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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Coming Soon North Shore, O'ahu

Set alongside the fabled Ritz Carlton, Oahu, Turtle Bay, we are committed to sustainable development practices while honoring the past and preserving the future.

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Turtle Bay Golf North Shore, O'ahu

Managed by Areté Collective, the Arnold Palmer Golf Course offers breathtaking ocean views on O'ahu's legendary North Shore 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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Forbes

‘Try Before You Buy’ Sparking Luxury Home Sales

Loraloma Club’s “try-before-you-buy” program invites prospective homeowners to experience its luxurious lifestyle firsthand. This unique approach lets potential residents explore the community’s amenities before making a decision.

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Modern Man

Modern Man, Joe Rentfro

With a unique blend of creativity and business acumen, Joe Rentfro, the visionary Managing Director at Thomas Ranch, drives groundbreaking projects in the real estate landscape.

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Home Sweet Hill Country Thomas Ranch Inks Bulk Agreement To Debut As AT&T’s First All-multi-Gig Community In The Nation Home Sweet Hill Country

Through Collaboration with AT&T, Austin’s Thomas Ranch Will Offer 2 GIG Community-Wide Baseline Speeds Across the Entire 2,250-acre Master Plan.

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