Posts by Julie Turner


Paradise Valley Estates Grows Dining with Opening of The Ridge

One of our community’s most popular amenities is a fleet of on-campus dining venues with multiple dining styles and meal choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best of all? No cooking, dishes or clean-up for you!


Local Planner: Rowland Freedom Center

Fly by the Rowland Freedom Center to learn more about the fascinating history of aviation, the military and more over the years.


Senior Day Trip Planner: Napa Valley Wine Train

The Napa Valley Wine Train offers an unforgettable way to experience the natural and man-made beauty of the Napa’s wine-making region.


Author and Illustrator Shares Joys of Neighborhood in Book

One Paradise Valley Estates resident turned her COVID-19 down time into a creative exercise that would later give back to several community charities.


Walt Disney Studios & World War II

The Walt Disney Studios created insignia — and much more — for the U.S. military and Allies during World War II. Learn about their wartime efforts in a special exhibition open now at the Walt Disney Family Museum.


Local Planner Treasure Island

San Francisco’s Treasure Island has an eccentric past and promising future. Take a closer look at the 400-acre, man-made island’s unique place in Bay area history.


New on The Ridge: Christine Lasus

A future Ridge resident’s home sale brought her to Paradise Valley Estates earlier than anticipated. She’s extra grateful for the temporary move because the shoulder injury she brought with her got the exceptional continuing care for which she chose our community.


Hiddenbrooke Golf Club

Play a challenging golf course that was developed by a golfing legend — Hiddenbrooke Golf Club.


Joni Fournier Brings Ridge to Life for Paradise Valley Estates

Get to know NV5’s Joni Fournier who has been working on The Ridge, our new eight-acre neighborhood opening soon. Thanks to her diligent efforts and impeccable organization, the expansion will be welcoming new residents this fall.


Local Planner: USS Pampanito

In two short years, the USS Pampanito changed history as part of the nation’s World War II submarine fleet. Take a closer look at her story and rebirth as a national historic landmark in San Francisco.