Our Story
Temecula Valley
Vision
No detail is being overlooked in assembling and preserving this vision.
Setting
Europa is the perfect place to enjoy an active, urban lifestyle,- or do nothing at all.
Dan Stephenson, Founder and Chairman of the Rancon Group, along with long-time colleague and friend, Ben Fraleigh, has assembled a development team of master builders, craftsmen, designers and landscape architects to bring their vision of Europe to Europa Village and Temecula Vineyard Estates. They are creating upscale designs that capture the essence of a European countryside.
No detail is being overlooked in assembling and preserving this vision.
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VISION
They revere the countryside and the preservation of its rich bounty and magical beauty. This was carefully considered when envisioning what the community, the homes, and the lifestyle would be.
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setting
Situated at the gateway to Temecula Valley Wine Country this private enclave is an idyllic setting in the countryside, just minutes from city life. This unique setting is surrounded by sweeping vineyards, lush meadows, and rolling hills.
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HISTORY
The history of Temecula spans more than 1,000 years. The valley was originally settled by the ancestors of the Luiseño Indians in 1797, where Fr. Juan Norberto de Santiago established the viticulture for the production of wine.
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THE LAND
The sweeping landscape of the Temecula Valley is nestled against picturesque, oak-studded hillsides, the grander ranges of San Gorgonio and San Jacinto mountains, and the Santa Rosa Plateau.
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THE VINEYARDS
Creating the ultimate wine country community surrounded by vineyards and offering elegant and unique homes modeled after Old World Europe is at the core of our inspiration.
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EUROPA VILLAGE
The inspiration behind the creation of a European-themed winery within the expanding wine country of Temecula Valley has been fermenting in the mind of Dan Stephenson.
A place that celebrates a modern-day lifestyle and its heritage as an agrarian community.
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HISTORY
The Begining
The history of Temecula spans more than 1,000 years. The valley was originally settled by the ancestors of the Luiseño Indians in 1797, where Fr. Juan Norberto de Santiago established the Pala Mission.
the name
The Luiseño word, Temecunga, “place of the sun” and the Spanish interpretation of Temecula, “where the sun breaks through the mist,” gave the area its name.
Who Came First
The 1800s brought the U.S. Post office, the Butterfield/Overland Stagecoach, and large land grants that created expansive ranchos in neighboring areas. Thanks to the railroad, the area flourished for the next 100 years.
birth of the vines
Though the padres first introduced vineyards to the area, it wasn’t until 1964 and the sale of Vail Cattle Ranch to Kaiser Industries and Macco Realty—a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Railroad—that the wine industry in this area began to take root.
climate
The Temecula Valley enjoys an amenable micro climate created by its location, sandwiched between the Anza Borrego Desert to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The warm air from the desert rises to meet the cool marine air flowing through the Rainbow Gap in the coastal mountain range.
Opportunity
This unique opportunity for Dan, Ben, and the Rancon Group the team suddenly found themselves the proud owners of The Callaway Vineyard, and their commitment to create a community that preserves its important heritage is at the cornerstone of their cultural integrity.
The Location Map
We invite you to enter the world of Temecula Vineyard Estates and take a private tour of our extraordinary vineyard homesites. Let us help you personalize your visit and customize your vision of the future. Contact the Temecula Vineyard Estates sales team and Start Living Your Dream Today!
