GCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
December 12, 2025 – December 14, 2025
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways – Osprey Cove, GA Discovery
> What’s Going On At – Holiday Home Tours at Traditions of Braselton & Creekwood, GA
> Community News – Woodside, SC Celebrates Volunteer Charity Work
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Sanctuary Cove is a Lowcountry community set on 1,400 acres.
Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Sanctuary Cove is a private, gated golf and waterfront community, offering the relaxed Lowcountry lifestyle from its location alongside the famed Golden Isles of Georgia.
Its resident members enjoy country club amenities enhanced by walking trails, championship golf, tennis complex, fitness center and pool and riverfront activities on the Little Satilla River. Send me more information about Sanctuary Cove!
Tamarack Resort offers a wide array of amenities and services.
Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Tamarack Resort is a four-season, mountain resort located in Donnelly, Idaho, featuring a championship golf course, marina with on-water fuel, 2,800 feet of vertical drop and 1,100 acres of skiable terrain.
Set 90 miles north of Boise on the west shore of Lake Cascade, it is tucked into the Payette River Mountains region and is renowned as America’s only ski, golf, and lake resort. Send me more information about Tamarack Resort!
Creekwood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities.
> Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. Creekwood is a vibrant, 55-plus, active-adult community located in Powder Springs, GA.
This new community is smartly designed to offer comfort, convenience and a strong sense of community for retirees.
Developed by Paran Homes, this gated neighborhood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities, making Creekwood an ideal setting for homebuyers seeking a relaxed, active lifestyle. Send me more information about Creekwood 55+ Community!
The private, gated community of Traditions of Braselton, GA.
> Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. This private, gated community is one of 10 new communities in five states to have joined the GCH Network in the past few months.
See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page and important community information about amenities, real estate, visit packages and more.
GEORGIA
> New! Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA – READ MORE
> New! Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA – READ MORE
> New! Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID – READ MORE
> New! Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA – READ MORE
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Now on WaterViewHome: Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC, can also be viewed on Water View Home
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
NEW JERSEY
> Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, VA 2BR, Sunroom $620,000
> Sea Trail Plantation, NC New Golf View 4BR $695,000
> Hilton Head Plantation, SC 3BR, Porch, Yard $699,000
> The Club at Ibis, FL Lake View 3BR. Patio $639,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Bereavement Support at Osprey Cove, GA
> Holiday Home Tour at Atlanta Area Communities
> Marina Updates at Harbour Ridge, FL
> Turkey Trot at Ford’s Colony, VA
> Award Winning Dining at Sea Pines, SC
> Top 10 Most Visited Communities in October
> Yuletide at Moss Creek, SC
Golf Retirement Planner
> New! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Sanctuary Cove, GA
> New! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Palmetto Blulff, SC
> Top 5 Reasons to Retire to Westlake Golf & CC
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N’ PLAYS
Osprey Cove, GA Discovery
Osprey Cove, GA: Enjoy 3 days of dining, golf, more.
> Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA presents a chance to explore life on the beautiful Georgia Coast with its Discover Osprey Cove package. Enjoy 3 days/2 nights’ accommodations and 18 holes of golf for two on the club’s championship course.
Take advantage of a dining certificate for the clubhouse or marsh-front Tiki Hut and access to the newly renovated River Club. Activities include use of the fitness center, Har-Tru tennis courts, walking trails and junior Olympic swimming pool, all in this beautiful coastal community. A tour of the Osprey Cove community and its real estate opportunities is also included. Package price is $299 per couple. Send me more information about Osprey Cove!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Holiday Home Tours at Traditions of Braselton, Creekwood
Traditions of Braselton, GA: Visit for holiday home tours.
> Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA along with its sister community > Creekwood, Powder Springs GA is inviting visitors to a Holiday Home Tours at Traditions of Braselton and Creekwood, scheduled for Sat.-Sun., Dec. 13-14. This is a prime opportunity to tour move-in ready
homes, enjoy festive holiday touches and discover how these communities combine comfort, lifestyle, and exceptional home value.
Guests can start their holiday home tours at the main model homes in each of the two communities, which are approximately 90 minutes apart at either end of the Atlanta-Athens corridor. Traditions of Braselton is in the town of Jefferson, GA and Creekwood is in Powder Springs. At check-in, visitors can pick up a tour brochure and ask any questions before beginning their self-guided or agent-assisted tour. At Traditions of Braselton there will be four luxury homes available for viewing, priced in the high $400,000s. At Creekwood, four active–adult villas will be open for touring, priced in the high $300,000s. All homes are tastefully decorated for the holidays, creating a festive, inviting atmosphere.
Creekwood, GA: Tour homes this holiday.
As part of the holiday home tours event, there are significant financing and builder incentives on offer, including 2.99% financing on select homes and builder-paid closing costs, which could save buyers thousands. Representatives will be available on-site to answer questions about financing options, eligibility, and what is included in closing cost coverage.
Community agents will be available at each home to speak with buyers and answer questions. Enjoy holiday treats, cider, refreshments and a Winter Holiday Welcome Gift at both communities.
Send me more information about Traditions of Braselton!
Send me more information about Creekwood!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Woodside, SC Celebrates Charitable Work
Woodside, SC: Celebrating charitable volunteer work.
> Woodside, Aiken SC is taking time this holiday season to observe the 35th anniversary of an important community group, the Women of Woodside, as it continues its long tradition of charitable initiatives and volunteer work.
What began in 1990 as a general civic organization has evolved into an institution dedicated to fundraising and field work in support of some 30 Aiken charities and foundations, including Helping Hands, Aiken Council of Aging, Meals on Wheels, Special Olympics, and Aiken County Library. The Women of Woodside’s aggregate funding of these causes is approximately $2 million. Send me more information about Woodside!
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Holiday Home Tours at Traditions of Braselton & Creekwood GA, More
in Discovery Package, Newsletter, Things To DoGCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
December 12, 2025 – December 14, 2025
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways – Osprey Cove, GA Discovery
> What’s Going On At – Holiday Home Tours at Traditions of Braselton & Creekwood, GA
> Community News – Woodside, SC Celebrates Volunteer Charity Work
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Sanctuary Cove is a Lowcountry community set on 1,400 acres.
Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Sanctuary Cove is a private, gated golf and waterfront community, offering the relaxed Lowcountry lifestyle from its location alongside the famed Golden Isles of Georgia.
Its resident members enjoy country club amenities enhanced by walking trails, championship golf, tennis complex, fitness center and pool and riverfront activities on the Little Satilla River. Send me more information about Sanctuary Cove!
Tamarack Resort offers a wide array of amenities and services.
Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Tamarack Resort is a four-season, mountain resort located in Donnelly, Idaho, featuring a championship golf course, marina with on-water fuel, 2,800 feet of vertical drop and 1,100 acres of skiable terrain.
Set 90 miles north of Boise on the west shore of Lake Cascade, it is tucked into the Payette River Mountains region and is renowned as America’s only ski, golf, and lake resort. Send me more information about Tamarack Resort!
Creekwood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities.
> Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. Creekwood is a vibrant, 55-plus, active-adult community located in Powder Springs, GA.
This new community is smartly designed to offer comfort, convenience and a strong sense of community for retirees.
Developed by Paran Homes, this gated neighborhood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities, making Creekwood an ideal setting for homebuyers seeking a relaxed, active lifestyle. Send me more information about Creekwood 55+ Community!
The private, gated community of Traditions of Braselton, GA.
> Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. This private, gated community is one of 10 new communities in five states to have joined the GCH Network in the past few months.
See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page and important community information about amenities, real estate, visit packages and more.
GEORGIA
> New! Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA – READ MORE
> New! Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA – READ MORE
> New! Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID – READ MORE
> New! Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA – READ MORE
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Now on WaterViewHome: Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC, can also be viewed on Water View Home
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
NEW JERSEY
> Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, VA 2BR, Sunroom $620,000
> Sea Trail Plantation, NC New Golf View 4BR $695,000
> Hilton Head Plantation, SC 3BR, Porch, Yard $699,000
> The Club at Ibis, FL Lake View 3BR. Patio $639,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Bereavement Support at Osprey Cove, GA
> Holiday Home Tour at Atlanta Area Communities
> Marina Updates at Harbour Ridge, FL
> Turkey Trot at Ford’s Colony, VA
> Award Winning Dining at Sea Pines, SC
> Top 10 Most Visited Communities in October
> Yuletide at Moss Creek, SC
Golf Retirement Planner
> New! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Sanctuary Cove, GA
> New! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Palmetto Blulff, SC
> Top 5 Reasons to Retire to Westlake Golf & CC
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N’ PLAYS
Osprey Cove, GA Discovery
Osprey Cove, GA: Enjoy 3 days of dining, golf, more.
> Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA presents a chance to explore life on the beautiful Georgia Coast with its Discover Osprey Cove package. Enjoy 3 days/2 nights’ accommodations and 18 holes of golf for two on the club’s championship course.
Take advantage of a dining certificate for the clubhouse or marsh-front Tiki Hut and access to the newly renovated River Club. Activities include use of the fitness center, Har-Tru tennis courts, walking trails and junior Olympic swimming pool, all in this beautiful coastal community. A tour of the Osprey Cove community and its real estate opportunities is also included. Package price is $299 per couple. Send me more information about Osprey Cove!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Holiday Home Tours at Traditions of Braselton, Creekwood
Traditions of Braselton, GA: Visit for holiday home tours.
> Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA along with its sister community > Creekwood, Powder Springs GA is inviting visitors to a Holiday Home Tours at Traditions of Braselton and Creekwood, scheduled for Sat.-Sun., Dec. 13-14. This is a prime opportunity to tour move-in ready
homes, enjoy festive holiday touches and discover how these communities combine comfort, lifestyle, and exceptional home value.
Guests can start their holiday home tours at the main model homes in each of the two communities, which are approximately 90 minutes apart at either end of the Atlanta-Athens corridor. Traditions of Braselton is in the town of Jefferson, GA and Creekwood is in Powder Springs. At check-in, visitors can pick up a tour brochure and ask any questions before beginning their self-guided or agent-assisted tour. At Traditions of Braselton there will be four luxury homes available for viewing, priced in the high $400,000s. At Creekwood, four active–adult villas will be open for touring, priced in the high $300,000s. All homes are tastefully decorated for the holidays, creating a festive, inviting atmosphere.
Creekwood, GA: Tour homes this holiday.
As part of the holiday home tours event, there are significant financing and builder incentives on offer, including 2.99% financing on select homes and builder-paid closing costs, which could save buyers thousands. Representatives will be available on-site to answer questions about financing options, eligibility, and what is included in closing cost coverage.
Community agents will be available at each home to speak with buyers and answer questions. Enjoy holiday treats, cider, refreshments and a Winter Holiday Welcome Gift at both communities.
Send me more information about Traditions of Braselton!
Send me more information about Creekwood!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Woodside, SC Celebrates Charitable Work
Woodside, SC: Celebrating charitable volunteer work.
> Woodside, Aiken SC is taking time this holiday season to observe the 35th anniversary of an important community group, the Women of Woodside, as it continues its long tradition of charitable initiatives and volunteer work.
What began in 1990 as a general civic organization has evolved into an institution dedicated to fundraising and field work in support of some 30 Aiken charities and foundations, including Helping Hands, Aiken Council of Aging, Meals on Wheels, Special Olympics, and Aiken County Library. The Women of Woodside’s aggregate funding of these causes is approximately $2 million. Send me more information about Woodside!
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6660 Rexford Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188 – Colonial Heritage
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities6660 Rexford Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Asking Price: $620,000 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/2 BAs
This one-level home at 6660 Rexford Lane in Colonial Heritage, VA, blends open-concept living with traditional spaces, highlighted by a vaulted family room with custom built-ins.
The home features 2BR/2BA and an eat-in kitchen with upgraded cabinetry and newer 2016 appliances.
The spacious owner’s suite features an updated bath and a walk-in closet with a California Closet system.
Additional upgrades include newer hardwood floors, plantation shutters, replaced HVAC and water heater and an extended, insulated garage with epoxy floors and custom storage. Send me more about this home in Colonial Heritage!
KEY FEATURES: 6660 Rexford Lane, VA
Enjoy nature views from the spacious sunroom.
> More Community Information: Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg VA
About Colonial Heritage, VA
The Arthur Hills championship golf course.
Colonial Heritage is Williamsburg’s only gated golf community for adults 55 and up. It is rated as a “Top 50 Best Master-Planned Community in the U.S.,” by Where to Retire Magazine.
World-class amenities include an Arthur Hills championship golf course, 25,000-sf clubhouse, complete fitness center with tennis and swimming and more.
Residents have a scenic and sporty Arthur Hills championship golf course waiting outside their door. Send me more about this home in Colonial Heritage!
Clubhouse & Clubs
The Heritage Clubhouse echoes the Williamsburg style.
The smartly designed Heritage Clubhouse is a hub of recreational, social and cultural activities for residents. Hobby and special interest clubs meet in this impressive, 25,000-sf facility.
Residents and guests also take advantage of the shaded space for reading and relaxing by the outdoor pool. Send me more about this home in Colonial Heritage!
Colonial Williamsburg Nearby
Colonial Heritage is ideally located just minutes from the historic charm of Colonial Williamsburg, the largest outdoor educational living museum in the country.
It is also close to great shopping, excellent healthcare facilities and the cultural opportunities of College of William & Mary and other landmark institutions. Send me more about this home in Colonial Heritage!
623 Wisteria Lane, Sunset Beach, NC 28468 – Sea Trail Plantation
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities623 Wisteria Lane, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Asking Price: $695,000 Beds/Baths: 4BRs/3 BAs
This brand-new Riptide home at 623 Wisteria Lane offers a modern coastal-craftsman design with golf course views from both front and rear.
Its airy interior features wainscoting, vaulted ceilings with faux-wood beams, high-end laminate flooring, and a 4-panel slider that opens to a screened porch.
The gourmet kitchen includes soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertops, a walk-in pantry with butcher-block counters and an LG appliance suite.
A primary suite with a zero-entry tiled shower complements a private bonus room with full bath. Send me more about this home in Sea Trail Plantation!
KEY FEATURES: 623 Wisteria Lane, NC
Enjoy golf and nature views from the screened porch.
> More Community Information: Sea Trail Plantation, Sunset Beach NC
About Sea Trail Plantation, NC
Choose from a select range of real estate options.
Ideally located along the pristine coast of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, the acclaimed Sea Trail Plantation community has been a four-season fun spot serving families and visitors for 20-plus years.
With a plethora of real estate options and a classic resort setting, the community attracts full-time residents and those in search of a weekend getaway. Send me more about this home in Sea Trail Plantation!
54 Award-Winning Golf Holes
Choose to play on three championship layouts.
The Willard Byrd course at Sea Trail builds its strategic challenge on forbidding tree lines, lakes that range from 14 to 20 acres in size and a deceptive greenside bunkering system.
The Rees Jones Course is a straightforward layout featuring mounded fairways bordered by scenic lakes and towering trees. This championship layout measures 6,761 yards from the blue tees.
The Ellis Maples Course is a traditional Southern design, framed by twisted ancient oaks and tall Carolina pines. Five holes that wind along the scenic Calabash Creek, with elaborate landscaping and undulating greens. Send me more about this home in Sea Trail Plantation!
120 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 – Hilton Head Plantation
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities120 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Asking Price: $699,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2 BAs
This 1,766-sf home at 120 High Bluff Road offers Lowcountry living in Hilton Head Plantation, SC with a warm, inviting interior and excellent flow throughout.
Smooth ceilings, an updated kitchen and baths plus a gas fireplace add to the home’s charm.
The primary suite includes a generous walk-in closet and private bath, with direct access to a screened porch and paver patio overlooking the wooded backyard.
Additional features include a newer roof, one-car garage, laundry cabinet, and convenient access to both community gates. Send me more about this home in Hilton Head Plantation!
KEY FEATURES: 120 High Bluff Road, SC
Enjoy wooded views from the covered porch.
> More Community Information: Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC
About Hilton Head Plantation, SC
Two miles of sandy beach offer plenty of room to stretch out on.
Hilton Head Plantation is a private, gated community on the north end of Hilton Head Island featuring 4,000 sprawling acres, beaches and more.
A wide range of activities and amenities combined with low annual fees, make this established community especially attractive to second-home owners and primary residents alike. Send me more about this home in Hilton Head Plantation!
Unspoiled Natural Beauty
Serene natural beauty and water views reflect a relaxed lifestyle.
With more than 4,000 acres and two nature conservancies, Hilton Head Plantation is Hilton Head’s second-largest planned community.
Sheltered between Port Royal Sound and the U.S. Intracoastal Waterway, the plantation offers two miles of sandy beaches on Port Royal Sound, and a marina to charter a boat or dock one of your own.
Residents enjoy six miles of biking and jogging trails, central recreational facility and a waterfront playground. Send me more about this home in Hilton Head Plantation!
Hilton Head Plantation Real Estate
Each neighborhood within Hilton Head Plantation is as unique as the plantation itself. Options include waterfront homes and villas, single-family homes with golf course or lagoon views and homes clustered within wooded settings. Send me more about this home in Hilton Head Plantation!
10911 Grande Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 – The Club at Ibis
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities10911 Grande Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
Asking Price: $639,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2.5 BAs
This 2,631-sf Princeton-model home at 10911 Grande Boulevard in the Club at Ibis, FL provides a tranquil lakefront setting and a spacious, light-filled layout.
Its expansive screened patio, equipped with a newer awning, offers comfortable outdoor dining.
Inside, the first-floor primary suite features a stylishly updated bath and soothing water views.
Important upgrades include a new roof in 2020 and new accordion hurricane shutters in 2018. Send me more about this home in The Club at Ibis!
KEY FEATURES: 10911 Grande Boulevard. FL
Enjoy lake views from the screened patio.
> More Community Information: The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach FL
About The Club at Ibis, FL
Ibis features three golf courses, including one by Jack Nicklaus.
The Club at Ibis offers all the benefits and conveniences of living in Palm Beach County, while still remaining an oasis of tranquility, bordered by natural beauty.
The community showcases three Nicklaus family-designed championship golf courses, including the acclaimed Legend course, originally developed and newly renovated in 2017 by golfing great Jack Nicklaus. Send me more about this home in The Club at Ibis!
Real Estate
Homes are stylish with real estate beginning at $150,000.
The much awarded gated community has 33 diverse neighborhoods, with architecturally beautiful homes, set in a lush, manicured setting.
The property borders the Grassy Waters Nature Preserve, with quiet streets, ample green space, lakes and nature trails. Members enjoy an active club lifestyle consisting of sports programs, multiple options, upscale amenities and a variety of social activities.
Choose from a variety of residences including condominiums, villas, single family homes, new construction and custom estates. Prices range from the mid $100s into the millions. 24-hour security from Ibis Public Safety provides peace of mind for the year round or seasonal residents. Send me more about this home in The Club at Ibis!
Bereavement Support at Osprey Cove GA, Hampton Lake SC Discovery
in Discovery Package, Newsletter, Things To DoGCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
December 5, 2025 – December 7, 2025
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways – Hampton Lake, SC Discovery
> What’s Going On At – Model Railroad Show at Ford’s Colony, VA
> Community News and Updates – Bereavement Support at Osprey Cove, GA
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Sanctuary Cove is a Lowcountry community set on 1,400 acres.
Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Sanctuary Cove is a private, gated golf and waterfront community, offering the relaxed Lowcountry lifestyle from its location alongside the famed Golden Isles of Georgia.
Its resident members enjoy country club amenities enhanced by walking trails, championship golf, tennis complex, fitness center and pool and riverfront activities on the Little Satilla River. Send me more information about Sanctuary Cove!
Tamarack Resort offers a wide array of amenities and services.
Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID has joined the Golf Course Home Network.
Tamarack Resort is a four-season, mountain resort located in Donnelly, Idaho, featuring a championship golf course, marina with on-water fuel, 2,800 feet of vertical drop and 1,100 acres of skiable terrain.
Set 90 miles north of Boise on the west shore of Lake Cascade, it is tucked into the Payette River Mountains region and is renowned as America’s only ski, golf, and lake resort. Send me more information about Tamarack Resort!
Creekwood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities.
> Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. Creekwood is a vibrant, 55-plus, active-adult community located in Powder Springs, GA.
This new community is smartly designed to offer comfort, convenience and a strong sense of community for retirees.
Developed by Paran Homes, this gated neighborhood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities, making Creekwood an ideal setting for homebuyers seeking a relaxed, active lifestyle. Send me more information about Creekwood 55+ Community!
The private, gated community of Traditions of Braselton, GA.
> Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA, has joined the Golf Course Home Network. This private, gated community is one of 10 new communities in five states to have joined the GCH Network in the past few months.
See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page and important community information about amenities, real estate, visit packages and more.
GEORGIA
> New! Creekwood, Powder Springs, GA – READ MORE
> New! Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA – READ MORE
> New! Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, ID – READ MORE
> New! Sanctuary Cove, Waverly, GA – READ MORE
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Now on WaterViewHome: Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – READ MORE
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC, can also be viewed on Water View Home
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
NEW JERSEY
> Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, SC 2BR $359,900
> Woodside, SC 3BR, Wooded Views, Deck $469,000
> Indian River Colony Club, FL Expanded Golf View 2BR $365,000
> Palmetto Bluff, SC 3BR Cottage, Outdoor Fireplace $1,995,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Holiday Event at Southern Hills Plantation, FL
> Holiday Home Tour at Atlanta Area Communities
> Marina Updates at Harbour Ridge, FL
Golf Retirement Planner
> New! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Sanctuary Cove, GA
> New! Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Palmetto Blulff, SC
> Top 5 Reasons to Retire to Westlake Golf & CC
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N’ PLAYS
Hampton Lake, SC Discovery
Hampton Lake, SC: Visit for a day, or three.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC invites qualified and serious homebuyers to enjoy a Hampton Lake Discovery Visit especially created for qualified, serious buyers by Laurie Morella of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Hilton Head Bluffton Realty.
Stay for 3 days/2 nights in this Bluffton, SC, community and experience the Lowcountry’s abundant lifestyle. Once you’re here, you won’t want to leave.
Your package will be designed around your interests and what you want to learn and experience during your time at Hampton Lake.
Package prices depend on the time of year and the hotel or STR (short term rental) selected. See below to choose the visit package that works for you. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Model Railroad Show at Ford’s Colony, VA
Ford’s Colony, VA: Hosts model railroad event.
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA invites community residents and the general public to a unique weekend experience of top-quality model railroading and installation design.
The dates are Dec. 6 and 7 and the location is the Williamsburg Regional Library.
The engineers of the Ford’s Colony Model Railroad Club is putting on its 20th Annual Model Railroad Show, with 8 operating layouts of various scales.
Members will also be operating a large HO layout in the Norge Depot, adjacent to the Library. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Send me more information about Ford’s Colony!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Bereavement Support Group at Osprey Cove, GA
Osprey Cove, GA: Hosts bereavement support group.
> Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA announced to its residents the founding of a new community organization, the Osprey Cove Bereavement Support Group.
The bereavement support group has two facilitators, one of whom is BJ Spanos, a practitioner trained in grief support work.
The group meets one Monday each month at River Club, a main gathering space in Osprey Cove, to share in confidence their experiences navigating personal grief brought on by circumstances such as the loss of a loved one. Send me more information about Osprey Cove!
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Holiday Home Tour at Atlanta Area Communities, Dec. 13-14
in Buyer Resources, Events and Holidays, Real Estate News, Special Deals & IncentivesThe Paran Homes communities of Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA and Creekwood, Powder Springs GA are inviting interested buyers to a Holiday Home Tour at the new communities on Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14. (Lead photo courtesy of Elena Popova.)
Hours are 10 am to 2 pm both days.
This event is a prime opportunity to tour move-in ready homes, enjoy festive holiday touches and discover how these communities combine comfort, lifestyle and exceptional home value. Send me more information about Traditions of Braselton!
Guests can start their Holiday Home Tour at the main model homes in each of the two communities, which are approximately 90 minutes apart at either end of Georgia’s Atlanta-Athens corridor.
Traditions of Braselton is in the town of Jefferson and Creekwood is in Powder Springs. Send me more information about Creekwood!
Special Financing & Builder Incentives
Ask about special 2.99% financing at the event.
An important part of the Holiday Home Tour is the significant financing and builder incentives available, including 2.99% financing on select homes and builder-paid closing costs. These special benefits could save buyers thousands of dollars. Send me more information about Creekwood!
Representatives will be available on-site to answer questions about financing options, eligibility, and what is included in closing cost coverage.
In addition, community agents will be available at each home to speak with buyers and answer questions. Enjoy holiday treats, cider, refreshments and a Winter Holiday Welcome Gift at both communities. Send me more information about Traditions of Braselton!
Holiday Home Tour: How to Get Started
Ask about builder-paid closing costs at the tour.
Visitors can begin their community visit at tour-designated welcome stations. Get started at 33 Backwater Lane, Jefferson, GA, for the Traditions of Braselton. And head to 3812 Shelleydale Drive, Powder Springs at Creekwood. . Send me more information about Creekwood!
At check-in, visitors can pick up a tour brochure and ask any questions before beginning their self-guided or agent-assisted tour. At Traditions of Braselton there will be four luxury homes available for viewing, priced in the high $400,000s. Send me more information about Traditions of Braselton!
At Creekwood, four active-adult villas will be open for touring, priced in the high $300,000s. All homes are tastefully decorated for the holidays, creating a festive, inviting atmosphere.
About the Paran Homes Communities
Creekwood is a 55+, active adult community.
Creekwood is a vibrant, 55-plus, active-adult community located in Powder Springs, GA. This new community is smartly designed to offer comfort, convenience and a strong sense of community for retirees.
Developed by Paran Homes, this gated neighborhood features ranch-style villas with modern amenities, making it an ideal setting for homebuyers seeking a relaxed, active lifestyle. Send me more information about Creekwood!
Traditions of Braselton
Traditions of Braselton features a Mike Dasher-designed course.
Traditions of Braselton is a charming, master-planned community with resort-inspired amenities set on 1,140 acres of scenic North Georgia terrain.
The community’s pleasing streetscapes feature a stately collection of homes poised along rolling hills and shaded green lawns. All roads lead to the the amenity center and social hub at the heart of the property.
Properties that border its fairways and greens are afforded a gallery of picturesque golf views.
Designed by renowned architect Mike Dasher in 2005, this well-conditioned course measures 6,729 yards with a par of 72. Send me more information about Traditions of Braselton!
35 Caribbean Soul Avenue Unit 101, Hardeeville, SC 29927 – Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities35 Caribbean Soul Avenue Unit 101, Hardeeville, SC 29927
Asking Price: $359,900 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/2 BAs
Built in 2023, this 1,383-sf Dreamsicle model cottage at 35 Caribbean Soul Avenue Unit 101 sits on an appealing outside lot that’s a quick golf-cart ride from both the Town Center and the Lake House.
The home borders community green space and its wrap-around porch offers relaxed Lowcountry charm.
Interior upgrades include crown molding, quartz countertops, recessed lighting and elegant 8-foot doors plus 42-inch soft-close cabinetry.
The home features a natural gas range and comes move-in ready with refrigerator, washer and dryer included. Send me more about this home in Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head!
KEY FEATURES: 35 Caribbean Soul Avenue Unit 101, SC
The cottage is in a spacious spot with wraparound porch.
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About Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, SC
Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, SC: Scenic & relaxed.
Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head is is a private, gated community for active adults age 55 and up.
Inspired by the music and lifestyle of legendary singer, songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett, the community takes pride in its active lifestyle focused on fun, fitness and recreation.
The homebuilder behind this uniquely laid-back property is Minto Communities USA. Based in Florida since 1978, Minto has represented integrity, financial strength and enduring value to homeowners for nearly 40 years. Send me more about this home in Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head!
Lake Latitude Club
The Lake Latitude Club has a pool, beach, trails and more.
The community’s Lake Latitude Club gets the good vibes going with a tropical party room.
In addition, the Lake Latitude Club provides plenty of opportunities to get active, including fully equipped fitness center, swimming pool, lakeside sandy beach, plus miles of water trails for kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing.
The state-of-the-art Fins Fields complex is ideal for a game of plastic baseball. Send me more about this home in Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head!
147 Cottonwood Creek Lane, Aiken, SC 29803 – Woodside
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities147 Cottonwood Creek Lane, Aiken, SC 29803
Asking Price: $469,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2.5 BAs
This brick ranch home at 147 Cottonwood Creek Lane in the wooded Cottonwood Creek neighborhood of Woodside, SC offers an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings in the dining, kitchen and living areas.
The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and a breakfast area that opens to a covered deck with tranquil wooded views.
The primary suite includes a spacious bath with dual vanities, a large soaking tub and walk-in shower.
A bonus room, generous flex space, walk-in attic storage and extensive updates—including a new roof, HVAC, tankless water heater and fresh interior paint—add comfort and value. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
KEY FEATURES: 147 Cottonwood Creek Lane, SC
The home offers a deck and porch, with wooded views.
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About Woodside, SC
Woodside, SC: Private community in “South’s Best Small Town.”
Setting the standard for luxury living in the South, Woodside is a private master-planned, active-adult lifestyle community spanning over 3,000 acres in Aiken, SC, consistently recognized by Southern Living Magazine as a “South’s Best Small Town.”
Enhanced by the area’s year-round temperate climate, tax haven status, and charming Southern hospitality, Woodside offers a wide selection of amenities and real estate options to match every taste. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
Real Estate
Take in every season with luxurious outdoor spaces.
Distinguished by a vast collection of unique neighborhoods and a variety of lifestyle options, life in Woodside is beautifully enhanced with lushly landscaped and thoughtfully planned sub-districts.
One of Woodside’s newest neighborhoods, Highpoint, features a pocket association designed to manage landscape maintenance within the neighborhood, ensuring a low-maintenance and aesthetic appeal. Direct access to The Reserve Club at Woodside and the conveniences of The Village at Woodside makes Highpoint perfect for those seeking a downsized and convenient lifestyle. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
1332 Pilgrim Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940 – Indian River Colony Club
in Golf Homes, Military Retirement Communities, Real Estate for Sale1332 Pilgrim Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940
Asking Price: $365,000 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/2 BAs
This expanded golf-view home at 1332 Pilgrim Avenue in Indian River Country Club, FL features a comfortable split floor plan and recent updates that include a 2022 roof and luxury vinyl flooring throughout.
A spacious back patio overlooks No.4 fairway and a tranquil water feature, complemented by two electric awnings for shaded outdoor living.
The kitchen was upgraded in 2025 with quartz countertops and modernized electrical outlets, while additional improvements include updated windows, hurricane shutters and a 2024 solar attic fan.
A Murphy bed in the guest room, a roll-in shower in the primary suite, and fresh lighting make this an inviting move-in-ready home. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
KEY FEATURES: 1332 Pilgrim Avenue, FL
Enjoy outdoor living under the covered patio.
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About Indian River Colony Club, FL
Lakes and tall trees elevate the course’s challenge.
A military retirement community, Indian River Colony Club (IRCC) is a 55+, active adult, country club community dedicated to serving those who served. As residents like to say, “It’s military retirement at its best!”
Located on 453 acres with nearly 800 individually owned 2-4 bedroom, single-family homes, the community is accented by abundant wildlife and beautiful golf course, water and preserve views. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
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Homes are competitively priced from the mid-$300,000s.
Indian River Colony Club offers 2-4 BR individually owned homes set on 453 acres. Homes feature views of the community’s golf course, 28 lakes, and preserve where wildlife still abounds. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!