GCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
May 23, 2025 – May 25, 2025
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways & Stay ‘n’ Plays – Callawassie Island, SC 2-Day Discovery
> What’s Going On At… –
- Bluebird Excursion at Palmetto Bluff, SC
- Ford’s Colony, VA Celebrates Anniversary
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
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! Traditions of Braselton, Jefferson, GA – READ MORE
SOUTH CAROLINA
> New! Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> New! 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
> New! Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
VIRGINIA
> Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
> Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
FLORIDA
> Southern Hills Plantation, Brooksville, FL – READ MORE
NORTH CAROLINA
> Burlingame Country Club, Sapphire READ MORE
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC – READ MORE
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Westlake Golf & CC, NJ 2BR, Wooded Views $542,900
> Lake Arrowhead, GA Under Construction 3BR $396,900
> The Club at Ibis, FL 4BR, Screened Patio $525,000
> Harbour Ridge, FL 3BR, Private Pool $825,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! At Ibis, Life after ‘School’ Is Good for Martin Hall
> Weekend Open House at Traditions of Braselton, GA
> Putting for the Pantry Event at Woodside, SC
> Sunset Prime Opens at Sea Trail Plantation, NC
> Full Moon Event at Sea Pines Resort, SC
> Model Railroad Club Event at Ford’s Colony, VA
Golf Retirement Planner
> Top 5 Reasons to Retire to Westlake Golf & CC
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Callawassie Island, SC Discovery
Callawassie Island, SC: 3-Day Discovery with dining and more.
> Callawassie Island, SC invites visitors to enjoy its 3-day/2-night Discovery Visit and learn firsthand why it’s such a popular place in the Lowcountry to live. Package includes 3 days/2 nights accommodations for two in an on-island Cottage or Villa.
Also enjoy unlimited access to the fitness center, two swimming pools and six Har-Tru tennis courts, unlimited access to both the Clubhouse and River Club, $50 gift certificate for dining, your choice of either a golf or tennis lesson, a session with a personal trainer and personalized real estate tour of Callawassie’s outstanding homes, homesites and amenities. Price is just $299 per person. Send me more information about Callawassie Island!
WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Ford’s Colony, VA Celebrates Anniversary
Ford’s Colony, VA: Celebrates anniversary next month.
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ford’s Colony Country Club on Sat., June 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. Ford’s Colony features three championship courses designed by Dan Maples, each with its own challenges and highlights.
This semi-private club offers some of the most admired resort golf in Virginia, with each layout—Blackheath, Blue Heron and Marsh Hawk—bringing its own challenges and highlights. Send me more information about Ford’s Colony!
Bluebird Excursion at Palmetto Bluff, SC
Palmetto Bluff, SC: Hosts Bluebird Research Excursion.
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC is inviting community residents to a Research Excursion sponsored by the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. The topic is Bluebird Survey methods and best practices, with expert guidance by Aaron Palmieri, the Conservancy’s manager of Outreach and Education. Attendees will meet in the Conservancy Classroom on Tue., May 27 at 9 a.m.
Many of Palmetto Bluff’s 70-plus bluebird boxes will be inspected and documented during this morning-long excursion. Proper walking shoes and long pants are required. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
