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Eden Utah, one of the three towns located in the Ogden Valley, is the site of the annual Ogden Valley Balloon Festival.The August festival draws dozens of hot air balloons for the competition, and thousands of spectators for the fun.Balloon rides are available, and many locals enjoy coming out in the early morning to help the balloonists get their crafts aloft. Neighbors join for pancake and orange juice parties to watch the balloons drift overhead during the morning competition.The evening "balloon glow" is another popular event.
 Recreation opportunities abound in Eden, but the crown jewel is the Wolf Creek Resort golf course.This championship course is a challenging test for golfers of all levels and has hosted the 2005 Utah State Amateur Championship, the Utah Tournament of Champions and the Utah Women´s Senior Amateur.Not a championship player?The course is still lots of fun, in part because of the scenic beauty of the surroundings.When you make a bad shot, just look around and it´s hard to feel too bad.Golfers at Wolf Creek have even been known to find the occasional moose sharing the fairways with them!
Powder Mountain, along with Huntsville´s Snowbasin -- A Sun Valley Resort, is one of two world class ski areas in the Valley.As the name implies, it is a powder hound´s dream, especiallyfor those who like to ski and ride off trail. Skiers and snowboarders routinely find powder stashes several days after the last dump.And cat skiing is also available.
Wolf Mountain (formerly Nordic Valley Ski area) is a smaller, family oriented hill.Popular for night skiing, it is a great place to learn to ski or just to spend a few hours.Wolf Creek Resort recently purchased Wolf Mountain and continues to make improvements to the facilities.
The Eden town park bustles with activity all summer -- kid´s soccer and football is as popular as in any small town in America, but unlike other parts of the country, the adjacent rodeo arena provides a location for horseback riding and even weekly team roping practices for aspiring cowboys and cowgirls.
Eden Utah Real Estate choices range from secluded mountain cabins nestled among the trees to a variety of condos to multi-million dollar mansions offering majestic panorama mountain, valley and lake views. Whatever your preference and budget, Eden Utah has something for you. Even better for buyers, prices are down and inventory is up. So now is a great time to grab your piece of paradise!
There are a number of traditional neighborhoods with primarily full-time residents such as Patio Springs, Nordic Valley and Eden Hills. The Wolf Creek area boasts a number of newer neighborhoods such as The Highlands and Snowflake that cater to both full-time residents and second home owners.
Moose Hollow, The Cascades, Wolf Lodge and Wolf Star are zoned for nightly/weekly rentals, so absentee owners have the option of renting their units when they are not using them to defray some of the ownership costs.
Typically single family homes in the valley are not zoned for nightly or weekly rentals. Long term rentals (one month minimum) are allowed. The two key exceptions are Trappers Ridge and The Fairways. These areas are PRUDs (planned residential unit developments) which have some of the features of both condominiums and single family homes. Each unit is a free-standing home on a small building envelope.
The remainder of the land surrounding the homes belongs to the homeowners association which is responsible for landscaping, lawn maintenance and snow removal except for individual sidewalks and driveways. These may be rented on a nightly or weekly basis.
Why buy Eden Utah real estate? Lifestyle! The number of recreational and entertainment options would be incredible in a community many times its size.
Live music is highlighted by the summer concert series at Wolf Mountain with artists ranging from the acclaimed Utah Symphony to various rock, country, bluegrass, jazz and Celtic performers. Bring a blanket or chair - the cost is just $20 per carload for parking. You can bring your picnic basket or buy food on site.
In addition, live music is available at Snowbasin Ski Resort, Huntsville town square, the Ogden Valley library and various restaurants such as Harley and Bucks or Carlos and Harleys.
 The highlight of the summer is the site of the annual Ogden Valley Balloon and Artist Festival. The August festival draws dozens of hot air balloons for the competition, and thousands of spectators for the fun. Balloon rides are available, and many locals enjoy coming out in the early morning to help the balloonists get their crafts aloft. Neighbors join for pancake and orange juice parties to watch the balloons drift overhead during the morning competition. The evening "balloon glow" is another popular event. Live music is featured throughout the weekend along with an art and craft fair. ARtists from across the West come to participate in the Plein Air competition and you will see them with their canvases across the valley. After the competition, the paintings are auctioned to the public.
Recreation opportunities abound in Eden, but the crown jewel is the Wolf Creek Resort golf course. This championship course is a challenging test for golfers of all levels and has hosted the 2005 Utah State Amateur Championship, the Utah Tournament of Champions and the Utah women's Senior Amateur. Not a championship player? The course is still lots of fun, in part because of the because of the scenic beauty of the surroundings. When you make a bad shot, just look around and it's hard to feel too bad. Golfers at Wolf Creek have even been known to find the occasional moose sharing the fairways with them!
Powder Mountain, along with Huntsville's Snowbasin -- A Sun Valley Resort, is one of two world class ski areas in the Valley. As the name implies, it is a powder hound's dream, especially for those who like to ski and ride off trail. Skiers and snowboarders routrinely find powder stashes several days after the last dump. And cat skiing is also available.
Wolf Mountain (formerly Nordic Valley Ski area) is a smaller, family oriented hill. Popular for night skiing, it is a great place to learn to ski or just to spend a few hours. Wolf Creek Resort recently purchased Wolf Mountain and continues to make improvements to the facilities.
Pineview Reservoir is the venue for local water sports - sailing, kayaking, motor boats and jet skis, fishing and swimming are all popular activities.
The Eden town park bustles with activity all summer - kid's soccer and football is as popular as in any small town in America, but unlike other parts of the country, the adjacent rodeo arena provides a location for horseback riding and even weekly team roping practices for aspiring cowboys and cowgirls.
Looking for other music and entertainment? Ogden (just 20 minutes away) has its own concert series as well as restaurants for every taste and two multiplex cinemas featuring all the newest releases. Ogden is fast earning a reputation for the recreational capital of the West -- with everything from walking trails along the Ogden River to indoor surfing and sky diving at The Junction. |
