Areté Collective was born out of the desire to create a new way of development for a new way of life – for land and for people.

We are a collective of industry leaders who believe excellent design makes for exceptional living. By using our experience in shaping luxury communities over the last two decades, our mission is to deliver a higher quality of life to a broader market.

Our Portfolio

Known for our sustainable development practices that prioritize climate resilience, each of our projects exemplify thoughtful design, natural wonder and approachable sophistication.

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The North Shore Club North Shore, O'ahu

This exclusive collection of low-rise residences is situated within steps of The Ritz Carlton O`ahu, Turtle Bay, where the majestic beauty of Hawaii elevates everyday living.

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Turtle Bay Golf North Shore, O'ahu

Enjoy breathtaking ocean views on O’ahu’s legendary North Shore at the Arnold Palmer Golf Course. This course features 18-holes of championship golf, a pro-shop, putting greens, and a practice area adjacent to The Ritz Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay.

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Loraloma Austin, Texas

Unbound by conventional luxury, Loraloma is writing a different story. Perched above the visionary Thomas Ranch masterplan and just 25 miles from downtown Austin, Loraloma is a next-generation members-only residential community at the forefront of new Hill Country living.

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Thomas Ranch Austin, Texas

Woven across multiple residential neighborhoods and a vibrant downtown, Thomas Ranch is a 2,200-acre master-planned community reimagined to appeal to a new kind of lifestyle.

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Our Services

Setting an ambitious path towards doing well in our business by doing good for the world. From land planning and development to design and operations, we’ve built a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes across the entire development lifecycle.

  • Land Acquisition
  • Interior Design
  • Landscape Design
  • Architecture
  • Development
  • Masterplanning
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Club and Course Operations
  • Programming
Our company

“While constantly pushing our creativity to celebrate the contemporary ideals of new urbanism, we are deeply committed to creating a new vision of living that redefines the role connected, resilient and sustainable communities can mean in our modern world.”

Rebecca Buchan, Co-Founder & CEO

A Collective of Makers

Areté Collective builds on the 25+ year track record of the award-winning Denton House Design Studio. Together, we are a group of seasoned property development executives, distinguished land planners, world-renowned architects and designers, and longtime leaders in the residential real estate development, land development, and hospitality sector. From planning and design to marketing and financial management, Areté Collective boasts a vertically integrated model that allows us to work efficiently and in sync across all teams.

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Mansion Global

2025’s Luxury Home Amenity Trends

Loraloma at Thomas Ranch reimagines luxury living with amenities that blend recreation and nature. The community features a swimming hole with rope swings, wooden rafts, and platforms, creating a playful retreat. Residents also enjoy access to the 18-hole David McLay Kidd-designed golf course, emphasizing an outdoor-focused lifestyle in Texas Hill Country.

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CoStar

Developers secure financing to launch big, 3,500-home community outside Austin, Texas

Areté Collective and Wasatch Group secured $100 million to develop Thomas Ranch, a 2,200-acre community near Austin, Texas. The project will include various home types, shops, restaurants, schools, and a golf course, supporting the area’s rapid population growth.

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Austin Business Journal

Construction to gain steam at luxury Lake Travis master-planned community Thomas Ranch

Thomas Ranch, a luxury residential community near Lake Travis in Austin, is progressing with plans for custom homes and estate lots, blending residential living with nature and community-focused amenities. The high-end development targets buyers seeking privacy and Austin’s outdoor lifestyle, emphasizing modern, sustainable living.

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