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The Village of Esencia, located in the heart of Rancho Mission Viejo, is South Orange County’s most up and coming master-planned community. Have you checked it out yet?
Often referred to as “The Ranch”, this vibrant community is nestled in the foothills, off Antonio Parkway and Ortega Highway, just miles from Doheny Beach and San Juan Capistrano.. Esencia offers its homeowners a naturally beautiful and elevated location that boasts both backcountry and coastal views. 
With amazing community amenities and natural surroundings, it’s no wonder so many couples, families and empty-nesters already call Esencia at Rancho Mission “home”.
The NorthWalk Neighborhood in the Village of Esencia is getting ready to welcome a new neighborhood, Reverie by William Lyon Homes. Reverie’s comfortably spacious one and two-story new home designs will feature 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 3.5 baths in approximately 1,914 to 2,674 square feet.
The Model Grand Opening Event is this Sunday, February 11. from 10 am to 5 pm. Guests in attendance at the Model Grand Opening will enjoy light refreshments, Valentine’s Day crafts, and model home tours! For more information about this fun event and to RSVP, please go here. 
Some of the popular room options offered at Reverie include dens, master retreats and loggias. Homebuyers will benefit from convenient low-maintenance designs, plus beautiful, versatile interiors to accommodate individual expectations. These courtyard homes will also have private yards, charming outdoor spaces for casual dining and entertaining.
Let’s take a look at the 5 Reverie single-family detached home residences that will be offered, including 1 and 2-story floor plans. (To view a specific floorplan and/or exterior options available for that residence, please click on the residence number you’re interested in.)
Residence 1 – Approximately 1,914 Sq. Ft., 3 Bedrooms + 2 Baths, 2-Car Garage
Residence 2 – Approximately 2,334 Sq. Ft., 3 Bedrooms + 3 Baths, 2-Car Garage
Residence 3 – Approximately 2,445-2,484 Sq. Ft., 3 Bedrooms + 3 Baths, 2-Car Garage
Residence 4 – Approximately 2,552-2,589 Sq. Ft., 4 Bedrooms + 3.5 Baths, 2-Car Garage
Residence 5 – Approximately 2,664-2,674 Sq. Ft., 4 Bedrooms + 3.5 Baths, 3-Car Tandem Garage
Reverie homebuyers will also enjoy access to the NorthWalk neighborhood amenities, including the all-new, incredible 5.5-acre linear park, The Backyard, which also opens February 11th.
This eclectic green space will include:
- An outdoor lounge with events bar
- A DIY workshop and tool shed
- 2 children’s playgrounds with hill slides, jungle gyms, tot lot, and gravity rail
- Firepits and BBQs
- A major Sports Park
The community of Escencia in Rancho Mission Viejo is plentiful with abundant leisure. Whether you like to socialize, explore, exercise, or just relax, here are just some of the other amenities in the community:
- Village Parks
- Esencia Farm
- Indoor/Outdoor Retreats
- Canyon Coffee Coffeehouse
- Oak Canyon and Scenic Trails
- Dog Park
- Esencia School K-8 grades (opening for Fall 2018)
In the Village of Esencia, you’ll also find countless opportunities for new experience on the action-packed community calendar. Many fun events take place at The Hilltop Club in Esencia, which features a swimming pool, bar with lounge seating, arcade, fire pits, BBQ pavilion, large event lawn and more.
Don’t forget to join William Lyon Homes for their Model Grand Opening of Reverie at Esencia, the newest NorthWalk neighborhood at Rancho Mission Viejo, on Sunday, February 11th! Hope to see you there!
To learn more about Reverie or to join the Interest List, please visit: http://bit.ly/ReverieAtRMV.
Connect with William Lyon Homes on Facebook and Instagram. Join in on the conversation by using and following the hashtag #LiveLyonSoCal on social media.
During Knott’s Peanuts Celebration, guests can encounter The Peanuts Gang in the park, including Charlie Brown, Lucy, Sally, Snoopy, Woodstock and a couple others. Also, for the very first time at Knott’s, the Peanuts Gang is joined by their friend PigPen, everyone’s favorite messy pal!
The all-new Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration is uniquely dedicated to celebrating the beloved PEANUTS characters. The park celebrates the world Charles M. Schultz created and is currently. adorned with PEANUTS inspired décor. Guests can check out new character experiences, comic strip inspired photo opportunities, deliciously themed-treats and new whimsical shows.
One-of-a-Kind Peanuts Photo Opportunities
In addition to the photo backdrops created especially for this celebration, you’ll find other photo opportunities throughout the park with the Peanuts characters. If you’re looking for PigPen, you can find him in the PigPen’s Pig Pen, located in Ghost Town, (a.k.a. the Livery Stable) with his animal friends. PigPen is available for photos throughout the day.
Special Peanuts Celebration Entertainment
The Music Goes ’round and ’round – Join in on the daytime fun, held on the Calico Mine Stage, as Sally and Schroder host a retrospect of music and have guests dancing in the aisles! .
Woodstock’s Music Festival – This nighttime festival is held on the Calico Mine Stage and features the Peanuts Gang as they’re joined by the family-friendly indie band The Jelly of the Month Club. This high energy rock concert is fun for the whole family. .
Peanuts Sketch School
As you go through the drawing lesson, the instructor also provided fun and interesting facts about the character. After class is dismissed, a special showing of a classic PEANUTS television special is shown. If you are bringing children, I suggest arriving a little early so they can get a seat on the stage. There is plenty of seating available though for all guests.
Peanuts Celebration Treats 
There are 16 special Peanuts Celebration treats offered throughout the park including Charlie Brownies, Charlie Brown cotton candy, Peanuts Characters cupcakes, Chocolate Covered Apples, Charlie Brown Marshmallow Pops, Snoopy Cookies, and more. After sampling many of them, I cannot wait to go back and try some more.
Have you had a chance to experience Knott’s Peanuts Celebration yet? If not, be sure to do so before it ends on February 25. It’s absolutely adorable and I can assure you, you’ll have a great time!
Guests in attendance at the event will have the opportunity to tour the models of the new Metro Walk townhome collection between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Model homes will remain open until 6 p.m.) Come enjoy live music and tasty treats from 
Metro Walk features thirty gorgeous new townhomes will showcase three unique floorplans that offer up to 1,743 square feet and 4 bedrooms.
Olson prides itself on building homes that are both stylish and energy-efficient including ultra modern features such as automatic shut-off motion sensors in all baths, water-efficient toilets and faucets and Energy Star appliances. To read about the full details of home interiors, exteriors, and included appliances go 
The bustling nearby downtown area overflows with incredible restaurants, shopping, and entertainment venues. In addition to these wonderful amenities, Metro Walk residents will also enjoy an easy commute to work or play as this transit-oriented community is conveniently located next to freeways and the new Metro Rail Gold Line. Olson designed this community with an energetic, urban lifestyle in mind!
For more details on the Metro Walk Model Grand Opening event, please visit the official 
Stand out from the crowd with the bold and irreverent style from the new Oh My Disney Collection. It’s fresh and fun and includes Disney quotes and phrases on tees and jackets, stationary and accessories, featuring fan-favorite villains, princesses and more.
Here’s a short video showing a brief hardhat tour of the LEGOLAND Castle Hotel:
In the Knight rooms, guests are surrounded by dragons and knights as they prepare to go into battle to defend the king’s castle and protect the king’s treasure. In the Princess rooms, woodland animals such as butterflies, squirrels, owls and song birds all made of LEGO, of course, are found. In the Wizard rooms, guests discover how magic is used to protect the king’s treasure with the use of giggling potions and spells. Guests will find LEGO Castle décor throughout. 
The pool area will feature fountains and other interactive water features a gradual incline pool and hot tub. The pool bar and grill will offer smoothies, sandwiches and salads prepared fresh to order.
Other unique, fun features at the hotel include a slide that will connect the lobby to the first floor and a knock knock door created to entertain guests. More than 2,100 LEGO models made out of more than three million LEGO bricks that will be featured inside the rooms and throughout the Hotel.
Also announced, popular craft brewer Ballast Point will open its first Orange County
This year, the Valentine’s Day collection from Disney store and shopDisney offers a variety of 
How are you going to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? I’ll be celebrating in Disney
The newly introduced event will take place on weekends beginning January 27th through February 25th plus President’s Day, February 19th. The limited time celebration unites fans of all ages to join in on the fun and friendship of the most adventurous group around by introducing new ways for guests to play and interact with the PEANUTS Gang throughout the park.
Have you heard? For the first time ever at Knott’s, guests will have the opportunity to meet PigPen from the PEANUTS Gang! He’ll be over in the Livery Stable with his new animal friends! 
Our family is so excited to check out the Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration on opening weekend and will be sharing more photos, videos & info about it on my Facebook page, Instagram and Twitter, so be sure to follow along. Will you be stopping by Knott’s to check out the all-new PEANUTS Celebration? For more information or to purchase park tickets ahead of time, please visit
