicious food will replenish your spirit while the beautiful atmosphere inspires your mind. Find them here.

Meadow Creek Estates – Moni’s Pasta & Pizza

Moni learned his trade working at a restaurant in Italia as a younger man. He has passed on everything he knows to his son, who has owned and operated this particular location for the last 9 years. Everything about this BYOB Italian restaurant is authentic from the pasta to the delivery! Find them here.

Settler’s Glen – Catfish Plantation

Don’t let the ghost stories keep you away! All of the spirits there are friendly, and the delicious catfish is more than worth it! Located near historic downtown Waxahachie, the Catfish Plantation is the very definition of good food, great service, and a beautiful location. Find them here.

Settler’s Glen – Lonestar Burger Bar

Texans love our burgers, and Lonestar Burger Bar is the best place to grab one near Settler’s Glen! Their Black Angus burgers are dressed up with everything from bacon and BBQ sauce to peanut butter. If it’s too early for a burger, they have great breakfast options! Find them here.

The Cove at North Grove – The Dove’s Nest

‘It’s Worth Flying South’ according to the Fort Worth Star Telegram, and certainly worth the short drive from The Cove at North Grove. This charming eatery serves New Southern Cuisine and delicious desserts! Nestled in historic downtown Waxahachie, eating at this acclaimed restaurant is both relaxing and invigorating. Find them here.

Matador Ranch – Antonio’s Homestyle Cooking

This family-owned Mexican food restaurant works hard to make every customer feel at home. From made-at-your-table guacamole to fresh flan, it’s hard to find a more authentic Mexican eating experience. Find them here.

Summer Creek South – Bonnell’s

Dedicated to working with local farmers and right off the Chisholm Trail Toll Road, Bonnell’s is both convenient and delicious. Opened in 2001 by Chef Bonnell, this restaurant combines Southwestern, Creole and Mexican flavors to create a taste that is authentically Texan. Find them here.

Summer Creek South – The Woodshed

This delicious smoke house is conveniently located just off of the Trinity Trails and the Chisholm Trail Toll Road. The ever-changing menu is a thing that must be experienced to believe. Chef Tim Love loves to bring in creative meats that can be enjoyed indoors or on the patio overlooking the river. Find them here.

Ashford Park – Bella Vita II Italian Restaurant

The second location for this family-owned Italian restaurant, this is a great option for dinner in the Burleson area. The service is excellent, and the fresh food is constantly being updated by their innovative chefs. When you walk through that door, they’ll make you feel like family. Find them here.

Chisholm Trail Ranch – Press Café

Located at the new trail head, Press Café is easily accessed from the Trinity Trails, and from Chisholm Trail Toll Road. Whether you bike, run or drive to this fantastic location, you will be treated to some of the best healthy food in the area. Their modern bar serves alcohol and coffee. You can’t go wrong relaxing and enjoying the view. Find them here.

Saginaw Springs – Boo-Ray’s

Cajun food is widely loved, and not always done well. With Boo-Ray’s zesty recipes and daily fresh fish, they do right by the owner’s Cajun heritage. Along with authentic flavor, Scott Marks brings the New Orleans atmosphere to Eagle Mountain Lake. Find them here.

Saginaw Springs – Ginger Brown’s

If you’re looking for something in Saginaw that’s a bit less spicy, Ginger Brown’s is the place for you. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Ginger brings delicious, home-style cookin’ to your table. This laid-back bakery and diner keeps its cinnamon rolls and customers at its center. Find them here.

Until Next Time,

Rebekah

Chisholm Trail Ranch and a Cow Herding Palette

One of our upcoming neighborhoods is in South Fort Worth, right off the Chisholm Trail Parkway. If you are a Fort Worth native, you’ve heard of the Chisholm Trail all of your life. In elementary school, we took a field trip to the Stockyards and saw the old Swift Meat Packing plant falling into ruin. The magnificent decay continued to instill a sense of pride that our little town was once a hub for cattle on the Chisholm Trail.

From 1867 to 1884 the Chisholm Trail was the route taken by cowmen to bring their cattle north in order to supply beef to the Eastern United States. They drove cattle all the way from South Texas to Abilene, Kansas where there was a cattle shipping terminal to take the livestock East. Over five million cattle traveled this route during its use. It is considered the largest man made animal migration in history.

Since Fort Worth was the last stop for rest and supplies before moving north to Abilene, it quickly became known as Cowtown. In 1876 the railroad came to Fort Worth, making Cowtown the final destination for many cowmen on the Chisholm Trail. Their cattle and other livestock could now be shipped from Fort Worth rather than continuing to drive North risking further weight loss and, in turn, value per head. In 1900 both Armour & Co. and Swift & Co. began construction of meat packing plants adjacent to the stockyards and refrigerated cars began moving meat North and East. This had a huge impact on Cowtown economics. After opening their plants, Armour and Swift were responsible for bringing over six million dollars into the local economy. The rise and fall of this industry in Fort Worth lasted through the 1960’s. Armour closed their doors in 1962 and Swift followed suit in 1971.

In honor of this heritage, which has inspired the name of Chisholm Trail Ranch, I have created a palette based on Steve Devenyns’ beautiful painting In Good Hands. Although the cows in his paintings aren’t the archetypal longhorns associated with Cowtown, the setting and tone are what I imagine a moment in time on the trail would look like. When I was speaking with Steve about this painting he told me that he has “always portrayed the cowboy in my paintings as a good steward. This painting is a good example of that. In this painting, the horse, cattle and the land are all In Good Hands.” If you like this painting as much as I do, you can view and purchase his paintings and prints on his site.

-Carrie Davis

Sources:

https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/ayc02

http://www.fortworthstockyards.org/history.aspx

http://texastimetravel.com/node/28751

Summer Creek South and Chisholm Trail Ranch- Coming Soon

Hi everybody, I hope your week has been as amazing as mine! I can’t believe April is over already! This may (no pun intended) just be me but it still feels like January. But since it is definitely May, I checked my calendar to make sure… I can share some of Antares fabulous news!

We have a bunch of new communities coming this summer, and we have two as of right now that have promo videos made to share!

First, without further ado… Here’s the promo for our Summer Creek South Phase 2 community coming soon!

Summer Creek South is South of of interstate 20 at the intersection of Summer Creek and Risinger Road. This community is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, and it’s located minutes from shopping, entertainment, city parks, and the new Chisholm Trail Parkway.

Here’s the promo for our second community, Chisholm Trail Ranch!

We at Antares are very excited for this community as well, first because this is a brand new neighborhood and second, it’s near the new Chisholm Trail Parkway, on McPherson! This area is perfect because it gives you the advantage of living in a master planned community that will have it all! It has a country feel yet it has great amenities near by. There will be a neighborhood pool and cabana, parks and walking trails and a fishing pier. Right now homeowners can take advantage of the The Chisholm Trail Community Center which offers memberships. Viewing this neighborhood is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY as well.

As of right now, we plan to begin construction this summer. I’ll be sure to keep you guys updated on the progress of the neighborhoods as we go along and when we hope to have models built! But for now, enjoy these videos and be sure to talk to our sales consultants if you have any questions about our upcoming neighborhoods!

Summer Creek South: Sharon White 817-701-3010

Chisholm Trail Ranch: Monique Tinsley 817-701-3012

Until next time,

Alexa Katchinska