{"id":1517,"date":"2014-09-19T14:57:26","date_gmt":"2014-09-19T14:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geraniumhomes.com\/blog\/?p=1517"},"modified":"2014-10-07T14:51:05","modified_gmt":"2014-10-07T14:51:05","slug":"septembernews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/septembernews\/","title":{"rendered":"September&#8217;s an exciting time at Geranium Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Grand-Opening-UptownesFeature.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1519\" alt=\"Grand Opening UptownesFeature\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Grand-Opening-UptownesFeature-818x1024.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Grand-Opening-UptownesFeature-818x1024.jpg 818w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Grand-Opening-UptownesFeature-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Grand-Opening-UptownesFeature-720x900.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Grand-Opening-UptownesFeature.jpg 959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a>What an exciting time for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\" target=\"_blank\">Geranium Homes<\/a> &#8211; September has been quite a busy month. We&#8217;ve got so much happening in many of our communities, I&#8217;m not sure where to start!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Uptownes Model Home Grand Opening<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThe suspense is over as we opened the doors to our Uptownes Model homes in Cardinal Point. \u00a0The Grand Opening event was well attended as people were excited to come see what the buzz is all about. \u00a0From cutting edge bold to laid back traditional \u2014 the model homes at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/communities\/stouffville\/uptownes\/\" target=\"_blank\">UPTOWNES<\/a> showcase hundreds of interior design ideas combining an innovative use of texture, colour, furnishings and finishes with Geranium\u2019s excellent standard features and available upgrade.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1520\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/GrandOpening.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1520\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1520\" alt=\"Geranium Homes President Boaz Feiner took part in the Grand Opening weekend.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/GrandOpening-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/GrandOpening-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/GrandOpening-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/GrandOpening-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/GrandOpening-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/GrandOpening.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Geranium Homes President Boaz Feiner took part in the Grand Opening weekend.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of the most popular features at Uptownes is the private rooftop terrace which is included in each home,\u00a0perfect for an evening under the stars, sunny afternoons or dining <i>al fresco\u00a0<\/i>with family and friends.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1521\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Terrace.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1521\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1521\" alt=\"Private rooftop terrace is a standard feature at Uptownes.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Terrace-1024x770.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Terrace-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Terrace-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Terrace-720x541.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Terrace.jpg 1318w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Private rooftop terrace is a standard feature at Uptownes.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Grand Opening coincided with the launch of our Uptownes<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/communities\/stouffville\/uptownes\/\" target=\"_blank\"> website<\/a>. \u00a0The site features an interactive component for you to walk through the model homes through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC51HI5ixyW6Z9Qghw8ceBLQ\" target=\"_blank\">videos<\/a> and the opportunity to find out more about the furnishings and accents with connections to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/geraniumhomes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest<\/a>. These loft-inspired condo towns two bedroom designs start at $379,900. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/communities\/stouffville\/uptownes\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">here <\/a>for directions and sales centre hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Neighbourhoods in Bloom<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nWhat began as a way to assist new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/communities\/stouffville\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cardinal Point<\/a>\u00a0homeowners with starting up their gardens and landscaping, has now blossomed into a much anticipated event for both The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/communities\/port-hope\/\" target=\"_blank\">Verandas at Port Hope<\/a>.\u00a0The past two weekends, we treated new homeowners\u00a0to perennial plants and colourful \u00a0flowers to add to their gardens,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/terragreenhouses.com\/\">Terra Greenhouses<\/a>\u00a0were also on hand with advice on planting and after care.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1522\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/NIBCP.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1522\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1522\" alt=\"Neighbourhood in Bloom annual event in Cardinal Point\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/NIBCP-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/NIBCP-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/NIBCP-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/NIBCP-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/NIBCP-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/NIBCP.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Neighbourhoods in Bloom annual event in Cardinal Point<\/p><\/div>\n<p>With purchases in hand, homeowners returned home to plant their new gardens assisted by Geranium staff and using wheelbarrows, shovels and top soil the company provided for the occasion.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1529\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/NIB2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1529\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1529\" alt=\"Everyone gets involved in our annual Neighbourhoods In Bloom.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/NIB2-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/NIB2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/NIB2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/NIB2-720x479.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/NIB2-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/NIB2.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1529\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Everyone gets involved in our annual Neighbourhoods In Bloom.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Barbeque In The Park<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nGeranium&#8217;s recipe for a fun-filled afternoon included live music, face painting, kids activities, lots of food and good friends and neighbours! The 7th annual Barbeque In The Park took place September 6th. A wonderful event for all Geranium residents, friends and community neighbours, it was also a chance to help support the Town of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsfoodbank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Bank<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1527\" style=\"width: 1009px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/BBQPark01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1527\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1527\" alt=\"Just part of the fun at Geranium Homes' annual BBQ in the Park.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/BBQPark01.jpg\" width=\"999\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/BBQPark01.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/BBQPark01-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/BBQPark01-720x523.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Just part of the fun at Geranium Homes&#8217; annual BBQ in the Park.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;The event generates a sense of community,&#8221; explains Sue Webb-Smith, Marketing Director for Geranium Homes, &#8220;it gives new residents and their families an opportunity to meet their neighbours and enjoy a truly memorable afternoon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1526\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/BBQKangaroo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1526\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1526 \" alt=\"Geranium Homes BBQ in the Park\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/BBQKangaroo.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/BBQKangaroo.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/BBQKangaroo-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/BBQKangaroo-720x694.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1526\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You never know who or what will show up at the BBQ in the Park.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Copperstone Community almost Sold Out<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nAnd finally, more exciting news for Geranium as Copperstone continues to create a buzz in new home sales. With only two lots left in this exclusive enclave of manor homes, the opportunity to live in the jewel of Ballantrae is almost gone.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1525\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/2lotsleft.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1525\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1525\" alt=\"Only two lots remain in Copperstone, Ballantrae ON\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/2lotsleft-810x1024.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/2lotsleft-810x1024.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/2lotsleft-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/2lotsleft-720x909.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/2lotsleft.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Only two lots remain in Copperstone, Ballantrae ON<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The attraction of these bungalow lofts and two storey manor homes include oversized lots in an exclusive cul-de-sac neighbourhood. You&#8217;ll find all the information about this exciting community <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/14TP5Hc\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1528\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Copperstonekitchen.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1528\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1528\" alt=\"Bright and airy, this rendering shows the beauty of these Copperstone homes.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Copperstonekitchen-1024x581.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Copperstonekitchen-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Copperstonekitchen-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Copperstonekitchen-720x409.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Copperstonekitchen.jpg 1408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bright and airy, this rendering shows the beauty of these Copperstone homes.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As you can see, it&#8217;s been a busy September and the month isn&#8217;t over yet!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Geranium-Homes-NIBPH.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1534\" alt=\"Geranium Homes NIBPH\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Geranium-Homes-NIBPH.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Geranium-Homes-NIBPH.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Geranium-Homes-NIBPH-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Geranium-Homes-NIBPH-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Geranium-Homes-NIBPH-192x128.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What an exciting time for Geranium Homes &#8211; September has been quite a busy month. We&#8217;ve got so much happening in many of our communities, I&#8217;m not sure where to start!  How about the Uptownes Model Home Grand Opening <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/septembernews\/\">READ MORE ><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1534,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,192,193,190],"tags":[65,85,144,44,577,29,145,86],"class_list":["post-1517","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-about-geranium","category-geranium-cares","category-how-we-build","category-trends","tag-barbeque","tag-cardinal-point","tag-copperstone","tag-food-bank","tag-garden","tag-landscape","tag-uptownes","tag-whitchurch-stouffville"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1517"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1517\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1568,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1517\/revisions\/1568"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1534"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}