Now that we are approaching the completion of the building project, I thought it would be interesting to reflect on the start of it all. It’s been a long journey since we took the first steps, one year ago, to build a solar powered condo right on the Santa Fe River trail.
We also live on the river trail, only 1.5 miles west of the condo. For years we would ride our bikes by this location and always think to ourselves “wouldn’t it be cool to live right here”?! The thing that I love most about Santa Fe is being able to experience the town and outdoors without having to drive. Coffee shops, a yoga studio, Alto Park, restaurants and the Alameda path to downtown are all right there. We believe that how you get around in a place defines your experience of the place. It is a much different experience to walk or ride to your destination. Life moves slower. It seems more fulfilling and richer, and the place where you live looks more welcoming and beautiful.
So, after two years of riding by that open lot, we could no longer resist. We had to build on it. And, the place would be beautiful, with a lofty great room illuminated by large light filled windows and private balconies looking down on the place to be, the Santa Fe River trail!
