Holiday Light Showcase, Candy Cane Island, Comes to Katy Master-Planned Community
A new holiday experience is coming to Katy as the master-planned community of Cane Island is magically transformed into Candy Cane Island, a holiday showplace for the entire family. Candy Cane Island opens nightly, November 25 – December 31, when the community’s all-new Amenity Village transitions into a holiday spectacular complete with thousands of sparkling lights synchronized to holiday songs. Plus, the Cane Island Amenity Village will host free photos with Santa and complimentary hot chocolate December 3-4 & 10-11. On these two weekends, enjoy special visits with Santa on Saturdays, noon – 7 p.m., and Sundays noon – 6 p.m. To reach Cane Island, take the new Cane Island Parkway exit off Interstate 10 minutes west of the Grand Parkway. Head north on Cane Island Parkway, take the temporary detour into the community and follow the signs to the Amenity Village. For details, go to www.CaneIsland.com and click on Candy Cane Island. Voted 2016 Community of the Year by the Greater Houston Builders Association, Cane Island is one of the most sought-after master-planned communities west of Houston. The community offers new luxury homes from the $200s to the millions, including those in gated sections and on prized, cul-de-sac homesites from Coventry Homes, David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes, Ryland Homes, Shea Homes, Toll Brothers and Trendmaker Homes. Residents enjoy a resort-style Amenity Village along with easy access onto Interstate 10 via the Cane Island Parkway. The community also offers The Estates at Cane Island, a gated custom home neighborhood with Houston’s first street...
Read MoreKaty’s Cane Island Names Kathalyn “Kat” Garza as Lifestyle Coordinator
Kat Garza never dreamed she would work for Cane Island when she moved to the new Katy master-planned community with her husband and two small children. “We were looking for a community to raise our kids with good schools and a short work commute to the Energy Corridor where my husband works,” she says. “I never thought my new job would be right in my backyard!” As Cane Island’s new Lifestyle Coordinator, Garza will be responsible for planning a range of activities for residents and prospective homebuyers including movie nights, wine and cheese events, fun runs, walks and holiday festivals. “I love Cane Island’s hometown feel, welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to interact with our neighbors,” Garza adds. “When presented the opportunity as the community’s new Lifestyle Coordinator, I jumped at it.” Garza replaces Olivia Montagna who moved with her family to upstate New York. One of the most sought-after master-planned communities west of Houston, Cane Island offers new luxury homes from the $200s to the millions, including those in gated sections and on prized, cul-de-sac homesites from Coventry Homes, Toll Brothers, Ryland Homes, Shea Homes, David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes and Trendmaker Homes. Residents enjoy a resort-style Amenity Village along with easy access onto Interstate 10 via the Cane Island Parkway. The community also offers The Estates at Cane Island, a gated custom home neighborhood with Houston’s first street pantries. To reach Cane Island, take the new Cane Island Parkway exit off Interstate 10 minutes west of the Grand Parkway. Head north on Cane Island Parkway and take the temporary detour into the community. For more information and for e-mail updates from the community, go to www.CaneIsland.com. Also, follow the community at www.Facebook.com/CaneIslandKatyTX and on Instagram and Twitter...
Read MoreLongtime Member of Iconic Band Chicago to Perform in Katy’s Cane Island
The Katy master-planned community of Cane Island will host an Evening with Bill Champlin, the soulful singer/keyboardist of the iconic jazz-pop band Chicago, on Saturday, November 19 in the Cane Island Amenity Village, 2100 Cane Island Parkway, starting at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Downunda Pools, the free concert will showcase the talents of the singer/songwriter best known for his role in the Chicago hits “Hard Habit to Break” and “Look Away.” Champlin, who spent 28 years with legendary band, also won a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm and Blues Song “After The Love Has Gone” made popular by Earth, Wind & Fire. Champlin will be joined on stage by his wife Tamara, an emerging singer/songwriter in her own right. Houston’s David Ward Trio also will entertain guests before and after Champlin’s performance. The Cane Island Amenity Village will open at 6 p.m. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. To reach Cane Island, take the new Cane Island Parkway exit off Interstate 10 minutes west of the Grand Parkway. Head north on Cane Island Parkway and take the temporary detour into the community. Directions also can be found at...
Read MoreKaty Realtor Hosts Yappy Hour Fundraiser at Katy’s Cane Island
KATY, TX (October 18, 2016) – Cane Island’s lovable canine ambassador Hub couldn’t have asked for a better afternoon, thanks to Katy Realtor Janice Breau of JLA Realty. Janice was the brainchild behind a recent Yappy Hour fundraiser benefiting Special Pals held in Cane Island’s all-new Amenity Village. With proceeds from vendor booth rentals benefiting Special Pals, Janice and the Katy Chapter of the National Hispanic Professional Organization raised more than $1,000. “Animals always have been close to my heart,” says Janice, whose website allunder1woof.com features homes for sale and a pet of the month. She adds another fundraiser is in the works at Cane Island to benefit the Friends for Life Animal Shelter. Cane Island, the all-new Katy master-planned community of new homes, was recently named Community of the Year by the Greater Houston Home Builders...
Read MoreCane Island Takes Home GHBA Community of The Year PRISM Award
KATY, TX (October 13, 2016) – Less than a year after its grand opening, Katy’s Cane Island has been named Community of the Year by the Greater Houston Home Builders Association. The prestigious PRISM Award for Community of the Year is considered one of the top honors presented annually by the GHBA as part of its recognition of the best of the best in local homebuilding. “Our vision for Cane Island was to create a special community of new homes with attention to every last detail,” notes Dan Naef, president of Rise Communities, developer of Cane Island. “It’s certainly gratifying to be acknowledged by our peers.” The community of new homes also received PRISM awards for Community Entrance of the Year, Recreation Center of the Year and Landscape Design of the Year. Cane Island’s award-winning arrival experience features a three-acre lake with seven, 30-foot fountains followed by its impressive Living Arches, custom-made steel sculptures with thousands of individually controlled, programmable LED lights in glass leaves that change colors and patterns for the seasons. Close to 1,000 transplanted trees and large planter boxes add to the arrival experience. Cane Island’s resort-style Amenity Village features a two-story fitness center, yoga studio with 200 on-demand videos, lap pool, family pool with poolside cabanas and water play area, café, tree house, observation deck with outdoor fireplace, event center with professional kitchen and a glass-enclosed Conservatory, ideal for private events, with a seasonal wall of fresh flowers. One of the most sought-after master-planned communities west of Houston, Cane Island presents new luxury homes from the $200s to the millions, including those in gated sections and on prized, cul-de-sac homesites from Coventry Homes, Toll Brothers, Ryland Homes, Shea Homes, David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes and Trendmaker Homes. The community also offers the Estates at Cane Island, a gated custom home neighborhood with Houston’s first street pantries. To reach Cane Island, take the new Cane Island Parkway exit off Interstate 10 minutes west of the Grand Parkway. Head north on Cane Island Parkway and take the temporary detour into the community. For more information and for e-mail updates from the community, go to www.CaneIsland.com. Also, follow Cane Island at www.Facebook.com/CaneIslandKatyTX and on Instagram and Twitter...
Read MoreKaty’s Cane Island’s Wins Award for Best Community Feature
Cane Island’s Living Arches, part of the Katy master-planned community’s impressive arrival experience, has won a Texas Star Award for Best Special Feature of a Community. Presented by the Texas Association of Builders, the Texas Star Awards showcase the outstanding work of builders, remodelers, architects, designers and sales, marketing and construction professionals throughout Texas. The award is the only statewide tribute to excellence in the home building industry. Stretching over Cane Island Parkway, Cane Island’s Living Arches are comprised of two steel sculptures incorporating hundreds of glass leaves and thousands of programmable LED lights which change colors with the seasons and for special occasions. A motion sensor activates the show as a car approaches, and its planter boxes allow for native Texas vines to grow and intertwine through the sculptures. “When we designed Cane Island, we wanted to create an arrival experience that says ‘you’re somewhere special,’” notes Dan Naef, president of Rise Communities, developer of Cane Island. “It’s certainly an honor to be recognized by our industry.” Cane Island also won Texas Star Awards for Best Showroom Sales Center and Best Sales Brochure by a developer. One of the most sought-after master-planned communities west of Houston, Cane Island offers new luxury homes from the $200s to the millions, including those in gated sections and on prized cul-de-sac homesites from Coventry Homes, Toll Brothers, Ryland Homes, Shea Homes, David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes and Trendmaker Homes. Residents enjoy a resort-style Amenity Village along with easy access onto Interstate 10 via the Cane Island Parkway. The community also offers The Estates at Cane Island, a gated custom home neighborhood with Houston’s first street pantries. For directions to Cane Island and to sign up for e-mail updates from the community, go to www.CaneIsland.com. Also, follow the community at www.Facebook.com/CaneIslandKatyTX and on Instagram and Twitter...
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