When most people think of visiting a zoo, they don’t imagine it being on top of a mountain, but here in Roanoke we have the Mill Mountain Zoo. A fun adventurous place for families to spend the day and see cute adorable animals and it is educational too!
The Mill Mountain Zoo has been a part of Roanoke history since 1952, and still thrives today as one of the small town treasures of the city. The zoo has a number of different species including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. It also has a nature center that has fun activities for children. Last but not least, there is also a train for the little ones to ride around the perimeter of the zoo. Perhaps the best part of Mill Mountain Zoo is that during the hot days of summer, the zoo (being on top of a mountain) is generally 10 degrees cooler than the weather in the valley below. (more…)
It is no surprise that the kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home. Many of the most intimate family conversations revolve around the dinner table and no matter how many appetizers you put in the living room, parties always seem to center around the kitchen.
As a luxury custom home builder in Virgina, we at Boone Homes carefully design the kitchen with the belief that a great design will create comfort, stimulate great memories and be the architectural center piece of the home. Each kitchen built by Boone Builders is designed with you in mind. Whether you’re a the gourmet cook with an appetite for good food or a busy mom of four just trying to get dinner on the table at a reasonable hour, our kitchens have just what you need. Each kitchen design can be personalized with endless possibilities.
If you would like to know more about building a home with a luxury kitchen in some of the finest neighborhoods of Richmond please contact Chris Parks 804.218.7760 for more information.
The Children’s Museum of Richmond has been a staple of the Richmond community for years. I went on school field trips there as a child and loved it. I’ve also brought my daughter there numerous times and I am sure someday she will take her children there as well. It has become a Richmond tradition, a place of learning and fun for all of Richmond’s children.
Now a new and exciting satellite location is opening in the Short Pump area, specifically in the West Broad Village shopping center, near Whole Foods Market. The new location will feature a hands on craft center where children can paint and do all types of fun and messy things, with the best part (for parents) leaving the mess at the center. The museum will open in early June with hours of operation from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. everyday, Sunday-Saturday. (more…)
Do you miss those care free days of driving with the windows down with the sweet smells of spring tickling your nose?
I don’t think you can find a better place for a Sunday drive than on the Blue Ridge Parkway – right here in Roanoke, VA. Many people drive from across the state to spend the day ambling down the Parkway and enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery, but for those of us who live in Roanoke, it is a local treasure that we often enjoy. The weekend is the perfect time to go up on the Parkway for a picnic at Peaks of Otter, just a 45 minute drive down the scenic parkway.
Bring your water shoes, and your fishing pole because Peaks of Otter offers a creek for the children to play in and a lake for fishing. If you are feeling adventourous, why not hike to the top of Sharp Top Mountain while you are there. Life seems to slow down a little bit when you are on top a mountain, the stress and worries seem to fade away. (more…)
What’s more intimidating: riding the new Intimidator 305 - at Kings Dominion, or buying a new home? I would have to definitely say the Intimidator at Kings Dominion because when you work with the friendly and knowledgeable sales team at Boone Homes the fear and intimidation flies right out the window.
While the Intimidator will plunge you 305 feet straight down at 90 mph making your stomach come up in your throat, our sales team will ease you in to a step-by-step process that shows you how easy home buying can be – even in today’s market. The Intimidator may be the biggest baddest coaster on the East Coast, but we think our Sales Team is the friendliest and most helpful homebuying team in town. We offer new home buyer counseling sesssions, a wish list to help you make your choices and so much more. (more…)
When you are moving into a new area, how high does a good hospital rank on your list of concerns?
For some of us who feel indestructible it might not be a high priority. That was me a few years ago. I was working full time, planning a wedding, going back to school and “healthy as a horse” as the old saying goes. Then four months before my wedding, a sore throat quickly became a serious problem, a rare bacterial infection. The quick thinking and skills of the excellent physicians and nurses at Bon Secours St. Francis ultimately saved my life.
I hope that you never need a hospital, but it is certainly comforting to know that some of the best medical care in the country is right here in Richmond, Virginia. No matter what age you are, or how healthy you think you are, it has to be comforting to know if the time ever came – help is just a few miles away.
When Boone Homes builds a community, we take into account all of the things that are important to a family. (more…)
If you are looking for relaxed luxury golf course living, you might want to come visit Club Villas at Founders Bridge. Club Villas not only offers residents the luxury of golf course views in Richmond, this charming community is also no maintenance. This means you’ll have plenty of time to entertain guest, hit a few range balls or spend time with your family on your private back porch. (more…)
Moving into a new area often means finding a new doctor and a new dentist. Sometimes that can be difficult because good health care relationships seem increasingly harder to find these days. It might feel archaic, but even in our modern society many people are still afraid of going to the dentist.
I used to be one of those people, then I met Dr. Pranee White and Dr. Scott White. This dynamic duo have changed how I feel about dentistry. Ten years ago I was a young woman with a mouth full of cavities because I was afraid of the dentist. Painful and scary treatments from my childhood haunted me, but soon the time came when I knew I was going to have to relent and meet the dentist. (more…)
Just the other day I was sitting in my office when an adorable little girl went skipping down the hall pointing to the pictures on the wall and said “Wow, Mom look at that- I want to live in that one.” Her mom said, “That is a beautiful home, I like it too- let’s talk to Tim about it.” Soon they were on their way to living in that new home.
Today’s family wants a home that is “kid-friendly,” and choosing your new home should be a “kid-friendly” experience. As one of Virginia’s leading single-family home builders, we at Boone Homes know this, and we implement it in the home buying process.
From the first tour of the model when your child can pick out which room they want to be “their room”, to picking out paint colors in the selections process, every step is customized for your needs. Choosing a custom built home by Boone Homes is an experience for the whole family. In addition to having your home customized for your families’ needs, we also offer maintenance free communities.
Our new no maintenance communities offer today’s on the go family the perfect option to save valuable time. Wouldn’t it be great not to have to worry about mowing the grass, or shoveling snow? (more…)
Virginia homebuilder, Boone Homes is known for building beautiful, quality homes in great neighborhood and new home communities throughout Richmond and Roanoke.
Each Boone Homes community features high quality homes in amenity rich neighborhoods. One of our most current examples is in the neighborhood of Haywood Village at Charter Colony. This community features Boone Homes’ newest furnished model, the Dovercroft. Like all homes built by Boone Builders, the Dovercroft features custom detailing and high-quality craftsmanship. This four bedroom, two and a half bathroom home features an open and airy floorplan, perfect for large family gatherings, or having a few friends over for dinner and drinks. Upstairs the master suite is the epitome of luxury. A private sitting room and dressing room with his and her closets make this room every woman’s dream bedroom. (more…)
When most people think of visiting a zoo, they don’t imagine it being on top of a mountain, but here in Roanoke we have the Mill Mountain Zoo. A fun adventurous place for families to spend the day and see cute adorable animals and it is educational too!
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