RETAMA VILLAGE is uniquely designed for the ACTIVE-ADULT community as an age-restricted and privacy-gated community. The demand for quality housing for the retiree or near-retiree couple has prompted Bentsen Palm Development to create this high-quality neighborhood. What are the residents saying about this rare neighborhood: "It took my breath away."-"…no doubt in our minds that not only had we made the right decision in investing in Retama Village, but that it seemed to be designed just for us." - "…couldn't find enough adjectives worthy enough to describe it!" - "…thank you for having the hutzpah to turn your dreams into a reality that others can enjoy." RETAMA VILLAGE is unlike any other Active-Adult community in South Texas.
RETAMA VILLAGE at Bentsen Palm is one of 11 distinctly unique communities within this 5,500 acre ecological wonderland. The 2,500 acre Bentsen Palm Development Master Planned Community is located on reclaimed farmland with the purpose of restoring the once lush habitat and creating a haven for families and wildlife. The 3000 acres of pristine state and federally protected habitat that surrounds Bentsen Palm Development is extremely rare for any area in South Texas, as 95% of South Texas Habitat has been lost to agriculture development and urban sprawl. Corridors have been established throughout the development to encourage and support wildlife movement and migration to further protect and restore the natural wonders of our region.
RETAMA VILLAGE contains home sites with beautifully designed Southwest-Style stucco exteriors with full luxury interiors, including tile floors, granite counters, energy efficient appliances and space conditioning. Home prices start at $149,900. Retama Village also accommodates the up-scale RV market with a segregated portion for buyers of RV sites, complete with all landscape, individual irrigation system and its own "Coach House" included. Prices for the RV sites start at $44,900. The neighborhood is joined with the Retama Club Community Center. The Million-Dollar private club for the residents of Retama Village is nearing completion with a Grand Opening in January, 2008. Complete with Lounge, Library, Kitchen, Billiards and Card Rooms, Fitness Center, Craft Rooms and Outdoor Kitchen overlooking the huge Party Deck and 2 heated swimming pools (including a Lap Pool) and Spa, the Retama Club is unlike any private neighborhood club in South Texas.
The World Birding Center Headquarters welcomes RETAMA VILLAGE residents and guests to the number-one birding observation center in the nation. The North American Butterfly Association is establishing the largest outdoor butterfly park in the world adjacent to RETAMA VILLAGE. Thousands of acres of state and federally protected wildlife habitat, lakes, parks, trails and a 40 foot high Hawk Observation Tower on the banks of the Rio Grande River; all of this is within easy walking distance to your front door at RETAMA VILLAGE.
RETAMA VILLAGE is located in South Mission, only minutes from shopping, medical facilities and easy access to Expressway 83. High speed internet, digital phone and excellent cable TV are available to all residents. Bentsen Palm Development encourages homeowners to plant wildlife friendly habitats. The benefits are exponential. With each new yard, hundreds of species will be able to find food and shelter. Native plants consume far less water than non-native species. Rather than rows of boring green hedges, yards are filled with beautiful textures, colors and fragrance. Chemical use is basically eliminated because well adapted species are naturally diseased and pest resistant.
There is nothing like RETAMA VILLAGE. Call or Visit RETAMA VILLAGE and see why it is the BEST Adult Community in South Texas. Community lifestyle design gives your family much more than a residence - RETAMA VILLAGE makes it a home. Located at the Entrance to Bentsen State Park on Bentsen Palm Drive, just 3 miles south of Expressway 83 in Mission, RETAMA VILLAGE is where natural beauty is cultivated to restore the soul, the habitat, and the wildlife it protects. Take a relaxed drive to RETAMA VILLAGE and see what living with nature is all about.
