{"id":853,"date":"2014-01-14T17:29:35","date_gmt":"2014-01-14T17:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geraniumhomes.com\/blog\/?p=853"},"modified":"2014-01-30T21:23:03","modified_gmt":"2014-01-30T21:23:03","slug":"heres-to-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/heres-to-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s to 2014, the Best is Yet to Come!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/group.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-857\" alt=\"Geranium Homes\" src=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/group-1024x664.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/group-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/group-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/group-720x467.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In a year in which <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/\">Geranium Homes<\/a> continued to grow, welcoming almost 200 new home buyers to our communities, 2013 proved to be a year to celebrate.\u00a0 As one of Ontario\u2019s most successful homebuilders for more than 3 decades, Geranium Homes focuses on the future by approaching each new project with a fresh perspective.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>We are always looking to improve on earlier successes<\/em>,\u201d says Boaz Feiner, President Geranium Housing Division. \u201c<em>Our desire to create the most liveable new home communities available in each municipality in which we build, ensures we are always raising the bar for our purchasers<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_858\" style=\"width: 442px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Boaz2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-858\" class=\" wp-image-858 \" alt=\"Boaz Feiner, President of Housing Division, Geranium  Homes\" src=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Boaz2-1024x952.jpg\" width=\"432\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Boaz2-1024x952.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Boaz2-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Boaz2-720x669.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Boaz2.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Boaz Feiner, President of Housing Division, Geranium Homes<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Today, our ever expanding portfolio of communities include <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/communities\/stouffville\/\">Cardinal Point<\/a> in Stouffville, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/communities\/woodstock\/\">The Village at Sally Creek<\/a> in Woodstock, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/communities\/ballantrae\/\">Forest Trail Estates<\/a> as well as Copperstone in Ballantrae, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/communities\/port-hope\/\">The Verandas<\/a> of Port Hope and a selection of new and exciting developments coming soon.<\/p>\n<p>Now in 2014 Geranium Homes continues to do what we do best:\u00a0 creating extremely desirable neighbourhoods and building homes with the highest level of design innovation, care and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Here&#8217;s a look at our newest communities:<\/span><br \/>\nLaunched in September 2013, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/communities\/stouffville\/uptownes\/\">UpTownes<\/a> at Cardinal Point is a blend of old and new. A loving balance between the best of classic fashion district architecture and modern design features combined with an infusion of state of-the-art finishes. The result is an intimate collection of exceptional townhome residences inspired by today\u2019s popular downtown warehouse loft conversions, which effortlessly blend into the landscape of this \u201cup-town\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stouffvilleconnects.com\/discover_stouffville\/tourism_stouffville.html\" target=\"_blank\">Stouffville<\/a> location.\u00a0 Every townhome at Uptownes features a private rooftop terrace offering a breathtaking view of this wonderfully established, constantly evolving community.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_862\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/UptownesTerrace.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-862\" class=\"size-large wp-image-862\" alt=\"A private Rooftop Terrace is included in every Uptowne home\" src=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/UptownesTerrace-1024x665.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/UptownesTerrace-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/UptownesTerrace-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/UptownesTerrace-720x467.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/UptownesTerrace.jpg 1385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A private Rooftop Terrace is included in every Uptowne home<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Also in September, Geranium started the pre-construction sales for the 18 manor homes of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/communities\/ballantrae\/copperstone\/\">Copperstone<\/a>, a unique cul-de-sac community in the hamlet of <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ballantrae,_Ontario\" target=\"_blank\">Ballantrae<\/a>. Copperstone is bordered by mature trees and nestled off Lakeshore Road, just east of Highway 48 and a stone\u2019s throw from the almost completed Forest Trail Estates. This will be an exclusive enclave of manor homes each set on an estate lot of approximately half an acre. Located a short walk to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.musselmanslake.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Musselman\u2019s Lake<\/a>, one of the area\u2019s scenic kettle lakes, the site is also minutes to golf courses, equestrian centres and the urban amenities found in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.town.aurora.on.ca\/aurora\/index_e.aspx?ArticleID=3\" target=\"_blank\">Aurora<\/a> and Stouffville.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_855\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Copperstonewithlogo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-855\" class=\"size-large wp-image-855 \" alt=\"Copperstone manor homes in Ballantrae\" src=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Copperstonewithlogo-1024x554.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Copperstonewithlogo-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Copperstonewithlogo-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Copperstonewithlogo-720x389.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Copperstonewithlogo.jpg 1847w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Copperstone community in Ballantrae<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The vision for <a href=\"http:\/\/fridayharbourresort.com\/\">Friday Harbour<\/a> continues to evolve in this one-of-a-kind lakeside setting on the shores of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ourlakesimcoe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lake Simcoe<\/a> in Innisfil.\u00a0 This meticulously planned four-season resort development is the fruition of 10 years of detailed planning. Friday Harbour encompasses 600 acres and features an inland destination marina; a year-round Lake Club; waterfront pedestrian <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fridayharbourresort.com\/experience-marina\" target=\"_blank\">Marina Village<\/a>; 18-hole Doug Carrick-designed championship golf course; a 200- acre pristine <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fridayharbourresort.com\/experience-nature\" target=\"_blank\">nature preserve<\/a> and a variety of four season resort homes to suit many lifestyles and budgets.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_860\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Fridayharbourwithlogo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-860\" class=\"size-large wp-image-860\" alt=\"Friday Harbour Resort coming to Big Bay Point, Lake Simcoe\" src=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Fridayharbourwithlogo-1024x665.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Fridayharbourwithlogo-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Fridayharbourwithlogo-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Fridayharbourwithlogo-720x467.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Fridayharbourwithlogo.jpg 1385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Friday Harbour Resort coming to Big Bay Point, Lake Simcoe<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Coming soon to the heart of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stouffville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">downtown<\/a> Stouffville, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/new-communities\/\">Pace on Main<\/a> will be a boutique-inspired luxury condominium.\u00a0 This five-storey mid rise with feature an array of shoppes on the main level and four storeys of lavish residential condominium suites. The site enjoys one of the best locations in town with walking access to endless amenities including downtowns\u2019 finest eateries, shops and boutiques as well as the GO Train for quick convenient commuting.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_861\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/PaceOnMain2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-861\" class=\"size-large wp-image-861\" alt=\"Pace On Main coming soon to downtown Stouffville\" src=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/PaceOnMain2-1024x665.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/PaceOnMain2-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/PaceOnMain2-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/PaceOnMain2-720x467.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/PaceOnMain2.jpg 1385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pace On Main coming soon to downtown Stouffville<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Looking Ahead<\/span><br \/>\nIt\u2019s easy to see why we are so excited for 2014.\u00a0 As Geranium\u00a0 Homes continues to grow we\u2019d like to say thank you for being part of our communities, our families, our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/your-builder\/owner-rewards\/\">referrals<\/a> and our success.<\/p>\n<p>Want to keep up to date on what\u2019s happening with Geranium Homes? \u00a0 Join us on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/geraniumhomes\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/geraniumhomes\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/register\/\">register\u00a0<\/a>for the latest news to be sent directly to you.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/geraniumhomes\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_864\" style=\"width: 946px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Geranium-Corp-Overview-Timeline.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-864\" class=\" wp-image-864 \" title=\"Geranium Homes Timeline\" alt=\"Celebrating another great year and looking forward to the year ahead!\" src=\"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Geranium-Corp-Overview-Timeline-1024x395.jpg\" width=\"936\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Geranium-Corp-Overview-Timeline-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Geranium-Corp-Overview-Timeline-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Geranium-Corp-Overview-Timeline-720x278.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Celebrating another great year and looking forward to the year ahead!<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a year in which Geranium Homes continued to grow, welcoming almost 200 new home buyers to our communities, 2013 proved to be a year to celebrate.  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