SPRING 2026 NEWSLETTER
CB BUILT
A Preferred Builder at Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch is one of the Billings area’s most exciting new communities — offering expansive homesites, panoramic mountain and valley views, and the space to create a truly custom home. Designed for those who value privacy, open skies, and room to breathe, Highlands Ranch blends the beauty of Montana’s landscape with the convenience of nearby amenities.
This is a community where homes are meant to reflect both the land and the lifestyle. Large lots allow for thoughtful site placement, generous outdoor living spaces, and designs that capture natural light and sweeping views. Whether homeowners envision a modern farmhouse, a mountain-inspired retreat, or a timeless family residence, Highlands Ranch provides the ideal canvas.
CB Built is proud to serve as a preferred builder within this exceptional gated neighborhood.
Craftsmanship and Client Focus from CB Built - CB Built is a Montana-based general contractor known for designing and constructing custom residential homes with integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail. With a portfolio that emphasizes quality, thoughtful design, and functional living spaces, CB Built approaches every project with the same focus — achieving the homeowner’s vision without compromise.
Building in a setting like Highlands Ranch requires more than simply constructing a house. It requires understanding how to maximize a homesite, orient a home to capture views, and design spaces that connect indoor comfort with Montana’s natural surroundings. That is where CB Built excels.
What sets CB Built apart:
Collaborative Design Process: CB Built works closely with clients to tailor every detail, ensuring each home reflects the homeowner’s lifestyle, goals, and preferences while taking full advantage of their Highlands Ranch property.
Quality Construction: From site planning through final completion, CB Built prioritizes durable materials, superior craftsmanship, and smart building practices designed specifically for Montana’s climate.
Transparent Communication: One of the biggest concerns in custom home building is clarity. CB Built emphasizes open, consistent communication, keeping homeowners informed and engaged throughout every phase of construction.
Client-First Reputation: Homeowners consistently praise CB Built for attention to detail, organization, and delivering a seamless building experience from start to finish.
A Natural Fit for Highlands Ranch Living - The vision behind Highlands Ranch is one of space, views, and freedom in design. CB Built’s custom-focused approach aligns seamlessly with that vision. Their team understands that homes here should feel intentional — positioned thoughtfully on the land, designed for gathering and entertaining, and built to stand the test of time.
For those considering building at Highlands Ranch, CB Built offers the experience, structure, and craftsmanship to turn a beautiful homesite into a home that fully embraces its surroundings.
To learn more about building with CB Built, visit www.cbbuilt.com.
HIGHLANDS RANCH IN BLOOM
Native Propagation and Culinary Inspiration
With spring around the corner, it’s the perfect time to add hardy, beautiful natives to your landscape. Two exceptional plants thriving in and around Highlands Ranch are the Prickly Pear Cactus and Soapweed Yucca (small soapweed yucca). Both are well suited to our Montana climate, offering sculptural form, striking blooms, and excellent drought tolerance—while naturally complementing the surrounding terrain.
Prickly pear is not only ornamental but also edible. The pads (“nopales”) and fruit (“tunas”) are rich in fiber and antioxidants and can be grilled, sautéed, or made into syrups and jellies once properly cleaned of spines.
For guidance on nutritional benefits and safe preparation, visit the Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/prickly-pear-cactus/faq-20057771
Preparation and use details: https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_e/E217/
Propagation is simple—remove a healthy pad, allow the cut end to callous, then plant in well-drained soil. Helpful tutorials:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8o8POcWf4A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BxmcTVQWms
Soapweed yucca is equally versatile. Its blossoms and fruit are edible when prepared properly, with care taken to remove bitter elements. Learn more about edible uses here:
https://nativefoodsnursery.com/soapweed-yucca/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-plant-as-food.htm
Yucca can be propagated from seed, stem cuttings, or root offsets, as outlined here:
https://npn.rngr.net/renderNPNProtocolDetails?selectedProtocolIds=agavaceae-yucca-1345
We are fortunate to have an abundance of both prickly pear and yucca on property adjacent to Highlands Ranch, and we would love to share these native treasures with you. If you’d like to visit, harvest pads, or dig up offsets for your own landscape, simply email us at info@HighlandsRanch406.com or call 503.820.8020 to arrange a time. Come explore Highlands Ranch and take home as many plants as you like—spring is the perfect season to begin.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH:
CARBONARA MEDIA MAGNO PASTA
Recipe courtesy of The Pasta Queen—This pasta dish is so easy and quick to make and it will bring tears to your eyes and have everyone begging for more.
Serves 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS
1 Package Angel Hair Pasta
6 to 8 slices Pepper Bacon (well marbleized)
1 cup Picorino Romano, extra finely grated
2 Egg Yolks
1 Whole Egg
Fresh Pepper Corns
Salt to taste
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
INSTRUCTIONS
Bring a pot of salted water with a splash of olive oil to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente.
Meanwhile, cut pepper bacon into ½-inch pieces and brown in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove and set aside.
In a bowl, whisk 2 egg yolks, 1 whole egg, and finely grated pecorino romano until smooth and creamy. Stir in crushed peppercorns.
Return pasta to the bacon pan, add ¾ of the bacon and the egg-cheese mixture. Stir gently, adding a few tablespoons of pasta water to create a silky sauce that completely coats the pasta.
Using tongs, twirl pasta into a large ladle to shape servings resembling Mount Vesuvius and top each mound with remaining bacon then finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
UPCOMING FUN THINGS TO DO IN BILLINGS:
Billings comes alive in the spring with fresh-air adventures, vibrant cultural events, and plenty of family-friendly experiences. Whether you call it home or you’re discovering the area while exploring Highlands Ranch, you’ll find an exciting lineup of activities waiting for you.
Billings Spring Home Improvement Show — March 6–8, 2026 with Free Admission interactive displays, kids activities, live demos, Grand Prizes, and food trucks — fun for curious minds and hands-on families. A community-oriented home and garden show featuring exhibitors, interactive displays, and family activities at MetraPark/Expo Center. Details on the Spring Home Improvement Show
Open for Tours — Moss Mansion — March 6, 2026 Explore this historic Billings landmark with general tours (and guided tours at select times). Children age 5 & under are free; older kids can enjoy the stories and exhibits. Guided tours at 1 pm on select days. Moss Mansion March tour info
Family Fun Nights at the Y – Billings Family YMCA - March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27 Fridays • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Weekly themed activities for all ages hosted by the Billings Family YMCA at 402 N 32nd Street. Great for kids and parents alike with games, movement, and fun.
Billings St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Events — March 13–14, 2026 Multiple hosted social events around St. Patrick’s Day; includes bar crawls with local stops and activities. See St. Patrick’s Day specials & crawls in Billings
43rd Annual Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celtic Fair — March 14, 2026 A long-standing community celebration featuring a parade, street party, music, vendors, and family-friendly activities in downtown Billings. More about the St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celtic Fair
Alberta Bair Theater Performances — Multiple shows throughout March 2026 (e.g., The McDades, Billings Symphony Presents Time for Three, Red Hot Chilli Pipers). Check the theater’s schedule for ticketing and details.
Billings Public Library Events (Various free drop-in programs)
Chinese Story Time – March 9, 9:30 am — bilingual stories and songs for young children.
Library Makers & Creative Activities – throughout March — check the library calendar for kids crafts, teen clubs, and interactive makerspace sessions. (Billings Public Library Calendar)
Student & Children’s Performances (Alberta Bair / Nova Center) Student Matinee — Hare & Tortoise – March 10, 3:30 pm & 6:30 pm — theatrical performance perfect for younger audiences.
Contact Shawna Morales to schedule a private tour or request a full lot map. Your Montana dream starts with a tour—schedule yours today. Explore available lots today at our website https://www.highlandsranch406.com/lots.
Let’s walk the land together.
Schedule a private tour today with Shawna Morales
406.850.306 📞shawna.morales@evrealestate.com ✉️
