Twin Oaks

Twin Oaks is a gated 55+ active adult community in Hollister, California, tucked among the rolling hills and orchards of the San Benito Valley between the Diablo and Gabilan coastal mountain ranges. Built on the former Annotti Ranch — a historic packing and canning operation purchased by Joseph Annotti in 1950 — the community takes its name from the two mature oak trees Annotti and his wife planted on what they called Fairview Farms. Construction began in 2019, with roughly half of the 168 homes now complete and occupied. The final 18 homesites, including several premium lots, are available for reservation with construction expected to begin in early 2026, making Twin Oaks one of the last chances to buy new in this boutique enclave. The community is a family project: developer Marty Miller, an engineer who transitioned into real estate development in the early 1990s, envisioned Twin Oaks and works alongside his daughter Amy (planning, design, community engagement) and son Jeff (construction and development). Homes are built by MHG Builder & Consulting, Inc. All residences are single-story and range from approximately 1,579 to 2,011 square feet across five floor plans — the Royal (French Cottage), Armsby (Spanish), Griffin (Mediterranean), Dawson and additional elevations. Each home has 2 to 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a den in most plans, a 2-car garage, 10-foot ceilings, open living areas, gourmet kitchens with central islands, en-suite primary baths, and covered loggias with stacking sliders for indoor-outdoor living. Many homes include smart-home features, tankless water heaters, water softeners, reverse-osmosis systems, owned solar, and EV charging ports. Social life centers on the 4,300-square-foot Cannery Club, a clubhouse whose architecture nods to Hollister's historic packing plants. Amenities include a resort-style outdoor pool, year-round heated spa, covered loggia with fireplace, demonstration chef's kitchen, movement studio, state-of-the-art fitness center, lobby coffee bar, pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, a dog wash station, and event/meeting spaces. The club is professionally managed by BlueStar Resort & Golf, which runs a full calendar of programming built around four lifestyle pillars: Health & Wellness, Lifelong Learning, Social Engagement, and being Rooted in Hollister. Programming includes yoga, cycling, aqua fitness, Pilates (including reformer), cooking classes and chef demos, movie nights, sports watch parties, game nights, Mardi Gras parties, holiday events, and outings to local theaters and concerts. Lifelong Learning lectures cover local Hollister history, astronomy, financial planning, and technology, with additional classes available at nearby Gavilan Community College. Member-led clubs include book, cooking, garden, home-brewing, hiking, art, and more. Residents also run a Neighborhood Watch program coordinated with the San Benito County Office of Emergency Services on an emergency evacuation plan tailored to the community. Location is a major draw. Twin Oaks sits just south of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital along Airline Highway — the hospital is less than a mile away, as is a shopping center with Target, Safeway, restaurants, and services. Downtown Hollister offers a historic small-town character with more than 200 retailers and a Farmer's Market, downtown parades, and a summer outdoor concert series. Gilroy's Premium Outlets (145+ shops) and the famed Garlic Festival are a short drive north. The San Benito Wine Trail winds through the Cienega Valley with wineries including the historic Eden Rift (est. 1849), Leal Vineyards, Cetani, and De Rose. Monterey Bay beaches are about 30 miles west, San Jose is under an hour north, and San Francisco is less than two hours away. Nearby golf includes Ridgemark Golf Club and Resort, San Juan Oaks, and Pinnacle Hills, and Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area (6,800+ acres) is under four miles away for hiking, equestrian, and off-road trails. Pinnacles National Park is also within easy reach.