Around 1980, the owners of Split Rock began making regular visits to the very scenic area of St. George, Utah including Ivins and Snow Canyon State Park. Back then it was an almost totally undeveloped area of desert land now referred to as the Snow Canyon corridor. They knew then that there were many people who would love to have a home in such a spectacular setting. In 1996 Split Rock set about to make it happen.
The Entrada Company owned more than 700 acres in the corridor and had developed a master plan to preserve and enhance the natural beauty. In 1996 the Johnny Miller designed Championship golf course that is now part of the Entrada Golf and Country Club was opened. The club now has a Sports and Fitness Center which includes indoor and outdoor swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball, a full range of work out equipment and an aerobics class room.
Armed with financing and energetic partners, they first develop the community of Paiute Springs. By adding beautiful waterscaping on every lot, dramatic desert landscaping, and a whole new style of desert architecture, Paiute Springs was a huge success.
Split Rock continued to build additional residential villages. They learned that people loved the water, the landscaping and house designs. Next, they introduced the single loaded streets of Kachina Springs, and then the lava field terraces of The Reserve. Many of the lots include lava formations which create a very unique beauty as they are set off by red sand, and the red and white towering cliffs. The Reserve is a guarded and gated community. The Reserve backs onto the 62,000 acre Red Cliffs Desert Reserve (a desert tortoise preserve). This protected area preserves the stunning views forever while benefiting the properties by bordering massive open space.
Split Rock custom builds patio homes and larger custom lot homes. The Patio homes are planned unit developments that offer maintenance free living and protects views and open spaces. Their custom homebuilding side of the business has its own design group that not only helps the customer create just the home they want, but also find perfect furniture and accessories to blend with our unique desert style. Their architect lives on the project and can help with any customization needed.
They feel a special stewardship for the land. Their primary caution is to see that they enhance it and not detract from its natural beauty. They have no desire to see how fast they can develop, just how well they can do it. They plan on being there 20 years from now still finishing the job, so treating their customers right is paramount to their philosophy.
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