Pardee Homes Puts the Romance in Home Shopping with Valentine's Cooking Demonstration at Highlands Village in North San Diego County

SAN DIEGO, CA, February 02, 2011 (Press-News.org) What could be more romantic than a healthy, home cooked meal in your own home on Valentine's Day? No need to hassle with restaurant reservations, when you get some great tips on preparing a romantic meal from Jimbo's Naturally!, Carmel Valley's own local natural food store. Jimbo's food demonstration team will be at Highlands Village on Saturday, February 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with food tastings, recipes and healthy ideas for a romantic Valentine's Day meal.

"The homes at Highlands Village are smart, stylish and sustainable, with features that increase energy efficiency, save water and improve indoor air quality, all elements of a healthy lifestyle, that's why we chose Jimbo's Naturally to help us celebrate Valentine's Day," said Matt Sauls, regional director of marketing for Pardee Homes. "With a focus on healthy living, the gourmet kitchens at Highlands Village are the perfect setting for Jimbo's Naturally! Home shoppers who attend our event on Saturday can also tour the model homes, talk to a loan expert and enter the hourly drawing for great Valentine's Day prizes including dinner for two, flowers and more."

Priced from the high $400,000s, the homes at Highlands Village combine high style and carefree living in a choice of five floor plans that have from two to four bedrooms, two and one-half baths and approximately 1,274 to 2,069 square feet. Buyers can select from a number of design options including fireplaces and a bedroom versus loft option available in some plans.

An extensive list of included features such as fully-equipped kitchens, luxurious master baths and walk-in closets is complemented by Pardee's LivingSmart package of standard and optional measures that boost energy efficiency, save water and improve indoor air quality making Highlands Village an exciting new home choice in the coveted coastal-close Carmel Country Highlands community.

Award-winning Highlands Village recently received the Gold Award at The Nationals for Best Product Design and the Plan 1X won a second Gold in the Multi-Family Housing up to 5 Stories category at the 2010 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) program held in mid January. Highlands Village was named best designed attached community by Sales and Marketing Councils throughout Southern California at the 2010 SoCal Awards and was also a finalist for the coveted Community of the Year and Consumer Choice Awards.

Homeowners at Highlands Village have access to the exclusive 11,000 square foot Highlands Village recreation and activity center. The center's fabulous private clubhouse is the ideal place for relaxation or entertaining, with its elegant foyer, spacious great room with fireplace and fully-equipped kitchen. Other amenities include a media, business center and game room. There's also a swimming pool, spa, multi-purpose room, kid's play area, a fitness center with weights and cardio equipment, and locker rooms.

Comprising more than 800 acres, Pardee's master-planned community of Carmel Country Highlands is perched high atop a breathtaking ridge in San Diego's North County. The community overlooks nearby horse trails, open space and preserved open hills, all of which unfold around a number of close-knit neighborhoods including Pardee's Bridle Ridge and Carriage Run, both offering new, single-family detached homes.

The premier schools of Carmel Valley are one of the top reasons buyers choose to purchase a new home in Carmel Country Highlands, which is served by the highly regarded Del Mar Union and San Dieguito Union School Districts. Convenient shopping, beautiful beaches and a variety of other nearby amenities in the Carmel Valley area also make Carmel Country Highlands an ideal choice for today's savvy homebuyer.

To visit Highlands Village, located at 10674 Golden Willow Trail in San Diego, from I-5, take Freeway 56 east to Carmel Country Road; go south approximately 1.5 miles and follow the signs to the sales center and models. For more information visit www.pardeehomes.com or call (858) 461-0953.

Established in 1921, Pardee Homes is active in California's San Diego, Inland Empire and Los Angeles/Ventura markets, and in Las Vegas. The company emphasizes master-planned communities that include schools, parks and open space, and is noted for quality construction, customer service and dedication to the educational and civic goals of the communities in which it builds.

Website: http://www.pardeehomes.com