The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch

The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch is an up-and-coming 55+ community in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As the first age-restricted community in the master-planned Banning Lewis Ranch development, The Retreat will consist of 236 highly customizable single-family and attached homes. Residents will have access to resort-style amenities such as a private 10,000-square-foot clubhouse, outdoor pool, and pickleball courts, as well as a full social calendar of activities, clubs, and classes coordinated by a lifestyle director.

Homebuyers looking for new homes for sale in Colorado Springs, CO might find everything they are looking for and more at The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch.

The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch Amenities

Residents of The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch will have access to their own private age-restricted amenities as well as those found throughout the master-planned development. In The Retreat, the amenities will feature a 10,000-square-foot amenity center with a theater, community kitchen, and multipurpose gathering spaces. There will also be a private outdoor pool, patio, bocce ball courts, and eight pickleball courts.

The resort-style amenities will continue throughout the master-planned Banning Lewis Ranch community. Residents will have access to the Northtree Ranch House amenity center with a fitness center, demonstration kitchen, multipurpose gathering spaces, outdoor pool, patio, and fire pit. The Vista Water Park features a resort-style zero-entry pool and patio.

Additional amenities throughout the development include a dog park, community gardens, a barbecue area, softball diamond, soccer fields, rock climbing area, and a playground. The scenic grounds of the community offer four parks as well as extensive walking and biking trails.

The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch Lifestyle

Residents will enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to a homeowners’ association that takes care of snow removal. With more free time, homeowners at The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch will enjoy spending more time with family or pursuing new hobbies. Members of the community can also enjoy the variety of activities coordinated by the community’s own lifestyle director, such as social gatherings, fitness classes, and tennis.

The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch Homes & Real Estate

Builders Oakwood Homes and Classic Homes began construction of The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch in 2019 with plans to build 236 single-family and attached homes upon completion. Across four floor plan collections, the homes will range from 1,246 to 4,207 square feet with two to seven bedrooms, one-and-a-half to five bathrooms, and attached two- to four-car garages.

The Fairmont Collection by Oakwood Homes features four attached home models that range from 1,246 to 1,704 square feet. These homes offer two bedrooms and bathrooms as well as an attached two-car garage. 

The Bungalows Collection by Oakwood Homes offer five floor plans that range from 1,413 to 1,951 square feet. These single-family homes include one to four bedrooms, one-and-a-half to three bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Two of these models also include den spaces. 

The Retreat Collection by Oakwood Homes offers four single-family home models that range from 1,881 to 3,941 square feet. These homes feature two to seven bedrooms, two to five bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. 

The Ranch Homes by Classic Homes includes 12 single-family home models that range from 2,499 to 4,004 square feet. These homes offer two to seven bedrooms, two to four bathrooms, and attached two- to four-car garages. Several of these models also offer den spaces. 

Features in many homes will include open concept floor plans, spacious great rooms with fireplaces, gourmet kitchens with central islands, and first-floor master suites with en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets. Some of the one and two-story homes will offer second stories for guest bedrooms, loft spaces, and additional storage, as well as finished walk-out basements.

Surrounding Area

The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch will be located in Colorado Springs, just 14 miles from the center of Colorado Springs and less than 69 miles from Downtown Denver. This prime location puts residents within easy reach of daily needs and fun opportunities.

Residents of The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch will find themselves close to any daily conveniences they may need, including Safeway, King Soopers, Trader Joe’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, Target, Natural Grocers, Whole Foods Market, Costco, and Sam’s Club. Pharmacy needs will be met at Walgreens and CVS.

The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch will also be close to multiple health care providers, such as St. Francis Medical Center, UCHealth Grandview Hospital, Penrose Hospital, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs, Briargate Medical Center, and Front Range Family Medicine.

When homeowners are looking for entertainment in the area, they will be able to drive along the international CanAm Highway, which is home to an abundance of restaurants, bars, and shops. There are also a variety of attractions in the area, including the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Miramont Castle Museum, and Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center.

Nature lovers will find plenty of options to explore in the area. There will be multiple greenspaces and parks to choose from, including Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, Mueller State Park, Fountain Creek Regional Park, Palmer Park, Bluestem Prairie Open Space, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, and Castlewood Canyon State Park.

Golfers will also find multiple courses to play at close to home, including Antler Creek Golf Course, Country Club of Colorado, World Golf & Sand Creek Golf Course, Pine Creek Golf Club, Cherokee Ridge Golf Course, and Eisenhower Golf Course.

Residents who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck, as they will be able to drive just 20 minutes to the heart of Colorado Springs and just over an hour to Downtown Denver, providing easy access to everything these cities have to offer. For longer trips, Colorado Springs Airport will be just 20 minutes away.