The Highlands, developed by Caldwell Communities, is a master planned community, that recently celebrated one year of innovative amenities and a robust lifestyle for homeowners in every stage of life. Located in Porter, Texas, The Highlands offers incredible opportunities for residents to immerse themselves in nature and cultivate new passions. Since breaking ground, the community has opened a National Park-inspired Visitor Center, Mirror Lake Park with a covered pavilion, fishing dock, playground, lake access and more, a semiprivate 18-hole golf course developed by Tour 18 Inc., delivered the first phase of the 30-mile trail system and marked an impressive milestone with 300 homes sold.

The Highlands was recently named the Master Planned Community of the Year in the Houston Agent Magazine’s Choice Awards. The community has sold 300 homes and become one of the nations’ fastest-selling residential communities with extraordinary amenities that enrich lives.

“Our goal is to better the lives of our residents,” said Fred Caldwell, CEO of Caldwell Companies. “The outdoor experiences in the Highlands will be second to none – over 30 miles of trails including hiking trails, things you would see in a national park, gorgeous on-site lakes, wildlife viewing areas and even an 18-hole golf course. We create unique recreational opportunities in our communities through our amenities and robust programming, so we’re excited for the hundreds of new residents who have chosen to call the Highlands home to experience the Caldwell lifestyle.”

Inspired by national parks and dedicated to everything you love about home and nature, The Highlands’ new Visitor Center welcomes prospective residents to the community in an innovative and creative way. The Visitor Center brings the outdoors in and invites future residents to learn more about the active and engaging elements and amenities that make The Highlands one of the top communities in the country. Through interactive sales displays, touchscreen presentations, artwork, merchandise, helpful team members and even a putting green, guests get a feel for amenities that The Highlands has to offer and learn about the variety of award-winning home builders and home styles homebuyers can choose from.

“When we started designing the Highlands we had many team meetings, and discussed all the attributes this site had, including the amazing trees,” said Peter Barnhart, President of Caldwell Companies. “We developed a plan around how to preserve these great natural elements that are already a part of this site and make them even better. The Highlands is the perfect peaceful natural escape from the city, yet still close to all the city’s amenities with great medical facilities and shopping 15 minutes away in the Woodlands, along with easy access to the airport. We’re honored to offer a lineup of 13 best in class builders in Houston and can offer something for everyone.”

Serving as the hub of The Highlands trail system, Mirror Lake Park is a residential park that includes sports fields, nature trails, a covered pavilion, a fishing dock and direct access to Mirror Lake, a recreational lake offering ample opportunity for residents to take in the serene feel the location offers. Mirror Lake Park has plenty of space to celebrate all of life’s most special events or connect with neighbors for an impromptu gathering. Additionally, a full-time lifestyle director creates and cultivates community through a well-designed event calendar and specialized activities year-round for all residents of all ages.

For residents and locals alike, Highlands Pines Golf Course is a semi-private course designed by Tour 18 Inc. and intertwined with the community’s densely treed landscape and stunning lake views. The course is one of the newest in Texas and the only course in the nation to be fully seeded with velvety Zoysia grass. Designed to be both challenging and fun for golfers of all levels, Highlands Pines Golf Course was built into the landscape and offers elevation changes and diverse terrain, something not typically found in Texas, yet sought after by avid golfers.

The Highlands is one of the first communities of its kind and is intentionally designed by Caldwell Communities, offering a wide variety of home types from the 300s and model homes open daily. For more information, visit www.TheHighlands.com or stop by the Visitor Center open daily at 21875 Zion Dr., Porter, TX.