Dive into castle building at Balmoral during a grand opening celebration highlighted by master sand sculptors and 10 tons of sand, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11930 Talman Run Dr. in Humble.
Master sand sculptor Christy Atkinson of South Padre Island and other sculptors will carve an 8-foot sandcastle. She will begin building the day before the festivities, as it will take about 16 hours to create the fantastical white masonry sand structure.
Would-be sand artists — young and young-at-heart — can try their hands at sand sculpting with Atkinson’s help (and her tools of the trade). Free Balmoral sand pails and shovels will be available to all.
In addition to sand, we will have train rides and beach treats including hot dogs and hamburgers with chips. Ice cream and popsicles will offer a sweet end to the day.
Visitors also will be able to learn more about our fabulous 2-acre crystal clear lagoon, part of Balmoral’s 8-acre Amenity Village, now under construction.
The lagoon, with depths up to 8 feet, will feature a Kid’s Cove and two sand beaches — a Family Beach with cabanas and lounge chairs, and a Serenity Beach for adults. The Amenity Village includes an infinity-edge pool overlooking the lagoon, a food truck courtyard, hammock park, sand volleyball court, playground and splash pad. A 12-foot wide GreenBoLT trail system will enable residents to walk, bike or take electric golf carts and Segways to Balmoral amenities and points of interest. The crystal clear lagoon and the Amenity Village are expected to open next summer.
Prospective residents can get a jump on building their own “castles” inspired by the beautifully decorated model homes showcased by builders Colina Homes, D.R. Horton, Gray Point Homes by Gehan Homes, HistoryMaker Homes and Westin Homes. Homes in Balmoral are priced from the $200s.
VIPs will get the first look at Houston’s most unique master-planned community, as well as opportunities to pick their homesites. The first five buyers on Saturday, October 21 will receive a free eNINJA Bike during our pre-grand opening event.*
Representatives from D.R. Horton, Gray Point Homes by Gehan Homes, Colina Homes, Westin Homes and HistoryMaker Homes will be on hand to discuss their array of floor plans, options and amenities while visitors tour five well-appointed model homes. VIPs will have first pick of available homesites, and the first five buyers of the weekend will receive an eNINJA Bike from West Lake Houston Archery.
The eNINJA Bikes are rechargeable electric bikes — which will come in handy as new homeowners traverse our GreenBoLT™ trail system on the way to sunning themselves on the white beaches surrounding our crystal clear lagoon.
GreenBoLT™ is a 12-foot network of multipurpose trails and local roads that traverse Balmoral. This reimagined trail system is a fun way to stay connected with family, friends and fun by Segway, golf cart or other non-gasoline powered transportation.
The Balmoral lagoon is our signature amenity and will be 8-feet deep at the deepest part, allowing residents to play with paddle boards and kayaks. The beaches will offer something for everyone with a shallow Kid’s Cove, a family beach with cabanas and lounge chairs and Serenity Beach for just for adults.
A $10 million, 8-acre Amenity Village will surround the lagoon offering a welcome center and a clubhouse overlooking an infinity-edge pool and the clear waters of the lagoon. The complex also will have a food truck courtyard, hammock park, sand volleyball court, a playground and a splash pad. A dock will accommodate kayaks and paddleboards, and a “Celebration Lawn” will host community events.
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*eNINJA bike received after closing.
Crystal Lagoons®, the company behind Balmoral’s signature amenity — Houston’s first crystal-clear lagoon — has just received a ringing endorsement from the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, Michael Phelps.
The swimmer recently signed on to become the company’s ambassador with the goal of bringing swimming and water sports activities to communities around the world via Crystal Lagoons’ innovative, industry-leading technology that transforms ordinary landscapes into majestic, crystal-clear lagoons.
Michael Phelps is welcome to stop by our beautiful crystal clear lagoon for a swim anytime, once it opens in 2018. We also wouldn’t mind if he wants to try out our paddleboards or catch some sun on one of our three white sand beaches, either!
Read more about Phelps’ partnership with Crystal Lagoons here.
You’ve heard that the new crystal-clear lagoon at Balmoral will be breathtakingly beautiful, but did you know it will be eco-friendly as well? It’s true, and Crystal Lagoons® (the company behind our exciting amenity) has the awards to prove it.
Recently, the company received green awards for sustainability and low water consumption in Great Britain and the United States. In Britain, Crystal Lagoons was recognized for the second year in a row with the British Green Apple, one of the world’s most important environmental awards. In the United States, the company received the Green Award, presented by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce in Florida, which acknowledges entities and technologies that promote environmental breakthroughs.
We say, well done and are looking forward to having our own eco-friendly crystal-clear lagoon in 2018. Read more about the awards here.