The 2010 HGTV Dream Home in San Pedro Overlook

Campbell Ranch & East Mtn. High School Partner to Raise Funds

HGTV Dream Home Tours Bring International Recognition to the Area

HGTV fans from around the country converged on East Mountain High School February 11 through March 7 to tour the 2010 HGTV Dream Home in San Pedro Overlook, helping the school to raise more than $40,000.

East Mountain High School (EMHS) was selected by developer Campbell Ranch to be the charity beneficiary of HGTV Dream Home tours. “We were inspired by the beauty of the HGTV Dream Home to select a quality partner for the Dream Home tours,” said Campbell Ranch President Robert Gately. “EMHS surpassed our expectations in engaging the community to show off the 2010 Dream Home. We look forward to working with them on future community events.”  

During the four weekends that tours were offered, more than 2,000 guests visited the Dream Home.  Twenty-five percent of the guests were from outside New Mexico, and several visitors traveled from Alaska, Hawaii and London. An additional 40 million international viewers tuned in online and on-air to watch the HGTV Dream Home tour special that featured local New Mexico culture and landscapes.

According to EMHS Principal Doug Wine, the charter school raised over $40,000 through the Dream Home tours at San Pedro Overlook. “The community really responded when we asked for their help to staff the public tours. More than 100 volunteers donated over 1300 hours to make the Dream Home tours possible.”   The proceeds from the public tours will allow the school to make needed capital investments, including replacement of the school’s aging activity bus and upgrading wireless Internet technology with fiber optic service.

About East Mountain High School

EMHS is a model college-preparatory school that provides outstanding learning experiences which engage, challenge and inspire each individual to achieve excellence. Exceptional curricular and extracurricular programs, supportive interpersonal relationships, and excellent teaching encourage self-awareness, community involvement and academic excellence. Since its founding in 1999, EMHS has an outstanding record of academic success, including its selection as a Bronze Star School by U.S. News and World Report in 2008 and 2009.

About San Pedro Overlook at Campbell Ranch

Campbell Ranch is a 30,000-acre master-planned community nestled in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains along the Turquoise Trail. Midway between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, the location provides a rare combination of the inspirational ambiance of mountain resort living with world class metropolitan amenities. The master plan comprises seven distinct communities ranging from large working ranches to medium density village home sites. More information about the gated community of San Pedro Overlook, the site of the HGTV Dream Home 2010, can be found at www.sanpedrooverlook.com.