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It’s More Than a Community—It’s a Way of Life | Discover The Tribute in The Colony, TX

Nestled in a serene environment on the banks of the beautiful Lake Lewisville, The Tribute master-planned community in The Colony, TX, offers a rich culture and vibrant lifestyle. Lauded by the Dallas Builders Association and voted by our residents as the Peoples Choice Community of the Year, here you’ll experience unmatched amenities and a distinctive way of life. Read on to see how the Darling Homes neighborhood at The Tribute is more than simply a community—it’s a beautiful way of life.

Stunning Location with Access to Everything You Want and Need

Discover The Tribute in The Colony, TX
Get the most out of life in this stunning lakeside community that captures the essence of a relaxing waterfront lifestyle with easy access to all the big-city amenities you can’t live without.

A secluded retreat on a Lake Lewisville peninsula, The Tribute master-plan community in The Colony, TX, features 23 miles of beautiful shoreline and breathtaking views. Also known as the “City by the Lake,” The Colony is convenient to main roads and is never far from the energy and bustle of the city.  Enjoy all the area, including nearby Frisco, has to offer. Go on a shopping spree at top-notch retailers, satisfy your culinary cravings at delicious restaurants, and enjoy a rich diversity of arts, entertainment, and outdoor recreation with plentiful museums, parks, and sporting venues. Everything you want and need for a fulfilling life is at your fingertips.

Beautiful Designs You’ll Love Coming Home To

Darling’s sophisticated home designs are everything you’ve dreamed of. Discover our hallmark, a blend of functionality and livability with seamless open concept layouts perfect for relaxing with loved ones or throwing an unforgettable bash. Get a light and airy feel with expansive living rooms and high ceilings. Enjoy sipping your morning coffee at the large island in your gourmet kitchen. And for a relaxing escape, just step into your well-appointed owner’s suite or sink into the deep tub in your spa-inspired bathroom. Our homes for sale in The Colony, TX leave nothing to be desired.

  • Experience the thoughtful design of a Darling home for yourself at our The Tribute model home, featuring 5 spacious bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a host of distinctive details that make your life convenient, livable, and luxurious.
  • Choose from seven attractive one- and two-story designs
  • Experience a lovely, architecturally-diverse streetscape reflecting French, English, Tudor, Traditional, and Mediterranean elevations
  • Enjoy spacious living with designs from 2,900 to 4,000 square feet
  • Feel the freedom homesites size. We build 40’, 55’ and 60’ wide lots here.
  • Personalize your new home to suit your design tastes at our Dallas Design Gallery, available only to our homebuyers
FIND YOUR DREAM HOME

Discover the Darling difference for yourself. Tour our model homes and experience The Tributes likeside amenities in person.

An Incredible Lifestyle with Master-Planned Amenities and Outdoor Recreation

Designed to bring enjoyment to residents every day they live here, The Tribute is home to an alluring array of amenities and outdoor recreational activities. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the club, feel the awe of watching 4th of July fireworks with your loved ones, connect with nature by strolling along one of nature trails, make a splash at the resort-style pool or unwind while enjoying the sunset over the lake’s scenic vista. Our new homes in The Colony at Tribute cater to the lifestyle you deserve.

A Golfer’s Paradise

Not only is The Tribute hosting the LPGA Tournament in October 2019 for the second year in a row, all residents have access to two incredible golf courses on-site featuring 36 skillfully designed holes for a premier golf experience, perfect for casual or master players alike.

Old American Golf Club

Designed by Tripp Davis and PGA Tour star Justin Leonard, the Old American Golf Club is designed in a style reminiscent of early American courses, where wind, weather, and sand serve as par’s defense. Pristine course conditions, delicious, chef-created restaurant menu, and five-star service—Old American is perfect for all levels of players.

The Tribute Golf Links & Guest House

Experience a golf game like no other at The Tribute Golf Links. Modeled after legendary Scotland courses and designed by the renowned golf architect Tripp Davis, The Tribute’s course gives players an unforgettable course with challenging holes.

LPGA Tournament Hosts for 2nd Year in a Row

Featuring 144 of the best female golfers in the world, the 2019 Volunteers of America Classic (formerly the Volunteers of America LPGA Texas Classic), is coming to The Tribute this fall from September 30 through October 6. Crisp fall weather, an exciting food festival with Tailgate on the Green, and special events and activities, this event has something for every member of the community.

Enjoy Natural Bliss

Surrounded by a lush natural habitat, here in The Tribute, you can enjoy the serenity that only comes from getting in touch with nature. Start the morning fresh with a hot cup of coffee overlooking the beautifully landscaped canals that wind throughout the community. Go for a jog or cycle under the canopy of more than six miles of hiking and biking trails or stretch your legs with hundreds of acres of wide-open spaces. Let’s not forget about the lake and the wealth of fun to be had between swimming, tubing, or fishing.  No matter how you like to enjoy the fresh air, The Tribute is a natural habitat for recreation and relaxation.

  • Discover The Tribute in The Colony, TX
    You’ll find no better place for a leisurely stroll or exhilarating jog than The Tribute’s six miles of hiking and biking trails, including 4.4 miles along the Lake Lewisville shoreline.

Restaurants and Recreation

Enjoy a full life right outside your door. Dine at the on-site restaurant, Old American Grille, which caters to every palate, from gourmet dishes to simple fare, and is sure to delight your taste buds. Take a dip in the resort-style pool or let the little ones play in the splash park with nearby playground.

Exciting Future Amenities

The Tribute is continuously planning new ways to make our residents’ lives even more convenient, fun, and exciting. Here are some incredible planned amenities coming soon.

  • Coming in summer 2019, residents can enjoy a brand-new Beach Club along the banks of the lake, featuring an infinity pool, snack bar, outdoor picnic area with kitchen, splash park, canoe and kayak launch, and more!
  • In 2020, The Tribute will offer residents a shiny new Marina and Marina Park,

Fun Events from our Resident Lifestyle Director

A favorite reasons for living here is the relationships Tribute residents form that lead to incredible friendships. The resident Lifestyle Director helps give avenues for fostering relationships with activities and events for the entire community to enjoy. Food truck festivals, adults-only luau night, outdoor movies, and more. Be a social butterfly with The Tribute’s engaging events calendar.

One-Of-A-Kind Public Education

Instilling a love of learning prepares the youngest Tribute residents for a successful future so they can get the most out of life. Make the move during vacation breaks so students can fully enjoy the innovative public STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Academy within the development. At Prestwick STEM Academy, students get an education based in real-world applications and an authentic experience. Older students attend Little Elm High school where they get a personalized education with one-on-one attention and passionate teachers who care about empowering their students to realize their full potential.

Discover Your Dream Lifestyle

A master-planned community offering a great location surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape and quick, convenient access to Frisco and Dallas, stunning homes, incredible outdoor recreational opportunities, and exiting current and future amenities—discover your dream lifestyle at The Tribute. The natural habitat are waiting here for you.

EXPLORE TRIBUTE AT THE COLONY

Footnotes

  • https://thetribute.com/the-tribute-wins-coveted-peoples-choice-community-of-the-year-award-from-the-dallas-builders-association/
  • https://thetribute.com/2019-volunteers-of-america-classic-announces-new-dates-for-fall-2019/

by Danny DuBois
The City Collection at Avalon at Sienna Plantation
Community Food Travel

Community Spotlight: The City Collection

It’s rare to find a truly groundbreaking living experience. A legitimate innovation in the fundamental structure that makes up a community.

Yet Darling Homes’ City Collection achieves just this. Available within two beautiful Fort Bend County master plans, our upscale urban dwellings offer an undeniably singular combination of contemporary sophistication with an exciting yet versatile lifestyle.

Join us on an adventure into a new foray of metropolitan living. To meld the best of vibrant city dynamics with the calming serenity of suburban bliss.

DISCOVER THE CITY COLLECTION

The Definition of Modern Living

The core philosophy driving The City Collection’s elegant aesthetics is to craft homes that are easy to care for without compromising quality architectural details. Provide a curated selection of home designs that performs well visually as it does with regards to creature comforts and modern needs.

City Collection homes offer the flexibility of lock-and-leave living while maintaining design details fit for refined tastes and expectations.

Enjoy all the beauty that comes with the Darling Difference nuanced with a firm understanding that some people live more on the go than others. The opportunity to upgrade your space with the help of a professional consultant at Darling Design Gallery is also a bonus.

Sought-After Daily Experiences

Understanding how the modern homeowner operates plays a major role in how City Collection house designs are put together. From sliding glass doors that open with ease out into the courtyard to paying special attention to every ray of natural light that enters the home.

Versatile entertaining spaces for cozy evenings alone or intimate get togethers. Convenient second-floor owner’s retreats. Chef-inspired kitchens food connoisseurs love to cook in. Spectacular exterior design – varied across the community to create an enchanting convivial streetscape.

It’s an opportunity to purchase your own personal canvas on which to practice the art of living.

Choose from a Pair of Desirable Locations

Houses for sale in Missouri City, TX at Avalon at Sienna and Sugar Land, Texas homes at Imperial are situated in beautiful master planned communities southwest of Houston.

Both locations offer proximity to major highways and are premier destinations to live, work and play.

Let’s delve deeper into what makes each location special.

The Cultural Diversity of Missouri City

Named “the most ethnically diverse county in America,” by the New York Times, Fort Bend County offers a unique blend of cultures that showcases a different vision for the future of Texas.

Approximately one-third of the county’s residents were born outside of the United States and the demographics of the region are so diverse, you can find people with roots from all over the world.

From food to music to art and a dynamic think-tank of cross-cultural idea sharing, Missouri City, TX offers the same breadth of diversity found in giant cities without all the stresses that come with life in a dense urban environment.

Missouri City is home to big-time celebrities, too. Singer, songwriter and record producer Travis Scott is from Missouri City and last year he was ceremoniously handed the keys to the city. During his acceptance speech he said, “This is better than any award show I’ve ever been to. My only job is just to inspire kids to be the best they can be, to reach their ultimate height.”

Hop on the Sugar Land Train

Be within all your favorites within 10 minutes when you make the move to the CIty Collection

Sugar Land is one of the fasted-growing cities in Texas and one of the most-affluent, too. With rapid population growth and a rise in employment opportunities to match, the city is a fantastic base for settling in for a bright future.

While Sugar Land is of course known as the headquarters for the famed Imperial Sugar Company, a large percentage of the city’s residents are educated white collar employees working in Houston’s energy sector. Schlumberger, a major oil services enterprise relocated its offices to Sugar Land in 1995 and many other large businesses have followed suit. In fact, Outlook Magazine and Texas Business both named Sugar Land as one of the top ten cities in Texas for relocating or growing a business.

But it’s not all work and no play in Sugar Land. The town loves their minor-league baseball team, the Sugar Land Skeeters, and a variety of events are held annually at Constellation Field.

  • Sugar Land Skeeters at Constellation Field | 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land | 281.207.9128

A massive development project called the Imperial Market is underway. When open, the complex will add an additional urban facet to this growing Houston suburb.

Delicious Eats and More

We asked residents of both City Collection communities to share some of their favorite neighborhood restaurants and attractions. Missouri City and Sugar Land are just a few miles apart so homeowners at either Imperial or Avalon at Sienna Plantation can easily access both locations.

  • Smart Financial Centre | 18111 Lexington Boulevard, Sugar Land
  • Sugar Land Town Square | Highway 6 and U.S. 59 | 281.242.2000
    • The Sugar Refinery | 2248 Texas Dr., Sugar Land, TX 77479 | 281.212.3662
    • Free Fitness on the Plaza and more year-round events
  • Imperial Farmers Market at the Imperial Park Recreation Center | 234 Matlage Way, Sugar Land
  • Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center | 198 Kempner Street, Sugar Land | 832.742.2800
  • Harvest Natural Market | Opening this Summer | 4603 Sienna Pkwy, Missouri City
  • Constellation Field | 1 Stadium Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77498 | 281.207.9128
  • Lowe’s at Colony Square | 16510 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479| 281. 494.3232
  • Whole Foods Market at Azuma on the Lake | 15900 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77478 | 281.491.5577

Top Fort Bend County Employers

  • Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | 16655 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479 | 281.274.7000
  • Fluor Corporation | 1 Fluor Daniel Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478 | 281.263.1000
  • Schlumberger Technology Center | 110 Schlumberger Drive, Sugar Land | 281.285.8000
  • Nalco Champion Plant | 7701 US-90 ALT, Sugar Land, TX 77478 | 281.632.6500
  • Memorial Hermann Sugar Land | 17500 West Grand Parkway South, Sugar Land, TX 77479 | 281.725.5000
  • ABM | Houston Office | 8101 W Sam Houston Parkway S Suite 150 & 190, Houston, TX 77072 | 713.776.5100
  • St. Luke’s Hospital Sugar Land | 1317 Lake Point Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77478 | 281.637.7000
  • Accreda Packaging, Inc. | 12682 Cardinal Meadow Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478 | 713.580.4800
  • Baker Hughes | 12645 W Airport Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77478 | 281.276-5400
  • Applied Optoelectronics, Inc | 13139 Jess Pirtle Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77478 | 281.295.1800

Explore Which City Collection Community is Right for You

Each City Collection community is special in its own way. Imperial is smaller and features an incredibly close-knit sense of community, whereas Avalon at Sienna offers access to a dizzying array of resort-inspired amenities.

Ideally, you’ll visit and tour both to get a more personal feel for which is a better fit for your personality and needs. In the meantime, here are the main highlights that distinguishes each of these deluxe upscale urban communities.

Avalon at Sienna

  • Gated, lakeside living
  • Five beautiful community pools for relaxation and lap swims
  • State-of-the-art fitness center
  • Tennis courts and sports fields
  • Serene collection of parks and multi-use trails
  • Excellent access to the Fort Bend Toll Road and Highway 6

Imperial

  • Tree-lined boulevards and an abundance of parks and walking paths
  • Gorgeous amenity lakes and Oyster Creek
  • Proximity to Constellation Field for the Sugar Land Skeeters and other events
  • Weekly Farmers Market
  • Close to major transportation corridors, Highway 6 and Highway 90
  • Innovative plan designs

Make Your Move to The City Collection

Get in touch with a Darling Concierge today.  Send an email to [email protected] or call 713.401.2008 today.

THE CITY COLLECTION

by Danny DuBois
Community Travel

Best Places to View Fall Foliage in Texas

Leaves are beginning to change in Darling Homes communities in Dallas and Houston, and there are a few hidden gems throughout the Lone Star State where visitors can go to experience autumn’s beauty.

Below are three Texas state parks and natural areas that offer visitors an unparalleled look at fall colors, and this leaf color map from Thrillist is an excellent tool to keep track of when leaves are at their most brilliant.

Lost Maples State Natural Area

Lost Maples State Natural Area, located northwest of San Antonio, is known for its radiant beauty during autumn. Filled with striking maple trees that turn brilliant hues of orange, yellow and red, Lost Maples is renowned for its rugged beauty.

At this park, visitors can indulge in a variety of outdoor activities, including:

  • Over 10 miles of trails meandering along the edge of a 2,200-foot cliff
  • Camping at a selection of over 30 campsites
  • Fishing in the Sanibal River or Can Creek
  • Geocaching
  • Wildlife watching
  • An off the grid weekend – no cell service here!

Tyler State Park

At Tyler State Park, a peaceful retreat nestled in northeast Texas, visitors will delight in seeing the changing leaves from the comfort of the car with a scenic drive or getting an up close view at the vibrant hues from one of many hiking and walking trails.

This beautiful park offers its visitors a plethora of activities, including:

McKinney Falls State Park

Near Austin, at McKinney Falls State Park, visitors will find themselves enchanted by the capital region’s hill country, where Onion Creek flows over limestone ledges to create a breathtaking waterfall. During autumn, this scenic park is brimming with incredible colors.

While visiting McKinney Falls State Park, explore the outdoors by:

  • Camping at one of 81 sites
  • Mountain or road biking
  • Fishing in Onion Creek
  • Bouldering
  • Joining a Ranger Program on birding, geocaching and more

Texas is filled with incredible opportunities to see fall foliage while exploring the outdoors!

by Danny DuBois
Lifestyle Travel

Escape the City with a Texas Day Trip

Now that you’ve settled into your Darling Homes community in Dallas or Houston, it’s time to branch out of the neighborhood and explore more of Texas! With amazing day trip options, it’s never been easier for locals to hop in the car and explore more of the Lone Star State.

Dallas

Magnolia Market

Fans of the HGTV show ‘Fixer Upper’ are a mere hour and a half from Waco, the home of Magnolia Market at the Silos. Make it a day by experiencing all the Silos has to offer!

  • Silos Baking Co.
  • The Market
  • Seed & Supply
  • The Food trucks & lawn games

Texas Education

Waco is a premier destination for brushing up on your Texas history. Check out one of the following:

Outdoor Retreat

Prefer to spend a day outdoors? Try a peaceful retreat at Lake Whitney State Park, roughly an hour and 40 minutes southwest of Dallas, offering plenty of activities on and off the lake.

  • Swim
  • Boat
  • Fish
  • Hike and bike
  • Observe wildlife

Houston

Beach Bums & Thrill Seekers

Galveston is a popular day trip destination for Houstonians, located about an hour away from the city. With a wide range of activities, this destination offers something for everyone from beachgoers to thrill seekers.

Texas Legends

About an hour and a half northwest of Houston lies Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, where Texas history and sightseeing could easily entertain your group for a day. The gorgeous grounds are ideal for picnicking, sightseeing and birdwatching before heading to see a piece of Texas legend. Known as the Birthplace of Texas, this site allows visitors to go through Independence Hall, Star of the Republic Museum and tour through Barrington Living History Farm.

Texas is full of rich history, beautiful outdoor spaces and fun activities. These easy day trips from your Darling Homes community are just a sample of what the state has to offer its residents.

by Danny DuBois
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Kids in School

School is here, but don’t let that stop you! Here are some fun activities in and around the Houston area so you and your family can soak up the last rays of summer.

Museums. Houston has plenty of museums to explore, making for a fun, educational day on the town with the kids. From hands-on experiences at The Health Museum and the Children’s Museum of Houston, to the Art Car Museum and others that unleash your creative side, there’s something for everyone!

Houston Museum

Discovery Green. Have an outdoor adventure in the middle of downtown Houston. Enjoy kayaking and stand up paddle boarding on Kinder Lake or take a stroll on the McNair Jogging Trail.

Houston Kayak

Moody Gardens. Experience the rainforest, explore the ocean’s depths, challenge your agility on a ropes course and zip line at Moody Gardens. Visit for the day or stay at the Moody Gardens Hotel and enjoy a weekend with the family. Even better? It’s just 45 minutes from Sienna Plantation and Riverstone, perfect for a last-minute getaway!

Houston Aquarium

by Danny DuBois
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Old Fashioned Charm Grapvine Texas

What if you could live in a community where old-fashioned charm was paired perfectly with modern conveniences? If you live in Grapevine Texas, you already know what we’re talking about.

In Grapevine, the charm of yesterday is still alive and well, with weekly Farmer’s Markets, Mom and Pop shops, local eateries and even a restored 1940s movie theater playing movies from Hollywood’s Golden Age of film.

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It’s a perfect complement for a small town that still offers convenient access to Dallas, Fort Worth and northern Dallas. A town where the DART rail can safely take you downtown to catch a Mavericks game or one of your favorite performers in concert. And it’s a town where a quality education is still available, thanks to the presence of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD schools.

Bike trails and jogging paths offer a chance to enjoy the outdoors while escaping the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Looking for something local to do? There’s always a festival or event on the calendar in Grapevine. There’s Main Street Days in May, where this year craft brew lovers got a chance to experience some of the country’s finest brews while families enjoyed  the SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium touch pool , LEGOLAND Discovery Center Junior Builder Competition, food, fun and much more.

Christmas is another magical time in Grapevine. There are more than 1,400 Christmas events packed into just 40 days, with millions of twinkling lights just waiting for your arrival. It’s the reason why Grapevine is known as the Christmas capital of Texas each year.

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Darling Homes offers you a chance to call Grapevine home with its latest community, Glade Hill. Offering affordability, easy highway access and a central location, Glade Hill brings to Grapevine innovative new floor plans that homebuyers will love. These traditional, single-family homes fit in perfectly with the charm and tradition of Grapevine. And with homes already available for move-in, you could be experiencing the charm of Grapevine sooner than you think!

by Danny DuBois
Community Darling Difference Lifestyle Travel

Darling Homes Community Halloween Events

Grab your trick-or-treat bags, you’re invited to fun family Halloween festivities at our communities in Prosper and McKinney this year!

Windsong Ranch

Looking for something fun to do on Halloween? Dress up and bring the kids to Windsong Ranch’s Spooktacular from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 31.

Parents will enjoy a live band and delicious food vendors while kids will have the time of their lives on hayrides, getting their faces painted, trick-or-treating for candy, decorating Halloween pumpkins and more!

Windsong ranch

Windsong Ranch is a 2,030-acre master-planned community located west of the Dallas North Tollway on Highway 380 in Prosper. While you’re there, be sure to check out the community’s new amenities like the information center, café and fitness center, a resort-style pool, lap pool, fire pit and outdoor eating area with fireplace. We’ll see you there!

Tucker Hill

What better place to enjoy Halloween than at Tucker Hill in McKinney, the city recently voted the best place to live in America by Money magazine. The falling leaves and spicy pumpkin aroma will surround you, enticing you to fall in love with the Halloween season all over again.

Join the Darling Homes family as we welcome the fall season during Southern Land Company’s third annual “Tucker Hill Pumpkinville…Your Patch-to-Porch Destination” event, running from October 17-31.

pumpkin patch

Rows of pumpkins will enchant kids as they attempt to find the biggest pumpkin to craft the perfect jack-o-lantern. The tractor-pulled hayride, pumpkin painting and carving stations will surely keep kids entertained while adults dance to a DJ and enjoy comfort foods, including delicious dishes from Pynk Pit BBQ’s food truck.

Make new memories with family and friends at Pumpkinville with free admission at the door and many free activities during the event, including a toddler-sized maze and balloon artist. All proceeds will be donated to non-profit event partner McKinney Christian Academy.

In keeping with tradition, there will be an opportunity to win a $500 shopping spree at Allen Premium Outlets with a tour of Tucker Hill’s model homes, including beautiful Darling Homes’ floor plans. To register for the shopping spree, homebuyers must visit Tucker Hill between October 17 and December 31.

Pumpkinville festivities run Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, including a list of activities, please visit www.tuckerhilltx.com.

by Danny DuBois