The Inaugural Blog Post of DeseTerra Developments
Every company has a starting line. For us, it’s here ~ with a vision that’s bigger than land, bigger than profit, and bigger than us.
At DeseTerra Developments, we don’t just see parcels of dirt. We see destiny. Each acre has a story waiting to be written, and we’ve set out to be the ones who bring that story to life.
Why DeseTerra Began
For me, Greg Whittet, the founder, this isn’t just business ~ it’s personal.
I spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as a civil engineer. I built bases in Iraq, led pressure campaigns against North Korea, and managed assets that most people will never see. That experience taught me two things:
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I was built to develop.
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I was called to serve.
Meanwhile, my wife Jess leads TrueID, a nonprofit that walks with women emerging from sex trafficking. She carries the weight of fundraising, while my skillset has always been building strategies, systems, and solutions.
One day the dots connected: What if land could be more than business? What if it could fuel hope?
That was the spark that became DeseTerra Developments.
What We Do
Our core is Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Development:
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Acquisitions → We identify land others overlook — and see the potential hiding there.
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Dispositions → We reposition those parcels, unlocking opportunities for investors, builders, and communities.
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Development → We design projects that inspire. Our focus includes micro-resorts — domes, yurts, A-frames, and villas that transform raw land into unforgettable destinations.
But here’s the heartbeat: every project powers our Parcels with a Purpose initiative. That means a portion of what we build goes toward not only safe housing but also programs, staffing, and long-term support for women rebuilding their lives ~ alongside veteran causes that matter deeply to us.
This is where profit meets purpose.
Where We’re Headed
We didn’t launch DeseTerra to play small. Our vision is to stand among the top 7% of land businesses in the nation, not by following trends but by pioneering them.
Here’s where we’re going:
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Destination Micro-Resorts → Desert domes, mountain A-frames, coastal villas.
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Impact Projects → Developments that don’t just generate returns but leave legacies.
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Partnerships → Collaborations where investors can pursue both profit and purpose.
This isn’t about dirt. It’s about destiny development — a new way of building that blends vision, excellence, and impact.
An Invitation
This is Day One. The green flag. The moment we start turning bold ideas into reality.
If you’re an investor, landowner, or visionary partner, we invite you to join us. Let’s build legacies that last, together.
Because at DeseTerra, every parcel has a purpose. And every project is a chance to change lives.
👉Follow us, share this journey, and stay tuned. The best is ahead.