We've Been Busy!

It's no secret that summer is always a busy time for home builders, but this summer seems extra busy for us! We have recently closed on two new homes, are in process with one, and will be starting a number of new custom homes for clients throughout Edina and Deephaven this fall. We will also have a home or two featured in the Spring Parade of Homes, so stay tuned for more details on those!Here are a few photos to show you what we've been up to lately!  

Edina City Council Members Ask for Refined's Input

We hope your summer is going great!  Here at Refined we have been working on a variety of exciting projects.  Most recently, our team was invited by a few Edina City Council Members to share our knowledge about building new construction homes on existing lots within the city.  The primary focus of the meeting was to discuss future zoning on fifty-foot wide lots.  The Council Members felt that our team was a natural fit for a company to begin their conversation with – and we couldn’t agree more!  Refined is known to be experts on narrow-lot redevelopment within and around the Edina area.  In addition, we have developed a reputation for building classic and well-integrated homes that uphold the character of these exclusive neighborhoods.  We were excited to have the opportunity to share our enthusiasm and insight with these Edina city leaders.  We were honored to be a part of the meeting and appreciated the City Council hearing our input!

Summer Happenings In Your Neighborhood!

With summer season now in full swing, it is time to sit back and enjoy all the season has to offer! We recommend weekends at the cabin, lazy Sunday afternoons outdoors, grilling out, and gardening. However, if you are looking for a little more activity, check out one of these events taking place in your neighborhood!Minnesota Children's Museum Presents Breakfast With Curious GeorgeA celebrity among the ten and under crowd has rolled into town and taken up residence at the Minnesota Children's Museum - Curious George that is!  As part of this special traveling exhibit, young and old alike can climb into the imaginative world of Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat and push, pull and problem solve their way through pint-sized math and science adventures.  As an added bonus, for select Saturdays through the end of July, George will be hosting a continental breakfast, complete with reading time, arts and crafts and photo opportunities with your favorite monkey!  Tickets are $10.00 for MCM members, $18.00 for non-members, and available here.Family Fun Day At The BasillicaPut on your dancing shoes and head to the The Basillica for Family Fun Day on July 8th.  Enjoy the musical styling of children's entertainer Laurie Berkner, with special guests, The Okee Dokee Brothers.   If dancing isn't your thing, visit the Creative Kidstuff Arts and Crafts tents, play in the Move and Groove Playground, and participate in activity areas.  For tickets and more information check out the Family Fun Day website.Uptown Art FairIf you're feeling artsy head to the Uptown Art Fair, August 3 - 5, and visit with over 350 artists from around the world.  Mediums represented include sculpture, painting, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, and more.  Enjoy festival food and entertainment or partake in family friendly activities at the family imagination stations!Minnesota Fringe FestivalTaking place throughout the Twin Cities, August 2 - 12, the MN Fringe Festival features a theatrical experience for everyone.  Enjoy over 800 shows, each less than an hour in length, taking place over the duration of the eleven day festival.  For full festival schedule and lineup, visit the Fringe Festival website.