CELEBRATION100 YEAR Of FoothillsStewardship1916 2016

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CONSERVATIONAND LAND STEWARDSHIP HAVEALWAYS BEENAPRIORITY OF THEMcLEOD FAMILY.

Avimor has a rich history of land stewardship.For 100 years, the McLeod family has livedon and cared for the 1000s of acres that

compriseAvimor. Avimor was part of a largerranch known as the SpringValley Ranch. It tracesits roots to 1890 when a small ranching communityknown as “Howell” began to thrive in the area. Itwas an 80 acre ranching settlement that boasteda general store, blacksmith shop, and post office.In 1916,Colin McLeod Sr., a Scottish immigrant,arrived in Howell and purchased what becameknown as the SpringValley Ranch.

Colin McLeod Sr., raised his family on the ranch andbegan to purchase surrounding parcels, ultimatelygrowing the foothills ranch to about 37,000 acres.The ranch stayed in the hands of the McLeod family,

passing from Colin McLeod Sr., toColin “Smokey” McLeod Jr., andthen on to Colin “Sandy” McLeodIII.

Conservation and landstewardship have always been apriority of the McLeod Family. In1952 Colin “Smokey” McLeod wasnamedAda County’s “Grassmanof theYear” in recognition of hisoutstanding accomplishments indeveloping Idaho grassland.He washonored for protecting grasslandsthrough a balanced operationof under-grazing and developingsprings, eliminating erosion,and encouraging native plants with re-seeding.The newspaper at the time quoted the awardcommittee as saying,“Mr.McLeod makes use of thelatest scientific information, is very cooperative withagencies in the way of trying out new recommendationsand new ideas.”

The McLeod family was implementing sustainablepractices many decades before it becamepopular to do so. And it is their heritage of land

stewardship that is the basis for theAvimor MasterPlan. In early 2000, Sandy McLeod and his familysought to develop a “place” where the land waspreserved for future generations and folks couldlive side-by-side with nature.The McLeods desireda small-town feel, a community where kids couldfreely enjoy the outdoors and residents could getto know their neighbors.

The McLeod family considered many alternativesfor development.They first considered selling

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HISTORY

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The land in Avimor was oncepart of a 37,000 acre sheepand cattle ranch known as theSpring Valley Ranch. It hasbeen owned by the McLeodFamily for 100 years.

Avimor is part of a 100 year oldranch known as the Spring ValleyRanch. Its signature brand is thecrows foot, and it can still be seenon the barn near the ranch housejust north of Avimor Village One.

THE BRAND

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Avimor property spansacross Ada, Boise, andGem Counties.

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individual parcels, resulting in a patchwork quiltof development throughout the foothills.Theydecided, however, that a master plan concept withan emphasis on conservation and small town valueswould be the best way to meet their vision for theland.

TheMcLeods selected the name forAvimor based on the their Scottishheritage.

Avimor is a name derived from a smallScottish town known as “Aviemore” in thehighland areas of Scotland. Its rolling hillsand direct access to recreation and openspace are very similar to the area in Idahosurrounding theAvimor Planned Community.

As the McLeods and planners began planning,one of their primary goals was to find a wayto alleviate the natural conflict betweenprivate development and conservation ofthe scenic foothills.They decided that clusterdevelopment was the way to go. Clusterbuilding (also known as “ConservationDesign”) requires Planners to considerenvironmental features and natural areaswhile designing any development. It is a way

to avoid the simple “checkerboard” developmentand instead integrate trails, natural open space,creek beds, and parks into the design. Scenicresources and native habitat are preserved whilestill allowing public access and recreational uses.

Avimor is a plan that is being built to withstandthe test of time.Unlike some subdivisions wherein a year or two the builder moves on to otherprojects, theAvimor team will remain for many

years. We recognize that what we build today willbe the standard by which we are judged for manyyears to come. “There’s no running away.We’ll behere, standing behind our product for a very long time,”according to General Manager,Dan Richter.

We recognize, too, that current residents becomefuture move-up buyers.They also convince familyand friends to become residents of our community.“Our best interest is their best interest.We’re in thistogether”, according to Richter.

Avimor has set the standard for “inclusive”conservation based communities. Like the foothillsit’s built on, Avimor is living and growing. The planis well designed with conservation at the forefront.The lifestyle is affordable, and it is a foothillslifestyle open to all.

Avimor’s History:A Family Legacy of Conservation (cont’d)

HISTORY

A PLACE LIKE THISDESERVES A PLAN LIKE THIS

When Scottish immigrant ColinMcLeod, Sr., purchased this land in 1916, he knew hehad something special. 100 years later, Avimor is working with theMcLeod Family toconserve and restore the things he loved: open space and the beauty of the Foothills.Thoughtful planning and concern for the landmeans that 70% of Avimor will be OpenSpace upon completion. That means many square miles of open space for conservation,recreation, and the enjoyment of future generations.

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TheMcLeodfamilywantedthe landtobeusedforrecreationalpurposeswhilepreservingnaturalhabitat.

There’sno placein the

TreasureValleylikeAvimor. It isa place wherebutterflies, birds,and elk liveside-by-side with

humans in a large master planned community. And,it’s open to all.Rather than being an “exclusive”community enjoyed only by the rich and well-to-do, Avimor is “inclusive.” It’s affordable. It’s diverse.Every economic level and every stage of life issuited forAvimor. So,whether you’re young or old,single or married,well-heeled or budget conscious,you’ll feel right at home inAvimor.

Avimor is “inclusive.” It’s affordable.It’s diverse. Every economic leveland every stage of life is suited forAvimor.

This diversity in lifestyle is what truly givesAvimorthat attractive sense of community. It has a small-town feel. Folks get to know neighbors…and their

dogs too! Parents feel safe letting their children ridebikes in the foothills or build a fort in the Creek.There are 7 parks, including 2 large playgrounds, andkids play outdoors. Soccer field, baseball diamond,tennis and basketball courts - all get used on a dailybasis.The Community Center with fitness centerand heated indoor pool are also the center of a lotof activity.Couch potatoes don’t grow well here,and our kids get dirty too.

Kids aren’t the only ones getting outside.Our“grown-ups” have fun too.At all hours of the day,you need only look around to see folks enjoyingthe beautiful foothills setting they call home.Some choose a leisurely stroll aroundTown LakePark. Others stay fit while working-out in theCommunity Center Fitness Room.While othersget their heart pumping with some back-countrymountain biking.The possibilities are endless.Whether you like to take it slow or you’re anadrenaline junky, there’s something for everybody atAvimor.

That’s why people move here.They want to getaway from the hustle and bustle of City life whilestill being within a few minutes of all the amenitiesin theValley. You’re only 8 minutes fromWinco,

Home Depot and Downtown Eagle. But thegentle drive up the Canyon toAvimor gives youthe feeling that you’ve left the stresses of theCity for the quiet seclusion of the Country or aMountain Retreat.You breathe easier; you slowdown.You feel at home.Residents, John andDiane Friend are a semi-retired couple, and she’sa master gardener.They’ve lived many placesaround the country, and when they came to theTreasureValley, they looked at more than 100homes before settling onAvimor. They loved itsuniqueness. “I knew I loved it when we went for a walkon one of the trails,”Diane said. “I looked back downat the inversion in the valley below us, and I knew rightthen — I wanted to live up here in the fresh air.”

This diversity in lifestyle is whattruly gives Avimor that attractivesense of community. It has asmall-town feel. Folks get to knowneighbors…and their dogs too!

Avimor is a “place” for fun and an exciting lifestyle.The 12,000 sq.ft.Community Center is a yearround facility filled with bustling activity.You canswim in the large heated indoor pool or exercise

Foothills LifestyleOpen to AllLIFESTYLE

in the expansive state-of-the-art Fitness Center.For those quieter times, there’s a comfortablelibrary where you can curl up next to the fire withyour favorite book, or pick a new favorite fromthe library shelves. If you have an upcoming privateparty, you’ll be able to use any of our event roomsor private patio for your get together.

There’s always something going on in theCommunity Center. The ladies ofAvimor have aBunco group that meets on a weekly basis.Theyalso enjoy a “Relate & Create” group where theyget together for an evening once a month to createa beautiful craft or simply sit around and talk whilesipping on wine and eating hor d’oeuvres. For thebookworm, you’ll want to join the Book Club andshare in the exploration of ideas and stories. Ifyou’re a birder, you won’t want to miss the monthly

birdwalks down by SpringValley Creek or up in thehighland areas ofAvimor.

Whatever your activity level, you’ll really love beingsurrounded by a 100 miles ofAvimor trails.Duringtemperate weather months, theAvimor RecreationGroup meets everyWednesday night for a walking,jogging, or biking excursion into the Foothills. Theydon’t stop there, though.Often during the coolhours of a Saturday morning, the Group will take offinto the hills for a 2nd excursion during the week.

A rich social life is easy at Avimor,and you are cordially invited.

Most of these events are coordinated byAvimor’sArt of Living Directors,Chris and Rose Kreslins.

Chris and Rose take their role in “CommunityBuilding” seriously, and work directly withAvimorto plan weekly events and special Holiday parties.The Kreslins have coordinated many unique anddiverse outings like the “Ride toWine” bikingexcursion,Moonlight Hikes, Family Movie Nights,and Ice Cream Socials. The Holidays are extraspecial because of our Halloween Hayride & BonFire, Easter Eggstravaganza, and over-the-topChristmas party.A rich social life is easy atAvimor,and you are cordially invited.

Avimor’s unique location provides convenientaccess to some of Idaho’s most exciting attractions.World-class kayaking and white water rafting ismerely 20 minutes away on the Payette River.Cascade,Donnelly,Tamarack and McCall areexceptional mountain resort towns with wonderfulwinter skiing and summer water sports, and they’rejust a short drive up Highway 55.How aboutcloser to home.Minutes outside your front dooris ShadowValley Golf Course, one of the top-ratedGolf Courses in the entireTreasureValley. BogusBasin Ski Resort is minutes away. Eagle and all itswonderful restaurants and shopping is only 10minutes away.Vibrant Downtown Boise and thepopular BODO district are only a 25 minute driveaway.

Avimor is not just a subdivision. It’s a Community.It’s surrounded by beauty.There is room to breatheand a whole lot of area to explore.Nowhere elsewill you find a 100 miles of trails teeming withwildflowers and butterflies right outside your frontdoor. If that’s the life for you, then welcome home.

THIS DIVERSITY IN LIFESTYLE ISWHATTRULY GIVES AVIMOR THAT ATTRACTIVE

SENSE OF COMMUNITY.

Avimor has over 100 milesof trails and has become thevenue for numerous largemountain bike races.

Avimor has its own Art ofLiving Director to plan andcoordinate Community eventsand fun.

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The community center features a HEATED INDOOR POOL that opens to the outdoors, a fully equipped FITNESSCENTER, a spacious EVENT SPACE and a comfortable LIBRARY to enjoy.

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OPEN SPACE!Fresh air, beautifulscenery...whatmore doyou need?

Top 10 Lifestyle Amenities at AvimorLIFESTYLE

Avimor has its ownArt of Living Director(s),Chris and Rose Kreslins.Yes, they’re a team, and married too!They help makeAvimor atruly special community because they are concerned with one goal:

“Community Building”.The primary responsibility of anArt of Living Directoris to plan and coordinate community events that draw residents together sothat they get to know each other.Happy healthy communities thrive whenneighbors get involved.

The primary responsibility of an Art of Living Directoris to plan and coordinate community events that drawresidents together so that they get to know each other.

In the past year,Chris andRose have coordinated awide variety of communityevents.There are geocachingexcursions into the foothills,numerousThursday Night“Meet & Greet” parties,Family Movie Nights,“Ride toWine” biking excursion, and acouple of moonlight hikes.TheHoliday parties are especiallywell attended, including theEgg-Stravagaza Easter EggHunt,Christmas Party, andHalloween Bon Fire.

Avimor residents particularly enjoy the weekly ride/jog/walking excursions intothe Foothills coordinated by Chris and Rose. EachWednesday evening duringgood weather, residents meet atTown Lake Park and split into hiking, biking,and jogging groups, depending on what they want to do.Chris and Rose stressthat each exercise group moves at a pace that is comfortable for the group.

The different biking, jogging, hiking groups move at apace that is comfortable for each group. “Theseeventsaretobuildfriendships,not tocompete,” according toAvimor’s Art of Living Director, Chris Kreslins.

Chris and Rose Kreslinsare perfectly suited forthis important task of“Community Building”because Chris is nostranger to organizing funcommunity events.Hiscareer choice has givenhim the opportunity tocoordinate countlessevents for young folks andcollege students. It was anatural extension for theKreslins to coordinate funevents forAvimor whenthey moved here in 2012with their 7 children.Theentire Kreslins familyenjoys running, hiking, andmountain biking in the foothills. According to Rose, they can’t imagine a betterplace to live…a place where they canwalk straight from their doorstepdirectly into the trails.

But it was their love for thecommunity and their neighbors thatmade them jump at the opportunityto be theArt of Living Directors.They love bringing people togetherand strengthening the bonds thattie.The Community “blossoms”as a whole, according to Rose,when people get out and do thingstogether.Chris wants to helpeveryone reach for the stars andbetter themselves. And that’s simpleto do,Chris said, in light of the factthat theAvimor group is easy goingand very welcoming.

What’s an “Art of Living Director?”

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AVIMOR. THINK OUTSIDE THE BACKYARD.

Avimor Trails, Expanding and Open to AllLIFESTYLE

There was a timewhen only a smallhandful of people

enjoyed the foothill trailsinAvimor.Only friends andfamily of the landownerhad permission toexplore the foothills andhopefully see migratingelk and other wildlife.That

changed whenAvimor began development.Now thetrails in and aroundAvimor are open to the public.

It’s amazing how popular theAvimor trails havebecome.Avimor started with 10 miles of improvedtrails within the borders of Phase 1 together witha few rugged cattle trails. It has grown to over100 miles of foothill trails.Currently,Avimor isworking withAda County and other agenciesand recreational groups to develop more trails inAvimor with the goal of ultimately connecting theAvimor trails to other regional trails throughouttheTreasureValley. By the timeAvimor is fully builtout many years from now, there will be many moremiles of foothills trails available to recreationists.

The hard work is paying off now, andAvimor trailsare used by the public andAvimor residents on adaily basis.

“It’s soeasytoopenthefrontdoorandgoforahike. I’ve lost20pounds. Icall itTheAvimorDiet!”according to Avimor resident, JoeGregory.

Avimor residents don’t just play on our trails, theyalso work on them.Two or three times a year, theAvimor Conservation Director,Charlie Baun, alongwith lots ofAvimor residents and recreationalgroups spend an entire day maintaining and cleaningup old trails.They also build new trails. It’s a laborof love, and the result is amazing.The trails arewell-designed so that they shed water appropriately,limiting the amount of ruts and rocky out-croppings.Your experience onAvimor trails is much moreenjoyable because of their hard work.

Maybe that’s why biking organizations want to holdtheir races inAvimor. Each yearAvimor hosts theKnobbyTire Coyote Classic mountain bike race andone or two Broken Spoke Cycling events.Mountainbikers come from as far away asWashington,Nevada, and California to enjoyAvimor trails andcompetition,many indicating thatAvimor is oneof their favorite venues. Avimor also hosts the“Avimor Demo Day” event that brings togetherdozens of mountain bike manufacturers andretailers so that folks can try out the latest

and greatestbiking productsin theAvimorbackcountry.Aspecial mountainbiking event thisyear is the StateChampionship forthe High SchoolIdaho CyclingLeague. Studentsfrom all over Idaho will converge onAvimor for agrueling bike race dubbed “TheAvimorAvenger”.

We cherish our trails and the surrounding wildlife.For that reason,we have to take precautions topreserve them.During the winter months,we limitaccess to a portion of our trails to avoid stressingwintering elk and to avoid making tracks and rutson wet muddy trails.During good weather, however,the sky’s the limit.All trails are open.There are evenlarge areas for dogs to run free off leash.

If you have any questions aboutAvimor trails, please contactAvimor’sConservation Director,Charlie Baun, atcbaun@ecs-services.com.

Events & Activities at Avimor

COMMUNITY & EDUCATIONAL EVENTSFamily Movie NightAvimor Book ClubLibrary Book DriveGeocachingTreasure HuntHistoryTour – annuallyIce Cream Neighborhood SocialMonthly “Meet & Greet”Ladies’ Relate & CreateBunco PartyNational Night Out – NeighborhoodWatch

NATURE & ECOLOGY EVENTSBirdwalks – monthlyWildflower Hike – seasonallyBig Game counts - annuallyLandscape/Gardening Educational EventFamily Camp OutTrail Days – maintain and create new trailsNational Firewise Information Event

HOLIDAY SOCIAL EVENTSChristmasTree Decorating PartyChristmas Cookie ExchangeHalloween Hay Ride & Bon FireEgg-Stravaganza Easter Social

FITNESS EVENTSStack Rock Hike9 to 5 Mountain Bike RaceHealthy Kid’s Duathlon RaceRide toWine –Three Horse RanchWednesday NightWeekly Bike/Hike/WalkSaturday running group – weeklySaturday biking group – weeklyFitness Classes – Community Center dailyFull Moon Night HikeDog walking group daily/weeklyHigh School Mountain Bike LeagueCoyote Classic Mountain Bike RaceDirty DashBikingAleTrailTourEquinox 12K

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AVIMOR BIRDING

Avimor is a hotspot for birds. They’reeverywhere! More than 160 species of birdshave been spotted in Avimor, and it hasbecome quite a destination for birdwatchers.Once development in Avimor began, the trailswere opened to the public, and birders fromall over America began to show up to look for ordinary and elusive birds alike.

From early Spring through Autumn, Avimor hosts monthly bird walksguided by local avid birders. These bird walks are open to people of all agesand skill levels. Most of the bird walks are along Spring Valley Creek on the

paved trail that surrounds the 5 acre FoothillsHeritage Park. Trees and shrubs along thecreek make the viewing and photographingof birds exceptional. Future bird walks willbe announced on the Avimor website www.avimor.com and Facebook page as well as onnewspaper and online community calendars.

Avimor also has its very own Bird Guidebooklet to help folks identify the birds they see.

A digital copy can be downloaded from the website at Avimor.com/Birding.

It’s about lifestyle.Making the most of your time.Being with people, sharing experiences. Avimorhas its ownArt of Living Director to help createa Communty lifestyle. Fun events, recreationalactivities and volunteer endeavors bring neighborstogether and strengthen the community.Check outwhatAvimor residents have been up to.

AVIMOR - KIDS LOVE US. DOGS LOVE US. TELEVISIONS?NOT SOMUCH.

Some people like “Green Practices” to save the environment. Others like Green Practices because it saves them money. Whatever your

preference, you’ll be saving at Avimor.

WATERWater is precious in the desert climate we live in, and it’s expensive too. During the summer months, landscaping uses up the lion’s share of a home’s water budget. We landscape the front and back yard of every home we build…standard. To save on water costs, we use only drought tolerant fescue grass in addition to xeric/native plants whenever possible. We also install drip irrigation, timers, and weather based sensors that are critical to saving water and saving you money. Your landscape design will not only be beautiful, but cost effective.

You’ll also save money because we install low-flow plumbing fixtures and appliances in every home. All homes also come standard with a hot water recirculation pump. It keeps hot water continually circulating during times of typical usage, so you don’t waste water while waiting for the hot water to arrive. This practice alone is estimated to save 1000s of gallons of water per household each year. Overall, our water wise practices are estimated to

save you 35% on your water bills compared to the average Treasure Valley home.

Our water wise practices are estimated to save you 35% on your water bills compared to the average Treasure Valley home.

ENERGYWe like to save other natural resources too with our green homebuilding practices. Some of our energy saving materials and practices are:• Advanced Framing – uses 1/3 less wood which

maximizes the use of energy saving insulation• Dual Pane Low-E windows, which reflect the

heat in the summer and retain heat in the winter, keeping your home comfortable and your utility bills low.

• Programmable thermostats so you don’t waste energy heating and cooling your home when you’re not at home.

• Increased insulation values• High efficiency furnace and air conditioning

The energy savings are big, and we can prove it. Every Avimor home is subject to a full battery of tests and inspections by a Certified HERS

technician from Building Energy, Inc. Each home comes with a Certificate confirming the energy saving performance for that specific home. The lower the score the better. A home built to standard building code will score approximately 100. An Avimor home averages a score of 55, which translates to 45% more energy efficiency than standard code-built homes. Our homes even exceed the savings of Energy Star homes by 15 to 25%. That’s a significant savings each month when you pay your utility bills.

Avimor homes even exceed the savings of Energy Star homes by 15% to 25%. That’s a significant savings each month when you pay your utility bills.

NATURAL SPACESAvimor’s abundant wildlife and vast open spaces truly set us apart. We are committed to preserving the natural spaces surrounding our community and preserving a healthy balance between development and conservation in the thousands of acres comprising Avimor. The Avimor “Wildlife Mitigation Plan” was drafted before any homes were built. It sets forth our “No Net-Loss” goal to ensure that

Green PracticesConservation Efforts Save You Money & Help The Environment

Avimor has donated 600 acres of its property to a Conservation Easement, preserving the land in pristine condition well into the future.

Avimor is a Dark Sky Community. Outdoor lighting is limited and diffused downward so you can see the night sky in all its beauty.

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GOING GREEN

FRESHAIR. FRESH IDEAS.

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any areas or wildlife disturbed by our developmentis off-set with suitable open space and remediation.We formed the “Avimor Stewardship Organization”(ASO) and created the Conservation Directorposition to put our commitment into action.

Avimor is proud to have a Conservation Directoron staff.Charlie Baun is his name, and he has aMaster’s Degree in Natural Resources Managementand over 18 years of experience in upland andriparian ecology. Working through theASO,Charlieoversees the “No Net-Loss” strategy and carriesout our efforts in weed eradication,wetlandrestoration, re-establishment of native habitat,wildlife monitoring, and trail maintenance.Charliealso plays a key role in maintainingAvimor’s statusas a “Nationally Certified Firewise Community.”Being Firewise means we design each home andlandscape plan using materials that will withstandand/or prevent the spread of wildfire.

What makesAvimor special is the fact that wehave over 70% open space in our Community.“Even when Avimor is built out years from now, we’restill going to have many square miles of open space onprivate land”, according to Dan Richter, the GeneralManager ofAvimor.

“Evenwhen Avimor is built out30 years from now, we’re still goingto have many square miles of openspace on private land”, according toDan Richter, the General Manager ofAvimor.

Why move toAvimor?Avimor is affordable.Avimor is responsible. It’s a place where the viewsare protected and you can still see the stars atnight. We’ll continue our efforts to keepAvimorbeautiful so you can enjoy your Foothills Lifestyle.

Avimor’sabundantwildlifeandvastopenspacestrulysetusapart.

FIREWISE COMMUNITIES

“As a developer, we share aresponsibility with relevantregulatory authorities, ourresidents, and the community-at-large to ensure we act responsibly.”-Dan Richter,Avimor General Manager

HOWWE STAY GREEN HOW IT $AVESYOU MONEY

45% Approximately whatAvimorhomeowners save on their monthly energy bills.

Numerous energy efficiency features are combined to create awhole house system with superior energy efficiency.

All homes are equipped with a hot water recirculationpump,low flow fixtures, and water-saving appliances.

30% less waterApproximately whatAvimor homeowners usecompared to other homes in theValley

Avimor landscapes include drought tolerant turf, drip irrigation, xericand natural plants and weather-based sensor to control over-watering.

Water bill savingsWhatAvimor homeowners gain with beautifuleasy-care landscape.

We See Green - Avimor’s Green Practices Save youMoney

Firewise is a national program that combinesthe efforts of homeowners, communityleaders, and developers to stop wildland firebefore it has a chance to start.Wildfire can be a significant risk in thefoothills.Not so inAvimor. We are a NationalFirewise Community,which means wehave practices and educational programsin place to prevent the spread of wildfire.We work with agencies such as the EagleFire Protection District and the BLM toimplement the fire safety practices, and wehave created our own Fire andVegetationManagement Plan.

To learn more about the National Firewiseprogram, please visit www.firewise.org.

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He counts elk, he prevents wildfires, he keeps Avimor beautifulby planting wildflowers. It’s Charlie Baun, the AvimorConservation Director.

It takes effort to keep Avimor beautiful, wild, and free of wildfireand noxious weeds. That’s why Avimor created the AvimorStewardship Organization (“ASO”) and the Conservation Directorposition. Conservation Director, Charlie Baun, works throughthe ASO to help us preserve environmentally sensitive areas ofAvimor.

Using educational and volunteer events, Charlie involves many ofthe Avimor residents in our conservation efforts. From plantingbitter brush to tracking wintering elk, Avimor residents haveample opportunity to explore the foothills, learn about ecology,and improve their surrounding environment.

Charlie Baun, The AvimorConservation Director

The attractive building at the top of theCanyon is deceiving. It’s not a fire stationor municipal building. It’s aWasteWater

Treatment Plant. But it’s doing double duty. It usesstate-of-the-art equipment to clean effluent toa level of uncommonly high quality.The water is

then used to irrigate common areas inAvimor andreplenish wetlands. Saving water, saves money.

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70% of Avimor will be natural OpenSpace at full build-out.

Avimor began in 2003, and it wasthe 2nd Master Planned Communityin the entire State of Idaho.

Winco, Home Depot, shopping,restaurants & hospitals are only 8minutes away in downtown Eagle.

AvimorWater Reclamation Co.It’s not just a treatment facility; it’s helping the environment

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How can you live in the Foothills near wideopen spaces but still payValley prices? Bybuying a home inAvimor. It’s true. Even

thoughAvimor has more Community amenitiesand the beauty of the surrounding Foothills,westill manage to offer affordable and competitiveprices.How do we do it?Through our long-termplanning and diligent attention to pricing and qualityassurance.

Quality ConstructionWe don’t have to skimp on quality to keep theprices low. You’ll still find granite kitchen countersin our homes as a standard feature. Tile floors,stainless steel appliances, knotty alder cabinets, andan abundance of trim detail are all standard featuresthat give our homes an attractive flair.

It’s a lot of little things that add upto a quality home.

Our landscape package includes front and backyard landscaping.Many builders in theValley installonly front yard landscaping standard.We alsouse quality products like a high definition 30 yeararchitectural roofing shingle with an exceptionallyrugged underlayment.OurTyvek building wrapis also notable.Tyvek building wrap keeps air andwater from infiltrating your home while allowingwater vapor to escape. It’s the very best building

wrap in the industryand unmatched forpreventing rot and moldfrom forming in yourhome.Our crawlspacesalso help keep yourhome comfortable anddry.The crawlspaces aremechanically ventilated.Rather than installingmultiple vents that allowenergy to escape,weuse one power ventthat draws conditionedair throughout yourcrawlspace.Yourductwork is moreefficient because of thiseffect. Even your floors stay a more constant andcomfortable temperature.

Thoughtful design and every day conveniences areimportant to us.A little thing like ensuring eachwall in your garage has an electrical receptacle isimportant.Your garage walls are not only paintedbut also insulated.How about a recessed dryer ventbox?That little detail lets your dryer rest snuglyup against the laundry room wall. You’ll also loveour “smart panel”,which keeps all the electronicsand wiring neatly in one place.You won’t have uglycables spanning along the exterior of your homebecause of this design.These are just somesmall details that make life easy and convenient,proving thatAvimor offers more for less.

Energy EfficiencyOur homes include many energy efficiencyfeatures, including 2x6Advanced Framing, Low Edual pane windows, and a 95% efficient furnacethat exceeds local building codes.

It’s the waywe combine multipleenergy efficient features into onesystem that is so successful. It’s awhole-house system. Thoughtful,well designed. Effective.

To prove it,we have hired Building Energy, Inc., toperform diagnostic tests on every single home webuild.They rate the energy efficiency of the homeand give it a score.The lower the score the better.A house built to minimum code will score about100.An energy star home will score around a 70.Our homes score on average a 55. YourAvimorhome will beat Energy Star savings by 15% - 25%.And it will result in 45% energy savings comparedto a standard built home.

ChoicesFunction is one thing, but beauty matters too.When you look at theAvimor community you willnotice a number of styles and a great attention todetail. It appears as though a number of buildersare busy at work inAvimor rather than oneprimary builder.

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The plans are flexible too. Each home plan hasmultiple choices such as extra garage bays, baywindows, private guest quarters…even multi-generational options so that aging parents canlive in separate quarters attached to the mainhome. Our choices range from smaller 1400 sq.ft.,homes to large estate homes up to 4000 sq. ft.Visit our website at www.avimor.com to view ourfloorplans and click on the interactive to choosethe structural options you desire.

You can buy a different home inAvimor for each stage of your lifeand never change your zipcode.

If you’re a young professional or have a growingfamily, even if you’re an empty nester trying todown-size, there’s a home inAvimor that will suityour current needs. In fact, you can buy a differenthome inAvimor for each stage of your life andnever change your zipcode.

Our on-site sales staff, SpringValley Realty,willwalk you through the many structural choices andhelp you schedule your design appointment at ourDesign Center. There you will get to see, touch,and feel every interior finish for your home, andexpert designers are at your disposal to help designyour home in keeping with your particular styleand taste.

QualityAssurance/InspectionsOur homebuilding process is designed to bequick and efficient, and we want you to have theconfidence that you’re buying a quality home.Yourhome undergoes numerous inspections to ensurequality. First, our Construction Superintendentsperform a quality assurance inspection at everypivotal stage of construction. Second, the EnergyEfficiency auditor (or HERS rater) tests each homeand gives it an energy efficiency score.Third anindependent inspector inspects the systems inyour home to ensure that the home is operatingproperly. And finally, Inspector No. 12 (as weaffectionately call her) inspects all the interiorfinishes and surface elements to assure that yourhome is beautiful, clean and without surface defectbefore you move into your new home.

WarrantyOur hard work doesn’t end after you move intoyour new home.Once you move in,we stayon top of any warranty concerns.We have acomprehensive one year limited warranty that willcover building & interior issues, and ourWarrantyExpert will inspect your home with you 45 daysand 11 months after you move in to ensure thatyour home lives up to your expectations.

That’s not an end to the warranty we offer you.

Avimor is proud to provideyouwith an additional 2 year/10year warranty through 2-10Homebuyer’sWarranty in additionto Avimor’s standard 1 year limitedwarranty.

The 2-10 Homebuyer’sWarranty is an insurance-backed warranty that picks up where our 1 yearwarranty expires and covers your home’s systemsfor a second year. If there is a defect in yourplumbing, electrical, furnace, or air conditioning, youdon’t have to worry. 2-10 HBW policy will coverthe defects and negotiate with service contractorsto give you 24/7 customer service.

The structural components of your home arealso covered for 10 years with the 2-10 HomeWarranty.Up to 80% of structural problemsare caused by natural forces beyond a builder’scontrol. Soil conditions or other forces can affecta home’s foundation, framing, windows, or roofingcomponents.Not to worry. 2-10 HBW coversthose problems too.

Buying inAvimor makes sense.The prices arecompetitive, and the foothills surrounding isunmatched. Only in Avimor will you find anaffordable foothills lifestyle.

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More and more family members are movingin with each other, and it is changing thehousing market.This living arrangement,

dubbed “multi-generational housing,” peakedduring the Great Recession and has continued torise, albeit at a slower rate.One in 6Americans iscurrently living in a multi-generational home,whichis double the number from 1980. (Pew Research Center,pewsocialtrends.org/ 2014/07/17/in-post-recession-era-young-adults-

drive-continuing-rise-in-multi-generational-living.)

Even though adverse circumstances may be thereason for the increase in shared housing, ithas resulted in many benefits.The family unit isoften strengthened and relationships deepened.Grandparents feel less isolation and loneliness,and wisdom is more easily passed down from onegeneration to the next. Parents also benefit frombuilt-in babysitters, and middle-aged folks gain apeace of mind when they have the convenience ofliving closely with their aging parents.

Recognizing this trend in housing,Avimor has begunto address the changes by introducing multi-genhousing to its floorplan line-up. Currently we have

two Multi-Gen floorplans: the Daylilyand theArrowleaf.

Both house plans includetwo separate living quarters,each with its own kitchenand separate entrance. Theyare truly 2 homes in 1.

The Daylily is a 3,839 s.f. two story witha large common area for the extendedfamily to gather in comfort.The privatequarters has a spacious living/diningarea with an integrated kitchen, allunder a beautifully vaulted ceiling. Forconvenience and ease, the private quarters comeswith an area for stackable washer and dryer. It alsohas its own private front entrance and backdoor.

TheArrowleaf is a 2,515 s.f. single story with aflowing open floorplan.The private suite has a largekitchen and living area with a comfortably sizedbedroom.

Both floorplans provide privacy and autonomy,while allowing family members to be only one dooraway from one another. Life is always changing.Flexibility is key. Avimor’s home plans give you thechoices and selections to meet your family’s everyneed.

2 Homes in 1Families Living Together inMultigenerational Homes

TheDaylilyfloorplan

offersfamiliesspaceandprivacyforeveryone!

CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. FAR FROM ORDINARY.

Homes constructed byAvimor havebeen tested, inspected and are verifiedto be highly energy efficient. Avimor’s

commitment to energy conservation is clearbecause we have voluntarily contracted to haveevery one of our homes scored with the HomeEnergy Rating System (HERS).

HERS is a nationally recognized rating system that,in many cases, exceeds Energy Star standards.Alltesting is done by an independent company thathas stringent quality assurance checks. In our case,we have hired local company, Building Energy, Inc., acertified Energy Rater, to perform the testing.

Throughout the construction process, BuildingEnergy, Inc., tests and visually inspects our homesto determine levels of air seal, insulation and totalair leakage in the home.Our superior scoresconfirm that we have gone above and beyond “theminimums” by implementing higher constructionstandards and installing energy efficiency featuresthat work together to create a superior systemof energy efficiency.Although each featurestanding alone saves on energy effieciency, it is thecombination of various systems that creates oneextremely efficient whole house system.

Once construction is completed,we provide ourhomeowners with a Certificate from BuildingEnergy, Inc., confirming the level of energy efficiencyand projecting the energy savings for the home.The HERS Score, which is a specific number, servesas a quick identifier of the level of energy efficiencyin the home. Like golf, less is better.Here’s how itworks:• An existing home built just a few years ago

has a HERS score of about 130.• A home built to the minimum building code

standards today scores about 100.

• A home that is built to higher energystandards, including Energy Star,will scorebetween 70-80.This means the home is20-30% more efficient than code-standardhomes.

• Avimor Homes average score is 55,which translates to 45% more energyefficiency than standard code builthomes and 15-25% more efficient thanstandard Energy Star homes.

Avimor Homeowners can expect to saveapproximately 45% on their energy bills.They willalso enjoy a more comfortable home and betterindoor air quality.

“Although the new energy codesimplemented this year do havehigher standards, the minimumrequirements do not come close tothe high level of efficiency found inAvimor Homes”, said Ingo Stroup ofBuilding Energy, Inc.

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We’re a team atAvimor, and each of us is here to help you.When you visitAvimor, you’ll probably meet Al, our “Host with the Most.” He’s our greeter, and he’llensure you get the attention you deserve.Our Sales Representatives, John & Stormy,will take over, and they will introduce you to the lifestyle opportunities and homechoices inAvimor.They loveAvimor, and after spending time with them, you’ll loveAvimor too. John and Stormy can coordinate a meeting with our Preferred Lender,Kevin of Homestreet Lending.He’s the Money Man who makes buying a home easy.Finally,Mick, our Sales Coordinator,will take over, and she will guide you through thedesign and selection process and get your new home into the construction queue.

That’s where the construction team takes over.Cliff will arrive on your home site first.He likes to play in the dirt, and he’ll handle the grading and siting of your new home.Robert, the Purchasing Manager, works diligently to find the best building materials atthe best price to make the affordable foothills lifestyle possible. He’s also ourAvimorhistorian and bird guy.Harvey manages our trade partners.Working together, theycreate your foothills dream home.Roberta, our Project Coordinator and QualityInspector, is one of many inspectors. She’s that extra set of discerning eyes that ensuresyour new home is clean, beautiful, and in tip-top shape before you move in.OurWarranty Department takes over after you move in, and Danarae will work with youon any issues that may arise.

This wouldn’t be possible without our General Manager,Dan Richter.He’s the chiefand visionary behindAvimor.Others who makeAvimor truly spectacular are Chris andRose Kreslins,Avimor’sArt of Living Directors.They like to play, and they coordinateall the fun events inAvimor.Charlie is the Conservation Director.He coordinates manyofAvimor’s conservation efforts and ensures that wildlife remains a part ofAvimorliving. Finally, ourTrail Coordinator,Marc, is Avimor’s very first resident and a pioneeringtrailblazer.He works with Charlie to enhance, protect, and create the expansive trailsystem surroundingAvimor.

Meet the Avimor Team

Al BergmanGreeter

John RogersBroker, SpringValley

Realty

Stormy NamerSales, SpringValley

Realty

Kevin HelmickPreferred Lender,Homestreet Lending

Mick BeamSales Coordinator

RobertMortensenPurchasing

Danarae ClorWarranty

Dan RichterGeneral Manager

Chris & Rose KreslinsAvimor’s Art of Living Directors

Charlie BaunConservation Director

Marc GrubertTrail Coordinator

HarveyVanderVeenConstruction

CliffWordalLand Development

Roberta StewartProject Coordinator

Location, location, location.We have a perfect one. When you live atAvimor, your backyard is open...wide open.We’re close to town, but not too close.Recreation, restaurants & shopping arewithin minutes of your front door.

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