The wildflowers are in full bloom in Colorado Springs! Some of the best viewing is just to the north of Colorado Springs, in the Black Forest area. These pics were taken at Black Forest Regional Park (close to the Cathedral Pines neighborhood, in which we have a house for sale, by the way!) We were […]
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On the market: 5155 Saxton Hollow in beautiful Cathedral Pines
This is Cathedral Pines at its best! This gorgeous home is located on Saxton Hollow in the Cathedral Pines neighborhood. Seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, expansive living areas, a stunning executive office suite, five fireplaces, two laundry rooms, and truly, so much more are spread out over 8,400 square feet of luxury. You will love the […]
The “Black Forest Shoe Tree”
What’s this? Oh nothing, just looking south down Black Forest Road just north of the intersection with Woodmen Road. It’s a lovely evening, really… But wait. Is that a shoe hanging from the tree? Yes, yes, it is. It’s actually several pairs of shoes hanging from the tree. At least five pairs that I can […]
5,000+ new homes slated for Falcon/Black Forest area
Over 5,000 new homes are slated for the Falcon and Black Forest area northeast of Colorado Springs: a new development called Sterling Ranch recently received the go-ahead from the El Paso County Commission. It covers 1,444 acres; 56 acres of which will be used for commercial, 57 acres allocated to school sites, and 210 acres […]
Elementary Schools in Lewis Palmer District 38
As promised, here’s a follow-up to the overview of Lewis Palmer School District 38, highlighting all the schools in the district with a brief rundown of general information about the schools themselves. Hope you find it helpful! School Type: Public Overall Academic Performance: High Academic Growth of Students: Stable Total Enrollment: 510 Students Per Teacher […]
Lewis-Palmer School District 38 – General Overview
One of the most frequently asked questions by people looking to relocation to Colorado Springs is “how are the schools?” Performance can vary widely by district (or even schools within each district) and there are many differing opinions. Today, I’m starting a series of posts with the raw data for each district, and each school […]
Neighborhood Spotlight: Cathedral Pines
Peacefully nestled among the tall Ponderosa pines, Cathedral Pines is an aptly-named new custom home community in Black Forest, two miles east of Highway 83 off Shoup Rd. Most homesites are wooded, many with fabulous views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. You can hear the trees rustling in the wind and… take a […]