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Homestead Preserve Releases 26 Homesites with Wooded & Mountain Views

Homestead Preserve, VA: Homesites include initiation fee.

Homestead Preserve, Warm Springs, VA announces a limited
release of just 26 homesites at its celebrated Delafield Rise
and Warm Springs Farm neighborhoods. Special prices and
incentives will make a number of these select properties
available for as little as $350,000.

Delafield Rise features homesites on a gentle slope with
homes that will reflect the architectural heritage of the
Highlands and the welcoming ambiance of the community’s
nearest neighbor, The Homestead®. The homesites
featured in this release offer wooded settings plus meadow
and mountain views.

Homesites released at Warm Springs Farm range from
1.6 to 11 acres and offer spectacular views in every direction.
Owners will be minutes away from the newly renovated Old
Dairy Community Center, which features swimming pools,
fitness center, spa, retail market and more.

Pricing includes the full initiation fee at The Homestead® Golf
and Tennis Club and special financing is available.

To learn more about Homestead Preserve and the Summer
Release of Homesites, call 866.386.5887 or send an email
inquiry to the Sales Team.

Brunswick Forest Opens 3 Neighborhoods, Sales Top $116 Million Mark

 
Brunswick Forest, NC: New neighborhoods, healthy sales.

Brunswick Forest, located on North Carolina’s Cape Fear
Coast and spurred by strong sales recently, announces the
opening of three new neighborhoods representing more than
200 new homes. Six new model homes are already open, the
first of 11 new models to be ready in the next three months.

The six new decorator-furnished model homes will open in the
Villamar, Gardenwood and Belshaw neighborhoods. As with
last year’s  Dream Street model opening, interest in
Brunswick Forest has been quite high, say the developers,
drawing more than 100 prospects a week.

The new models are expected to add to a sales pace that has
already exceeded $116 million and 407 homes and homesites
through January of this year. More than $49 million in sales
has been posted in just the last six months.

The 139 transactions recorded since the August 2007 opening
of the new Welcome Center make Brunswick Forest one of
the fastest-selling communities in the greater Wilmington
area, community officials say.

The outlook for 2008 is even better, they predict. In January,
traditionally a slow month for home purchases, Brunswick
Forest recorded 10 sales totaling $4 million. Executives at the
community expect as many as 18 new contracts to be
written in February.

Secluded on North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast, Brunswick
Forest is a thoughtfully planned 4,500-acre retreat only
minutes from historic Wilmington. Ancient woodlands, slow-
moving creeks and broad meadows provide the dramatic
backdrop for a community with a wealth of amenities.
Topping the list is Cape Fear National® Country Club,  a 27-
hole championship course which plans to open its first 18
holes in the summer of 2009.

The community will also feature two water-themed facilities—
the River Club and Ocean Club—a Community Garden, a
Wellness/Fitness Center, parks, preserves, miles of leisure
trails and a pedestrian-friendly commercial village.

A vast 100-mile network of paths and trails provide
access to the facilities from all of Brunswick Forest’s
neighborhoods. Homesites start at $150,000. homes begin
at $259,5000. To request more information, click here.

St. James Golf Club Announces Price Reductions of Up to $75,000 on Remaining Homes

St James Golf Club, FL: Beautiful course, lower prices.

St James Golf Club, Port St. Lucie, FL, which joined the
GolfCourseHome Network today, announces reductions in the
prices of its seven remaining homes. The amounts deducted
from the existing prices range from $29,000 to $75,000.

Prices on the homes now range from just $259,900 for a
four-bedroom home with a golf course view to a four-bedroom
home with a lake view for $409,900.

St James Golf Club is a master-planned, luxury golf
community on Florida’s relaxed Treasure Coast, just a few
minutes drive from restaurants, movies, shopping and the
beautiful beaches of Hutchinson Island. Its features a newly
renovated golf course, full-service clubhouse, tennis, fitness
center and more.

The creator of St. James Golf Club, Princeton Homes, is one of
the top value home builders on the Treasure Coast. To request
more information about St. James Golf Club, click here.

Black Bull, MT, Now Has Sculptures That Mimic Its Name

Black Bull, MT: New sculptures echo community name.

Black Bull, the mountain golf community sited on 485 acres
west of Bozeman, Montana, recently commissioned world-
renowned artist Jim Dolan to craft creative renderings of
five bulls that would welcome visitors and members to the
private community.

The bulls represent the heritage of the development,
beckoning back to the days when it was home to the historic
Leachman Angus Ranch. The bulls are now in place and
landscaping around the sculptures and water features will
resume this spring.

Enjoy mountain views and a Weiskopf championship course.

Each metal used in the five sculptures weathers at its own
distinct rate, so years of exposure will enhance the sculptures'
contrasts. Dolan has more than 95 public art sculptures in the
United States and 9 public pieces in Japan. Individual pieces
have found homes in the US, Canada, Belgium, France,
Australia, Brazil and Japan.

Black Bull features a 7,200-yard golf course designed by Tom
Weiskopf. Holes will be framed by a variety of native trees,
accent grasses and wildflowers, interspersed with water
features.

In addition to a clubhouse, residents enjoy fishing, tennis,
swimming pool, full-service fitness and spa facilities and more.
Homesites start at $200,000, homes at $700,000. For more
information about Black Bull, click here.

Holy Cow! Endangered Right Whale & Calf Spotted off Amelia Island Plantation

Amelia Island Plantation, FL: Right whales seen off coast.

Christina Nelson, Nature Program Manager at Amelia Island
Plantation, recently spied  In the shallow waters off the beach
at The Dunes Club a sight she had been waiting 12 years to
see--Right Whales. There off the coast a mother and her
young calf remained on the surface of the water for at least
an hour before traveling northward along the coastline toward
the Amelia Inn & Beach Club.

“I watched in awe as the youngster submerged then floated
to the surface blowing water from its blow holes," she said
excitedly. "The calf would swim around the mother, pause
to nurse, and then flip its tail as it investigated the
dolphins that were passing by. I got a few pictures--most
look like black logs floating on the ocean, but the memory
will remain with me forever,” said Nelson.

Right whales are one of the most endangered whale species
with only about 300 remaining. In spring and summer
Northern Right whales swim along the coast of Canada and
New England where they feed on plankton. In late fall and
early winter, the pregnant females make their annual
migration to the warm coastal waters off South Carolina,
Georgia, and Northeast Florida where they give birth. 

The waters off these southeastern states are designated as
Right Whale Critical Habitat because it is the only calving
area known for this whale. Amelia Island Plantation, which
has its own Nature Center and Staff Naturalist, is featured
on www.GreenGolfCommunities.net.

Discovery Weekend Set for March 6-9 at Landings on Skidaway Island, GA

The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA: Choose from 6 courses.

The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA, is hosting a special
Discovery Weekend March 6-9 which will help buyers get a feel
for the The Landings' renowned golf and island lifestyle.

The package includes lodging in a fully furnished home,
welcome reception, two rounds of golf per couple, mini-golf
lesson with one of the community's golf professionals,
Sunday champagne brunch and many surprises.

For more information about the weekend or to request
additional information about The Landings, click here.

Robust Sales, Spa Services and a New Game “Go-Quet” Top Community Reports

Admiral’s Cove, FL: Spa services expanded.

Admiral’s Cove, FL, announces the expansion of services
offered by its club spa. Along with the spa’s existing array of
treatments and healing therapies, lam probe and
acupuncture are now available. Lam probe is a non-invasive
treatment for minor skin irregularities. The conditions
treatable by acupuncture range from low back pain to migraines
and tennis elbow. Dr. Frank Ervolino and Tracy Hackett,
acupuncture physicians, are new members of the spa staff.
Click here for more information about Admiral’s Cove!

Palmetto Bluff, SC, reports a robust 2007 sales year and
the completion of new facilities is on or ahead of schedule.
Total 2007 real estate proceeds topped $93 million at the
community. Meanwhile, the following amenities are now in
operation: the Wilson Lawn & Racquet Club, the Wilson
Landing Dry-Stack Boat Storage, RT’s Market, and the South
Wilson Parks and Streetscape, consisting of landscape,
sidewalks, gas lights and trails. Further announcements of
completed projected are expected soon. Click here for more
information about Palmetto Bluff!

Anderson Creek Club, NC, debuted its new and unique
“Go-Quet” (pronounced go-cay) amenity, a cross between
miniature golf and croquet. The community’s Go-Quet
course is a lush, nine-hole, par-36 layout. The new sport,
invented at Anderson Creek, uses croquet mallets and
arched wickets along the fairways. It is challenging enough
to be fun for adults and easy to learn for kids. Click here
for more information about Anderson Creek Club!

Harbor Hills, FL, has launched a new and state-of-the-art
website. The new website features a rich, complete gallery
of photography showing views of virtually every amenity,
award-winning neighborhood, home style and the sweeping
vistas that distinguish the community. Voice narration,
tranquil music and a montage of images add to the show.
Click here for more information about Harbor Hills!

The Founders Club, FL, recently celebrated the third
anniversary of the official opening of its private, member-
owned golf course. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr—whose
Chambers Bay municipal course was selected recently to host
the 2015 U.S. Open—the Founders Golf Club is an 18-hole
championship layout that stretches to 7,094 yards and plays
to a par of 72. It is complemented by Golf Hall, the
community’s 24,000-square-foot golf clubhouse. Click here
for more information about The Founders Club!

Davis Love III To Attend His Course's Grand Opening at River Hall February 25

River Hall, FL: Davis Love to attend course Grand Opening.

PGA Tour pro  and golf course designer Davis Love III, will
host the Grand Opening of his first golf course in Ft. Myers,
Florida, on February 25, 2008 at River Hall Country Club.

The course, designed by Love III and his team, is more than
7,000 yards from the tips and reflects the designer’s core
philosophy: a traditional design that emphasizes strategy
and playability. 

Nestled along the scenic southwest coast near Ft. Myers in
the heart of Lee County’s historic river area, River Hall
Country Club provides golfers with beautiful views and a
challenging round.

“I’m really excited about the golf course at River Hall
Country Club,” Love III said.  “The course has a very
traditional look and the greens complexes are as fun and
interesting as any we have done to date.  I can’t wait to
play it.”

As part of River Hall’s Grand Opening, Love III will play a
round at the course and give a golf clinic to invited guests.

In addition to the Love golf course, which will be managed
by Hampton Golf Clubs, River Hall features a town center
and Town Hall with tennis and bocce courts, swimming
pool, fitness center, River Outpost (proposed) for
canoeing and kayaking and more. Real estate prices range
from the $200,000s up to $1 million+. For more information
on River Hall, click here. 

The Settings of West Point Lake, GA, Joins WaterViewHome.net

The Settings of West Point Lake, GA: Boaters' heaven.

The Settings of West Point Lake, GA, joined
WaterViewHome today. The third of three Settings
communities on WaterVieweHome.net, The Settings of West
Point Lake stretches across its 479-acre landscape on the
shores of West Point Lake. Homesites are carefully
positioned to help residents make the most of their pristine
surroundings

The long and sinuous West Point Lake is one of the
Southeast's best-kept secrets. Expanding to 26,000 acres of
water surface, it is one of the first lakes in the Southeast
created by the Army Corps of Engineers for which recreation
was one of the primary objectives.

West Point Lake is considered one of the best bass fishing
lakes in the U.S. The Settings of West Point Lake enables all
property owners to have a private boat slip—include with
purchase, and even built and maintained for you.

Ideal for Boat People: Rimmed by 525 miles of shoreline,
West Point Lake is a boater's paradise, with boat launches
in 34 public recreation areas. Two private marinas provide
fuel, storage, repairs, rentals and supplies.

Real Estate

• Homesites starting at $125,000
• Homesites on West Point Lake
• Other homesites overlook natural preserve
• Variety of designs and square footage
• Click here for more information about The Settings
  of West Point Lake!

Free memberships, Special Events and Homesite Sales Mark Community Activity

Callawassie Island Club, SC: New general manager arrives.

Callawassie Island Club, SC has announced the appointment
of Brian Lasota as general manager of the club. Lasota comes
to Callawassie from Itasca Country Club in Chicago. Prior
to his tenure at Itasca, Brian served as a manager at
Inverness Golf Club and is known for his superior
interpersonal skills and ability to motivate staff members.
Click here for more information about Callawassie Island!

The Enclave at Broadlands, CO, located within easy
commuting distance of Denver, Colorado, reports that only
nine homesites remain available for purchase at the Toll
Brothers-developed neighborhood. Buyers can choose from
six floor plans, ranging from 3,200 to 4,200 sq. ft. Luxurious
features include lavish master baths, designer gas fireplaces,
hardwood flooring, and 3-car garages. Homes are priced
from the low-$500,000s. Click here for more information
about The Enclave at Broadlands!

PGA National, FL was pleased to host the third annual
Women's Cancer Awareness Day Event, with a program
packed with activities and yielding a large contribution to
the Ella Milbank Foshay Cancer Center at Jupiter Medical
Center. The event, held February 7, included two golf
tournaments (9 and 18 holes), tennis, bridge, mahjong,
croquet tournaments, and a celebration luncheon.
Click here for information about PGA National!

Lake Blackshear Plantation, GA announces a special offer
to prospective home buyers. For a limited time, golf
membership to the community’s Ironwood Golf Club will be
included with the purchase price of a homesite. Golf course
lots are priced attractively, starting at just $50,000.
Click here for more information about Lake Blackshear Plantation!

Sneak Peak: Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ, To Join GolfCourseHome(R) Network

Blackstone, CO: A 'T&L Golf' Top 100 Golf Community.

Blackstone, a private, gated country club community within
the 7,100 acre award-winning master plan of Vistancia in
north Peoria, CO, will officially join the GolfCourseHome
Network on Thursday, but you can enjoy a sneak preview now.

The community has been designed to offer a true country
club experience for every member of the family. Desert,
mountain and golf course views provide magnificent vistas
for custom homesites and luxury homes within its 588 acres
of Sonoran high desert terrain. 

The jewel of Blackstone Country Club is the private 18-hole
championship golf course designed by Jim Engh, Golf
Digest’s first “Architect of the Year.” Sheer rock faces,
wildly undulating fairways and cavernous bunkers are
among the many natural features that make the golf course
at Blackstone so exciting.

Amenities include clubhouse, three swimming pools,
Fitness Center with Pilates and Yoga, four lighted tennis
courts and more.

Real Estate: Blackstone, AZ

• 200 custom homesites ranging in size from ½ acre to 1 acre
• Priced from the mid-$200,000s to $1 million
• 350 luxury single-family homes by Cachet, Camelot, and T.W. Lewis
• Priced from $700,000 and up
• Cachet Villas, priced from the mid $400,000s
• Click here for more information about Blackstone!

The Settings of Lake Rhodhiss, NC, Joins WaterViewHome.net

The Settings of Lake Rhodhiss: Lakefront living in NC.

The Settings of Lake Rhodhiss, Valdese, NC, a 682-acre
community stretching across mature forests, rolling hills
and inviting shorelines, has joined WaterViewHome.net.

The community combines traditional North Carolina charm
with the carefree atmosphere of a lakeside hideaway, plus
the allure of top-quality sport fishing.

Proposed amenities at The Settings include gated entry with
greeter's cottage, lake clubhouse with day docks, swimming
and tennis, fitness center and sauna, trails and nature
stations, recreational parks and a children's beach area and
an outdoor amphitheater.

Forever Green: Nearly 30 percent of the property has been
set aside as permanent greenspace. From the clubhouse you
can see Grandfather Mountain, Table Rock and Mount Mitchell,
the highest peak in the eastern U.S.

Real Estate

• Homesites start at $90,000
• Homesites on Lake Rhodhiss
• Other homesites offer mountain or nature views
• Variety of home designs and square footage offered
• Click here for more information about The Settings of Lake Rhodhiss!

These 13 Leaders in Green Golf Community Development Are in the VANGUARD

Suncadia, WA: Pristine and in the Vanguard.

The leading environmentally involved golf communities--
those who are not only pursuing green policies at their
development, but are also pioneering new ways to be
green--are designated at the Vanguard Level on
GreenGolfCommunities.net.

GreenGolfCommunities.net mission is to assist real estate
buyers in determining the level of activism a community is
following as well as provide insights into its future arc of
involvement.

The four designations used by GreenGolfCommunities.net—
Vanguard, Steward, Sustaining and Participant—represent
current levels of involvement and commitment.

VANGUARD

The top level is Vanguard. Vanguard Level properties are
driven to innovate and take the lead in environmental
activism. These early adapters pioneer green efforts and
aggressively seek out new ways to be environmentally
progressive. Vanguard communities embark on virtually all
of the basic and expected measures for a master-planned
golf course community, then push further to help define
new directions for their industry to follow.   

You'll note below that community green programs are
described as Significant Green Space, Nature Center,
Education & Research, Audubon Sanctuary and more. Go
to 18 Ways to Be Green for a complete explanation of all
18 categories cited.

VANGUARD Level

Bayside, Selbyville, Delaware

    * Significant Green Space
    * Nature Center
    * Conservation Trust
    * Funding of Environmental Initiatives
    * Research Partnership
    * Green Volunteerism
    * Additional Awards

The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum, South Carolina

    * Significant Green Space
    * Staff Naturalist
    * Habitat Restoration
    * Green Construction
    * Conservation Trust
    * Funding of Environmental Initiatives
    * Research Partnership
    * Additional Awards

The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, NC: Splendor in the mtns.

The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Asheville, North Carolina

    * Significant Green Space
    * Staff Naturalist
    * Habitat Preservation
    * Green Construction
    * Conservation Trust
    * Funding of Environmental Initiatives
    * Research Partnership
    * Additional Awards

Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina 

    * Significant Green Space
    * Audubon Sanctuary
    * Additional Awards
    * Pedestrian Commerce Center

Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg, Virginia

    * Significant Green Space
    * Habitat Restoration
    * Staff Naturalist
    * Habitat Preservation
    * Watershed Preservation
    * Additional Awards

Hasentree, Raleigh, North Carolina

    * Significant Green Space
    * Habitat Preservation
    * Green Construction
    * Watershed Preservation
    * Nature Center

Huntsman Springs, Driggs, Idaho

    * Significant Green Space
    * Conservation Trust
    * Nature Center
    * Dark Sky Initiative
    * Habitat Restoration
    * Staff Naturalist

Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, South Carolina

    * Significant Green Space
    * Staff Naturalist
    * Research Partnership
    * Habitat Preservation
    * Conservation Trust
    * Pedestrian Commerce Center
    * Additional Awards

Seabrook Island, Charleston, South Carolina

    * Nature Center
    * Green Volunteerism
    * Additional Awards
    * Significant Green Space
    * Staff Naturalist
    * Audubon Sanctuary
    * Habitat Restoration

Sea Pines Plantation, SC: Green for pros and residents.

Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head, South Carolina

    * Significant Green Space
    * Nature Center
    * Audubon Sanctuary
    * Staff Naturalist
    * Habitat Preservation
    * Common Gardens

Spring Island, Beaufort, South Carolina

    * Conservation Trust
    * Audubon Sanctuary
    * Significant Green Space
    * Staff Naturalists
    * Nature Center
    * Additional Awards

St. James Plantation, Southport, North Carolina

    * Significant Green Space
    * Audubon Sanctuary
    * Habitat Preservation
    * Research Partnership
    * Green Volunteerism
    * Common Gardens

Suncadia, Roslyn, Washington

    * Significant Green Space
    * Conservation Trust
    * Habitat Preservation
    * Watershed Preservation
    * Green Construction
    * Pedestrian Commerce Center

Greg Norman Pays a Visit to His Creation at Jupiter Country Club

Jupiter CC: Greg Norman shows how to arrive in style!

Golf legend Greg Norman, whose golf course design company
created the recently opened 18-hole Greg Norman Signature
Golf Course at Jupiter Country Club, was on hand at the new
community on January 31 to show off the fairways and greens
now being enjoyed by members.

Under development by Toll Brothers, 480-acre Jupiter Country
Club is situated just west of Florida’s Turnpike on Indiantown
Road in the town of Jupiter. Upon completion, the Tuscan-
inspired community will feature luxury single-family homes
and luxury townhomes, along with the golf course, a Grande
Clubhouse, and a separate health and fitness center.

The by-invitation-only event, which attracted about 150
guests, was centered on the golf course, where the affable
Norman had landed his private helicopter just prior to the
event. He had flown in from the Orlando area where he had
received the prestigious Old Tom Morris Award for his
contributions to the game of golf.

Greg Norman discusses his new course at Jupiter CC.

Jupiter Country Club’s Pro Manager Matt Wilson emceed
while Norman showed off his swing and offered golf tips
during a mini clinic on the new course’s serpentine,
par-5 sixteenth hole.

A cocktail reception and informal press conference followed
for club members and the media on the pool terrace of
the Carina model home.

Toll Brothers Assistant Vice President Clay Cameron said
that Toll Brothers, which is celebrating its 41st anniversary,
developed its first golf course community 20 years ago.
The company has now completed more than 20 such
communities nationwide.

Norman said, “We started with a flat piece of ground.
The hardest part was creating good movement without
making anything look artificial. A golf course is best
when it looks like everything belongs.”

Norman's championship layout was recently opened to members.

Norman also said that taking an environmentally friendly
approach was important to him and to Toll Brothers.
“We are very sensitive to the local flora and fauna.”
Before concluding his visit, Norman said, “The value
is locked in the ground here at Jupiter Country Club. It’s in
the golf course and in the homes…Buy now because the
value is only going to increase over time.”

Established in 1987 in Sydney, Australia, Greg Norman
Golf Course Design is headquartered in Jupiter. The
company has grown into one of the leading golf course
design companies in the world, with completed or
ongoing projects on six continents. The Jupiter Country
Club course is one of more than 60 golf courses worldwide
by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, which has an
additional 60 courses under contract.

At Jupiter Country Club, all homes will overlook the golf
course or have lake or nature preserve views. Toll Brothers
is offering 362 detached single-family luxury homes spanning
2,765 to 5,675 square feet of air-conditioned living space.
Priced from $1 million to $1.5 million, these estate homes
include a covered lanai, swimming pool, and Full Membership
to the country club.

All homes will overlook the golf course at Jupiter CC.

In addition, there will be approximately 166 two- and three-
story luxury townhomes ranging in size from 2,281 to
3,326 square feet under air.

They are priced from the low-$600,000s and include a full-
size driveway and 2-car garage, covered paver lanai, impact-
resistant glass windows and doors, concrete between floors,
private elevator, and more.

Townhome owners receive a Club Membership and may
acquire a Full Membership, based upon availability.
To request more information a bout Jupiter Country Club,
click here.

Just 9 Homesites Are Left at The Enclave at Broadlands, Colorado

The Enclave at Broadlands, CO: Great golf & mountain views.

The Enclave at Broadlands, located within easy commuting
distance of Denver, Colorado, reports that only nine
homesites remain available for purchase at the Toll
Brothers-developed neighborhood.

“Now is the time to act, as one of our best golf course
homesites still remains, and the other eight sites are
beautiful, as well,” says Leighton Odell, Sales Manager.
“In addition, we just put our fully decorated model homes
up for sale,” Odell says.

Home buyers looking at The Enclave at Broadlands can
choose from six unique floor plans, ranging from 3,200 to
4,200 sq. ft.  The home designs include a single-level ranch,
a floorplan with a first-floor master suite, and four additional
designs that have a second-floor master suite. There are
four/five exterior choices for each home design, which
creates a diverse look within the community.

All homes in The Enclave at Broadlands include many
luxurious features, such as lavish master baths, designer
gas fireplaces, elegant hardwood flooring, and 3-car garages.

In addition, home buyers can customize their homes by
choosing from hundreds of options. Homes are priced from
the low-$500,000s. The decorated model prices range from
$999,975 and up.

Homeowners in The Enclave enjoy superior amenities that
include The Broadlands championship 18-hole golf course,
neighborhood parks and pools, playfields, lakes, and an
abundance of open space linked by miles of pathways.

The Enclave at Broadlands offers a convenient location
with fast access to Interstate 25 and the Boulder Turnpike
(U.S. 36), so residents can take advantage of shopping,
cultural attractions, and recreation in Boulder or Denver. 
It’s also conveniently located close to Interlocken Business
Park, Flatiron Crossing Mall, E-470, and the Northwest
Parkway. To request more information about The Enclave
at Broadlands, click here.

With Construction Starts, Legacy Trail, FL, Puts Sticks in the Ground

Legacy Trail, FL: Entrance completed at condo community.

"Sticks in the ground" is real estate slang for evidence of
actual building going on. Legacy Trail, the condominium
development overlooking the 17th fairway of the Slammer
and Squire golf course at World Golf Village, St. Augustine,
Florida, reports such progress: sticks and more are indeed
in the ground.

The attractive entrance to the gated community featuring
180-unit luxury condominiums is complete and construction
on mid-rise buildings have commenced. Community
residents will have full access to World Golf Village's stunning
clubhouse and world-class amenities that include a state-of-
the-art fitness center, private tennis courts, a heated
swimming pool, and personal treatment rooms.

For more information about Legacy Trail, click here.

Legacy Trail: Luxury condominiums start to rise.

13 Communities Earn GolfCourseHome's(R) 'Vanguard' Green Leadership Award

Huntsman Springs, ID: Green, space, dark skies & more.

Thirteen of the 200 master-planned communities
featured on the GolfCourseHome(R) Network have earned
the highest level of achievement--Vanguard status--on the
Network's new GreenGolfCommunities.net website which
charts leadership in developing green-environmentally
progressive programs at golf and waterview communities.

The Network's GreenGolfCommunities.net  website states
that "Vanguard level properties are driven to innovate and
take the lead in environmental activism. These early adapters
pioneer green efforts and aggressively seek out new ways to
be environmentally progressive.

"Vanguard communities embark on virtually all of the basic
and expected measures for a master-planned golf course
community, then push further to help define new directions
for their industry to follow."

Community activity in noted in 18 different categories:

• Significant Green Space
• Staff Naturalist
• Nature Center
• Education & Research
• Audubon Sanctuary
• Audubon Signature
• Habitat Restoration
• Green Construction (LEED, etc.)
• Conservation Foundation
• Research Partnership
• Volunteer Program
• Common Gardens
• Additional Awards
• Pedestrian Commerce Center
• New Urbanism
• Innovation/Rails to Trails Paths
• Archeological Preserve

Go to 18 Ways to Be Green to more how a community
can be green.

New Amenities, New Model Homes and Grand Openings Mark Community Activity

Oldfield, SC: New Freshwater Outfitter Center now open.

Oldfield, SC, recently celebrated the grand opening of its
Freshwater Outfitters Center on Big Arrowhead Lake.
The Outfitters Center, Oldfield’s final planned amenity, is
located in the community’s final phase of development,
which includes 106 homesites located around two scenic
lakes. The Center is part of Oldfield’s commitment to
conserving nature and presenting innovative educational
programs. Click here for more information about Oldfield!

St. James Plantation, NC, announced that it had broken
ground on HarborWalk, its newest marina-living
neighborhood, sited within walking distance of the
community’s full-service marina. Along with the on-site
conveniences of HarborWalk, owners will have easy access
to the planned retail and dining elements of HarborSide,
where a grocery, boutique and waterside grille are being
built. Click here for more information about St. James
Plantation!

Daniel Island, SC, reports brisk sales of its newly released
Old Landing homesites, located on or near the Wando River.
The grouping of 48 homesites attracted some 26 reservations
within five days. The lots are in Old Landing, an enclave
within the island’s popular and conveniently-located Smythe
Park neighborhood. They are competitively priced, starting
at less than $200,000. Click here for more information
about Daniel Island!

Reynolds Plantation, GA, reports that its newest golf
amenity, The Creek Club at at Reynolds Plantation, had been
named one of the Top 10 New Private Courses in the U.S.
by GOLF Magazine. The Jim Engh design officially opened last
June. The Creek Club is the first private facility at Reynolds
Plantation, now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Click here
for more information about Reynolds Plantation!

River Hall, FL, has scheduled a grand opening celebration
to showcase two new model homes—The Heron and The
Cancun by Arthur Rutenburg Homes/Lyons Housing. The
event will also debut the new River Hall Golf Clubhouse.
The public is invited to tour the community on Saturday,
Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 24 from
noon to 5 p.m. Guests will receive tour cards that will
serve as entry forms for a $500 gift card drawing.
Click here for more information about River Hall!

GreenGolfCommunities.net Launched by Golf Course Home® Network

Brickshire, VA: Green with Audubon Sanctuary course.

GolfCourseHome.net and the Golf Course Home® Network
announced the launch of www.GreenGolfCommunities.net
today.

The 31st Network Member Website, GreenGolfCommunities
showcases more than 50 master-planned golf and waterview
communities in 16 states that have demonstrated leadership
in pursuing and promoting environmentally friendly policies
and construction.

Qualifying communities are assigned to one of four
categories—Vanguard, Steward, Sustaining and Participant—
depending on the extent of their green programs and
achievements. These designations are fluid in that a
community can move up (or down) based on new programs
added in the future.

Each community can stand out in up to 18 different areas,
ranging from Significant Green Space, Staff Naturalist,
Nature Center, Education & Research and Habitat
Restoration to Green Construction (LEED, etc.), Conservation
Foundation, Research Partnership, Volunteer Programs,
Archeological Preserve and participation in Audubon
International’s Sanctuary program.

“A person wants to feel proud of the community in which
he lives,” said David Lott, Golf Course Home® Network
Founder and Publisher. “And a good part of that pride
comes from the positive environmental impact the
community might have, such as creating preserves,
restoring habitats and clean water practices.

“GreenGolfCommunities.net will make it easier to find out
who the environmental leaders in community development
are.”

To see the complete list of Green Golf Communities, click here.

Community Clubhouse & Course Openings Mark Start of the New Year

Glacier Club, CO: A Links 'Top Premier Property.'

Huntsman Springs, ID, has released a new round of
construction progress reports. The community’s David
McLay Kidd golf course is ready for sod installation on the
remaining 14 holes and grassing of all  green complexes
this spring. The course will open for play later this year.
In addition, several Park Home models and at least two
Mountain View Lodge models are scheduled for completion
by Labor Day. Click here for more information about
Huntsman Springs!

Winding River, NC, held its official opening of its new
Property Owners Clubhouse. In a new twist on community
involvement, all work on the new facility was coordinated by
a committee of 71 community volunteers, who were involved
in all phases of the project from strategic planning through
bidding and contractor selection all the way to landscaping
and furniture. The elegant, 9,100-square-foot clubhouse
opened Jan. 19. Click here for more information about
Winding River!

River Wilderness, FL, announced that it would once again
be the site of the NCAA Ladies Central District Invitational
golf tournament. Dates for the event are February 17-19
Michigan State University serving as the host. Teams
from schools such as Baylor, Indiana, Kansas State,
Missouri, Michigan, Nebraska, Northwestern, Notre Dame,
Ohio State, Kent State, Southern Methodist, Texas, and
Texas A&M will compete. Click here for more information
about River Wilderness!

Sea Pines Plantation, SC, announces the completion of
Heron Pointe by Pete Dye, a completely remade
championship golf course on acreage formerly occupied
by the George Cobb-designed Sea Marsh course. Heron
Pointe by Pete Dye provides the second course in what
is now a prominent tandem, along with Dye’s landmark
Harbour Town Golf Links. Click here for more information
about Sea Pines!

The Georgia Club GA, announced the final results of its
Christmas Tour of Homes charitable event. The tour, in
its first year, drew some 850 people to the community
to tour five homes whose halls had been decked for the
season. The event raised $25,000 for seven deserving
local charities. Click here for more information about
The Georgia Club!

Glacier Club, CO, announced that it has been named to
the prestigious listing of 100 “Premier Properties” for
2008 by LINKS Magazine. The annual listing, now in
its seventh year, recognizes a community for its overall
excellence and especially the quality of its amenities,
with the golf amenity as a central focus. Click here for
more information about Glacier Club!

Jupiter CC to Host Open House Feb. 16-17 for New Townhome Models

Jupiter Country Club, FL: Three new townhomes unveiled.

Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter, FL, will open three designer-
furnished townhome models on Saturday, February 16 and
Sunday, February 17. The grand opening, which showcases
interior design by Brown’s Interiors and will enable visitors
to tour the trio of distinctive townhome floorplans offered by
Toll Brothers at the new, gated golf community. The models
include the Albina, Bellavita and Casa Luna.

Situated just west of Florida’s Turnpike on Indiantown Road,
Jupiter Country Club provides townhomes as a carefree
living alternative to the single-family estate homes that
are also offered in this location.

The spacious two- and three-story townhome designs
range from 2,281 to 3,326 square feet under air, with prices
from the low $600,000s.

According to Toll Brothers Assistant Vice President Clay
Cameron, every townhome has a private elevator, three
bedrooms, a covered lanai, walk-out balconies, a full-size
driveway and a two-car garage.

Also featured are a living room, formal dining room and
well-equipped gourmet kitchen overlooking a family
room or great room. There are GE Profile™ appliances
including an electric double-wall oven, microwave, gas
cooktop, refrigerator with ice and water in door, and
multi-speed dishwasher.

The luxurious master suite features a large walk-in closet
and master bath with a whirlpool tub, separate shower,
Saturnia marble floor, and his-and-her wood vanities.

The laundry room is equipped with an extra-large GE®
washer and dryer and built-in cabinetry. These expansive
and functional floorplans are complemented by ceiling
heights from 9’ to over 13’, and impact-resistant glass.
Some plans have a bonus room with a half-bath and study.

To request more information about Jupiter Country Club,
click here.

Serena Marina, Mexico, Announces Phase II Ready for Purchases

Serena Marina & Golf, Mexico: Phase II now ready.

Serena Marina & Golf, Mazatlan, Mexico, announces that 
units in Phase II (Casona Venados) are now available for
purchase. The model unit is scheduled for completion
within the next four weeks. Phase I (Casona Pajaros
shown above) will be complete in July/August 2008.

Condominium residences at Serena Marina offer
3 bedrooms with 2 baths and 3-bedrooms with 2.5 baths.
Thirty-two residences, including four penthouses, face
the marina and 16 residences, including two penthouses,
face the golf course. Whole ownership prices range from
$305,000 to $645,000.

The community’s David Fleming golf course will open
its first 9 holes later this year. One memorable feature
of the course is a pair of island greens at holes Nos. 17
and 18. To request more information about Serena Marina
& Golf Residences, click here.

Winding River Opens New, "Fit" Clubhouse

Winding River Plantation, NC: New clubhouse competed.

Winding River Plantation’s new property owner’s
clubhouse, a project that had undergone three years of
careful planning before ground was broken 10 months ago,
has just opened.

In a twist on community involvement, the new facility was
coordinated solely by a committee comprised of 71
community volunteers who were involved in all phases of
the project including strategic planning, bidding and
contractor selection, contract preparation, architectural
design, financing, construction oversight, interior
decorating, budget control, landscaping, furniture and
equipment selection/acquisition plus assembly and
installation, as well as the ever popular final clean-up.

The elegant 9,126-square-foot, heated, low-country style
facility blends architecturally with surrounding buildings
and includes a flex-space design with either three medium-
sized rooms or one large banquet/meeting room which
accommodates 220 to 400 persons.

A specialized hardwood cushioned floor on one end will be
used for exercise, aerobics and dance. Game tables, mobile
cocktail bars, plantation style paddle fans, state-of-
the-art audio video, theatrical lighting/sound, and
security systems compliment the professionally designed
interior which includes a built-in wall fountain between
the entry hall doors.

Along with a fully equipped catering kitchen, the clubhouse
also features a new 3,458 square foot poolside outdoor
pavilion, equipped bar, and picnic /grilling area. Partially
covered, the outdoor space includes new furnishings,
stainless gas grills and a standalone audio & video system.

An expanded pool deck of 1,950 square feet almost
doubled the seating area for pool-goers and the former
clubhouse was renovated to accommodate an expanded
fitness center equipped with all new weight resistance
and cardio machines.

For fast information about Winding River, click here.