A:     Taverner is the most common subspecies of Canada geese that frequent the area and the Refuge in particular.  They migrate south from the Canadian and Alaskan Tundra country on their journey south each year.  While there are many Taverners that remain year round, as many as 100,000 Taverners stop in fall and winter to feed before heading for the warmer climates south.

Q:    So what makes Taverner Ridge so Special?

A:     No where else in Portland or Southwest Washington will you find luxury homes next to a National Wildlife Refuge; in a small town atmosphere, yet so close to the Metropolitan setting of Portland and Vancouver.

Q.     What are the advantages of living in SW Washington?

A:     While Clark County and Ridgefield in particular have some of the best and well funded schools in the area, there is no personal income tax in the State of Washington.

Q.     What are the restrictions for building and buying in Taverner Ridge?

A:     All homes in Taverner are constructed by builders who must be prequalified by Taverner Development LLC, and must abide by certain design and construction standards established for the project.  Construction and maintenance is covered by a set of CC&R’s (Codes, Covenants and Restrictions) designed to insure a high degree of quality.  They are recorded with the County and become part of the title for ownership of each home.

Q.     Is Ridgefield too far from Vancouver and Portland for a convenient commute?

A.     Ridgefield lies along the Interstate 5 corridor.  The commute to Vancouver is a short 15 minutes, while a trip into Portland can be 30 minutes or less.  Of course the commute to Ridgefield’s schools is close enough for a short walk or bicycle trip