Executives from Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) and Gorge Capital, LLC, owners of Sagecliffe Resort and Spa, announced their plans to offer a limited collection of 15 existing Casitas and 25 new construction Vineyard Homes designed by the acclaimed Olson Kundig Architects within Sagecliffe Resort and master planned community. The residential community is immediately adjacent to The Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, WA, only two hours from Seattle, Spokane, or the Tri-Cities. The Sagecliffe Residences will be offered for unit-specific reservations in a series of Design Preview Events scheduled for August 20, 21, and 22 at the RSIR Branch Offices of Bellevue, Kirkland, and Bainbridge Island, respectively. Puget Sound Business Journal recently featured this exciting new project–follow the link to read more.
“We are excited to offer the Sagecliffe Residences for individual homeownership as we continue to curate our vision for the master plan,” said Vince Coluccio, President & CEO of Sagecliffe Resort. “While we’ve been working on this offering for the past four years, the topography has been decamillennial in the making. The natural setting of the resort is simply irreplaceable, and the entitlements and lifestyle being presented are transcended only by the enduring foresight of our leadership team.”
Coluccio refers to the 800-foot cliffs providing an unending and elevated view of the Columbia River, a breathtaking outlook of a cataclysmic series of floods that occurred more than ten thousand years ago. Dramatic canyons were carved into the high desert when the Missoula Lake and ice dam broke, and a wall of water hundreds of feet high forced its way through the valley with a force more than seven times the flow of the Amazon River. This unique backdrop also sets the stage for unique sound travel that led to the creation of The Gorge Amphitheater, one of the top 5 outdoor music venues in the nation, immediately adjacent to the resort. Coluccio led the acquisition of the resort in 2020 and commenced his vision to build a world-renowned master plan community of unparalleled hospitality and investment potential.
“The Sagecliffe Residences invites individual stewards to join in our shared vision as I believe we are better together in this journey,” adds Coluccio. “These are magical accommodations, each a piece of art and history, and this opportunity provides homeowners the best of both worlds – to enjoy the property amongst vineyards and music, and the cash flow from room operations – while providing the resort additional resources to further invest in our vision.”
To be sure, Coluccio has dramatically expanded upon the resort adding a new award-winning winery, Sagecliffe Cellars, set among Ancient Lakes AVA, multiple restaurants and bars, five pickleball courts, two tennis courts, and 160 acres along the Columbia River with immediate plans to expand the existing poolscape. The existing 15 stone Casitas comprise one-, two- and three-bed homes ranging in size from 700 to 1,050 square feet and offer private terraces with unparalleled views of the Columbia River. A new subdivision has been created for 25 Vineyard Homes on 4,041 to 8,072-square-foot lots, featuring 915-square-foot freestanding homes designed by Olson Kundig and offered for sale now with buildout in 2025.
“The greatest moments in real estate are always marked by time and place – now is the time and this is the place,” said Marianne Francis, a Senior Global Real Estate Advisor with RSIR, and an advisor to Gorge Capital LLC to position the project. “I am elated to help Vince optimize the possibilities for this inspired community and artfully unite homeowners with this unprecedented residential opportunity. We’ve been fortunate to offer some remarkable real estate opportunities within our storied brand, but Sagecliffe Residences are simply spectacular by nature and represent the kind of never before and never again investment heirloom that will be owned, enjoyed, and passed down to future generations.”
Francis, an expert botanist, artist, and Chair of the Board of Trustees for Cornish College of the Arts, knows a thing or two about standout performances and legacy. She points to integrity of the design vision programmed by the renowned Olson Kundig and commitment by its ownership to nurture the future of the master plan. She notes the region offers far more than preferred access to popular concerts, including award-winning vineyards, acclaimed cuisine, eco-tourism adventures, and wellbeing in all seasons.
Prospective homebuyers and real estate brokers representing their clients are invited to a collection of Design Preview Events where Sagecliffe Resort and Residences will present the vision, share preliminary information on the planned homes and accept reservations for priority presale (“Reservations”). The Reservations provide a first-right-of-opportunity for the registered homebuyer to receive an offer to purchase in the coming weeks as soon as the final design and pricing are made available. Reservations require a fully refundable deposit of $5,000 held in escrow and grant the buyer a target price range for a specific unit, subject to prequalification and certain restrictions limiting assignment. Price guidance is from below $1 million to more than $1.4 million. Homeowners can enjoy their home, the natural beauty of the property, on-site award-winning food and wine, and the income stream from the rental opportunity that is underwritten into the offering. During the Design Preview Events, guests will be treated to Sagecliffe Resort’s signature hospitality and sip and savor Sagecliffe Cellars’ award-winning wines.
“We encourage registration online and attendance at our Design Preview Events to learn more about this unique offering,” said Kelly Mann, Vice President of Development Strategy for RSIR, and co-advisor with Francis to craft the development strategy and project positioning for the
Sagecliffe Residences. “Reservations help organize the demand for these residences, as there will be a limited supply for such a unique product offering. Prospective buyers hold their place in line through a reservation, leading up to the formal invitation to enter into a purchase and sale agreement this fall.”
Mann confirms that additional information will be offered to reservation holders and a significant campaign will lead up to a grand opening sales debut scheduled for late September 2024 on location at the resort. Promotions for the Sagecliffe Residences will also be debuted throughout the remaining concert season at the Gorge Amphitheater.
Homeowners of Sagecliffe Residences will enjoy an enviable accommodation during noted events at The Gorge and throughout the seasons. Demand for luxury accommodations in the region often exceeds capacity and as such, Coluccio is exploring a property management and vacation rental division for Sagecliffe Resort and Residences for third-party developments in addition to future projects on adjacent parcels.
“I’ve been fortunate to work with some truly inspired and well-resourced visionaries over my 30 years of experience in design development and project marketing, but this team and the opportunity being assembled will be hard to match. It’s truly an offering like no other, and we are elated to be representing Sagecliffe Residences to our clients, brokers, and the general public,” said Dean Jones, President and CEO of RSIR.
“I have been coming to Central Washington since I was a child and we’re just getting started in realizing its full potential,” concludes Coluccio. I have always been humbled by what exists here naturally. Each day we are so fortunate to be able to spend our moment in time to create experiences in this unique, and yet still, mostly undiscovered and beautiful place.”
The surrounding landscape was carefully considered when designing the original resort and Casitas, as well as the to-be- developed Vineyard Homes. Great efforts were made to integrate the buildings into the topography with materials and rooflines that were organic in nature, while also maximizing view orientation and functionality.
For more information, visit www.SagecliffeResidences.com.