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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North Shore, O’ahu
Set alongside the fabled Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of O'ahu, we are committed to sustainable development practices while honoring the past and preserving the future.
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.
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.
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.
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
“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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News
A new private residential golf community outside of Austin is setting a high bar with their responsible luxury approach to development and design.
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Loraloma is designed to naturally integrate itself into the breathtaking scenery that surrounds it. Beauty like this needs to be seen to truly understand it
FORBES
Scotsman David McClay-Kidd, the son of a golf course superintendent who went on to become one of the biggest names in course design, is leaving his indelible mark on the rolling terrain of the Texas Hill Country.