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Meet the Team...part 2

Kristin Amarante Saltarella is our Director of Owner Services and Events at Alpine Village.  A native New Yorker, Kristin came to McCall with her husband Tom for the abundant outdoor recreation and warm small town vibe.  Kristin manages all our events including our highly regarded Outdoor Movie Nights and Oktoberfest.  Her dedication to providing quality events for sponsors and attendees alike are instrumental in making Alpine Village an ideal location for festivities of all kinds.

Kristin also manages our Owner Services.  This broad category covers everything from our rental management program to our Homeowners' Association.  She is the first contact for owners and guests for whatever question or need that should arise.  Equally accomplished at operating our rental reservation software  as she is at referring owners to the best coffee or music scene in town, Kristin's hard work as our Director of Owner Services is an unsung benefit to life at Alpine Village. 

Kristin serves on the Board of Directors for the McCall Chamber of Commerce and is the proud momma of her 6 month old boy Hudson.  She takes great pride in her work and we are thankful to have her on our team.  Stop by and say hello to Kristin on your next visit to McCall.

Well deserved praise

I'd like to share a note of thanks and job well done to Cory Corbet our Director of Sales at Alpine Village.  The past two years have no doubt been some of the most challenging times in our industry and Cory has always come to work with a positive attitude and professional work ethic.  Her patience and tenacity has paid off recently with three new sales in the last month!  Congratulations Cory and a warm welcome to our newest owners at Alpine Village.

New program adds protection and value for early owners.

As a resort real estate project in its early stages of build out, we understand prospective owners carefully consider the risks involved in purchasing a condominium home in today's less than certain economic environment.  In response to this, we are pleased to announce the introduction of our Property Owner's Assurance Fund.  This program creates a new, separate source of funds, managed by a third party, for the benefit of the Alpine Village Association.  This program will create a fund able to support two full years of Alpine Village Company's (the Developer) budgeted operating expenses for the Association. 

While our experience in long term, multi-phase developments as well as our conservative fiscal management are the keys to withstanding this current sluggish economy, this new program clearly provides a new layer of protection for our owners in the early stages of Alpine Village's development.  Give us a call or send an email to learn more about this program.  Also, ask about our new fall pricing!  Contact us at 888-634-3430 or email michael@alpinevillagecompany.com or cory@alpinevillagemccall.com. 

Meet the Team (part 1)

Meet Tom Saltarella.  A New York native, Tom came to McCall for it's outdoor recreation opportunities, specifically it's excellent hunting and fishing.  Tom is responsible for all property and building maintenance at Alpine Village.  He is an integral part of our owner and guest services with his friendly, can-do attitude and wide range of construction knowledge.  You may also run in to Tom as a captain of the Alpine Village pontoon boat.  Join him on Wednesday's for an evening cruise and enjoy the great stories and experiences Tom brings to the team.  Also, congrats to Tom and his wife Kristin (who will be featured in our next blog) who had a baby boy, Hudson, a couple months ago!

Retail spaces now listed on Loopnet.com

We've recently listed two of our premium retail spaces on Loop Net.  Do you know anyone looking at opening or re-locating their retail business to McCall?  We have terrific spaces available from 1,250 - 6,500 square feet.  Each space is finished to shell stage and ready for tenant improvements to meet your specific needs.  Rents start at $14 - $15 per square foot per year with reasonable escalators over the course of a typical 5 year lease.  We are seeking high quality operators in a variety of retail categories including; men's, women's and children's clothing, jewelry stores, art galleries, sporting goods, toys/games & hobbies or other mountain resort oriented industries.  Businesses looking to join our three existing tenants can look forward to establishing themselves in the early stages of growth for McCall's signature retail location.  Contact us for more information or click here to see the listing. 

Great quote.

We recently received this note from one of our newest home owners at Alpine Village and I wanted to share it with you.  “My local friends…are fascinated that I am going to some place where I have visited only once and know no one.  I tell them I have found something I have always wanted…mountains, lake, climate and not an over abundance of people like Lake Tahoe, Estes Park, etc.  And I do think I am moving to an area where people are conservative, have good old American values and work for what they have.  During my two days there in September I met several people that I know will become friends once I get there.”  Mr. John Asmus, Boerne, Texas. 

 Needless to say, this message put a big smile on my face.  It’s always hard to describe what makes McCall so great.  My "go to" phrase is inevitably, it’s just a special place.  I’ve been visiting McCall since I was 6 years old.  I learned how to snow ski, fish, drive a boat and ride a motorcycle in McCall.  I met and married my wife Carmen here.  Mr. Asmus visited once and clearly made a connection.  Come by and visit us and see what memories await you in McCall.

First American Title Opens at Alpine Village

Alpine Village continues to grow with the addition of First American Title of Valley County.  First American Title has been an Idaho-owned company since 1904, has been located in Valley County for the past ten years, and opened their doors at Alpine Village on March 1st.

You can read more about the First American Title relocation, and other recent news from Alpine Village, in the Alpine Village News/Press.

Wraptor Opens Its Doors in Alpine Village

We’re pleased to welcome Wraptor, which opened its doors in December, to Alpine Village.

Wraptor’s menu features a variety of original wraps, salads, tacos, and rice bowls, as well as unique specials every week. Whether you’re on the way to Brundage this winter, heading out to Payette Lake next summer, or just want to stop and take in the view for a casual lunch or dinner, Wraptor is a great option.

In the short time that Wraptor has been open, they’ve already received glowing reviews, such as:

“So many wonderfully creative wraps. You can not go wrong with anything on the menu. Make sure to stop in a grab a bite to eat, you will not be disappointed!” – Sharlea A.

“Wraptor brought great & different choices to McCall. The food is good and the services some of the best. Thanks Wraptor” – Cathy M.

Check out our Restaurant & Shopping Photo Gallery to see more pictures from Wraptor and others at Alpine Village, and stop in Annie and staff soon.

Alpine Village Welcomes Our First Restaurant Tenant

We are excited to announce the signing of a new locally-owned restaurant tenant here at Alpine Village. Wraptor, set to open in December, will be serving wraps, rice bowls, tacos, salads, and homemade baked goods.

Owned and operated by Annie Burd, Wraptor will be offer a fast, delicious and healthy new dining alternative in downtown McCall. Whether you need a portable meal to take with you for a day on Payette Lake or are looking for a fun and casual spot to have a relaxing lunch or dinner with friends, this will be the place for you.

Multi-ethnic influences can be found up and down the menu. Using the freshest ingredients available, Wraptor offers tasty items such as the "Ol' Smokey" wrap with house smoked pork, pinto beans, BBQ sauce, shredded cheese, roasted tomato-jalapeno salsa  and sour cream. Or look forward to the "Idaho is for Spawners" wrap filled with smoked salmon, spinach, balsamic, parmesan cheese, tomatillo corn salsa and cilantro lime sour cream. Other menu highlights include fish tacos, jambalaya and a warm peanut butter and honey quesadilla.  You'll also be able to build your own wrap with a wide range of fresh ingredients and your choice of savory house-made sauces. 

Annie has plans to make the restaurant a great community gathering place. Along with the outdoor deck seating and tables on the plaza in summer, there will be rotating exhibits by local artists and open mic nights. Beer and wine will be available to add to the festivities, and enjoy food and drink specials throughout the week.

We are thrilled to have Wraptor on the plaza and look forward to the grand opening in December.

For more information on opening a retail store, restaurant or office here in downtown McCall, visit www.alpinevillagemccall.com/village/office_retail or call our sales office at 888-634-3430.

Don't Miss our Grand Opening this 4th of July Weekend

This Fourth of July marks the official opening of Alpine Village in downtown McCall, Idaho. The holiday promises to be a great time to come by and experience what you have been hearing about for so long. The Firetower Building and the pedestrian plaza are now open. Tour nine beautifully furnished condominiums, all of which can be reserved for vacation lodging stays. To commemorate this exciting milestone for McCall, we are hosting a weekend-long backcountry flying exhibition on the plaza.

Celebrate With Us at the Backcountry Aviation Exhibition!

We invite you attend our Backcountry Aviation Exhibition on July 4th and 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event features three backcountry planes - a Cessna 206, Super Cub and an American Champion Scout - on display in the Alpine Village plaza, giving visitors an up close look at these incredible aircraft, as well as the Saint Alphonsus Life Flight helicopter. Staff and pilots will be on hand to answer questions and give tours. See our official event poster below.

In addition to the aircraft, visitors will be able to learn about the spectacular destinations throughout Idaho accessible only by airplane. McCall Aviation, flight training seminar provider Mountain Canyon Flying and the Idaho Aviation Association are all scheduled to participate in the exhibition.

McCall has been a hub for excursions into the most remote wilderness in the Pacific Northwest for decades, including the nearby Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. At over 2.3 million acres, it's the second largest contiguous protected wilderness area in the lower 48 states. Bush pilots will be on hand to discuss the challenges of navigating and landing planes on backcountry airstrips, some only 30 feet wide, in these rugged mountains and deep river canyons.

The Backcountry Aviation Exhibition marks the first of many social events on the plaza, including our outdoor movie nights Fridays on the plaza throughout the summer.

We look forward to seeing you in McCall!