April 2007
Are we really doing this?
We visited 346 Main sometime prior — mostly out of curiosity. At the time, the idea of living in the middle of downtown felt far-fetched, even a little impractical. But that evening at 626 on Rood, something shifted. Surrounded by the hum of laughter, the clinking of glasses, and the warm energy that only a thriving downtown can offer, we both realized we didn’t want to just visit downtown — we wanted to live it.
The next morning, over coffee, we started talking seriously about what that could look like. The more we talked, the more it made sense. We had spent nearly two decades building our lives in this community — living, working, and playing right here in the Grand Valley. What better way to embrace the next chapter than by immersing ourselves in the very heart of it all?
Before long, we found ourselves walking through 346 Main again, this time with different eyes. What once felt like an abstract dream now felt like destiny. The exposed brick, the tall windows overlooking Main Street, the energy of people passing below — it all spoke to us. The building wasn’t just a place to live; it was a reflection of who we’d become — creators, connectors, and champions of the local lifestyle we’ve always loved.
Moving downtown wasn’t just about a new address. It was about embracing change, supporting local, and aligning our way of life with our values. It was about saying yes to community, to creativity, to walking out our front door and being steps away from the pulse of Grand Junction.
Today, when we look out from our windows at 346 Main, we see more than just a street — we see a living, breathing story of growth, vision, and connection. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the best move isn’t the one you planned, but the one your heart leads you toward.
We have never regretted our decision to scrap the plan to build in Redlands Mesa Golf Course, to abandon the road to the subdivision with the three-car garage for the road less traveled.