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As a Planned Use Development, only a small
portion of the total acreage will be dedicated
to housing. A majority of the land will include
open space surrounded by vineyards and forest
and bisected by hiking and walking trails.”

The location sounds utopian, especially when it
comes to having wine grapes in the backyard.
“As they considered development themes, they
realized the vines create the perfect backdrop
for a new neighborhood,” Morse says.

Stephen Gambee leads the development of
Stage Pass with his vision of an environment
that works to enhance the beauty and compli-
ment the historic aesthetic of the Jacksonville
area. The Gambee family has owned much of
the Stage Pass land for many years, so the pro-
ject is one that is close to his heart.

“In conjunction with Dan Marca of DANCIN
Vineyards, they came to a mutually beneficial
agreement, hiring Dan to oversee develop-
ment of the vineyard at Stage Pass and perform
custom crush for a specialty Stage Pass label
offered exclusively to Stage Pass residents,” says
Gambee.

The entrance to Stage Pass is bordered by an
elegant Stage Pass logo with a winding road dis-
appearing behind the hills. Out of the ten lots, W
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three already bear Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
grapes, totaling about 21 acres. The views
include historic Jacksonville, Roxy Ann, Mt.
McLoughlin, and the Table Rocks.

Each homeowner has the opportunity to build
the home they want. “They will be able to
determine the look and feel of their home,”
says Gambee. “The homes, and the surroun-
ing areas, will be upscale and unique. There are
design guidelines provided, but the owner has a
substantial degree of flexibility.”

Already constructed are climate-controlled
wells to guarantee ideal water quality, natural
gas, electricity, and cable TV and a 10 mega-bit
fiberoptic connection. Brush management will
ensure non-native and unwelcomed plant spe-
cies like poison oak and weeds are taken care of
and maintained by the HOA. The gate leading Live Music & Happy Hour
into the community is under 24-hour surveil- EVERY SUNDAY 4-6PM
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Three of the 10 lots in phase one will host

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