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Rio Grande Named Top Destination, Black Bull Offers Free Golf Memberships

River Wilderness, FL is a gated golf and boating community.

River Wilderness, FL and its newly renovated golf course will host a U.S. Women’s Open qualifier on May 20. The River Wilderness course, designed by Ted McAnlis, has recently undergone extensive renovation and features all new TifEagle greens. It is part of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System and rated one of the Top 50 in the state by Florida Golfer magazine. Click here for more information about River Wilderness!

The Bridges at Preston Crossings, TX reports that its Fred Couples’ Signature 18-hole golf course is now open seven days a week. The bar and grill are open through the week, as well.... Branson Creek, MO continues to add direct air service, with AirTran now offering daily roundtrip non-stop flights into Branson Airport from Mitchell International in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.... At Kingsmill on the James, VA, The Mill is now open—a full-service bakery and coffee shop for Kingsmill residents and inn guests,  featuring one of the area's most creative selections of freshly-baked breads.

Ross Bridge, AL plays host to $1.7 million Regions Charity Classic on the Champions Tour which begins tomorrow....Chris Anderson and Michael Clark II are tied atop the leaderboard at nine-under par after the first round of the BMW Charity Pro-Am being hosted this weekend by The Carolina Country Club, SC and Bright’s Creek Golf Club, NC....

Rio Grande Club, CO was named a Top 15 Golf & Fly Fishing Destinations for 2009 by Wild on the Fly magazine....

Black Bull, MT announces that five golf course lots (half-acre+ in size) at the community include a free golf membership (valued at $33,000); prices range from $295,000 to $395,000....The Resort on Eagle Mountain Lake, TX is offering a free one-year golf membership to any buyer who closes on a home during the month of May....

Branson Creek, MO, is the latest community to celebrate its selection to GolfCourseHome's
2009 Best of the Best Rankings list with a press release.

Rio Grand Club in Southfork, CO, Is Open for the Season, Golf Parcels Start at $49K

The Rio Grande Club: Golf parcels start at just $49,000.

Just heard from Suzy Gilbert who sells property at The Rio Grande Club in Southfork, Colorado, with Mountain Creek Properties and she provides us with news that the club is open for the season and ready for business. Here is her report:

"The Rio Grande Club course is open and better than ever. Come enjoy near-perfect 75 degree temperatures and the breath-taking views of the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Let us help you find that perfect accommodation for a fantastic play and stay vacation.

Some of the most amazing homes, townhomes and vacant parcels are located on or near The Rio Grande Club. Now is definitely the time to buy as interest rates are at an all-time low and it is definitely a buyers' market.

Golf parcels start as low as $49,000 and go up to $249,000. Enjoy parcels on the course, or overlooking it and the surrounding mountains, forest, Rio Grande River and creeks.

Townhomes start at $399,000; some furnished. Luxury homes are priced from $399,000 to $1. 8 million and can be found high atop the mountain, right on the fairway, on the creek, or nestled in the tall Ponderosas.

Enjoy the ambiance of this small mountain village and course. Take in nature and the abundant wildlife that abounds in the 2 million acre Rio Grande National Forest; enjoy some of the best Gold Medal fishing and rafting in Colorado right here on the Rio Grande River.

Ski Wolf Creek just 20 minutes away with "The Most Snow in Colorado"; and within just minutes take in all the amazing sites and sounds of a scenic train ride, Repertory Theatre, Sand Dunes, and so much more! Whether it's for a golf vacation or for a lifetime, The Rio Grande Club and South Fork, CO offer mountain living at its finest."

Reynolds Holds Event for New Mothers, The Vineyards Completes Resort Pool

Rio Grande Club, CO is a top fishing destination.

Rio Grande Club, CO is a first-class venue for the fisherman-golfer, according to Wild on the Fly magazine. The influential publication voted the Rio Grande Club into its Top 15 Golf & Fly Fishing Destinations for 2009, as part of its mission to “discover frontiers in both fresh and salt water, and celebrate the traditional favorites of American rivers. Click here for more information about Rio Grande Club!

Reynolds Plantation, GA and its Ritz-Carlton Lodge invite guests to “Mommy 101,” a fun and informative seminar and gourmet luncheon. The event is Sunday, June 14 from noon to 2:30 pm. at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge. Seminar is presented by Moms on Call co-founders Laura Hunter and Jennifer Walker. It covers practical topics such as feeding schedules and sleep routines. There is also a spa tour. Cost is $35 per person inclusive of taxes and gratuities. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!

The Vineyards, FL has completed construction on a new resort-style pool at the community clubhouse in Vista Pointe at Vineyards. The 1,895-square-foot clover-shaped pool features a waterfall grotto and sun shelf surrounded by palm trees, tiki huts and chaise lounges. A gated community within Vineyards, Vista Pointe has golf course frontage and a community clubhouse. Each home in Vista Pointe comes with a
social membership to Vineyards Country Club. Click here for more information about Vineyards!

New Pictures of Vast Natural Beauty in the Rockies at the Glacier Club, CO

Glacier Club, CO: at the southern side of the Rockies.

Glacier Club, a private, luxury, mountain golf and residential community just outside of Durango, Colorado, is surrounded by 3 million acres of National Forest. Located on the southern side of the Rockies, a warmer climate means longer seasons for enjoying 27 holes of golf as well as an abundance of additional amenities for members' enjoyment.

Glacier Club has brand new pictures of the surrounding natural beauty on their GolfCourseHome webpage. Catch a glimpse of what it feels like to go horseback riding, biking, or canoeing in the open air with never-ending mountain views as scenery. Click here for more information about the Glacier Club!

Travel + Leisure Golf's 2009 Top 100 Golf Communities Include 21 GCH Communities

Glacier Club, CO is on the Top 100 Golf Communities list.

Travel + Leisure Golf has issued its 2009 Top 100 Golf Communities in its Jan-Feb issue and we are pleased to see 21 GolfCourseHome Featured Communities in the group. See the list below.

In announcing this year’s contingent, the editors made note of the communities’ renewed commitment to their natural environment. Indeed, more than half of the GolfCourseHome communities are also featured on GreenGolfCommunities.net, the Network site in which you have to qualify in one of four areas to be listed. See below for the communities sited for both “exquisite environments….and all the comforts of home.”

COLORADO
Glacier Club, Durango (New to the Top 100)

FLORIDA
Amelia Island Plantation, Fernandina Beach
The Founders Club, Sarasota
Isleworth, Windermere  - Ranked in Top 25

GEORGIA
Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro – Ranked in Top 25

MASSACHUSETTS
The Bay Club, Mattapoisett (New)

MONTANA
Black Bull, Bozeman (New)

NEVADA
Montreux, Reno

NORTH CAROLINA
Bald Head Island, Bald Head Island

SOUTH CAROLINA
Belfair, Bluffton
The Cliffs Communities, Travelers Rest - Ranked in Top 25
Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton

Daniel Island, Charleston
Dataw Island Club, Dataw Island (New)
Golf Club at Briar’s Creek, John’s Island (New)

Oldfield, Okatie
Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton - Ranked in Top 25
The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Pickens
Spring Island, Okatie - Ranked in Top 25

TEXAS
Barton Creek, Austin

VIRGINIA
Bay Creek, Cape Charles (New)

Red Meat, Wine Are Mighty Fine: Add White Smoke & You Have Bliss at Broadlands

Smoked brisket and more from The Enclave at Broadlands.

Red means go at The Broadlands Grill at The Enclave at Broadlands, in Bloomfield, Colorado. Red, that is, as in red meat, says Shawn Agresto, Food and Beverage Director.  When asked why, he replies simply, “It’s steak … and it’s Colorado.”

So it’s not surprising that after tackling the 18-hole Rick Phelps golf course, hiking any of the community’s eight miles of trails or returning from a shopping spree in nearby Denver that Enclave members flock to the hearty Smoked Beef Brisket.

A popular house specialty, it’s coated with a special dry rub and slow-smoked until fork tender. The centerpiece is topped with homemade BBQ sauce (a classified recipe), and rounded out with cole slaw and asparagus.

A soft pinor noir is recommended as a complement to the smoky brisket. Agresto says the wine is mellow enough to allow the brisket’s woodiness to thrive without adding surplus spice or power.

Popular Choices
The brisket is not the only popular meat-based specialty at the low-key gathering place.  The Broadlands Grill also features a 10-oz. Angus ribeye steak rubbed with an in-house seasoning. Served with seasonal vegetables and baked potato, it’s a classic American meal.

Popular alternatives to the red meat fare include a grilled chicken wrap with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion, served on a sun-dried tomato tortilla with garlic basil aioli.

As Food and Beverage Director, Agresto is responsible for many such creations. He grew up in the culinary world, and owned several restaurants long before he earned his current position. His family was in the restaurant business, and he quickly grew into an expert in the field. At The Broadlands Grill, he strives for an atmosphere where people can “come together with friends after a round and enjoy good food and drinks.” The goal, he says, is a friendly spot where people feel welcome.

Agresto notes that in addition to individual accommodations, The Broadlands Grill at the The Enclave at Broadlands offers private party reservations for as many as 100 people. With his extensive restaurant background he can handle such large celebrations—as long as there’s enough red meat on hand for the hearty Colorado folk.

Smoked beef brisket and sides at The Enclave at Broadlands.

Smoked Beef Brisket

Famous Dry Rub
Combine 1/2 cup onion powder with 1/4 cup of each of the following:
Kosher Salt
Garlic Powder
Hungarian Paprika
Spanish Paprika
Brown Sugar
Cracked Pepper

Mix well before sprinkling onto both sides of the brisket.

How to smoke your brisket:
Use hickory wood or white oak for smoke.
Cook 1 hour per pound at 220 degrees.
When brisket reaches an internal temperature of 190-200 degrees, it should be
fork tender and ready to eat.
Let rest for at least 30 minutes to let the juices redistribute throughout the meat.

Spotlighted Communities: Running Y Ranch, Suncadia, Belmont Country Club & More

St. James Golf Club, FL

St James Golf Club reports major progress on a campaign of improvements and beautification to its championship golf course. The club’s renovated golf course is now accented with natural Florida grasses and decorative Cocina rock in several locations. The current project will also add multiple cart paths... Learn more!

The Enclave at Broadlands, CO

The Enclave at Broadlands has fewer than 10 homesites remaining from its original inventory of 76 single-family lots. The Enclave is currently showing decorated models of its Quick-Delivery Homes package. The Windham Chateau and the Cascade Provincial are available now. Learn more!

The Running Y Ranch, OR

Running Y Ranch is booking reservations for a special September Women’s Golf Package. At the very special inclusive price of $99 per night you receive one night's stay in a standard room at the Lodge and the opportunity to enjoy a variety of complimentary activities the entire month of September, including wine tastings, chair massages, golf instruction and more. Golf package includes cart and range balls. Learn more!

Suncadia, WA

Suncadia has set a date of Saturday, August 9 for celebration of the community’s inaugural food and wine festival. The event, Wine in the Pines, with feature over 30 premier Washington wineries. Various homes throughout Suncadia will open to the public for this unique tasting event. Learn more!

Belmont Country Club, VA

Belmont Country Club continues with its popular outdoor summer concert series. On Sunday, August 3, the Loudoun Summer Music Fest proudly welcomes KC and the Sunshine Band performing live with the Justin Trawick Band on the the Belmont Country Club lawn. Learn more!

Recent Arrivals to the GCH Network: Rio Grande, Mirasol, Sawmill Creek & More

Here’s a line-up to recent arrivals on the GolfCourseHome Network®, with golf lots for as little as $39,500 and others offering homes in the millions. There's a community and a lifestyle to fit every pocket book. See below 14 recent additions from 6 different states offering everything from skiing to equestrian to mountain tops to riverfront to lakefront and more.

COLORADO


Rio Grande, CO

The Rio Grande Club - Golf, sporting opportunities, fishing lodge, spa, homes from the low $400Ks

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Four Mile Ranch, CO

Four Mile Ranch - Jim Engh golf course, 1,640 acres, 45% open space, homes from $160K

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FLORIDA


Juliette Falls, FL

Juliette Falls - Award-winning golf, great dining and gathering spots, home with lot from $499K

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Mirasol, FL

Mirasol Clubhouse with pool, tennis, fitness, Fazio & Hills golf, homes from the $500Ks to $4 million+

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St James Golf Club, FL

St. James Golf Club Port St. Lucie, newly renovated championship golf, Treasure Coast, homes from $259K

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Sawmill Creek, FL

Sawmill Creek - Palm Coast, fitness center, Village Center, homes from high-$200K 

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GEORGIA


Sun City Peachtree, GA

Sun City Peachtree - Del Webb, 55+, near Atlanta, golf, $31 million in amenities, homes from $180K 

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MASSACHUSETTS

The Bay Club, MA

The Bay Club - Cape Cod, Brad Faxon-designed golf, a grand clubhouse, homesites from $275K 

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MICHIGAN

Forest Dunes, MI

Forest Dunes - 1,200 acres, Weiskopf golf, fractional real estate and golf/woods lots from $39,500

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Villages at Tullymore, MI

Villages at Tullymore - St. Ives course No. 83 in US, homes from $269K 

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SOUTH CAROLINA


Carolina Country Club, SC

Carolina Country Club Secluded, 2,000-acres, golf, tennis, dining, homes from high-$300K 

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VIRGINIA

The Highlands, VA

The Highlands - Convenient to Richmond, championship golf, private lake, homesites from $110K

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Colonial Heritage, VA

Colonial Heritage - Williamsburg, 55+ adult community, Arthur Hills golf, from $350K

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Poplar Grove, VA

Poplar Grove - Award-winning Sam Snead course, Blue Ridge Mtn views, lots from $250K

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.

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.

New Saturday Night Hideout--The Hidden Poker Room

Enclave at Broadlands, CO: Popular homes and a special hideout.

Keeping your Saturday night poker game an
interruption-free getaway night for the guys just
got easier at The Enclave at Broadlands, CO.
Located just north of Denver, this luxury
neighborhood by Toll Brothers reports strong
interest in this year’s Cascade model home
release as well as the recent debut of high-quality
golf-view and waterview homesites.

The 4,429-square-foot Cascade Provincial
model showcases an eye-catching exterior with a
balcony over its entry and a stucco façade accented
with cultured stone. The floor plan on the home’s
lower level includes an inventive “poker room” with
a disguised doorway that harried parents might
want to use to get away without actually leaving
home.

The Broadlands community features golf, 275 acres
of preserved open space, seven community parks,
three swimming pools, more than eight miles of
walking trails, 85,000-sq.-ft clubhouse with pools,
gyms, fitness areas and more. Broadlands is within
two hours of the world-famous ski areas of Keystone,
Winter Park, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, Vail
and Beaver Creek. Homes start in the mid-$500,000s.

To request more information about The Enclave at
The Broadlands, click here.