tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1450886 2009-07-19T10:42:18-04:00 Golf & WaterView Communities News, Notes & Travels TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f072fc3883401157124546e970c 2009-07-19T10:42:18-04:00 2009-07-19T10:42:18-04:00

Mountain Air, Burnsville, NC: A GolfCourseHome sale. The golf development real estate market, while still difficult for many, continues to show positive signs as recent news from our Featured Communities illustrates. Just in the past week we heard of sales to GolfCourseHome visitors at Mountain Air in western North Carolina and Treasure Lake in western Pennsylvania. We also heard about upcoming visits to Balsam Mountain Preserve, just west of Asheville, NC, and several communities in the Hilton Head Island area. The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC, also informed us this week that the community had sold its 600th homesite and...

David Lott tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f072fc388340115711fb269970c 2009-07-17T21:57:26-04:00 2009-07-17T22:00:29-04:00

Callaway Gardens, GA is a 13,000 acre resort community. Callaway Gardens, GA's new "Stimulus" Visitation Package includes a choice of accommodations at either the Mountain Creek Inn, secluded Villas or the Callaway Gardens Cottages. Guests are entitled to one round of golf, plus cart at no charge, per night of stay (Lake View course only), plus two-hour bicycle rental, two-hour boat rental, 1 hour of tennis, admission to the famed Callaway Gardens, and use of the fitness center--all without charge. Rates start at just $99 per room. Click here for more information about Callaway Gardens! Frenchman’s Creek, FL says “Make...

David Lott tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f072fc388340115711faeee970c 2009-07-17T21:50:49-04:00 2009-07-17T21:51:08-04:00

Hampton Hall, SC is just minutes from Hilton Head Island. Hampton Hall, SC and its members cheered on a special community resident, Carlos Moleda, as he pedaled to victory in the Race Across America, becoming the first disabled rider to complete the nine-day, 3,000-mile bike race. Moleda’s team crossed the finish line in Annapolis, Md., at 2:29 am on June 29—8 days and 9 hours after they took off on their handcycles from Oceanside, Calif. Click here for more information about Hampton Hall! Champion Hills, NC announces its season-ending Doggie Days event, scheduled for Sept. 20. This unique “dog show”...

David Lott tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f072fc38834011571109a60970c 2009-07-14T18:16:36-04:00 2009-07-14T18:27:15-04:00

The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC: 600 homesites sold. The Reserve at Lake Keowee announced the sale of its 600th homesite today. Since the project began in 2001, the Reserve has sold over 600 of its 1,600 homesites, according to the developer. Early sales were primarily to second homeowners, but recently The Reserve has seen an increase in the number of people who have bought primary residences. Over the years, approximately 40 percent of the buyers have been from the greater Atlanta area, but that trend has recently shifted, making room for continued growth from the Northeast and Midwest markets....

David Lott tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f072fc38834011571101eb3970c 2009-07-14T16:56:54-04:00 2009-07-14T17:01:38-04:00

Champion Hills, NC will hold summer events. Champion Hills, NC, as part of its Music on the Patio series, welcomes a local bluegrass Band, Buncombe Turnpike to its state this Friday, July 17. The event begins with 5:30 cocktail hour followed by dinner & entertainment. Cost to attend is $32 plus tax and gratuity, per person. Audience participation is much encouraged. The event is being held to only 80 people, on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more information about Champion Hills! Treasure Lake, PA will welcome recording artist John Nemeth to the stage at the Treasure Lake Ski...

David Lott tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f072fc3883401157110172e970c 2009-07-14T16:48:07-04:00 2009-07-14T16:48:53-04:00

Reynolds Plantation, GA is a lakeside retreat near Atlanta. Reynolds Plantation, GA's Discovery Package includes deluxe accommodations for two, up to two rounds of golf for two, a full Southern breakfast each morning, use of the Swim & Tennis Club at Linger Longer Park or Reynolds Landing, plus dining privileges at the several establishments. There is also access to boat rentals at two marinas on beautiful Lake Oconee. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!

David Lott tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f072fc388340115710ec8aa970c 2009-07-14T11:32:26-04:00 2009-07-14T11:33:18-04:00

Heritage Wake Forest, Raleigh: Sales are brisk Heritage Wake Forest's announcement that it has recorded an average of 12 sales per month for the first half of 2009 makes it clear the recession has skipped the community. With its newly renovated clubhouse and sales center, as well as the addition of walking trails, a fishing pier, and new home offerings, such as an exclusive custom-built ranch home neighborhood, the excitement continues around this best-selling community. The award winning Heritage Wake Forest golf community features 24 unique neighborhoods offering a variety of styles and living. Amenities abound and include a championship...

David Lott tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f072fc38834011571f5040e970b 2009-07-11T12:27:38-04:00 2009-07-11T12:27:38-04:00

Carnegie Abbey is in a classic New England setting. We are pleased to announce the addition of Carnegie Abbey in Portsmouth, Rhode Island to the GolfCourseHome Network. The Carnegie Abbey Club is a private sporting estate covering 450-plus acres that overlook a sweep of lawns and fields extending to the blue waters of Narragansett Bay. The hallmark of this club community is an acclaimed Scottish links course designed by famous golf architect, Donald Steel. Carnegie Abbey’s array of first-class amenities includes a tennis center, European spa, excellent sportfishing and a state-of-the-art fitness center. A dominant architectural feature of the club...

David Lott tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f072fc38834011571f501fa970b 2009-07-11T12:21:27-04:00 2009-07-11T12:23:41-04:00

Callaway Gardens, GA is a private mountain community. We are pleased to announce the addition of Callaway Gardens, in Pine Mountain, Georgia, to the GolfCourseHome Network. Callaway Gardens is a 13,000-acre, award-winning Pine Mountain resort community in the southern Appalachian Mountains centered on 65-acre Robin Lake. Known as a conservatory of natural beauty, it now offers the benefits of home ownership. Golf at Callaway Gardens combines woodland beauty and a brawny challenge. The well-known Mountain View course is among the nation's top layouts, according to Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. It hosted the PGA Tour's Buick Challenge for over a...

David Lott tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f072fc3883401157100334b970c 2009-07-11T12:13:48-04:00 2009-07-11T12:15:20-04:00

Lakewood Ranch, FL is an award-winning community. Lakewood Ranch, FL will host its first Car Show Sunday, July 12 at 3 p.m. Team AfterHours Car Club has arranged for an exciting mix of vehicles to be displayed. There is no cost to attend. Beer and food sales will benefit Junior Achievement. There will be live music throughout the afternoon featuring the Stray Dawgs. The event will feature food, friends, and tons of cars. Vehicle entrance fee is $20. Click here for more information about Lakewood Ranch! Hampton Hall, SC has a busy week ahead, starting with the new Soup, Salad...

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