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Northwest Arkansas
Living Well
Bella Vista Village is a model community that offers . . . just about everything.
By lance Elko
Fishermen on loch lomond
J
ust minutes away from Bentonville,
you’ll find a recreational and retirement destination that’s landed on the
national radar — Bella Vista Village.
U.S. News & World Report recently
ranked the community as one of
America’s Top 10 Healthy Places to
Retire. And both Money magazine
and CNNMoney.com named Bella
Vista among the top 25 best places for
affordable homes. Lots begin at $500
(lakefront properties are higher).
The village is a member-based
community of 26,000 residents; that’s
larger than many towns in America,
but it’s hardly crowded. Think 36,000
acres sprinkled with native streams
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and hardwood forests, where natural
beauty abounds.
Established in 1965 as a recreational
community, Bella Vista Village boasts
seven lakes, eight golf courses, three
large swimming pools, four walking
trails, an RV park, and 12 tennis courts.
Add in several recreation centers, fitness facilities, and rifle and pistol ranges, and it’s easy to see that residents
have plenty of choices without venturing far from their front doors.
Ten-year residents Mike and Linda
Messerli say they couldn’t have chosen
a better place to retire. “We enjoy golf
and water activities every week, and
we spend time volunteering at church,
in the community, and with friends,”
the couple says. And their families
always look forward to visiting.
Although retirement living is an
obvious draw, the village is also a
bedroom community for families
working in Bentonville and nearby
communities, according to Christy
Attlesey, communications manager for
the Bella Vista Village Property Owners Association. She notes that the
village’s population is roughly half
retirees and half working families.
Recreation
Golfers love Bella Vista Village. Residents and guests can choose from six
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - July 2013
US Airways - July 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Family-Friendly Vacations
Wine & Dine: The Other Portland
Great Tastes: Benjamin Steakhouse
Wine & Dine: A Crafty Measure
Diversions: Fresh as You Please
Great Tastes: Savor
Great Escapes: Now Resorts & Spas
Adventure: Climbing Mt. Rainier
Travel Feature: Grand Cayman, the Epicure's Island
US Airways: Top Dogs
Special Section: Northwest Arkansas
Golf: Primland, a Course Apart
Special Section: North Carolina High Country
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
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