Sailors who live in Edgartown and Vineyard Haven where the Edgartown Residence Club and Tashmoo Woods, respectively, are located, are gearing up for this weekend’s 42nd Annual Figawi Race Weekend (as in where the Figawi?).
The annual event is a charity sailing regatta that pits boats from all over the East Coast who race from Hyannis to Nantucket on Memorial Day weekend.
Figawi Race Weekend kicks off the the Cape Cod and Nantucket summer sailing season. Entries include 240+ boats and over 3,000 sailors and visitors. Stay tuned for a post-race report! Send more more information on Edgartown Residence Club! Send more more information on Tashmoo Woods!
About Edgartown Residence Club
The Edgartown Residence Club is a private residence club offering fractional real estate overlooking Edgartown harbor on the island of Martha’s Vineyard.
The Vineyard, as it is often called, is an exquisite island off Cape Cod, MA, cherished for its beautiful beaches, quaint towns and rolling farmland.
Historic Edgartown
From its location in the heart of historic Edgartown, the Edgartown Residence Club offers beautifully appointed one- and two-bedroom suites, with all amenities. Only six residences are available for a total of no more than 72 owner families.
Just step out your front door and you are in the heart of Edgartown, known for its whaling history and elegant shops, fine dining and close proximity to beaches, art galleries and shopping.
Worry-Free Vacation
One of the key benefits of ownership at Edgartown Residence Club is that you are without the traditional chores of home ownership and can enjoy the way a vacation is supposed to be. Everything is taken care of, right down to having a car provided on-island so you don’t have to worry about automobile reservations for the island ferry.
From your window of your condominium you can look out onto Edgartown harbor. Edgartown has a long history as a seaside town. From a port for whaling ships in the 1800s to the host of beautiful white sandy beaches, elegant shops and sailing regattas today, Edgartown is a place for those who love the ocean. Send more more information on Edgartown Residence Club!
About Tashmoo Woods
Tashmoo Woods is a private community set on more than 100 acres next to Mink Meadows Golf Club in Vineyard Haven on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Sited on the edge of Lake Tashmoo from which you can take your boat directly out into Vineyard Sound and the Atlantic, Tashmoo Woods is a special place where you and your family can create memorable island vacations and celebrate special occasions that will last a lifetime and generations to come.
Tashmoo Woods features 54 townhouse-style condominiums and 20 single-family homes and its own set of recreational amenities. Directly across from the community entrance is the 92-acre preserve called West Chop Woods. Residents have a quick 3-minute drive to Vineyard Haven where there are multiple restaurants, including the famous Black Dog Tavern and Bakery, movie theaters, supermarkets, hardware store, boutiques, galleries and more.
Amenities
Tashmoo Woods has its own walking trails which take you through the property and down to picturesque Lake Tashmoo. Many sail and power boats are moored on the lake which has direct access out into Vineyard Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
The community has a small boat landing on the lake and private association beach. Additional amenities include four tennis courts (hard surface) and swimming pool.
Nearby Golf
Tashmoo Woods is located directly adjacent to Mink Meadows Golf Club, a nine-hole, semi-private course. It was designed and constructed in 1936 by Wayne Stiles and enjoys a wide and loyal following. Non-members can make tee times two days in advance.
Measuring 3,078 yards on the front nine and 3,139 on the back, the course challenges golfers with its rolling terrain and rewards them equally with ocean views over Vineyard Sound to Woods Hole and the Elizabeth Islands.
Mink Meadows also features Osprey and hawks that regularly nest in the woods bordering the course. Deer and other wildlife sightings are a common occurrence. Send more more information on Tashmoo Woods!
Dataw Island, SC Hometown of Beaufort Wins ‘Happiest’
in Awards & Honors, NewsResidents at Dataw Island are a little happier today because its hometown of Beaufort, SC was just named the #1 Happiest Seaside Town in America by Coastal Living Magazine.
Beaufort won the accolade after the consideration of a number of factors:
Here’s what Coastal Living had to say about the town of Beaufort, SC:
Beaufort sits on Port Royal Island, in a verdant curve of the Intracoastal Waterway in the heart of the Sea Islands, as it has for a little more than 300 years (making it the second-oldest city in South Carolina). It is glorious strolling here; much of the architecture remains intact, thanks in large part to the Historic Beaufort Foundation (which puts on a stunning Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens every October).
Beyond being an elegant and welcoming urban center of 12,534 locals, Beaufort is also a springboard for exploring natural environs, including Hunting Island, a 5,000-acre state park with more than three miles of pristine beach known as among the most sublime in the state. And then, as any local will tell you, there’s the shrimp. And the sweet tea. And the mandevilla-perfumed breezes that imbue the slowed pace of Lowcountry life. All of it, in Beaufort.
Local Resident on American Idol
Other news from Beaufort, SC includes local resident Candace Glover’s recent win on American Idol, becoming the last contestant standing in the annual talent competition. Known for her powerful voice, Glover hails from Saint Helena Island, just two miles from Dataw Island. She will be bringing a brighter spotlight on the area as she begins her singing career. Send me more information about Dataw Island!
42nd Annual Figawi Race to Nantucket Is This Weekend
in Events and Holidays, News, Sailing NewsSailors who live in Edgartown and Vineyard Haven where the Edgartown Residence Club and Tashmoo Woods, respectively, are located, are gearing up for this weekend’s 42nd Annual Figawi Race Weekend (as in where the Figawi?).
The annual event is a charity sailing regatta that pits boats from all over the East Coast who race from Hyannis to Nantucket on Memorial Day weekend.
Figawi Race Weekend kicks off the the Cape Cod and Nantucket summer sailing season. Entries include 240+ boats and over 3,000 sailors and visitors. Stay tuned for a post-race report! Send more more information on Edgartown Residence Club! Send more more information on Tashmoo Woods!
About Edgartown Residence Club
The Edgartown Residence Club is a private residence club offering fractional real estate overlooking Edgartown harbor on the island of Martha’s Vineyard.
The Vineyard, as it is often called, is an exquisite island off Cape Cod, MA, cherished for its beautiful beaches, quaint towns and rolling farmland.
Historic Edgartown
From its location in the heart of historic Edgartown, the Edgartown Residence Club offers beautifully appointed one- and two-bedroom suites, with all amenities. Only six residences are available for a total of no more than 72 owner families.
Just step out your front door and you are in the heart of Edgartown, known for its whaling history and elegant shops, fine dining and close proximity to beaches, art galleries and shopping.
Worry-Free Vacation
One of the key benefits of ownership at Edgartown Residence Club is that you are without the traditional chores of home ownership and can enjoy the way a vacation is supposed to be. Everything is taken care of, right down to having a car provided on-island so you don’t have to worry about automobile reservations for the island ferry.
From your window of your condominium you can look out onto Edgartown harbor. Edgartown has a long history as a seaside town. From a port for whaling ships in the 1800s to the host of beautiful white sandy beaches, elegant shops and sailing regattas today, Edgartown is a place for those who love the ocean. Send more more information on Edgartown Residence Club!
About Tashmoo Woods
Tashmoo Woods is a private community set on more than 100 acres next to Mink Meadows Golf Club in Vineyard Haven on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Sited on the edge of Lake Tashmoo from which you can take your boat directly out into Vineyard Sound and the Atlantic, Tashmoo Woods is a special place where you and your family can create memorable island vacations and celebrate special occasions that will last a lifetime and generations to come.
Tashmoo Woods features 54 townhouse-style condominiums and 20 single-family homes and its own set of recreational amenities. Directly across from the community entrance is the 92-acre preserve called West Chop Woods. Residents have a quick 3-minute drive to Vineyard Haven where there are multiple restaurants, including the famous Black Dog Tavern and Bakery, movie theaters, supermarkets, hardware store, boutiques, galleries and more.
Amenities
Tashmoo Woods has its own walking trails which take you through the property and down to picturesque Lake Tashmoo. Many sail and power boats are moored on the lake which has direct access out into Vineyard Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
The community has a small boat landing on the lake and private association beach. Additional amenities include four tennis courts (hard surface) and swimming pool.
Nearby Golf
Tashmoo Woods is located directly adjacent to Mink Meadows Golf Club, a nine-hole, semi-private course. It was designed and constructed in 1936 by Wayne Stiles and enjoys a wide and loyal following. Non-members can make tee times two days in advance.
Measuring 3,078 yards on the front nine and 3,139 on the back, the course challenges golfers with its rolling terrain and rewards them equally with ocean views over Vineyard Sound to Woods Hole and the Elizabeth Islands.
Mink Meadows also features Osprey and hawks that regularly nest in the woods bordering the course. Deer and other wildlife sightings are a common occurrence. Send more more information on Tashmoo Woods!
The Landings, GA Resident Attends Signing of Gamefish Law
in NewsThe Landings on Skidaway Island, GA is pleased to report that Landings resident Tom Rood, who serves as board chairman of the Georgia Coastal Conservation Association, was present for the governor’s signing of a state law giving official gamefish status to the Redfish in Georgia state waters.
Passage of the legislation means the Redfish will be better protected for future generations of recreational fishermen. Send me more information about The Landings!
About The Landings
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 14 years. The Urban Land Institute named The Landings “one of the nation’s best residential communities.”
Amenities
Resident facilities in this elite, gated community include two deep-water marinas, 40 miles of walking and biking trails, playgrounds, a Village Library and Skidaway Farms. The club amenities consist of six championship 18-hole golf courses, 34 tennis courts, five pools, four dining clubhouses and a large fitness and wellness center.
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.
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!
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 more than $1 million. Send me more information about The Landings!
Aberdeen Country Club, Italian Night w/ 6 Chef’s Stations
in Events and Holidays, Food and DrinkAberdeen Country Club, Boynton Beach FL residents are getting set for the upcoming Italian Night dinner festivities, happening Sun., June 2 with seven seatings starting at 5 p.m. and the evening’s specialties presented six different chef’s stations.
Cost is just 21.95 per person, plus bar beverages. Attire is casual and the culinary team is more than willing to accommodate special dietary needs. Send me more information about Aberdeen Country Club!
About Aberdeen Country Club
Aberdeen Golf & Country Club is a private, award-winning golf community located in west Boynton Beach in south central Palm Beach County.
Featuring 1,400 acres of magnificent lakes, fairways, and homesites, the community is near Florida’s Turnpike. Palm Beach International Airport is just 15 miles away and 42 miles from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport.
Varied Neighborhoods
Nineteen subdivisions consist of beautiful, well-constructed, well-maintained coach homes, villas and single-family homes. Most enjoy golf course and/or lake views. Residences range from 1,500 sf to over 4,000 sf. There are a variety of membership options available to meet the needs of potential members, ranging from social membership to premier full option memberships.
Aberdeen has both individual Homeowners’ Associations (HOA) and a master Property Owners Association (POA) which manages all the common areas.
Real Estate Options
Condominiums and patio home neighborhoods at Aberdeen Golf & Country Club offer bright and open floor plans. Both villages are within walking distance to the Aberdeen Country Club. Golf and lake views are abundant. All the buildings are maintained for easy living.
Single-family homes at Aberdeen provide one of the best values of any country club community in South Florida. All the sections are meticulously maintained and always being groomed.
As with its villa counterparts, the single-family-home villages offer a wide variety of amenities for its residents. Parties, outings and making great neighbors are all an important part of the village lifestyle. Send me more information about Aberdeen Country Club!
Golf Communities News: New Real Estate Deals in FL, CA & GA, Annual Fugawi Race
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 15, No. 817 May 21, 2013 Circ. 25,085
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* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* Getaways & Stay & Plays
* What’s Happening At…
* Community News & Updates
* Martha’s Vineyard Happenings
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming May 24th!
Good Morning! New real estate deals are on the table from California, Florida and Georgia, plus Discover Travel Packages for communities in Costa Rica, South Carolina and Texas. See details below, plus special club events and more.
Also, exciting news: GolfCourseHome, which has always been a virtual company, will have a retail location in Vineyard Haven on Martha’s Vineyard this summer. Watch for details and plan to stop in and visit if you are in the area. We’d love to meet you! Also, I will be crewing in this weekend’s annual Fugawi Race Weekend. Read about it below in our newest newsletter section, Martha’s Vineyard Happenings. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher Read more
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL w/ Golf, Spa, Fitness, Lunch
in Discovery PackageWycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL is presenting Incentive Programs that allow you to experience the Wycliffe Lifestyle. Try Wycliffe’s Day at the Club, which lets prospective club members see just what makes it special.
Tour the facility, experience golf, tennis, fitness, a spa service and enjoy lunch and drinks in The Grille. Send me more information about Wycliffe
About Wycliffe Golf & Country Club
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club is a private, gated golf course community in Wellington, FL, part of Palm Beach County.
Members enjoy two championship 18-hole golf courses and a complete golf experience with golf lessons, convenient tee times, tournaments, clinics, pro-exhibitions, fully stocked pro shop and in-house golf cart service center. The club’s pristine courses are challenging and yet accommodate golfers of all skill levels.
Tennis is a favorite pursuit of Wycliffe Golf & Country Club members who enjoy competition with friends and neighbors on 16 well-maintained Har-Tru tennis courts. Members also compete in Palm Beach County leagues. A newly constructed viewing promenade offers shaded stadium seating for spectators right outside The Grille.
Fine & Casual Dining
A talented culinary staff presents creative, sophisticated cuisine in the club’s elegant Grande Dining Room, casual Grille and relaxing lounges. Whether for Sunday brunch, a special occasion or a light bite with friends, there’s a menu and ambiance to satisfy every mood.
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club residents enjoy classes, personal trainers, an aerobics studio, pilates studio and on-site physical therapists.
In addition, the elegantly designed, 2,300-sf Spa at Wycliffe is a tranquil haven for relaxation and serenity. A professional team delivers a high level of service and personalized attention that keeps club members coming back for more. Send me more information about Wycliffe
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC Course Named In Top 5
in Awards & HonorsBalsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC reports that its golf course has been named one of the Top 5 Mountain Golf Courses in North Carolina by “Business N.C. Magazine.” The accolade was published in a recent issue of the influential publication.
Other golf courses recognized were Grandfather Golf Club in Linville, Elk River Club in Banner Elk, Biltmore Forest in Asheville and Wade Hampton in Cashiers. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
About Balsam Mountain Preserve
Balsam Mountain Preserve is a 4,400-acre private golf and equestrian community that offers a way of life that is authentic and family focused.
The lowest density, private club community in the mountains of Western North Carolina, only 400 homesites can be built here, giving residents the feeling of living inside a national forest.
Permanent Conservation
In fact, 3,400 acres of Balsam Mountain Preserve will be placed into a permanent conservation easement, protecting the land from development for future generations to enjoy.
Balsam Mountain Preserve, say community developers, is a “true legacy homeplace for discerning families seeking a departure from the typical master-planned club community.”
Arnold Palmer Golf Course
In addition to all the wonders of nature, club members enjoy a nationally acclaimed Arnold Palmer Signature golf course. This mountain layout is setting a new standard for mountain golf, and is consistently rated as one of the top courses in the state of North Carolina. In a few short years the course has garnered an impressive array of both local and national awards.
At elevations reaching 3,700 feet, the course rewards the senses with stunning scenery in seemingly every direction. The design and slope of the course allows players to see every shot and provides generous landing areas, making it a pleasure to play regardless of the golfer’s skill level.
The golf practice park sits alongside the Palmer course. This ultra-modern learning center features 30,000 sf of bentgrass teeing area spread over three levels of tees, plus a short game area and a large practice putting green.
Family Amenities
Additional amenities at Balsam Mountain Preserve include heated junior Olympic pool, soft surface tennis courts and fitness center. Fine dining is a popular aspect of living here and horseback riding is highlighted by more than 30 miles of private trails.
Other community attractions include 38 miles of streams (including a Class “A” North Carolina trout stream for fishing), private family campground and a 24-hour-staffed gatehouse. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
Harbour Ridge, FL Offers Outdoor Dining at Yacht Club
in Food and DrinkHarbour Ridge, Stuart FL is starting up alfresco dining in its beautiful Yacht Club pavilion directly on the banks of the mile-and-a-half-wide St. Lucie River. Available every Wednesday, the alfresco menu will consist of a casual a la carte selections.
Dress code for Pavilion Wednesdays is casual including jeans and the food will be as fine as ever. Harbour Ridge is a member of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs which has 36 reciprocal Yacht & Yacht & Country Clubs as members throughout Florida. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
About Harbour Ridge
Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club is an 885-acre, award-winning, private, gated, recreational community in Palm City (adjacent to Stuart) set on Florida’s renowned Treasure Coast.
Featuring major facilities for golf, boating and tennis, this member-owned, equity club maintains more than 40 percent of the community in its natural state and enjoys a two-mile-long stretch along the mile-wide St. Lucie River.
36 Holes of Golf
Harbour Ridge features two championship golf courses, created by two of America’s top architects Joe Lee and Pete Dye, which provide two completely different challenges in style and design. The professional staff is available for expert instruction on a two-ended, state-of-the-art golf practice facility.
With approximately 100 single-digit, male handicappers and many excellent women players, members of Harbour Ridge enjoy a caliber of golfing excellence that few communities can match. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Deal OT Day: Kingsmill on the James, VA River View Condo
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleKingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA is showing a 2-BR/2.5-BA river-view home with exceptional James River views on the third floor at the River Bluffs in Kingsmill.
This one-level condominium has English character throughout, plus modern charm. Features include wonderful walnut hardwood floors, plantation shutters, custom built-ins, elegant lighting, a gas fireplace and a 40-foot verandah looking down River.
There is ample storage, underground parking and concierge services. Send me more information about Kingsmill!
About Kingsmill on the James
Kingsmill on the James is a gated, golf and waterfront resort community set on the banks of the scenic James River near historic Williamsburg, VA. Covering more than on 2,900 acres, Kingsmill offers a variety of exclusive neighborhoods set against a beautiful backdrop of green rolling hills and stately woods.
Within the embrace of this lush setting, Busch Properties, Inc., one of the Anheuser-Busch Companies, has created a planned community which carefully preserves green spaces (40 percent of the property will remain untouched) and archeologically significant areas, while providing extraordinary residential home sites.
Three Championship Courses
In addition to enjoying a lovely natural setting and mild, four-season climate, residents of Kingsmill on the James have convenient access to three championship golf courses, tennis, sports club with indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
Other amenities include full-service riverfront marina, racquetball courts, exercise room, billiards and card rooms, luxurious, full-service spa and four restaurants. Memberships range from social to bronze through platinum levels.
Real Estate Options
Real estate at Kingsmill on the James includes heavily wooded homesites, custom-built and custom-designed homes. All utilities are underground. For those seeking a waterfront location, there are abundant options. Many homes are located on the James River, Halfway Creek or on one of several ponds. Send me more information about Kingsmill!
Deal OT Day: Carolina Trace Golf Cottage $249,000
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleCarolina Trace, Sanford NC is featuring a 3-BR/3-BA golf cottage with panoramic golf views at 778 Cashmere Court for just $249,000. This 3,192 sf home has oak floors and a large kitchen with a center island that opens to a dining and sunroom.
Other design features include a large rec room or office, plus an extra room downstairs that could be a fourth bedroom. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!
About Carolina Trace
Member-owned, Carolina Trace is a private, gated country club community stretching out across 2,500 acres of rolling Carolina Sandhills.
Hardwoods, piney forest, ponds, creeks and a 315-acre lake helps define this award-winning community and its two Robert Trent Jones courses,world-class amenities and 19 distinctive neighborhoods.
Golf & Much More
Carolina Trace is distinguished by its 36 holes of golf designed by legendary architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr.. Additional amenities include a full-service clubhouse, pro shop, tennis, fine dining, walking trails, swimming and more than 70 social activities ranging from “A” (aerobics) to “Y” (yoga).
Member-owned, Carolina Trace Country Club is a vibrant center of physical, intellectual and social life. One evening may include members taking Tango lessons in preparation for a trip to Argentina. This could be going on while others are listening to a member relate how she filmed a documentary, while still other members are in the bar enjoying a drink and cheering for their favorite team. Such diversity is what keeps members engaged and meeting new friends.
A True Sense of Community
In addition to top amenities, Carolina Trace is ideally located for people who value an active arts scene, volunteerism and enjoy varied cultural experiences.
Among the many events and opportunities residents take advantage of within minutes of Carolina Trace are Sanford’s professional theatre, year-round festivals, world-class symphony, professional, collegiate sporting events and flying lessons at Sanford’s first-class regional airport that accommodates private jets.
Prices for real estate range from $15,000 (lots) to more than $1 million. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!