Momentum Monday chronicles the real-life journey of building Anthera — from blueprints to thriving community. Each episode shares our progress, lessons learned, and behind-the-scenes stories as we build assisted living and memory care mansions —rooted in comfort, care, and connection.
In this episode, I share why this project is so personal, why we’re building from the ground up, and how the beautiful Verde Valley became the home for Anthera Living.
We’re diving into the due diligence phase, from zoning & utilities to architecture & site planning, we’ll take you behind the scenes to see how to evaluate a piece of land.
After months of due diligence, we discovered one challenge: a privately owned access road that could cost up to $1 million to bring up to code.
After walking away from the El Rancho parcel, we explored every option — from quiet rural lots to a stunning 1918 historic building in Cottonwood.
Fresh start in 2026: A second parcel now under contract in Clarkdale Arizona, a promising opportunity, but with new challenges.