With a little intuition, imagination and gusto, Renaissance Homes unveiled a Portland showhome in April 2013 that blended streamlined finishes and expansive views with the comfort of today’s green technology. And in honor of Renaissance’s 30th year in business, throughout 2014 the company is revisiting past projects, such as this home in the John’s Landing...
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The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is a fun and educational place to take your kids — or yourself — as the weather warms up to enjoy nature as it’s intended. The refuge boasts abundant and picturesque walking trails centered on integrating oneself with wildlife. Spring is a prime time for catching a glimpse of...
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Build small, live large – that’s the motto for the upcoming Portland’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Tour. Taking place Sunday June 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the self-guided ADU tour is for those interested in learning more about these boutique living spaces and meeting homeowners who live in them and the builders and designers...
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Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres as you explore the LEED-certified, move-in ready Renaissance home at 1260 SW Dolph on May 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. Located in the Burlingame neighborhood, enjoy living close to hot spots such as Chez Jose restaurant, Market of Choice, Burlingame and Marshall parks, the South Waterfront and OHSU. This...
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It’s extreme makeover time! The Renaissance Homes website went through a nip and tuck lately as we launched a new home page, added functionality, new content and streamlined navigation. “The website is an important tool for us to reach consumers, brokers, vendors and neighbors,” said Renaissance Homes President Randy Sebastian. “We believe it is an...
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The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is in full bloom and open to the public through May 4. Each year, the owners of the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn open their grounds to share the rainbow of colors from 40 acres of rolling flower fields. Enjoy train rides through the fields, rubber duck races, pony...
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The 1924 motto for the Oswego Lake Country Club “live where you play” still accurately describes the city today. With award-winning schools, one of the top libraries in the United States, an abundance of recreational opportunities, some of the lowest crime in the state, beautiful homes and sought-after restaurants and shops, Lake Oswego is the...
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Lake Oswego’s downtown movie theater is reopening May 1 and with a new purpose. As originally published in the Lake Oswego Review by Cliff Newell, the reopening of this iconic Lake Oswego staple is just in time for summer events: In 1940, the Lake Theater opened with the movie “Another Thin Man.” In April...
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Built in 2007 for the Hartman family in Washougal, Wash., the 2,490 sq. ft. home at 1966 N. 6th St. was the first LEED-certified Renaissance home. A leader in green homebuilding for more than a decade, this was a significant new step for Renaissance; now, all Vintage and Metro Collection homes built in Portland are...
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While Tuesday April 22 is Earth Day, Renaissance Homes believes that green practices should be implemented and celebrated year ‘round. And we’ll be celebrating April 22 from noon to 2 p.m. at 4427 N. Gantenbein Ave. in Portland. This move-in ready LEED-certified Cleary Carriage floorplan is part of Renaissance’s Vintage Collection of homes – with...
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