Summit Sotheby’s International Realty Announces Strategic Partnership with Black Desert Resort
Summit Sotheby’s International Realty Announces Strategic Partnership with Black Desert Resort
Black Desert Resort, a premier destination by Reef Capital Partners, announced today the expansion of its strategic real estate partnership with Summit Sotheby’s International Realty. The globally recognized real estate firm and its Developments Division will now lead real estate marketing and project sales at Black Desert Resort in Southern Utah. This marks a significant expansion of a partnership, which began with other Reef projects in and around Deer Valley’s East Village.
“Black Desert Resort isn’t just a development, it’s a destination that connects breathtaking landscape with unique design and strong community impact,” said Patrick Manning, Managing Director of Black Desert Resort. “In Southern Utah, we’ve raised the bar. Hosting both PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour events, delivering world-class amenities, and creating holistic neighborhoods demonstrating our commitment to excellence. With Summit Sotheby’s International Realty on board, we’re not just expanding sales, we’re elevating the experience for buyers here and broadening our reach across the Mountain West and beyond.”
Located in Southern Utah’s Greater Zion region, Black Desert Resort is home to a Tom Weiskopf-designed course that returned professional golf to Utah after more than 60 years. The resort hosts both PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour events and offers a suite of high-end amenities, including world-class dining, outdoor recreation, wellness services, and luxury accommodations. Real estate offerings span six distinct neighborhoods, from hotel and turn-key residences to golf-centric properties with up to four bedrooms. The resort’s close proximity to the St. George Regional Airport, with direct flights to major U.S. cities, further elevates its appeal.
“It is a tremendous honor to work side-by-side with Jared, Patrick, and the team at Black Desert Resort,” said Thomas Wright, CEO and Principal Broker of Summit Sotheby’s International Realty. “Utah’s real estate landscape has evolved dramatically in the last decade, with buyers coming from states and major metropolitan hubs along both coasts and throughout the Southeast. Cities such as Mexico City and Sydney are driving growth from international purchasers. Our local expertise and global reach will provide best-in-class sales, marketing, and operational support to Black Desert Resort.”
Summit Sotheby’s International Realty is Utah’s market leader in luxury real estate sales. Its award-winning Development Division will fuel Black Desert Resort’s sales through global marketing campaigns, media partnerships, and an extensive international buyer database. The firm will support sales efforts on-site with a high-end sales office located in the resort’s main lobby, and will offer Black Desert listings and information throughout its statewide office network.
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About Black Desert Resort
Set amidst the vermilion sandstone cliffs and striking black lava beds of Greater Zion, Black Desert Resort is poised to become a premier destination for luxury hospitality, golf, and Southern Utah adventure. Developed by Reef Capital Partners, Black Desert Resort is anchored by a Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf course, which hosts annual events on the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour. Set to grand open in September 2025, the resort’s first phase will include nearly 800 rooms and suites, seven dining venues, a 15,000-square-foot spa, a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, and 45,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor meeting and event space. Future phases will include a water park, more rooms and suites, and additional dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Spanning over 600 acres of scenic landscape, Black Desert Resort offers easy access to 200+ acres of preserved land and six miles of hiking trails. To learn more about Black Desert Resort, visit www.blackdesertresort.com.
Reef Capital Partners is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development, and operations firm dedicated to enhancing communities through transformative and impactful projects across North America. With a portfolio that includes marquee destinations like Black Desert Resort, Marcella Club, Cornerstone Golf Club, Coco Palms, Cutalong at Tributer, and Sweetens Cove, Reef combines visionary design with investment expertise to create experiences that endure for generations. Learn more at www.reefcp.com.
About Summit Sotheby’s International Realty
Summit Sotheby’s International Realty is the exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate for the state of Utah. The firm features an award-winning, in-house advertising agency and full-time support staff offering professional real estate services for residential properties and new developments at all price points throughout the state. At the end of 2024, Summit Sotheby’s International Realty had closed over $33.6 billion in total sales since its opening in 2008. The industry leader has been recognized by Inman, Real Trends, Utah Business and Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate for excellence in marketing, philanthropy, overall sales and new construction projects. Summit Sotheby's International Realty® has 14 locations throughout the state with over 300 sales associates and support staff serving Utah’s best-known luxury markets in Park City, Draper, St. George, Moab and Salt Lake City.