The Homestead parcel:

This spectacular property sits on 36 acres of wild land and is surrounded by the Roxborough Park Foundation (RPF) and Arrowhead Golf Course, (owned by Texas based Arcis Golf Corp). RPF is a private residential community and owns their roads. Arcis Golf holds the access easement agreement with the owner of the parcel. This unique red rocks parcel is the last remaining untouched example of the Ancestral Rockies and the heartbeat of the Roxborough Park neighborhood. This parcel is privately owned and zoned residential.

Our concerns:

If there is commercial development of The Homestead parcel, we stand to lose what matters most, changing this tranquil community forever. Along with severe traffic impacts (owners of the proposed Nordic Spa have publicly stated that they expect over 120,000 people annually to come through our current resident gate), there will be increased fire evacuation risk, light and noise pollution, crime, and irreparable damage to wildlife habitats on the parcel. The East side of the parcel would have particularly harmful impacts with full view of a 300+ car parking lot and Spa buildings.

What we are doing about it:

Since 2021, a dedicated team of volunteer homeowners have worked diligently to raise awareness to all homeowners, the Roxborough Park Foundation (RPF) Homeowner’s Board, and other concerned parties of the potential for development of this unique piece of land that would harm and destroy the abundance of benefits it provides to the habitat and the community in which it resides.

Timeline Updates 2021 to 2026

Fall of 2021 Pomeroy Lodging, A Canadian hotel company, in conjunction with the then owners, made a formal submittal to Douglas County for a major PD Amendment to change the zoning of this property from residential to commercial (club resort). Those owners were never members of the RPF HOA.  

If approved by the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Pomeroy plans to build a 40,000 square foot Nordic Spa on the East side of the parcel with hundreds of parking spots, and 120,000 visitors annually to our tranquil community. Note: Legally club resort zoning also allows for residential. If commercial zoning is not approved by the BOCC, Pomeroy has told the BOCC that they plan to build 37 homes, including 6 single family and apartments and/or condos on both the east and west sides of the parcel. They have 18 water taps to support either commercial or residential.

January 2024 Homestead purchased from Frederick Henke and Martha Lahana by Pomeroy, forming the Arrowhead Colorado Propco, LLC (ACP) for $3,492,689.00 on January 31, 2024.

August 2024 During a well-attended public hearing, the 7-person Douglas County Planning Commission recommends denying the ACP Metro District.

September 2024 Overview of the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) public hearing regarding the proposed ACP Metro District for the Homestead parcel: 

• Opposed: Approximately 80 Roxborough Park Foundation residents spoke at this meeting against the formation of the Metro District, including the GM and President of the RPF HOA.

• In Favor: A handful of people spoke in favor, including two RPF residents, a representative from the newly formed Douglas County EDC (calling this spa a potential “beacon for tourism” in Douglas County), and a real estate agent. The commercial real estate agent for the former owners of the Homestead property read a statement from Frederick Henke and Martha Lahana in favor of the Metro District, as well as voicing their wishes that the property not be conserved.

• Decision:  Unanimous approval for ACP’s Metro District by all 3 Douglas County Commissioners - Thomas, Teal and Laydon

February 2025 With ACP’s Metro District formed, they filed suit against the Roxborough Park Foundation seeking to condemn access and utility easements in and around Roxborough Drive and Sundown Trail to allow “immediate development” of the Homestead parcel (eminent domain).
September 2025 RPF does not accept Arrowhead Colorado Propco initial compensation offer for easements. RPF begins focused efforts to defend itself against the ACP Metro District’s efforts to condemn the Foundation’s property.

November 2026 Upcoming: Hearing by a Douglas County Judge to rule on the above lawsuit: November 30th and December 1st 2026.