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St. James Plantation Breaks Ground on New Marina Neighborhood

St. James Plantation, NC: New Marina flats underway.

Representatives of St. James Plantation, located in
coastal Southport, NC, broke ground recently on
HarborWalk, its newest marina-living neighborhood.

Located within walking distance of the community's full-
service Marina, the HarborWalk flats are designed by Cline
Design Associates and will showcase designer interior
finishes, cottage-style custom cabinets and trim, energy-
efficient appliances, wireless internet access and a 42”
LCD TV. Each 3-bedroom, 3-bath flat will offer 1850+ sq.
ft. of plush living space. Prices begin in the mid-$300,000s.

The flats will be accompanied by private onsite amenities,
such as a neighborhood pool, one-acre pond with fishing
dock, gathering pavilion and grilling station.

Along with the onsite conveniences of HarborWalk, owners
will be within steps of the planned retail and dining elements
of HarborSide.  A grocery, boutique and waterside bar
and grille are scheduled to open this year.

The opportunity to purchase dry-stack boat storage with
a flat will also be made available to HarborWalk purchasers.
All boat slip owners will share in the benefits the full-service
St. James Marina offers. Phase one of HarborWalk is
scheduled to be completed by late 2008.

Located along the North Carolina coast, St. James
Plantation is a 5,000-acre, gated community offering
a wide selection of prime real estate, championship golf,
a private beach club and full-service marina. For more
information, click here.

River Wilderness to Host NCAA Ladies Central District Invitational Feb 17-19

River Wilderness: In Florida’s scenic Manatee County

River Wilderness has announced that the NCAA Ladies
Central District Invitational will be again contested on its
designed Ted McAnlis-designed golf course. The event
will be held on February 17-19 with Michigan State
University acting as host.

The ladies will play their practice round on the 17th with
tournament rounds being played on the 18th and 19th.
The championship layout spreads across 150 acres of lush
Florida landscape. It is part of the Audubon Cooperative
Sanctuary System and rated one of the Top 50 courses in
the state by Florida Golfer magazine.

The field will be comprised of some of the top Universities
in the country including:  Baylor, Indiana, Kansas, Kansas
State, Kent State, Michigan, Michigan State, Missouri,
Nebraska, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State,
Oklahoma, Southern Methodist, Texas, and Texas A&M. 

This event involves the entire club community and visitors
are welcome to come and follow their favorite school. 
Contact the Possehl Team for gate entry and other
information by clicking here.

New! Sea Trail Offers Generous Buyer Incentives & Discovery Packages

Sea Trail, NC: Townhomes on Eastwood Bluff

Sea Trail, the award-winning golf community located
midway between historic Wilmington, NC, and the resort
city of Myrtle Beach, SC, is currently offering some
compelling Limited Time Buyer Incentives and VIP
Discovery Packages for its new Townhomes on Eastwood
Bluff and Fairway Lots of SeaHorse Estates. The result
could be worth thousands in savings on closing costs
and memberships. See below for a full description of what's
being offered.

The Townhomes on Eastwood Bluff

    * $10,000 buyer incentive
    * Free unlimited couples golf membership for one year
           from the date of purchase ($5,400 value)
    * Golf membership initiation fee waived ($15,000 value)
    * Free VAC couples membership for one year from the
           date of purchase ($450 value)

To request fast information, click here.

The Fairway Lots of SeaHorse Estates

    * Special pricing for a limited time only
    * $1,000 per month for the first 6 months or $6,000
          rebate at closing
    * Seller will cover the following closing costs up to $1,500

• Buyer's attorney fees
• Title insurance
• Deed recording fees

    * Free unlimited Couples Golf Membership for one year
           from the date of purchase ($5,400 value)
    * Golf membership initiation fee waived ($15,000 value)
    * Free VAC couples membership for one year for one year
           from the date of purchase ($450 value)

To request fast information, click here.

VIP Pre-Purchase Package

• VIP Pre-Purchase Package available for $399 plus tax
• This package will be credited at closing with the
     purchase of a new Eastwood Bluff or SeaHorse
     Estates property
• A real estate tour is required

Package includes:

    * Two-night stay in Sea Trail's luxurious accommodations
         close to our on-site restaurant, golf shops, real estate
         office, Eastwood Bluff and the community's award-
         winning golf courses

    * Dinner for two at Sea Trail's on-site restaurant, Magnolias
        Fine Food & Spirits, with a special wine-paired meal
        tailored to your tastes.

    * Two one-hour massages at the Village Activity Center,
       the resort swim & fitness facility. For a limited time,
       purchasers of Eastwood Bluff or SeaHorse Estates
       property receive a free one year membership from the
       date of purchase to the Village Activity Center

    * Shuttle to the nearby Sunset Beach provided by Sea Trail
         to experience first-hand the pristine beach Duke
         University rated North Carolina's #1 beach

    * Golf for two on one of Sea Trail's renowned and a
         ward-winning golf courses. Choose from Rees Jones,
         Willard Byrd or Dan Maples, each with a unique
         golfing experience.

    * For a limited time, purchasers of Eastwood Bluff or
      SeaHorse Estates property receive an unlimited couples
      golf membership for one year

To request fast information, click here.

New Getaway Packages, Amenities & Events Announced by Golf Communities

Quail Creek at The Ridges, TN: New Getaway Package.

Quail Creek at The Ridges, TN announced an agreement
with The Ridges Golf and Country Club and The Carnegie
Hotel for a special Quail Creek Weekend Mountain
Getaway starting at $299. The package includes weekend
accommodations for two at the upscale Carnegie Hotel,
plus golf and fine dining at the country club. Guests may
also take advantage of the pampering services at the
Carnegie Hotel spa. Click here for more information about
Quail Creek at the Ridges!

Harbor Hills, FL announced that it had started construction
on a new section of golf course lots called Bellavista. Set
among mature oak trees atop the highest point in Harbor
Hills, Bellavista overlooks the golf course and Lake Griffin.
It will be a distinct community within Harbor Hills, developed
in two phases and accessed through its own guarded
entrance. Click here for more information about Harbor Hills!

St. Andrews Park, FL, reports that it is hard at work on its
new Club at St. Andrews, an ultra-modern, 6,000-square-
foot center for recreation and socializing. The club is 5-star
resort-style environment that includes pool, whirlpool spa,
fitness center, a grand gathering room with catering kitchen,
game room with Texas Hold’em card tables, and more.
Exclusively for members, the new club will also provide the
services of personal trainers. Click here for more
information about St. Andrews Park!

Bayside, DE, announces the opening of, a new and inspired
coastal-themed playground within its popular Carousel Park
facility. The new, 6,500-square-foot playground features
bright colors and whimsical art providing the backdrop for
as a rock-climbing wall, an osprey tower, a lighthouse, a
maze, and a puppet theater. Local artists and members
helped create the look. Click here for more information
about Bayside!

The Club at Olde Stone, KY, concluded a banner golf season
by being selected as host site of PGA Junior Ryder Cup, to
be contested on the club’s Arthur Hills championship course
in September. Previously, the course had been listed No. 8
in the Golf Digest rankings of the Best New Private Courses
for 2007. The Club at Olde Stone was also ranked No. 33 on
Golfweek’s Top 100 Residential Golf Courses list. Click here
for more information about The Club at Olde Stone!

Sneak Preview: Four Mile Ranch, CO, to be Added to GolfCourseHome Network

Four Mile Ranch, CO: 325 days of sunshine per year.

Four Mile Ranch, Cañon City, Colorado, will be launch within
the next couple of days on the GolfCourseHome Network, but
you can have a sneak preview by clicking here.

A 1,640-acre community of thoughtfully planned neighborhoods
buffered by green space and quiet footpaths, Four Mile Ranch
will debut in June a championship golf course by architect Jim
Engh.

Engh has hit his stride in the last five years, designing three
of Golf Digest’s “Best New Courses,” and being named Golf
Digest’s first “Architect of the Year” in 2003. Described as
a "montane" golf course, the Four Mile layout features pine,
fir, spruce and aspen and wide mountain view.

Over 45 percent of the Four Mile Ranch property is natural
and recreational open space. When it’s complete, the
community will offer 2,600 new residences, including single-
family homes, cluster homes and townhomes. Homes will be
affordable with prices starting in the $180,000s

To request more information about Four Mile Ranch, click here.

The Settings at MacKay Point Joins WaterViewHome.net

Settings of Mackay Point, SC: Lowcountry lifestyle

WaterViewHome.net, a Member of the GolfCourseHome
Network, welcomes The Settings of Mackay Point
tomorrow, but you can have a preview today by clicking
here.

Located near Hilton Head Island, Savannah and Charleston,
SC, The Settings of Mackay Point is a 327-acre community
devoted to outdoor pursuits amid dramatic Lowcountry
landscapes and waterways. With nearly 40 percent of its
property set aside as permanent green space, Mackay
Point homesites are positioned to take optimum advantage
of the surrounding views.

Developers of the community have received full approval
for a riverfront plan calling for construction of private
docks, some of which will be common to the community.
From these docks residents will sail to the Intracoastal
Waterway and on toward the blue Atlantic.

Additional amenities include extensive walking and biking
trails, River Clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center,
sauna and whirlpool.

Homesites start at $100,000 with some on the Pocotaglio
River while other homesites overlook lakes and marshes.
To request more information about The Settings of Mackay
Point, click here.

Construction of Huntsman Springs Models on Track for Labor Day Finish

Huntsman Springs: Models to be ready by Labor Day.

Huntsman Springs, Idaho, reports that several Park Home
models and at least two Mountain View Lodge models are
on track for completion by Labor Day.

These dates could change based on the melt off of the
excellent snow accumulations this spring. Todd
Woolstenhulm,  Huntsman Springs Construction Manager,
says, "At least two of the Park Homes and two of the
Lodges are on a fast track for completion to give
prospective community residents a true feel for the
quality of appearance and construction of the homes
to be built at Huntsman Springs."

Located in southeastern Idaho less than an hour’s drive
from Jackson Hole, Huntsman Springs is a golf, hunting
and fishing community encompassing 1,400 acres, 70
percent of which will be set aside as open space.

To request more information about Huntsman Springs,
click here.

LochenHeath, Desert Mountain Win '100 Best Golf Shops' Award Honors

LochenHeath award-winners: Golf course & golf shop.

The golf shops at LochenHeath, MI, and Desert Mountain,
AZ, both received honors today as members of Golf World
magazine's annual list of "The 100 Best Golf Shops in
America."

The winning shops were praised by the editors as delivering
"a level of service that made it stand out. Each offered
fresh, creatively merchandised product and appealing
promotions."

Residents at both master-planned golf communities can
feel confident that they don't have to leave campus to
find the best in golf equipment and fashion. They can
stay right at home.

Bayside, DE, Opens One-of-a-Kind Playground with Help of Local Artists

Bayside, DE: Award-winning golf & now a new playground.

Bayside, the Delaware resort golf community being
developed by Carl M. Freeman Companies, is a place
especially for families and now it is is home to a
newly installed coastal-themed playground thanks in
part to the efforts of local artists, Bayside homeowners,
and Freeman employees.   

The 6,500-square-foot facility, which is part of Bayside’s
Carousel Park, shines with bright colors and whimsical art
providing the backdrop for such features as a rock
climbing wall, an osprey tower, a lighthouse, a maze, and
a puppet theater. 

Local artists Aubre Duncan, John Donato, and Laura
Hickman donated their time and talents to creating the
original artwork throughout the playground while Bayside
homeowners and Freeman employees helped with the
painting and some of the construction.

The design of Bayside’s playground is the work of Leathers
& Associates, a leader in the field of community-built
playgrounds. The Ithaca, New York-based company designs
one-of-a-kind playgrounds that are built on site, usually
within 5 days, using volunteer labor. 

Its playgrounds are built with environmentally friendly
materials and are known for their safety features as well
as for providing opportunities to children of all abilities
to play.

To request immediate information about Bayside, please
click here.

To visit the Bayside website, click here.

Tampa Tops Forbes' List of Best Places to Retire, But Other Cities May Surprise You

   
Tampa Bay Golf & CC, Florida: Located near Forbes' No. 1 city.

The best city for retirees is Tampa, FL, according to a survey
conducted by Forbes.com. The editors compared 100 of the
largest U.S. metropolitan areas along traditional criteria,
including availability of health care, leisure activities, plus a
number of non-traditional factors, including jobs. The result
yielded several non-traditional locations.

The 10 winners were ranked by the Forbes.com editors based
on factors including cost and availability of health care; sales,
property and income-tax rates; an index of arts and leisure
activities ranging from museums to parks to sports teams;
and cost of living, based on data from Sperling's BestPlaces.

A surprising factor that editors found was jobs for retirees.
It's not so surprising, though, when it is increasingly
becoming apparent that Boomers are not just going to quit
working cold turkey. Jobs that allow extended periods of
time off or off-site jobs that allow remote commuting will
permit Boomers to work many years past the traditional
retirement dates.

Thus, rather than a list of cities dominated by the state of
Florida, surprising locations such as Fort Worth, TX, Norfolk,
VA, and  Washington, DC, crop up as winning locations.

In our opinion, one of the best ways to enjoy these cities is
to live in a world-class golf and waterview community. See
below for a list of communities located near these top cities
for retirement living.

1. Tampa, Florida

• Tampa Bay Golf & CC, San Antonio, Florida

• Southern Hills Plantation Club, Brooksville, Florida (35 miles north of Tampa)

• Champions Club, Trinity, Florida

• GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, Florida (40 miles north of Tampa)

• Harbor Hills, Lady Lake, Florida

• Lake Jovita, Dade City, Florida (35 miles north of Tampa)

2. Fort Worth, Texas

• Lake Ridge, Cedar Hill (near Dallas/Ft. Worth)

• The Reserve at SugarTree, Lipan (near Ft. Worth)

• The Resort at Eagle Mountain Lake, Ft. Worth

3. Indianapolis, Indiana

4. Atlanta, Georgia

• The Georgia Club, Statham, Georgia

5. Houston, Texas

6. Jacksonville, Florida

• Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, Florida

• Augustine Island at Palencia, St. Augustine, Florida

• Grand Haven, Palm Coast, Florida 

• Hammock Beach, Palm Coast, Florida

• Hammock Dunes Private Community, Palm Coast, Florida

• Sawmill Creek, Palm Coast, Florida

• Tidelands, Palm Coast, Florida

• World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Florida

7. Phoenix, Arizona

• Desert Mountain, Scottsdale

• Mirabel, Scottsdale

8. Norfolk, Virginia

• Bay Creek, Cape Charles, Virginia

• The Riverfront, Suffolk, Virginia

9. Washington, D.C.

• Belmont Country Club, Ashburn, Virginia

• Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket, Virginia

10. Denver, Colorado

• The Enclave at Broadlands, Broomfield, Colorado

• Heritage Todd Creek, Thornton, Colorado
  
  
• Beacon Point, Aurora, Colorado

St. Andrews Park Offers a "Real" Fitness Center for Residents

St. Andrews Park, FL: Real fitness & a free golf membership.

If you're tired of communities touting a “state-of-the-art”
fitness center when the reality falls far short, Princeton
Homes has the answer for you. The company recently
announced that its new St. Andrews Park, a luxury golf
and resort townhome community in Port St Lucie, has
a "real" fitness center.  Decorated townhomes models, by
the way, are now open--prices begin in the low-$200,000s.

Located at the center of the community will be the 6,000-
square-foot Club at St. Andrews. Here residents will
socialize, exercise, relax, swim and play in a 5-star resort-
style environment that includes pool, whirlpool spa, fitness
center, grand gathering room with catering kitchen, game
room with Texas Hold’em card tables, tot lot and more.

The real fitness center features more than 1,200 square feet
and will be dedicated solely to those who want to get in shape
and stay in shape. There is no monthly membership and the
only people you will see will be your St. Andrews Park
neighbors. Only 178 homes will have access to the clubhouse
and fitness center.

Also included is complimentary access to certified personal
trainers that can help create a custom tailored program to
suit your fitness goals whether it's building strength or
stamina.

Another key benefit to residents is a free, one-year VIP golf
membership at the adjacent St. James Golf Club. To request
more information about St. Andrews Park, click here.

River Landing Offers Updated Prices & New Golf & Amenity Photos

River Landing, NC: Award-winning course looks even better.

If you haven't checked out River landing in Wallace, NC, lately,
you should. Its new clubhouse construction is underway and
the Sports Center with pool and fitness facilities is sparkling.
The golf course is in fine shape and prices for homes and
lots have been newly updated.

Nearly all the homesites at River Landing have fairway,
riverfront, lakefront, or wooded settings. Nearly all the
homesites at River Landing have fairway, riverfront, lakefront
or wooded settings. Start with the easy-care Village homesites,
which range from the $70,000s. Residential homesites are
approximately 1/3 to over half an acre, begin in the $80,000
range.

The Estate homesites range from 1/2 to one acre and start at
approximately $112,900. Finally, Custom homes/homesites
start around $350,000. To request immediate info about River
Landing, click here.

Palm Coast's Sawmill Creek, Offering Homes from $200K, Joins GolfCourseHome

Sawmill Creek, FL: Princess Place Preserve.

Sawmill Creek, a 1,000-acre oasis in the heart of Palm
Coast Park, an expansive mixed-use development located
a couple of well-struck drives from the beaches of Palm
Coast, joins GolfCourseHome.net tomorrow. But you can
grab a sneak peak at the community today by clicking here.

Unique to the Palm Coast area, classic Old Florida
architectural styles in both the homes and amenities will
be a signature feature of Sawmill Creek. The developer,
Lowe Destination Development, envisions the community
as "historically rich, environmentally sensitive, pedestrian
friendly and eminently livable--a place to feel right at home."

Beaches are just a few well-struck drives away.

Sawmill Creek will be the first golf course designed by Jim
Furyk with the assistance of renowned architect Michael
Beebe. The golf course will meander through the natural
landscape and topography as if it, too, has always been
there.

Homes are priced from the high $200,000s, including
homesite. Estate homesites are priced from the $100,000s
with no build time, allowing you to build now or when you
are ready. For immediate information, click here.

Tullymore, & Its Nationally Ranked Golf Course, Joins GolfCourseHome

St. Ives at Tullymore: No. 83 Greatest Course in U.S.

The Villages at Tullymore in Stanwood, Michigan,
which features the award-winning course at St. Ives,
will join GolfCourseHome.net tomorrow, but you can
get a sneak peak now by clicking here.

Tullymore is a master-planned golf community featuring
custom homesites bordering the St. Ives courses,
nature preserves, lakes and brooks. As part of the popular
Tullymore - St. Ives Resort complex, The Villages at
Tullymore mixes charm, challenge and entertainment.

Early morning can be a mystical experience.

The 800-acre Tullymore site is a canopy of rolling woodland
and waterways. Lakes dot the landscape and Shinglebolt
Creek winds throughout it. As members of the Audubon
Cooperative Sanctuary Program, the two courses strive
to maintain a balance with nature.

Housing options include luxury condominiums and even
fractional home ownership—deeded interests in fully
furnished custom homes. Beyond the community gates
are nearby lakes and trails for hiking and exploring.

Homesites start at just $69,000; condominiums start at
$289,900 with pre-construction pricing specials starting
at $269,900. Homes begin at $325,000. To request
immediate information about Tullymore, click here.

Travel + Leisure Golf's 2008 Top 100 Golf Communities Just Released

Montreux, Reno, NV: One of America's Best

The January-February issue of Travel & Leisure Golf
is now on the newsstands and it features the magazine's
annual listing, "America's Top 100 Golf Communities."
We took a look at the listing and found that 19 of them are
featured on GolfCourseHome.net and are listed below.
You'll note that the publication ranks the first 25 and you'll
find those rankings indicated in parenthesis where applicable.
Ranking criteria is noted after the listings. Enjoy!

Arizona
Desert Mountain, Scottsdale
Mirabel, Scottsdale

Florida
Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island

Fiddler's Creek, Naples
The Founders Club, Sarasota

Isleworth, Windermere (#15)
Tesoro, Port St. Lucie

Georgia
The Ford Plantation, Richmond Hill
Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro (#19)

Nevada
Montreux, Reno

South Carolina
Belfair, Bluffton
The Cliffs Communities, Travelers Rest (#7)

Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton
Daniel Island Park, Charleston

Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC: No. 2 on Top 100

Oldfield, Okatie
Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton (#2)

The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset
Seabrook Island, Seabrook Island

Texas
Barton Creek, Austin

According to the T+L Golf Editors, each property is
reviewed in the following six categories, in order of
importance: golf amenity; residential architecture and
style; location, including natural setting and proximity to
cultural activities; management, service and programming
options; non-golf amenities, such as a full-service spa,
equestrian center or marina; and environmental
stewardship.

Where To Retire Magazine's "100 Best Communities" Includes Top Golf Courses

Terra Vista of Citrus Hills, FL: A Top 100 Community.

Where to Retire magazine's 2007 annual listing of "America's
100 Best Master-Planned Communities" features a number
of communities with excellent golf courses. In fact, 22 of
these communities, representing 10 states, are featured
on GolfCourseHome. Please see the links below to learn
more about these fine properties.

"America's 100 Best Master-Planned Communities"
       As Selected by Where to Retire Magazine

ARKANSAS
Hot Springs Village, Hot Springs Village

FLORIDA

Terra Vista of Citrus Hills, Crystal River - Inverness

Mission Inn's Las Colinas, Howey-in-the-Hills

On Top of the World Communities, Ocala

GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee

GEORGIA

Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro

Osprey Cove, St. Marys

The Georgia Club, Statham

NORTH CAROLINA

Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake

Ocean Ridge Plantation, Sunset Beach

River Landing, Wallace

Penn National, Fayetteville: Pretty in Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA   

Penn National, Fayetteville

SOUTH CAROLINA

Woodside Plantation, Aiken

Daniel Island, Charleston

Wyboo Plantation, Manning

Mount Vintage Plantation, N. Augusta

Oldfield, Okatie (near Beaufort)

TEXAS

Sun City Texas by Del Webb, Georgetown

VIRGINIA

Bay Creek Golf & Marina Resort, Cape Charles

Ford's Colony, Williamsburg

WYOMING

The Powder Horn, Sheridan

New for the New Year--Golf Course Openings, New Home Models, New Phases & More

Huntsman Springs, ID: New golf, skiing nearby.

With the advent of the new year, we have been receiving
news about communities forging ahead with plans to add
new amenities, announcing golf course openings, new
products and new offerings. Despite what you hear about
the real estate market, these communities know that if
they are to attract new homeowners, they must stay
competitive and invest in their facilities. That's good
news for those looking for signs of a healthy and growing
community.

For example, Huntsman Springs, Driggs, Idaho, has just
released its first photos of its new golf course and its
spectacular mountain surroundings. Tampa Bay Country Club,
Florida, just announced it has 12 new single-family home
plans to choose from, with prices ranging from $179,950 to
$300,000. And Quail Creek at The Ridges, Tennessee, has
just informed us that its single-family model home is now
complete and ready for people to come and see. Spring may
be months away, but community activity is already heating
up. Watch for next week's newsletter for the first batch of
new communities to be added to GolfCourseHome in 2008!

COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES

1. River Landing, NC announces plans to develop a 10-acre
vineyard within its newest neighborhood, The Vineyards.
The concept is intended to provide a rare and contemporary
amenity to homebuyers. The new neighborhood is sited on
a 300-acre tract featuring large, half-acre homesites
starting at $80,000, lakes and ponds, walking paths, a
recreational amenity, a winery facility and the 10-acre
vineyard planted with muscadine grapes. Click here for
more information about River Landing!

2. Lake James, NC, is accepting bookings for two
new rental cabins, currently under construction in the
neighborhood known as 1780. One of the cabins is a 1,700-
square-foot cabin in Hully Gully. The other is a 2,800-square-
foot retreat at Camp Lake James. Both properties will allow
guests to use Camp Lake James. Click here for more
information about Lake James!

3. Black Bull, MT, is pleased to announce that its director of
golf, David Baucom, has received the 2007 Bill Strausbaugh
Award from the Rocky Mountain PGA. The Strausbaugh award,
given annually, recognizes service to the professional
community. Baucom was previously honored as Rocky
Mountain PGA Golf Professional of the Year. Click here for
more information about Black Bull!

4. Mount Vintage Plantation, SC announces that it is building
a nine-hole addition to the community’s original 18-hole
championship course. Renowned architect Tom Jackson, who
created the original 18, has designed the new nine holes on
land deemed to contain the most dramatic topography in the
community. The addition, to open by early summer, yielding
a collection of premier homesites with prime views.
Click here for more information about Mt. Vintage Plantation!

5. Frenchman’s Reserve, FL, announces that parent company
Toll Brothers has promoted Alex de Chabert to assistant vice
president at the prestigious country club community. De
Chabert moved to Florida in 2001 to join Toll Brothers,
initially as an assistant project manager. He has contributed
significantly to the success of Frenchman’s Reserve, where
home prices now start at $1 million. Click here for more
information about Frenchman’s Reserve!

Year-End Awards Add Sparkle to The Club at Olde Stone

The Club at Olde Stone, KY: An award-winning year.

The year 2007 ended in a blaze of glory for The Club at
Olde Stone in Alvaton, Kentucky. Awards and recognition
from various sources confirmed its Arthur Hills golf course
one of the finest in the land.

Proof positive that Hills had worked his design magic once
again arrived when Golf Digest magazine cited the course
as the No. 8 'Best New Private Course' for 2007. Golfweek
added to the chorus by placing the course at No. 33 on its
annual "Top 100 Residential Golf Courses" list.

A further feather in its cap is that The Club at Olde Stone
will be hosting the Jr. Ryder Cup in September 2008, a
prestigious event that will bring some of the world's best
junior players to the club.

The Townhomes at Olde Stone start at $279,900

The club has a variety of real estate for sale so that you
can have a front-row seat to the great golf that will
be played on its fairways this year. To request immediate
information about The Club at Olde Stone, click here.

Communities Offer PGA Tour Events, Wine Tastings, Discovery Packages & More

Quail West, Naples, FL: hosts Champions event in Feb.

Winter can be a season of discovery for people who enjoy
travel and new experiences. See below for special deals
on Discovery Packages, PGA Tour events, gourmet
cooking and wine tasting, Grand Openings and more.
By visiting a community during a special event, you will
see these communities it at their best and gain an even
better appreciation of the lifestyle they offer. Take the
plunge and Enjoy!

JAN-FEB 2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Lake Jovita, FL is set to host the Adams Golf Senior
Amateur Tournament presented by Golfweek on January
14-16. This prestigious event for senior amateurs (age
55 and up) and super-seniors (65 and up) with handicap
indexes of 8 or less is the fourth and last stop on the
high-profile Golfweek Florida Swing. Click here for more
information about Lake Jovita!

Tidelands on the Intracoastal, FL announces attractive new
pricing on waterfront real estate and a special  Discovery
Package for interested homebuyers. For a limited time
Tidelands is offering a three-day, two-night Personal Preview
visit from just $249. Visitors who take advantage of the
offer will receive a luxury vacation experience and a
personalized property tour that provides a detailed look of
community life. Click here for more information about
Tidelands on the Intracoastal!

PGA National, FL, host site of the PGA Tour’s Honda
Classic Feb 28-March 2, is now offering a flight of special
Vacation Packages for golfers, spa lovers and would-be
property owners. Many of the new packages include golf on
the resort's Haig, Squire and Estate courses. Play can also
be reserved on the Champion course, site of the 1983 Ryder
Cup. Click here for more information about PGA National!

Bay Creek, VA invites devotees of gourmet cooking and fine
wine to attend special on-site events this January 24th and
25th. On the 24th, experience a master cooking class with
chef Amy Brandt at the Cabana Room. The $50 per-person
fee includes Chef Amy’s instruction, a serving of wine, the
dinner, plus recipes. On the 25th, Bay Creek is presenting a
festive wine tasting, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Click here for
more information about Bay Creek!

Tesoro, FL, has debuted a special visitation offer called the
Sweet Escapes Weekend. For a limited time in the winter
season guests are invited to “Discover Tesoro from a
member’s point of view.” After checking in to a weekend
home, Sweet Escapes guest enjoy a cocktail party with
program directors, Tesoro members and fellow prospective
owners. What follows is a festive and invigorating weekend
of tours, golf, tennis, spa treatments, swimming and excellent
dining. Click here for more information about Tesoro!

RoseWood Village at Wintergreen, VA, is part of an important
upcoming event at the Wintergreen Resort on January 25-27.
It’s the third annual Wounded Warriors Weekend facilitated
by Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing and the Walter Reed Army
Medical Center. A group of over 20 disabled soldiers and
their families take part in this special rehabilitation program,
being fitted with adaptive skis or snowboards to learn a
recreational skill on the Wintergreen slopes. Friends, guests
and supporters are all invited to to experience this event.
Click here for more information about Rosewood Village at
Wintergreen!

Quail West, FL, invites golf fans and those interested in
learning more about the community to attend the 2008
Champions Tour ACE Group Classic, with competitive
rounds to be played February 15-17 and practice, clinics
and demos earlier in the week. The tournament, played
on a composite 18 of Quail West’s 36-hole Arthur Hills
complex, carries a purse of $1.6 million. Defending champ
is Bobby Wadkins. Click here for more information about
Quail West!

Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club, FL, recently announced
it will be opening its eagerly awaited Amenity Center on or
about January 19. This new core  amenity of the community
features a first-class fitness area, resort-style pool and spa,
chickee bar, card rooms and meeting rooms. Interested home
buyers can attend the grand opening ceremony by making
arrangements in advance. Click here for more information
about Heritage Bay!

Horseshoe Bay, TX, has unveiled an attractively priced
group of resort Discovery Packages for interested
homebuyers. Packages include accommodations at The
Waters for one, two and three bedroom lakeside
condominiums; unlimited golf on the three Horseshoe
Bay Resort Robert Trent Jones, Sr. golf courses; and, golf,
cart and range use. Rates apply through February 29.
Click here for more information about Horseshoe Bay!

World Golf Village, FL, invites families and guests to visit
the resort community and screen the exciting new IMAX film,
“Roving Mars.” Beginning January 18, this Walt Disney
Pictures will fill the giant IMAX screen with fascinating footage
from two NASA-launched Mars Exploration Rovers. Click here
for more information about World Golf Village!

Savannah Harbor Townhouse Offers PGA Legends Tourney Front-Row Seat

The Reserve at Savannah Harbor, GA: Front-row seat.

Imagine this front-row seat overlooking  the Club at Savannah
Harbor where The PGA Legends of Golf will play their spring
event April 20-27: the 4th floor master suite of these two
end-unit townhomes at The Reserve at Savannah Harbor (see
photo above).

This building will completed in April a few weeks before the
Legends Tournament begins. The 4th floor towers over the
golf course with expansive views of historic Savannah and
the Savannah River.

One of these two end-units is still available for acquisition by
some lucky golfer. Spacious (at almost 3,000 square feet) and
sumptuously-appointed with hardwoods, granite counters,
10-foot ceilings, exceptional molding, luxurious appliances, 
this home (including elevator and garage) is available for
$738,500.  To request immediate information about The
Reserve at Savannah Harbor, click here.

River Landing's New Vineyards Neighborhood Includes a Real Vineyard

River Landing, NC: Great golf and now a vineyard, too.

River Landing, Wallace, NC, has unveiled plans to develop
a 10-acre vineyard within its newest neighborhood, The
Vineyards.

The Vineyards neighborhood is sited on a 300-acre tract
with a master plan that features large, one-half acre
homesites starting at $80,000, lakes and ponds, walking
paths, a recreational amenity, a winery facility and, of
course, the 10-acre vineyard which will yield several
varieties of muscadine grapes. The Vineyards and the
adjacent River Landing community are located in Duplin
County in the heart of southeastern North Carolina,
considered one of the country’s oldest grape and wine-
producing regions.

“We already have two great golf courses, a state-of-
the-art fitness center and many more first-class
amenities already in place, so we wanted to do something
different, something unique in The Vineyards that would
add value to the property,” said Kevin Hine, River
Landing’s executive vice president and general manager.

Preparations are underway for the planting of the ten-
acre vineyard in the spring of 2008. River Landing plans
to host a special “Blessing of the Vines” weekend April
25-26, conducted with all the appropriate pomp and
circumstance by officials from the North Carolina Chapter
of The Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine.

Depending on Mother Nature, the vineyard’s first harvest
could come in 2-3 years, and the acreage has the potential
of producing 50-80 tons of grapes. Muscadine grapes
thrive in the southeastern region’s soil conditions and
summer heat, and they have become popular among
consumers in recent years because they provide greater
amounts of antioxidants than other better known red
wine varietals.

Founded in 1996 by The Murphy Family of Duplin County,
River Landing ranks among the top-selling private golf
communities in North Carolina, according to the
community. To date, more than 1,000 families have
purchased homesites in the community along the
Northeast Cape Fear River, generating over $100 million
in sales.

To request immediate information about River Landing,
click here.