Available Lots For Construction at Gathering Place

Construction is officially set to begin on the Timberwood Homes and Villas at Gathering Place, bringing a brand-new opportunity for custom living to Iowa City!

Our very first residents will enjoy a truly personalized home-building experience, with the ability to select:

  • Their preferred lot location

  • A unique home style

  • Tailored interior finishes

This means every Timberwood home or villa will feel distinctly your own.

Building Lots at Gathering Place in Iowa City

All images shown on this website are artist renderings intended for illustrative purposes only. Final designs, finishes, layouts, and amenities may differ as plans evolve. We reserve the right to make modifications without notice.

Lot & Lifestyle Choices

  • 29 Timberwood Homes lots total

  • 8 Timberwood Villas lots total

  • Lot options include:

    • Slab and walkout styles

    • Standard and premium selections

    • Scenic settings with views of the community pond or wooded backdrop

With a variety of choices, Gathering Place offers something for everyone — from tranquil views to thoughtfully designed layouts that complement your lifestyle.

Flexible living options

Choose from a variety of living options based on your needs, desires and budget. Our campus includes more than 125 units that range from spacious freestanding homes to a memory and assisted living cottage:

29 Homes

29 active living freestanding homes starting at 1,950 sq ft with 2+ bedrooms, 2 baths, double garage and open concept floorplan. Lot options that allow for walkout basement or a 2nd story.

8 Villas

8 active living, villa duplexes with a shared wall will be based on the same floor plan options as the freestanding homes without the option for a basement but have the possibility of a 2nd story.

48 Condos

Up to 48 independent living condos starting at 1,026 sq ft with 2-3 bedrooms, 2 baths, private balcony, underground parking, underground storage and common spaces for activities, dining and more.

20 Townhomes

20 active living townhomes are planned for future phases of campus development. These townhomes will be located on the southwest corner of the campus.

32 Cottage Rooms

32 room cottage with 16 memory care rooms and 16 assisted living rooms. Our award-winning memory care design from the Cedar Falls campus will be carried through to the Iowa City campus.

Inspired Design

the future is here!

Construction is starting! Gathering Place will be developed in phases* with homes and villas built first, followed by condo buildings, townhomes and the memory care/assisted living cottage.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Our homes, villas, condos and townhomes are thoughtfully designed by an award-winning architect to provide form and function to suit your lifestyle. Our freestanding homes have four unique but practical home designs.

Phase 1

2025-2026

Home & Villa construction
begins; building #1
construction begins

Phase 2

2027-2029

Building #2 & #3 construction begins; wellness facilities & therapy services available; public restaurant open

Phase 3

2029 & beyond

Cottage construction begins; wellness facilities expansion

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