Spring is in the air.  Friendships are blooming.  And Wilder is pleased to announce Shapell Homes as our newest builder partner. With over 50 years of experience building award-winning homes, Shapell offers expert craftsmanship and timeless design that is pure Wilder.

We look forward to Shapell breaking ground on their first four homes later this year. These homes will be located on Rabble Road, a quiet hillside cul-de-sac with views of Mt. Diablo and the valley below. The first home will be a modern interpretation of the Bay Area Cottage, with approx. 4,175 square feet of living space and 4 bedrooms. The second will be a Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style with approx. 4,487 square feet and 5 bedrooms.

Come see our newly furnished home at 22 Rabble Road. This Crafted Collection home features designer-selected features and furnishings, award-winning architecture and spectacular views of Mt. Diablo and the valley below. This particular home is our contemporary interpretation of the classic Orinda Ranch style with a single-level floorplan, three bedrooms, three-and-a half baths, and approximately 2,380 square feet of beautifully appointed living space. This home is priced at $1,399,000. Visit our Sales Center for a tour today!

For families with school-age children, certainly one of Wilder’s greatest advantages is eligibility to attend Orinda public schools. In 2011, the Orinda Union School District achieved an Academic Performance Index (API) score of 957 out of a possible 1000 – one of the highest in California. And Orinda’s Miramonte High School continues to be ranked among the first in the state. In fact, Miramonte has consistently produced graduation rates between 99% and 100%, with 82% of graduates meeting University of California requirements.

The entire district performs at an exceptionally high level – including the four public elementary schools and Orinda Intermediate School, as well. So, when we say Wilder will be a great place for kids, we mean it in every possible way.

Join us Sunday, February 26 from 12-3pm for our Winter Open House event. There’ll be tours of our brand new model home and our first Crafted Collection homes. These homes offer wide open floorplans, designer appointed features, award-winning architecture, expert craftsmanship and stunning valley views. Come experience Wilder.

We’re excited to announce the completion of our new model home at 5 Paintbrush Lane! We invite you to visit today for a tour of this inspired residence – which also happens to be the new location for our Sales Office. Crafted in the Bay Area Cottage style, this spacious home offers 5,410 square feet of luxury living space with 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, a personal office, interior courtyard and outdoor firepit – all immaculately finished with designer-selected features and furnishings.

This is a beautiful season here at Wilder. The hills are full of life, inviting exploration and playing backdrop to incredible views. We invite you to come experience Wilder this winter and see just how different home can be.

Join us this Sunday, September 25th from 11am – 3pm, as we introduce our exclusive resident retreat the Quarry House. Nestled into the hillside, this gracious hacienda has been designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. It is highlighted by a private swim club that offers residents access to a world-class swimming facility for recreation, training or competition. Beyond the pool, there are unique amenities created to entertain children and adults alike. Lush lawns and courtyards with sitting and gathering spaces, open-air lounges for sunbathing, grand outdoor fireplaces, a well-equipped fitness center and concierge services.

At Wilder, home is more than a home. It’s a place. A place connected to nature, inspired by outdoor living and centered around growing and living beautifully.

With homesites and custom homes set among the rolling hills of Orinda, Wilder is surrounded by thousands of acres of open space, trails and playfields. All less than thirty minutes from downtown San Francisco. Soon we will be opening our model home and several of our Crafted Collection homes – offering award-winning architecture, beautifully landscaped yards and designer-appointed finishes. Come discover a place like no other.

This is an exciting year at Wilder. The first custom homes will be completed, the model home will start welcoming visitors, the first two community playfields will be ready for play and the Quarry House recreation center and swim club will open its doors.

Designed by award-winning Robert Hidey Architects, the custom homes now available for purchase are nestled into the hill on quiet Rabble Road—a cul-de-sac with spectacular views of Mt. Diablo and the valley below. The first home is a contemporary interpretation of the classic Orinda Ranch style with a single-level floorplan, three bedrooms, three-and-a half baths, and 2,380 square feet of living space. The second is a charming and free-flowing Bay Area Cottage with five bedrooms, five baths, two-half baths, and almost 6,000 square feet. These homes, which will be ready for residents later this fall, include designer-selected features and finishes and elegant landscaping.

With sweeping views of Gateway Valley, the Quarry House recreation center and swim club will be the social heart of Wilder. This gracious hacienda will open later this spring and includes a fully-equipped fitness center, first-class swimming pool and spa, and relaxed gathering places.

It’s all happening this year. Come see.

Since 1990 Robert Hidey has become one of California’s premier residential architects, growing his practice and pioneering trends throughout the western U.S. Blending a passion for timeless architectural styles with a keen sensitivity for regional vernacular, Hidey is designing the signature Quarry House at Wilder and creating a portfolio of home designs that pays homage to the relaxed elegance of the Orinda lifestyle.

Call it another sign of progress. The big green sign over Highway 24 that used to announce the Gateway Boulevard exit now reads “Wilder Road.” It might take some getting used to, especially if you’re a commuter who has passed under that sign and listened to local rush hour traffic reports every day for years. But it’s a change whose time has come.

Last year, the Orinda City Council voted to change the name of the road and, consequently, the exit. A logical decision in our opinion, for the simple reason that Wilder Road takes you right into Wilder.

In fact, you can take this exit now to preview the home sites, peruse Wilder’s exclusive custom home designs and watch this new community take shape right before your eyes.

Start your tour at the Ranch House any day from 10am to 5pm. Just take Highway 24 to the Wilder Road exit – located between the Caldecott Tunnel and the downtown Orinda exit, and follow the signs to the Ranch House at 2 Wilder Road. We recommend that you schedule an appointment with Gerry Bakalian or Robin Rogers by calling 925-254-9900. You may also send an email to gerry@orindawilder.com or robin@orindawilder.com.