--- title: Holt Homes Blog | Area Spotlight (3) description: Area Spotlight | Stay up-to-date on trends and new home building topics. Read up on our regular updates on all things Holt, such as homeowner tips and tricks, community spotlights, and fun events around the area. (3) --- [![Holt-Homes-Logo-2x](https://insights.holthomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Holt-Homes-Logo-2x.png?width=227&height=24&name=Holt-Homes-Logo-2x.png "Holt-Homes-Logo-2x")](https://holthomes.com) [![Holt-Homes-Logo-2x](https://insights.holthomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Holt-Homes-Logo-2x.png?width=227&height=24&name=Holt-Homes-Logo-2x.png "Holt-Homes-Logo-2x")](https://holthomes.com) Menu - [AVAILABLE HOMES](https://holthomes.com/move-in-ready-overview/) - [WA COMMUNITIES](https://holthomes.com/new-home-communities-washington/) - [OR COMMUNITIES](https://holthomes.com/new-home-communities-oregon/) - [FLOOR PLANS](https://holthomes.com/floorplans) - [ABOUT US](https://holthomes.com/our-story/) - [CONTACT US](https://holthomes.com/contact-us/) # Holt Homes Blog ## Stay up-to-date on trends and new home building topics [Area Spotlight](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/area-spotlight) [Built Local](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/built-local) [Troutdale Oregon](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/troutdale-oregon) [gateway landing](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/gateway-landing) Jul 21. 2022 ## [A Holt Sponsorship: Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn](https://insights.holthomes.com/a-holt-sponsorship-edgefield-concerts-on-the-lawn) A Holt Sponsorship: Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn At Holt Homes, we take great pride in showing support for local businesses. As a homebuilder, we build where we live and believe that having a community-focused mindset makes all the difference in bringing people together and building positive, lasting relationships. Making the effort to support local businesses is a wonderful way to unify our community and strengthen our local economy, whether ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/a-holt-sponsorship-edgefield-concerts-on-the-lawn) [Area Spotlight](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/area-spotlight) [Built Local](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/built-local) [Holt Homes Team](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/holt-homes-team) [Greely Farms](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/greely-farms) Jul 14. 2022 ## [Event Spotlight: Grand Opening of Greely Farms Phase 2](https://insights.holthomes.com/event-spotlight-grand-opening-of-greely-farms-phase-two) Greely Farms Grand Opening of Newest Phase Our grand opening event celebrating the kickoff of Greely Farms phase 2 and completion of the new community park was a fantastic success! Our Holt team had a wonderful afternoon in Ridgefield hanging out on the green space with our current Greely Farms residents and interested home shoppers while bonding over friendly games of Jenga and Cornhole. A delicious pizza lunch with shaved ice treats for ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/event-spotlight-grand-opening-of-greely-farms-phase-two) [Area Spotlight](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/area-spotlight) [Oregon New Home Communities](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/oregon-new-home-communities) [Troutdale Oregon](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/troutdale-oregon) May 26. 2022 ## [Floor Plan Spotlight: Gateway Landing](https://insights.holthomes.com/community-spotlight-gateway-landing-in-troutdale) See what life is like at Gateway Landing Gateway Landing is a new home community from Holt Homes located at the base of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge in Troutdale, Oregon. This great community is now selling 3-story craftsman-style townhomes with flexible studio spaces on the ground level. With lots of features included with each townhome, Gateway Landing has the new home you've been looking for in an amazing location. The 1303 This great ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/community-spotlight-gateway-landing-in-troutdale) [Area Spotlight](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/area-spotlight) Sep 16. 2021 ## [Best Spots for Enjoying the Outdoors in Eugene](https://insights.holthomes.com/best-spots-for-enjoying-the-outdoors-in-eugene) Holt Homes is proud to be a homebuilder in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Today, we wanted to share some exciting activity ideas for one of our beautiful communities, East Mountain, located in Eugene, Oregon. We partnered with local area expert and writer, Jennifer Rouse, to help bring you a couple amazing outdoor adventures to enjoy in the neighborhood. With a nickname like Tracktown, USA, it’s no secret that Eugene is a haven for runners. ... author: [Jennifer Rouse](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/jennifer-rouse) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/best-spots-for-enjoying-the-outdoors-in-eugene) [Area Spotlight](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/area-spotlight) [Oregon New Home Communities](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/oregon-new-home-communities) [Happy Valley](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/happy-valley) [Pleasant Valley](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/pleasant-valley) Apr 20. 2021 ## [Area Spotlight: Happy Valley and Pleasant Valley Villages](https://insights.holthomes.com/happy-valley-and-pleasant-valley-villages) Living in Happy Valley, Oregon is every bit as blissful as it sounds. We chose Happy Valley for Pleasant Valley Villages, our new community because it offers that easygoing way of life that our homeowners want and deserve. Located off of Sunnyside Road just outside of Portland, everything is within reach. Whether you want to commute into the city or sneak away on weekends for some mountain adventures, Happy Valley is the perfect location. As one ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/happy-valley-and-pleasant-valley-villages) [Area Spotlight](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/area-spotlight) [Corvallis OR](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/corvallis-or) [Oregon New Home Communities](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/oregon-new-home-communities) Mar 25. 2021 ## [Area Spotlight: Life at Corvallis and Ponderosa Ridge](https://insights.holthomes.com/corvallis-or-new-home-community-ponderosa-ridge) One of our newest Holt community locations is Corvallis, Oregon, home to Ponderosa Ridge. Located in the Northwest pocket of Corvallis, Oregon, this area is in demand. Let's take a closer look at life in Corvallis, and why it makes Ponderosa Ridge a great place to call home. Just Add Water Corvallis is located on the Willamette River, which delivers both natural beauty and water activities. 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