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Every year, the St. George Area Parade of Homes showcases extraordinary residences designed to be admired and remembered.
For most visitors, the experience ends when the tours do. The doors close, the crowds move on, and the homes live on as inspiration.
This year, one Parade home helped illustrate something more.
Solterra, set along the shores of the Desert Color lagoon, was among a collection of thoughtfully designed homes that highlighted how vacation home design in Southern Utah continues to evolve.
With its modern Mediterranean aesthetic and emphasis on livability, Solterra made it easy to imagine family gatherings flowing from the kitchen to the pool, mornings spent on the sand just outside the back door, and evenings shared across spaces designed for real use.
What many visitors did not expect was that Solterra was connected to a different way of owning a vacation home.
Ember, a luxury vacation home co-ownership company, makes it possible for multiple owners to share one exceptional home.
The model allows owners to enjoy meaningful time in a place like Solterra without taking on the full cost or responsibility of ownership alone.
As the Parade wraps up, attention naturally concentrates around a small number of homes that spark continued conversation.
Solterra became one of those reference points, not just for its beauty and design, but for the different ownership opportunity it introduced. It led many visitors to reconsider what owning a vacation home actually requires.
A smarter way to own a vacation home
Rather than purchasing an entire vacation home that sits unused much of the year, Ember allows multiple owners to share one exceptional property.
Owners purchase a 1/8 ownership share, which typically provides six or more weeks of guaranteed use each year, while Ember handles design, furnishing, maintenance, scheduling, and management.
This is not a timeshare. Owners hold real equity in a specific home, with the ability to sell their share in the future, just like traditional real estate.
Owners arrive. They enjoy the home. They leave. The experience remains effortless.
This model removes the friction that often delays or derails vacation home decisions, while still delivering the benefits of true ownership in thoughtfully designed, resort-level homes.
Who Ember is and why it matters
Ember has been operating in the vacation home co-ownership space for more than five years and has helped hundreds of owners enjoy luxury homes across Southern Utah and beyond.
The company focuses exclusively on high-quality homes in destination locations, pairing thoughtful design with professional management so ownership remains simple over time.
Owning with Ember has truly been a dream. Some people wonder what the catch is, but there really isn't one. I own part of a beautiful home where I can gain equity and visit multiple times a year, without the stress of managing it. It feels like a home because I'm building equity, and it feels like a hotel because when I arrive everything is perfectly cleaned and ready. I just get to enjoy my time there.
–Kamille Stewart
Solterra as the example, not the exception
Solterra was a powerful introduction to the Ember approach, but it is not a one-off. It represents what is possible across Ember's broader portfolio.
Ember homes are intentionally designed for co-ownership. They prioritize connection, repeat use, and ease, with expansive indoor and outdoor living, resort-style amenities, and layouts that support large gatherings without feeling overwhelming.
Through co-ownership, that caliber of vacation home becomes attainable without the long-term weight of full ownership.
Where attention is turning now
Some of Ember's most sought-after homes are now entering a narrow window of availability. As interest concentrates following the Parade, attention is turning to a small group of standout properties across the Ember portfolio.
McKenzie
Washington Fields, St. George | 1/8 Ownership | $313,746
4,850 sq ft | 5 beds | 5 baths | Sleeps 14
Financing available as low as 2.99%
McKenzie is a newly built luxury vacation home located in the Washington Fields area, offering convenient access to Southern Utah's year-round recreation.
Designed for large gatherings, the home features two expansive living areas, including a dramatic open-concept great room that combines kitchen, dining, and living space.
Highlights include a separate casita with direct backyard access, multiple gaming areas, a private office filled with natural light, and a well-appointed primary suite featuring an oversized shower and freestanding tub.
The kitchen and dining areas are designed for hosting, with premium Bosch appliances, a hidden pantry, and ample seating.
Large 16-foot slide-away glass doors open to a private pool, hot tub, fire pit, and upper deck spaces with views to the east and north. A five-car garage with a deep RV bay and private owner lockers completes the home.
Cyan Heights
Desert Color, St. George | 1/8 Ownership | $349,950
5,373 sq ft | 7 beds | 9 baths | Sleeps 30+
Cyan Heights is a three-level luxury vacation home located in the heart of Desert Color, just steps from the white-sand beaches of the 2.5-acre lagoon.
Built for large groups, the home includes five ensuite bedrooms, two bunk rooms, three family rooms, and a spacious dining area designed to host gatherings of 30 or more.
A private pool, gourmet kitchen, and a 470-square-foot rooftop party deck with panoramic views and a built-in fire pit make this home especially well suited for multi-family vacations and celebrations.
With the last 1/8 ownership share currently on the market, interest in Cyan Heights is picking up quickly.
Desert Vista
Desert Color, St. George | 1/8 Ownership | $199,000
2,608 sq ft | 5 beds | 5 baths | Sleeps 16
Desert Vista is a professionally designed end-unit townhome located just steps from the Desert Color lagoon.
Positioned along a landscaped park strip, the home offers both privacy and walkable access to the community's amenities.
The layout includes a gourmet kitchen, two large gathering spaces, and a 405-square-foot elevated deck with an eight-person private hot tub and views to the north and east. Sleeping accommodations include four king ensuite bedrooms, a six-guest bunk room, and a sleeper sofa in the loft.
With the ability to rent out unused nights, Desert Vista provides owners with added flexibility while still preserving the ease and consistency of co-ownership.
Each Ember home supports a limited number of owners, and availability across the portfolio changes as opportunities are explored.
Why timing matters
In the weeks following the Parade, interest in co-ownership typically intensifies. This is when buyers move from inspiration to evaluation, and when the range of available options begins to narrow.
For those inspired by Solterra, the next step is not choosing a single address. It is understanding how the co-ownership model works and exploring which current opportunities align best with how they want to vacation.
Next steps
Ember currently offers co-ownership opportunities across multiple luxury vacation homes.
To explore current listings and learn more about how Ember's co-ownership model works, visit https://emberhome.com/listings.
For a direct conversation about ownership options, call the Ember team at 385-533-4741.
Because the most compelling Parade homes do not simply fade when the event ends. They create momentum. And timing matters.
