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The golf course is in incredible shape and the recent rains have made the whole property lush and green. The newly resurfaced tennis courts are being used daily and the bocce club has resumed its Wednesday afternoon ritual. The hiking club is back to hiking rather than snowshoeing, the garden club is growing and the summer BBQ’s have begun which coincide with the summer concert series. Click HERE to see the full calendar of activities and events. In addition to all of the great golf and activities in the neighborhood, the flowers are blooming all over Montrose and the summer festivals are in full swing every weekend.

In Real Estate News:

Cobble Creek Patio Home Sites: We are now offering you some very special pricing on selected patio home sites throughout the community. These patio home lots can accommodate homes from 1600 to 2400 square feet and are in the nicest, most secluded areas with some of the best views Montrose has to offer. You can bring your own builder or we can put you in contact with contractors who are experienced builders in Cobble Creek.

To review the price list and location of the sites, Click HERE. The pricing includes these incredible advantages:

• The purchase of a homesite includes full membership to the clubhouse and all of its appurtenant amenities with 3 years of clubhouse dues FREE.
• There is no time frame in which the purchaser has to build.

However, a caveat. Once five of these beautiful homesites have been sold, this offer will terminate.

As you can see, the sites are priced from $46,900 to $66,600. Most of the available lots are located on the golf course and all have spectacular views. Click HERE for maps and views.

Spruce Point Home Site Offering: In addition to these patio home lots we also have single family sites in our Spruce Point neighborhood starting at $34,000. Click HERE for maps and pricing.

Home Building: If you want us to build your new home for you, we have floor plans ranging from 1,250 s.f. at Spruce Point to 2,400 s.f. We can deliver a home for you, including landscaping for as little as $215,000. Call for details.

Affordable Golf Course Living: Cobble Creek is fortunate in that we have over 230 clubhouse member properties, which translates into some 350 individual members in addition to nearly 120 golfing members. The fact that we have retired our debt allows us to offer our amenities at a very affordable cost to our members without major subsidy by the ownership. A couple purchasing a home in Cobble Creek next year with full clubhouse privileges and opting for unlimited annual green fees pays dues of only $283 per month. The only other applicable cost for Cobble Creek residents are our H.O.A. dues which are $16.04 per month. For clubhouse privileges only (access to discounted green fee privileges is optional), the monthly dues for a couple are $133.50. Of course, the dues for single residents and lot owners are significantly less. Golf is completely optional but with clubhouse membership comes some of the most affordable golf rates found anywhere.

Again we thank you for your interest in our community and look forward to the opportunity to serve you. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us by clicking any of the links on this page or call 866-964-4947.

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Rob Harper

Cobble Creek Golf Community

Phone: 970-­964-­4947

Fax: 970-­964-­4948

E-­mail: info@cobblecreek.com

Welcome Back.  If you’re still hungry, here’s some Update to snack on.

Let’s return to normal for a bit with some Where In The Creek.  There are only a few trees around, this should be easy.

Be the first to reply with the answer to gain fame and a complimentary beverage from the author next week.

Thanks to everyone who helped decorate the Clubhouse last week.  It looks FABULOUS!  Thanks also to all who donated the new festive decor.  Like the tree from the Hitzler’s, Very Nice.  CC never looked so good!

The second annual Cookie Exchange and Tea on the 13th of December at 3:00.

It’s easy and fun to participate! Just bring 3 dozen of one of your favorite cookies. You will then pick 3 dozen cookies to take home with you. Be sure to bring an empty container to put them in.

Also, bring along ½ dozen extra cookies to be shared and enjoyed at the Tea.

Did you do anything fun this weekend?  Send me pictures!!  I would love to have some fun pictures and stories from the folks that live here.  Boating, Skiing, Golfing, Hiking, Biking, Shopping, Festivals, Dining Out, anything really-

Come on Ebenezer, don’t forget the Angel Tree is up and ready for your help.  We have given out over 65 angels but there are always plenty more!  Please stop by and pick up an angel anytime and follow the instructions on the tree.  This is a tremendous program helping kids in Montrose have a great Christmas in these tough times.  Don’t forget to bring back the gifts by the 19th!!

The Cobble Creek Holiday Bazaar is coming up on Saturday the 4th from 9:00 to 3:00.  There will be LOTS of great hand-crafted items. There are 16 vendors this year including –  Watercolors, lots of jewelry, candles, bags, chocolate and many more.

I went back to Punchbowl for the Member Christmas Party invitations which is on Friday the 10th at 6:00.  Please check your junk and spam folders if you did not receive it.  Sorry for the difficulty with the e-vites lately, hopefully this one will work well.  Long story short – Evite has changed how it works, It won’t allow me to do things that it once did and has become difficult to send to a lot of people.  I’m Tired of difficult from the internet.

There will be a Holiday Jewelry Party on Sunday the 12th at 4:00 featuring Julie Burdick and her One-Of-A-Kind Bonsai Sea-Glass Jewelry.

We will have a SPA DAY on December 18th, More To Come…I am lining people up so let me know if you are interested.  (Many have responded already, no need to respond again)

The HOA Party is here on Sunday the 5th around 4:30 following the annual meeting at the Ute Indian Museum.

Phoebe will be gone for monday’s Interval Strength Class, There will be a DVD class.

From the Boys at the Pro Shop:

Wednesday December 15^th- 4:00 P.M.–8:00 P.M.

Please Join The Golf Staff At Cobble Creek for our Annual Customer Appreciation Day.

Hors D’oeuvres and Wine will be offered.

All Merchandise Will Be On Sale!

Gift Wrapping Available!

Here is the upcoming POKER Schedule from Janet:

On Fridays in December we will be playing Dealer’s Choice Poker at 6:00pm.

We are still playing Texas Holdem on Tuesday at 6:00 pm

And, From the Hiking Club:

Wed. Dec 8 -

Monument Canyon Trail, 5-7 miles RT; Easy.  This is a scenic walk from the edge of the CNM into the interior.  Directions:  Entrance road is difficult to spot.  Follow Broadway past F ½ Road and watch for cedar/stone house on left & small/short Monument Canyon sign.  Turn L to trailhead

We also hope to do Rattlesnake Canyon (no description, sorry; it’s in area of Pollock Bench)  in Grand Junction, coordinated by Marie & Richard Heroux and Barb & Art McIlravy.  If that doesn’t work out, we’ll try for -

Devils Canyon (Fruita); 6 miles RT; 800’; Easy-Moderate. This trail goes into the McGinnis Horsethief Canyons. The trail turns into the canyon and follows a (normally) dry streambed for a mile. After a fairly steep hike up the escarpment, the trail levels out and you loop from one side of the canyon to the other. An old cabin once used by cowboys running cattle in the area, marks the half way point. Sometimes you see desert bighorn sheep.  Directions: Take I-70 west to Fruita, exit and turn left driving 1.5 miles to Kings View Estate, turn right into subdivision and stay on the main road until the payment ends. Follow the dirt road .5 miles to sign for Devils Canyon and a large parking area with restroom.

Wd like to do another adventure hike if can get details worked out……………………..

Some Pictures from Jessica from the Thanksgiving Eagle walk:

Pauly stil has a pile of Corrugated Flex Pipe that he would like to give away to those who want to use it to protect their trees from the deer this winter.  Please call him if you are interested.  596-0168

Has anyone seen the Easter Bunny?

The Montrose Press Welcomes Ted Back!

By Bruce Grigsby
Daily Press Writer
Published/Last Modified on Monday, March 2, 2009 4:11 AM MST

MONTROSE — It’s been 16 years since Ted Nelson sold the Red Barn Restaurant to Jim Kerschner, and for those who know him, his return to the restaurant scene in Montrose will be a welcome one.

Tuesday evening, March 3, will mark the opening of Ted Nelson’s Steak House at the Cobble Creek Golf Community. It will be a transition from Lorenzo’s, owned and operated by Frank and Renee Cork for the past several years. As the Corks decided to step away from the rigors of the business, Tiff Hayden, developer of the Cobble Creek Golf Community, turned to Nelson to put his personal stamp on not only the restaurant, but the overall hospitality operations at Cobble Creek.

Hayden, who moved to the area from Tucson in 1995, turned to Nelson primarily because of his reputation. “A college buddy of mine who co-founded and owned a large chain of restaurants in San Francisco used to come to the area to hunt. In the process, he ate at the Red Barn and noticed all the things being done right.” Hayden said that his friend’s hunting trips occurred during the time Nelson owned the restaurant, and his recollection caught Hayden’s attention.
Chrissy Duffy takes dinner orders from Herb and Alicia George. (Joel Blocker/Daily Press)

Nelson’s reputation came to Hayden from more than his college pal, having heard about Ted for years from local acquaintances.

“We are thrilled to death to have him out here. He’s a legend in Montrose,” Alicia George said when asked about Nelson’s return. “He will be fantastic with golf events, especially things like the couple’s league,” she added.

Herb George, who is president of the Cobble Creek Homeowners’ Association, said, “I think it’s going to be great for the Cobble Creek community.”

He mentioned that Ted Nelson was his first thought upon learning that the Corks wanted to retire, so he immediately contacted Hayden to lobby for Nelson to take over. Remembering Nelson as owner of the Red Barn, George said, “He always greeted when you came in and thanked you when you left. We are looking forward to having him here and looking forward to the community supporting him.”

“So when the situation came up, I was on the phone to Ted in about 15 minutes,” Hayden said.

In addition to the restaurant, which Hayden sees as “an integral part of the golf community,” Nelson will play a central role in providing hospitality services for special events at the clubhouse such as wedding receptions, school reunions, and party celebrations for things like New Year’s and Super Bowl. Priority will go to events for resident-members of the Cobble Creek Golf Community, but opportunities will be available for outside community events. Other hospitality opportunities will include Cobble Creek golf events and selected charity golf tournaments.

Nelson took over the Red Barn in 1977 from Fritz Hanna, who built and opened the restaurant a decade earlier. Nelson began working in 1970 for Hanna, whom he greatly admires to this day. Nelson built on Hanna’s tradition of making the restaurant a place where customers felt personally welcome. “It’s nothing mysterious,” Nelson is quick to say of his insight on success. “People want to enjoy the experience. That includes caring enough to know their names and letting them know they’re appreciated.”

As the term suggests, the key to success in the hospitality industry is outstanding service. Not only does Nelson plan to focus his attention and energy on working directly with his customers, he understands the importance of his relationship with his staff.

Industry studies indicate that one of the most consistent factors for success in the restaurant business is a lack of employee turnover. That had always been a hallmark for Nelson during his years at the Red Barn, where employees worked with him for years and have remained loyal friends ever since.

Nelson, who sees “lots of opportunity” in the competitive world of independent restaurants intends to do a relatively few things well. “We will keep things simple, from the decor and the size of the restaurant to the menu,” he said during a recent interview. When Ted Nelson’s Steak House opens, it will seat approximately 50 diners, and expansion plans will not go beyond an eventual 100 places, which he sees as the right size for what will continue to be his specialty: an enjoyable atmosphere that emphasizes personal attention and outstanding service.

In addition to the restaurant and special event catering, Nelson will be overseeing the snack bar and bar concessions at the Cobble Creek clubhouse for residents and golfers. His reflections on working at the recent Super Bowl party at the clubhouse capture his enthusiasm as a hospitality host: “The guests made the environment truly fun,” he said.

In order to make sure services expand at a pace consistent with doing things right, Nelson will begin serving dinners Tuesday through Saturday nights for most of March. Then he plans to add lunches Tuesdays through Saturdays to the schedule at the end of the month with Sunday brunches in the plans for late spring or early summer. During summer months, the restaurant will serve dinners seven days a week and lunches Monday through Saturday.

Ted Nelson’s Steak House will be an independent restaurant in a world of big corporate chains. His insight as to where it will fit is simple and basic: “We don’t have to continually reinvent ourselves — people have been dining out for some time, at least since the 1950s. People basically want a pleasant experience. Somewhere in this mindset is where I see our opportunity to excel.”

Comments From Readers

Lives in Utah wrote on Apr 6, 2009 9:44 PM:

J.R. wrote on Mar 5, 2009 10:13 PM:

try teds wrote on Mar 4, 2009 6:27 AM:

” we ate at Ted’s last night…all I can say is THE STEAK WAS AMAZING!!! The service was wonderful as well!! “

concerned res wrote on Mar 3, 2009 6:57 AM:

” Sounds like Ted knows how to run a restaurant! “

The subtle charms of Montrose and the surrounding area are understated and elegant. Sure, it’s not as glitzy or celebrity-laden as Vail or Aspen, but that’s why so many people opt to go to Montrose instead. This is where you can have a wonderful time amidst breathtaking scenery that is an essential part of everything Colorado, and do so while relaxing in a cool and charming area where no one expects you to be trying hard to be glam. Instead, understated and family-friendly are the key aspects of Montrose.

There are a range of appealing restaurants in Montrose. First and foremost is Lorenzo’s Italian Restaurant right at Cobble Creek Golf Course. You and your family can choose from everything from pizza and sandwiches to salads, pasta, fish and steak.

Also in Montrose is the Elk Mountain Lodge, which is a spectacular new destination resort nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. The Tarragon restaurant is a world-class restaurant with a 2,500-bottle wine cellar designed to replicate an authentic mine shaft.

In the heart of Montrose, you’ll also find everything from top-notch Mexican food, to family steakhouses and seafood restaurants. You’ll find restaurants specializing in Indian cuisine, as well as Hawaiian, Southwestern, Chinese, Japanese, Italian or Latin American. There are also plenty of coffeehouses and bakeries for those early-morning or late-night stops.

If touring wineries is your thing, the Rocky Hill Winery is right in town and produces some of Montrose County’s finest wines. Theater buffs will enjoy the Magic Circle Theater, which is one of the best community theaters in the state. It offers at least five productions each season, as well as several performances just for children.

If you do get a hankering for a different nightlife scene, nearby Telluride offers a glam-free environment that’s right in style with what we love best about western Colorado.

By Teena Hammond Gomez

If a peaceful, serene oasis appeals, then look no farther than the beauty of western Colorado. In this pastoral land, visitors are first stunned by the breathtaking vistas and then they’re amazed by the world-class amenities that include some of the best golf courses in the world. Cobble Creek, in the city of Montrose at 5,800 feet elevation, is an hour north of Telluride. It’s one of several must-see golf courses and residential communities on the Western slope. The prices are less than in other pricey resort towns and the golf courses are, well, nothing short of spectacular. Better yet, the area boasts a mild climate that will keep golfers teeing off long after other fairways are covered with snow.

These well-designed courses feature dramatic topography and glorious views along with the chance to experience championship golf, tennis, walking and bicycling trails. At Cobble Creek Golf Club, you’ll find an 18-hole, 6,983-yard, par-72 course surrounded by a 445-acre planned community. This valley course offers 360-degree views of the Grand Mesa and San Juan mountains. Don’t miss the brand new clubhouse set to open this fall. It will include a pro shop, locker rooms and fitness center, as well as Lorenzo’s fine dining restaurant and outdoor patio.

Real estate at Cobble Creek is another enlightening experience, with feature-packed homes at affordable price points. Here you’ll find a 445-acre master-planned community with a new eight-acre park with a children’s play area. Single-family homes start at $247,000 in the Spruce Point community within Cobble Creek, and top out at $760,000 for a home fronting the golf course. There are patio homes ranging from $333,500 to $475,000. If you want to have your own custom home built, spacious lots fronting the golf course are available, ranging from $123,000 to $189,000. Other lots off of the golf course begin at $98,000.

Press Release

Cobble Creek Golf Course Receives 2009 Best of Montrose Award

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 — Cobble Creek Golf Course has been selected for the 2009 Best of Montrose Award in the Public Golf Courses category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org

Click here to see the Press Release

By Teena Hammond Gomez

Exploring the outdoors is an enjoyable pastime anywhere, but especially so in southwestern Colorado. It’s ground zero for outdoor enthusiasts.

Recreational activities such as mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, hiking, white water rafting and fishing abound. And you can appreciate the mind-blowing scenery while you partake of these back-to-nature activities surrounding Cobble Creek in Montrose, Colorado.

No matter the season, there is something for outdoor lovers to do in this region. Winter brings with it the obvious options of cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling and snowboarding. Spring, summer and fall are the ideal times for a range of other warm-weather activities. It’s a hiker’s paradise and if you’ve ever had a hankering to learn rock climbing, you’re in luck.

Cobble Creek’s proximity to resort towns such as Telluride, Crested Butte, Ouray and Ridgway offer an even wider range of activities in the nearby area. There are also forests including the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Grand Mesa, Blue Mesa and Ridgway reservoirs, Curecanti, the San Juan National Forest, Owl Creek and the Cimarrons.

At Grand Mesa you can traverse countryside where pioneers once grazed cattle and where it’s a playground for former Olympic skiers and world-renown athletes. The top of Grand Mesa ranges from 10,000 to 11,000 feet above sea level, and the cool, green slopes are dotted with aspen, spruce and sub-alpine fir trees.

In nearby Ridgway, summer options include hiking or mountain biking on miles of trails, climbing 14,000-foot peaks, four-wheeling along some of Colorado’s hairiest roads, and boating and swimming in the reservoir.

Montrose’s proximity to ski towns such as Telluride and Purgatory give even more outdoor options, with classes on backpacking, camping, rock climbing and mountaineering at Telluride Outdoor School. In Purgatory, you can go hiking with llamas at the Durango Mountain Resort. The area also features miles of mountain bike trails, an alpine slide and horseback riding, fly-fishing and nature hikes.

You can even go white-water rafting along the Colorado River in Mesa Verde National Park. A bit farther away, in Aspen, you’ll find more white-water kayaking and rafting.

At Crested Butte, at nearly 9,000-feet elevation, you can find one of the country’s best mountain-biking destinations. Trails of all skill levels weave around the small, picturesque town.

And Haviland Lake, near Durango, is not far off a busy highway, but the kayaking here is superb. The water is crystal clear and the lake is surrounded by alpine trees.

Sure, Colorado is a wonderful place to visit in winter, but there’s so much to do year-round, whether in fall color time, winter, summer or spring. There are no shortage of rivers and trails in the area for the outdoor enthusiast living at Cobble Creek in Montrose.

If you’ve always been tempted to learn to play golf, but never managed to find the time, look no further. Every year, the sport has new converts with millions of wannabe golfers all over the country yearning to learn how to play. No matter your age, it’s never too late to pick up the game.

There’s no better place to learn than Cobble Creek, in Montrose. This well-designed course features dramatic topography and glorious views along with the chance to experience a championship course. Of course, you don’t have to be a champion to play at the Cobble Creek Golf Club’s 18-hole, 6,983-yard, par-72 course. This valley course offers 360-degree views of the Grand Mesa and San Juan mountains for stunning scenery.

Whether you’re an adult, or wanting to teach your child to play, there is much more to golf than just the score. When you learn how to play golf, you learn about integrity and honesty and communicating with others. You learn how to deal with people and how to conduct yourself when golfing. For the nitty-gritty of how to play, taking a few lessons is best. But etiquette is something that is also an essential part of golf. If you learn proper etiquette it will give you an advantage over some people who have been golfing for decades.

First, as with any game, consider safety. Golf clubs and golf balls can be dangerous if someone isn’t careful. There are two easy rules to help avoid injury. First, don’t take practice swings toward another person. Second, don’t swing your club when someone is walking around and, conversely, don’t walk around when someone is swinging a club.

Another golden rule of golf etiquette is keeping quiet. Concentration is key on the golf course and while it’s fine to congratulate a member of your group on a good shot, you still have to remember that others are playing.

Stay aware of the pace of the play, too. Novice golfers are often slower than those with more experience. There are a couple of way to pick up the pace of play and that includes taking only one practice swing for each shot, as well as planning your shot and which club you’ll use before it’s your turn.

Also, be aware of the group playing ahead of you and make sure not to hit into them. If you think there’s the slightest chance that your shot could reach the group ahead, and hit someone, wait. On the flip side, if your group is playing a little faster than the group ahead, you can ask to play through. And then, there’s golf cart etiquette. Both motorized and pull carts can damage the golf course. Keep pull carts 10 to 15 yards of all tees and greens. And keep motorized carts on the cart path for the most part. They’ll wear down an area faster than a pull cart.

Of course, rounds of golf result in a bit of wear and tear to the course. It’s each golfers responsibility to repair the damage to keep the course in top condition. A divot is the chunk of grass that often comes up when playing a shot off the fairway. It’s common to take a chunk of the grass up with the club head. To repair a divot, pick up the clump of grass and put it back in the spot it came from, lightly stepping on it to help it grow back. A mark is made when a ball lands on the green. These can be repaired with a ball mark repair tool. If the ball goes into the sand trap or bunker, you should take the shortest route on the outside of the bunker to play it out. Then, use the rake that’s provided to rake over the shoe prints and club marks.

Just remember – when you’re on the golf course, treat it like it’s your own backyard. After each shot, make sure you leave the course in the same condition as you found it – or better.

With these warm days still upon us, Cobble Creek Golf Course is still a great way to spend the afternoon. You are sure to enjoy the brisk air, calm winds, and clear mountain. With these mild temperatures you can even catch a sunset at the end of a pristine Colorado Golf Course Round. For those looking to live the lifestyle, Cobble Creek continues to sell homes and homesites.