We are now operating the vocational part of the project in the shop building, have hired a house parent, irrigation for the vineyard is in place and here are the latest photos of the home:






































We are now operating the vocational part of the project in the shop building, have hired a house parent, irrigation for the vineyard is in place and here are the latest photos of the home:
Open House and Concert
Ridgeview Place: Home for Special Needs Adults
When: Sept 16, 2017 2:00 to 4:00 p.m
Where: 1101 Jessie St, Chelan, WA 98816
Join us for this introduction to the community, learn about the plans and meet the folks involved so far at Ridgeview.
Ridgeview Place is a just completed private residence that was built by Al and Denise Lorenz to be shared by their son, Turner, and three other resident owners with developmental disabilities in Chelan. However, the structure itself is just the beginning of the story; the meaning and purpose come from the people, the relationships, and the involvement of the community.
While we’re celebrating completion of the buildings, work continues on building a joyful environment that is nurturing, fun, and productive for its residents. As we go forward, we are building the systems to make each day go smoothly, hiring staff, and creating exceptional employment for the residents. Imagine individuals with developmental disabilities actually achieving financial security and having a “family” of close friends. I think of it as life without limits.
Similar homes exist in Washington. Examples include The Dwelling Place, Cornerstone and Tierra, all in Leavenworth, that have spread the “fantastically joyful” attitudes of their residents into the community through volunteering and work. Their joy is contagious and an asset for everybody.
We are currently seeking some new best friends who also want to create the happiest home on earth for their special family members. There are opportunities for caregivers and volunteers as well.
We will have some experts to chat with who have succeeded building homes in other communities. Ridgeview and the accompanying vocational program will be on display. There will also be a house concert of local musicians during the open house.
Jessie Street is new and will not show up on your mapping programs. Riverview Cemetery or the Apple Cup Café will show up on Google maps though!
For more information call or email:
Al Lorenz 509-630-6769 alorenz99@gmail.com
Ridgeview is ready for occupancy, or it will be when outfitted with furniture and supplies. That is starting to happen now and the first folks will be living there in the next couple of weeks!
Here are some cell phone pics. I will add some better photos when there is furniture.
These photos certainly don’t do the place justice. If you want to have a look, I would love to show it to you.
Thanks Jerry Isenhart for the great photos and videos of Ridgeview at Lake Chelan!
Here’s a video: https://goo.gl/photos/Hjxew9wf7rv8Y2ym8
These show the shop going up on the outside, final grading happening, etc. On the inside, finish electrical and plumbing are happening and final cleanup is in 2 weeks with furniture going in after that.
The stone was put on the fireplace today:
And, the soffits above the deck are mostly done:
The cabinets are all installed, trim is going in inside and flooring. There are lots of things coming together at this point in the construction.
Let me know if you want to have a look!
There is lots of news on our Ridgeview Place project in Chelan!
Construction first, cabinets and flooring are going in inside and finish carpentry is getting started. The exterior siding is being completed and paint will start soon after that. The weather should soon cooperate to allow us to finish the slab for the shop area and dig in the sewer connection. It could have an occupancy permit in May! We are even ordering furniture.
This is turning into a home with incredible spaces in one of the most stunning settings in the country!
Here are some photos:
On other fronts, we have some interested families that we have started talking with about possibly participating in the project. We have drafts being done of the much of the associated paperwork.
The vocational side of the project is growing at an incredible pace and is on track to meeting our financial goals for it.
It is an exciting time for this project as it all begins to come together!!