Summer Party 2026 | Bent Tree Riviera

Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join your neighbors for Bent Tree Riviera, a relaxed Mediterranean-inspired summer evening by the pool featuring drinks, food, music, and community.

Inspired by the charm and effortless elegance of the Riviera lifestyle, this year’s gathering will transform the Lakes of Bent Tree pool area into a stylish yet approachable summer social experience. The evening will start with a meet and greet and appetizers from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Please note that the pool will be closed from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the day of the party.

Welcome Our New Neighbors

• Jeremy & Christi Cottrell (5016)
• Ronald & Julie Green (5038)
• Tripp Mahan and Steven Koller (5022)
• Brian & Tiffany Mecum (5066)

The Atmosphere

Expect a relaxed Riviera-inspired setting with blue-and-white coastal accents, soft lighting, upbeat summer music, and a welcoming sunset cocktail-hour ambiance designed to encourage conversation and connection among neighbors.

Dining

The evening will feature gourmet grilled sliders, Mediterranean-inspired appetizers, and summer sides.

Everyone is asked to bring a favorite dish that serves approximately twelve people. The ideas below are directional and thematic—and no one is going to turn away good old-fashioned potato salad.

• Greek pasta salad with feta, cucumber, and olives
• Watermelon feta mint salad
• Caprese skewers with basil and balsamic glaze
• Hummus boards with pita and vegetables
• Mediterranean orzo salad
• Bruschetta and crostini
• Fresh fruit platters
• Italian cookies, lemon bars, baklava, or light summer desserts

The Bent Tree Riviera Bar

Our signature cocktail for the evening will be The Bent Tree Spritz, featuring Aperol, prosecco, sparkling water, fresh orange slices, and plenty of ice.

Additional beer, wine, sparkling water, and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. Guests are also encouraged to bring a favorite beverage—and a little extra to share.

Entertainment – Riley Wilson

Since 1972, Riley Wilson has been a working professional guitarist and vocalist. Beginning in North Carolina, he performed throughout the South and Midwest before relocating to Hollywood, California, in 1983 to study at the Guitar Institute of Technology. He continues that tradition today, with solo performances across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

Riley has also been a professional writer since 1987. His work has appeared in Electronic Musician, Gig, Guitar World, Guitar School, and Real to Reel. He authored “The Gigmeister” column in Vintage Guitar magazine from 1993–2005 and is the author and publisher of Guitar Made Simpler—An Intelligent Approach. He also wrote the “Solo Gigger” column and conducted video gear reviews with L2P.net from 2013–2016.

Suggested Attire

Guests are encouraged to embrace relaxed Mediterranean summer style with linen shirts, breezy dresses, lightweight fabrics, and coastal-inspired colors including:

• White
• Navy
• Sand
• Olive

The overall look should feel casual, stylish, and comfortable for a warm summer evening by the pool.

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RSVP IN THE COMMENT SECTION BELOW

Please RSVP in the comments section on the community website and let everyone know what dish you plan to bring (dish should serve approximately 12 people). Knowing attendance numbers and food contributions helps the committee plan appropriately.
Instructions on how to RSVP below.

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We look forward to celebrating summer with you at Bent Tree Riviera! 🌴🍋🍸