Pauma Valley Country Club, San Diego CA and its music-loving members are set for this weekend’s Evening of Jazz event. On Sat., April 5 the event begins with a cocktail reception at 5 p.m. that is followed by a gourmet dinner at 6.
The entertainment program begins at 7:30 with the Coastal Cities Jazz Band, a 17-piece ensemble. They are followed later in the evening by the Ruby Blue Combo. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
About Pauma Valley Country Club
Pauma Valley Country Club is a private country club tucked away in the foothills of Palomar Mountain, San Diego North County. It’s the location, history of the club and the Pauma Valley lifestyle that make this club so special, say its proud members.
Pauma Valley Country Club features a spectacular Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Signature Golf Course which opened for play on November 1, 1960. Since then it has gathered awards and loyal followers while always being maintained in top condition.
The views from several of the holes of the surrounding mountains, avocado and citrus groves are stunning, showcasing the area on numerous television shows such as Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf. The course has been listed among the Top 100 Best Courses in the U.S. and as a Top 10 club in California by Golf Digest.
Pauma Valley Country Club has also hosted the U.S. Open qualifier many times and has hosted many other high-profile golf events. Most recently the course hosted the 2011 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying event and the 2006 and 2007 U.S. Amateur Qualifying tournament. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
Amenities
Pauma Valley members enjoy a wide array of amenities. In addition to the golf course, the pool complex, tennis courts, practice facility, newly renovated fitness room are always active.
The club is also noted for its fly-in airstrip, completely outfitted woodworking shop, Grill Room, outdoor terrace and cottages.
Billy Graham, who was a member for eight years and often returned for vacations, was once asked what he thought heaven looked like to which he responded, “I hope it looks a lot like Pauma Valley, California.” Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
Join the Club
There are many reasons to join Pauma Valley Country Club. Some people like spending the day with friends in a special environment that was featured on ‘Good Morning, America.’ Still others love the “Club” feeling that includes hundreds of social events per year, including holiday parties, dances, live entertainment, dinners, wine tastings and more.
Many of the members participate in the golf groups, weekly golf games—both competitive and for fun—and tournaments hosted by the club and fellow members.
Members come from as far as Canada, Massachusetts, Vancouver and Chicago because of the way they are treated once inside this gated community. Members at Pauma Valley Country Club are not pretentious—they are here for the fun and to share in the camaraderie. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
Reynolds Plantation, GA Thanks St. Mary’s for $1M Pledge
in NewsReynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA recently accepted an official note of thanks from leadership of the nearby St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital for its pledge of $1 million to the new medical center’s ongoing capital campaign. St. Mary’s Good Samaritan marked its first 90 days of operation on March 17.
Funds raised by the capital campaign are designated to help the hospital acquire advanced equipment, additional furnishings and nuclear medicine technology. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
About Reynolds Plantation
Reynolds Plantation is a lake and golf community offering 117 holes of championship golf on the shores of Lake Oconee. Located 75 miles east of Atlanta via Interstate 20, Reynolds Plantation’s long list of amenities is headlined by five of the best golf course designers in the business—Jack Nicklaus, Bob Cupp, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones and Jim Engh.
In addition to its beautiful setting along more than 374 miles of Lake Oconee shoreline, the community offers residents and guests four marinas, four clubhouses, 16 tennis courts and miles of walking trails, engaing natural scenery and a Ritz-Carlton Lodge for vacationers and real estate prospects. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
Lake & Golf Views
Most of the homesites and cottages now offered at Reynolds Plantation overlook either the lake or one of six championship golf courses. Some even offer a combination of both golf and lake.
Whatever the view, year-round residences and vacation homes here blend in with the natural surroundings and offer easy access to all amenities. Southern Living Magazine chose Reynolds Plantation as the location home for its renowned Idea House. Real estate begins at $39,900. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
The Landings, GA Hosts Savannah Challenger Starting 4/19
in Events and Holidays, Pro Tennis Events at CommunitiesThe Landings on Skidaway Island, GA will host its sixth annual Savannah Challenger tennis championship, beginning with qualifying rounds on April 19 and concluding on Sun., April 27.
The Savannah Challenger is the premier professional tennis event in South Georgia, attracting many top names on the ATP Tour. Points earned count toward USTA Wildcard entry into the 2014 French Open in May. Send me more information about The Landings!
About The Landings on Skidaway Island
The Landings is a vibrant, premier residential community on Skidaway Island, less than 10 miles south of historic Savannah, Georgia.
The community is run by its debt-free homeowners association and has been for the past 15 years. The Urban Land Institute named The Landings “one of the nation’s best residential communities.” Send me more information about The Landings!
Amenities
Resident facilities in this gated community include two deep-water marinas, 40 miles of walking and biking trails, playgrounds, a Village Library, Skidaway Farms (a community garden), dog park, nature trail and so much more.
The club amenities consist of six championship 18-hole golf courses, 34 tennis courts, five pools (two indoor), four dining clubhouses and an impressive fitness and wellness center with spa services. All golf courses are covered under one membership and all are just a golf cart ride away.
Known for its warm sense of community, The Landings on Skidaway Island offers more than 100 social clubs, including New Neighbors and Landings Landlovers, making it easy to find new friends and create life-long friendships.
The Landings Association also owns a number of Rhodes 19 sailboats and the Sailing Club meets every weekend for enjoyment and competition. Delegal Creek Marina offers kayak storage and rental and the kayak club meets regularly. In season BBQ’s with entertainment are held at both the Delegal Marina and Landings Harbour Marina.
Residents of The Landings can also enjoy all of the amenities, culture, events and healthcare that Savannah offers, and then retreat to their private oasis at the end of the day. The Landings provides you with the best of both worlds! Send me more information about The Landings!
Real Estate Opportunities
The Landings on Skidaway Island is a community of custom homes reflecting personal expression through a wide variety of architectural styles, while unity is ensured by The Landings Architectural Review process. Homes at The Landings range in price from $250,000 to more than $2 million.
Lots range from patio to full-size and estate lots, offering golf, lagoon, river, wooded and marsh views. Lots at The Landings on Skidaway Island range in price from $70,000 to $400,000. Send me more information about The Landings!
Pauma Valley Country Club, CA Evening of Jazz April 5
in Events and Holidays, Food and DrinkPauma Valley Country Club, San Diego CA and its music-loving members are set for this weekend’s Evening of Jazz event. On Sat., April 5 the event begins with a cocktail reception at 5 p.m. that is followed by a gourmet dinner at 6.
The entertainment program begins at 7:30 with the Coastal Cities Jazz Band, a 17-piece ensemble. They are followed later in the evening by the Ruby Blue Combo. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
About Pauma Valley Country Club
Pauma Valley Country Club is a private country club tucked away in the foothills of Palomar Mountain, San Diego North County. It’s the location, history of the club and the Pauma Valley lifestyle that make this club so special, say its proud members.
Pauma Valley Country Club features a spectacular Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Signature Golf Course which opened for play on November 1, 1960. Since then it has gathered awards and loyal followers while always being maintained in top condition.
The views from several of the holes of the surrounding mountains, avocado and citrus groves are stunning, showcasing the area on numerous television shows such as Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf. The course has been listed among the Top 100 Best Courses in the U.S. and as a Top 10 club in California by Golf Digest.
Pauma Valley Country Club has also hosted the U.S. Open qualifier many times and has hosted many other high-profile golf events. Most recently the course hosted the 2011 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying event and the 2006 and 2007 U.S. Amateur Qualifying tournament. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
Amenities
Pauma Valley members enjoy a wide array of amenities. In addition to the golf course, the pool complex, tennis courts, practice facility, newly renovated fitness room are always active.
The club is also noted for its fly-in airstrip, completely outfitted woodworking shop, Grill Room, outdoor terrace and cottages.
Billy Graham, who was a member for eight years and often returned for vacations, was once asked what he thought heaven looked like to which he responded, “I hope it looks a lot like Pauma Valley, California.” Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
Join the Club
There are many reasons to join Pauma Valley Country Club. Some people like spending the day with friends in a special environment that was featured on ‘Good Morning, America.’ Still others love the “Club” feeling that includes hundreds of social events per year, including holiday parties, dances, live entertainment, dinners, wine tastings and more.
Many of the members participate in the golf groups, weekly golf games—both competitive and for fun—and tournaments hosted by the club and fellow members.
Members come from as far as Canada, Massachusetts, Vancouver and Chicago because of the way they are treated once inside this gated community. Members at Pauma Valley Country Club are not pretentious—they are here for the fun and to share in the camaraderie. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
Venice Golf & Country Club, FL Home w/ Pool, Spa, Lanai
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsVenice Golf & Country Club, Venice FL presents a 3-BR/3-BA home on a cul-de-sac lot at 619 Wild Pine Way. It has a private pool with brick paver deck, spa and lanai with a golf course view.
Main part of the home features two bedrooms, a kitchen with custom lighting, wood cabinetry, premium stainless appliances, a 6-burner gas range and granite countertops. The courtyard unit features a separate bath, kitchenette, living room, bedroom and separate A/C. Listed at $324,900. Send me more information about Venice Golf & Country Club!
About Venice Golf & Country Club
The Venice Golf & Country Club sits on 460 tropical acres in a private, gated setting in Venice, FL. Residents enjoy an active country club lifestyle with formal, casual and outdoor dining, a fully equipped fitness and aquatics center, and a full calendar of social events.
Tennis enthusiasts play on four Har-Tru courts and participate in an active calendar of round robins, league play and special events.
As a member-owned golf club, this financially sound community will always maintain the highest standards for lifestyle, security and value. Send me more information about Venice Golf & Country Club!
Golf by Ted McAnlis
The 18-hole course at Venice Golf & Country Club was designed by Ted McAnlis. An excellent test with water features on 10 holes, the course plays to a par 72. Five sets of tees, ranging in length from 5,094 yards to 6,747 yards, offer exceptional golf for all levels of playing ability.
Rolling fairways and sloped greens combine to create a series of challenging holes and give the strategy player the option of playing around or hitting over a hazard. Send me more information about Venice Golf & Country Club!
Real Estate Options
The Venice Golf & Country Club features 587 single-family homes set upon 460 acres. Homes offer golf, lake and preserve views. Prices begin at $250,000.
Homeowners must hold a social, tennis or golf membership. Rentals are available for vacation and an opportunity to experience the club prior to purchase. Send me more information about Venice Golf & Country Club!
Deal OT Day: Hampton Lake, SC Brand-New 4-BR Home
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleHampton Lake, Bluffton SC spotlights a brand-new 4-BR/3-BA, 3091-sf Lowcountry-style home at 97 Hampton Lake Drive.
With a unique floor plan that includes a private study and an unfinished bonus room, this residence is graced with antique pine floors, custom cabinets and many built-ins. Listed at $579,000. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
About Hampton Lake
Hampton Lake is a 900-acre lake community set in Bluffton, SC, and located minutes from Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort. It overlooks a 165-acre freshwater lake commanding 15 miles of shoreline. Hampton Lake is surrounded by a 340-acre nature preserve, collectively offering more than 500 acres of open space.
Residents of this community, voted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as “Best Community in America,” gather at the Lakeside Amenity Village. The village exudes a warm atmosphere with its reclaimed barnwood paneling and two grand stone fireplaces. Its spacious Lakeview Room is home to events of all kinds, and its decks and porches overlook the lake. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
Golf Right Next Door
Great championship golf is just a cart ride away via a special cart path to Hampton Hall which is adjacent to the community and features a private Pete Dye golf course. Hampton Lake residents have access to the course through a variety of memberships from equity to a 6-month trial.
Hampton Lake’s Lakeside facility houses the Spa and Fitness Central, the Tower Bar, waterfront Backwater Bill’s restaurant and the Adventure Lagoon pool complex. Nearby is Dog Paddle Park, the first pet park at any private community in South Carolina. Real estate options at Hampton Lake include single-family homes and lots. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
Jupiter Country Club, FL Home: Gourmet Kitchen, MBR Suite
in Golf Homes, Real Estate NewsJupiter Country Club, Jupiter FL spotlights the Genova design from its Carriage Homes collection. It’s a 3-BR, 3-BA, 2,6503-sf home with a two-story foyer opening through double doors to a large study. The formal dining room is accessible from the great room and gourmet kitchen.
A gourmet kitchen with a large cooktop center island blends beauty and functionality. An impressive bay window with seat accents the master suite, which also features double vanities, a sizeable dressing area, shower stall, corner roman tub and private toilet area. Listed at $439,995. Send me more information about Jupiter Country Club!
About Jupiter Country Club
Jupiter Country Club is a private, gated country club community on 483 lush acres in upscale Palm Beach County. This Treasure Coast community features a Greg Norman championship golf course and is accented by Tuscan-Mediterranean architectural themes.
World-class amenities include two spectacular Mediterranean-inspired clubhouses, a resort-style pool, tennis courts, and an array of other recreational amenities that offer you a world of social opportunities – all without ever leaving the comfort of your community. Send me more information about Jupiter Country Club!
Golf & Fitness
In addition to its Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, the community includes an abundance of lakes and nature preserves, creating a relaxed, serene environment. A graceful main entrance with a staffed, gated entrance welcomes residents and guests into the community.
Fitness enthusiasts enjoy the Jupiter Country Club’s Sports and Social Club, a 12,000 square foot-health and fitness center with resort-style pools, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, six HAR-TRU® clay tennis courts, indoor/outdoor casual dining, massage room, and locker facilities. Send me more information about Jupiter Country Club!
Real Estate
Luxury builder Toll Brothers is offering four collections of residence at Jupiter Country Club. Home prices range from $364,995 to over $1.3 million. Every home will have either a golf, lake, or preserve view. Send me more information about Jupiter Country Club!
Connestee Falls Announces 2014 Photo Contest Winners
in Awards & Honors, NewsThe Photo Winners
The Fall 2014 competition had 40 entries. The five winning shots, selected by independent judges, include photographs of the property, a recently completed addition to the extensive trail system that covers over 13 miles, mountains views and a stunning shot of Carson Creek waterfall. Send me more information about Connestee Falls.
The winners included: Joellen Lee for Mountain Valley Fog; Laura Winzeler for Driveway Dawg; Ed Guttery for Lake Atagahi in Fall; Phil Szczepanski for Inaugural Carson Creek Trail Hike and Greer Gunby for Carson Creek.
About Connestee Falls
Connestee Falls is an approximately 3,800 acre gated master planned community where half the land set is aside in conservation and nature areas with amenities including four lakes, championship golf, a clubhouse, parks and hiking trails.
The community’s Welcome Center is located at 5500 Greenville Highway, Brevard, NC 28712. Send me more information about Connestee Falls.
Blackstone, AZ Singleton Moms Golf Event April 14
in Events and Holidays, Food and DrinkBlackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ will host the Fourth Annual Singleton Moms Fundraising Golf Event on Monday, April 14 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an important charity golf event to raise funds for local single parents battling cancer. Cost to enter is $250 per player.
Registration and a continental breakfast are scheduled from 7 to 8:30 a.m. and a shotgun start immediately follows at 9 a.m. An awards lunch with a silent auction will follow the tournament at 1:30 p.m. in the Blackstone Country Club. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
About Blackstone at Vistancia
Blackstone at Vistancia is a 590-acre community set within the 7,100-acre master plan of Vistancia. Upon completion, Blackstone will include approximately 500 luxury and custom homes.
The community is enveloped in an intimate, natural Sonoran desert setting, featuring spectacular mountain and golf course views. Amenities include private guard-gated entrance and neighborhood park with a half-basketball court, children’s play structure, recreational lawn and shade ramadas. Blackstone at Vistancia welcomes neighborly experiences and natural desert exploration. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
Blackstone Country Club
At the heart of Blackstone at Vistancia is the community’s private Blackstone Country Club*, offering engaging and unique experiences for every member of the family. Club membership is not included with the purchase of real estate and may be obtained separately.
Named for the volcanic rock indigenous to the area, Blackstone Country Club features amenities and activities geared for enjoying a private country club lifestyle in addition to its spectacular championship golf course. The comfortable luxury found at Blackstone’s clubhouse is truly like an extension of a resident’s home. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
Deal OT Day: DC Ranch, AZ 4-BR Mountain View Home
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleThe split master suite has a large bath with his-and-her vanities. Live within walking distance of the Market Street dining and shopping complex, plus two community centers. Furniture is negotiable with seller. Listed at $634,900. Send me more information about DC Ranch!
About DC Ranch
DC Ranch is a private, gated golf community set in ruggedly beautiful Sonoran Desert vegetation featuring an 18-hole championship golf course with a second on the way by Tom Weiskopf.
Residents and golfers alike enjoy long distant vistas over the valley floor with its city lights at night, as well as stunning views of lush green golf courses, the rugged desert and the McDowell Mountains. Send me more information about DC Ranch!
Networked Neighborhoods
The master plan for DC Ranch was developed by Vernon Swaback AIA. It offers a true sense of neighborhood with villages that conform to the land and its natural features.
A network of walking paths winds through the 3,700-acre community, connecting homes to amenities, schools, churches, parks and shopping.
DC Ranch is also a wired community. Every home is wired with fiber optics for telephone, cable and high-speed internet access. A community center offers residents swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball, fitness. Send me more information about DC Ranch!
Desert Golf
DC Ranch offers a stunning Scott Miller-designed golf course. A par-71, 6,872-yard test, it features four tees on each hole and has earned a 72.4 rating and a slope of 130 from the professional tees.
Every hole frames spectacular views that surround this golf course. A clubhouse membership includes the use of swim and tennis facilities as well as dining. Use of the golf course is not included. Send me more information about DC Ranch!
Deal OT Day: 3 Days at Cypress Landing, NC $175/Couple
in Deal of the Day, Discovery PackageCypress Landing, Chocowinity NC has a 20th Anniversary Discover Cypress Landing package that provides 3 days/2 nights to enjoy the community and its amenities. Priced at just $175 per couple, it provides two nights’ lodging in historic “Little” Washington, N.C., a 10-minute drive from Cypress Landing, at either the Hampton Inn or Moss House Bed and Breakfast.
Breakfast is included, along with a tour of Cypress Landing, a Two-for-One dinner certificate at The Bank Bistro & Bar in Washington and a round of golf for two on the 4 star Cypress Landing Golf Club course. Send me more information about Cypress Landing!
About Cypress Landing
Cypress Landing is considered the premier golf and boating community of eastern North Carolina. Amid its landscape of tall pines and rolling hills is a collection of 720 homesites, some 600 of which have fine homes currently in place. All un-built lots are privately owned and homes listed for resale range in price from $200,000 to over $1,000,000.
Residents enjoy the finest in pleasure boating thanks to Cypress Landing’s state-of-the-art marina and its easy deep-water access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Golf is also wonderfully represented here. Send me more information about Cypress Landing!
Award-Winning Golf
At par 72, semi-private Cypress Landing Golf Course was designed with care by Bill Love with Ault, Clark & Associates. Its signature 15th hole overlooks Chocowinity Bay and the course maintains a four-star Golf Digest rating year in and year out.
True-rolling ultradwarf Bermuda greens—the gold standard for this climate and region—are key to the course’s exemplary conditioning. With men’s and women’s associations that each count more than 150 members, it’s a friendly atmosphere with plenty of low-key organized competition. Send me more information about Cypress Landing!
NC Clean Marina
Approved as an “NC Clean Marina,” the community’s 222-slip floating dock facility provides access to the Pamlico River, Pamlico Sound and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Cypress Landing Yacht Club membership is open to all residents and provides social events throughout the year.
A variety of activity clubs and groups include bridge, woodworking, book club, art, dinner and wine tasting to name a few. Community volunteers include EMS, Estuarium, blind center, food bank, hospital aides and many more. Send me more information about Cypress Landing!