After much anticipation, luxury builder Blue Heron unveiled its stunning new model home at The Bluffs in Southern Highlands to an estimated 250 VIP guests on Wednesday, April 25. The invitation-only event featured a luxury car show by Aston Martin—including the Las Vegas debut of the 2019 Aston Martin DB11 Volante, the British sports car manufacturer’s showstopping new convertible coupe.

Aston Martin Las Vegas, along with Towbin Motorcars and Vegas magazine, joined Blue Heron as partners for the exclusive event, which served as a prelude to the official grand opening that took place three days later on Saturday, April 28. An estimated 300 prospective buyers and curious community members took part in festivities that included live music, refreshments from Sambalatte and The Cookie Bar food truck—and of course, the opportunity to tour the impressive new Topaz model.

One of three floor plans available in Blue Heron’s gated enclave of 39 Mediterranean Modern luxury homes—perched, as the name implies, on an actual bluff overlooking the Las Vegas Valley—the 6,823-square-foot Topaz is the largest in the community, which also includes the 5,041-square-foot Amber floor plan and the 6,023–6,122-square-foot Quartz floor plan. Prices begin at $1.5 million.

Each home at The Bluffs features a terraced design, with unmatched Strip and mountain views available from both levels. As the Topaz demonstrates, opportunities abound for upgrades, customizations and high-end amenities—think rooftop decks, pocket doors, wine rooms, courtyards with video entertainment walls and fireplaces, floating staircases that lead to infinity-edge pools overlooking the glittering lights of The Strip. If you can dream it, Blue Heron can build it, and the Topaz doesn’t disappoint as a showpiece of what’s possible. 

Located at 11172 San Terrazo Place, the Topaz is open daily for tours beginning at 10 a.m. Find more information here.

We may not see much snow, but the holiday spirit is alive and well in Southern Highlands! Celebrate the start of the season at this year’s Winter Festival and Tree Lighting on Tuesday, November 28, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Southern Highlands Corporate Center (11411 Southern Highlands Parkway).

Held annually the week after Thanksgiving, the festive celebration has become a popular way to kick off the holidays, providing a welcome opportunity for neighbors to gather in the spirit of the season as well as for Las Vegas residents to visit Southern Highlands.

Join us for an evening of photos with Santa, caroling by the Desert Oasis Choir, one-of-a-kind crafts, hot cocoa, cookies, photo booth, kids’ coloring contest—and of course the official Southern Highlands tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.

Hosted by the Southern Highlands Community Association, the annual event also benefits Operation Warm Heart, a private, nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to the local airmen and their families of the Nellis and Creech military community. While Operation Warm Heart helps military families year-round, during the holiday season, the organization also donates turkeys and toys to help bring holiday cheer to those in need.

This Spring, Southern Highlands residents will enjoy a beautiful new Sports Park in their community—without paying more in monthly assessments.

In a win for Southern Highlands residents, Clark County has agreed to maintain and program the new Sports Park, slated to open May 31, 2018—which means the park comes with no added financial burden to residents.

This decision is a direct result of the collaborative working sessions between Clark County, Southern Highlands Development Corporation, HOA board representative Angie Williams, and the recently formed Homeowner Advisory Committee.

Clark County had initially hoped residents would pay for maintenance and programming, but discussions with the developer, HOA, home owners, and County resulted in a very positive outcome for everyone who is a part of the Southern Highlands master association.

“I am pleased with the efforts of our Clark County staff and Olympia Development throughout the last year to help make possible the Southern Highlands Sports Park currently under construction,” said County Commissioner Susan Brager. “I look forward to seeing the new park reach completion this Spring—and more importantly, to our continued collaboration with the Parks committee in 2018 regarding parks throughout Southern Highlands.”

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