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Reynolds Plantation Hosts Celebrity Chefs, Champion Hills Has Busy October Schedule

Carnegie Abbey, RI is a private sporting estate.

Carnegie Abbey, RI is planning a special "Talking Baseball” evening on Oct. 28 during the World Series game. This event will be hosted by Carnegie Abbey member and Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt. Joining Mike Schmidt to speak and answer questions will be former Major League player and manager Davey Johnson. Click here for more information about Carnegie Abbey!

Reynolds Plantation, GA, along with Golf Digest and Golf World Magazines will be bringing their Celebrity Chef Classic to The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation over Halloween weekend. The event will be hosted by celebrity chef Ming Tsai and Golf Digest Senior Editor Stina Sternberg. Highlights include the Celebrity Chef Dinner and Auction on Friday night, October 30. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!

Champion Hills, NC invites members, guests and visitors to enjoy a busy October Fest in the Hendersonville, N.C., area. From October 1 on there will be open-studio artist shows, country music at the Flat Rock Playhouse, special Heritage Museum exhibits, evenings with local authors plus a horse show, a crafts fair and guided upland hiking tours. All events are open to the public, and many are free. Click here for more information about Champion Hills!

The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC announces the launch of its new Builder Showcase Program. Through this new partnership, eight prestigious builders, who all are Reserve members themselves, will soon be offering over 20 new home plans available in the Lake Keowee area exclusively at The Reserve. Home plans in the program will offer both a cost and time savings for buyers wishing to customize.
Click here for more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!

Nine New Golf and Waterview Communities Join Network - New Website Makes 43

Las Gardenias at Cabo Real is on the Sea of Cortez.

The summer of 2009 goes into the books as an active period. In addition to nine new golf and waterview communities joining the Network, personal visits were made to four western North Carolina communities, plus a unique visit by sail to Bay Club, MA. We also launched the 43rd Network Member Website www.GolfCourseProperty.net

Here's the summer list, which includes two communities in Mexico and seven in 6 U.S. states:

MEXICO
=> Las Gardenias at Cabo Real, Cabo San Lucas
Along Sea of Cortez beaches, R.T. Jones II golf, Cabo Real amenities, final phase of 12 villas from $483,000

=> Las Villas de Mexico at Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas
Luxury villas within Club Campestre, Nicklaus Design golf, ocean views, from $375,000

CALIFORNIA
=> Tehama, Carmel
Championship golf, tennis, fitness center, pool, community center, estate lots from $2.5 million

GEORGIA
=> Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain
Vast botanical gardens, PGA Tour-tested golf, resort-quality spa, real estate from $140,000s

RHODE ISLAND
=> Carnegie Abbey, Portsmouth
Narragansett Bay views, championship golf, deluxe spa, equestrian center, homes from $799,000

SOUTH CAROLINA
=> Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville
Lowcountry lifestyle, lakes, 22 miles of shoreline, nature preserve, clubhouse, docks, homesites from the $90,000s

=> Wild Wing Plantation, Myrtle Beach
27-hole golf complex, 180 acres of freshwater lakes, resort pool complex, lots from $90,000

TEXAS
=> Dancing Bear Ranch, Mico
2,565 acres, clubhouse, , resort-style pool, private boat ramp, 25-acre lakeside park, estate homesites from 2 to 6 acres

VIRGINIA
=> Viniterra at New Kent Vineyards, New Kent
Rees Jones golf course, The Club at Viniterra, New Kent Vineyards winery, golf homesites from $250,000

Carnegie Abbey Offers Golf, Equestrian Facilities, Narragansett Bay Views

Carnegie Abbey, RI is a private sporting estate.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Carnegie Abbey, RI, to the WaterViewHome Network. A Portsmouth, Rhode Island club community set in the hills overlooking Narragansett Bay, Carnegie Abbey offers a 42-slip marina, championship links-style golf course, an inviting clubhouse, horse boarding, a luxury spa, tennis and fitness center.

The Carnegie Abbey Club is a private sporting estate covering 450-plus acres that overlook a sweep of lawns and fields extending to the blue waters of Narragansett Bay.

The hallmark of this club community is an acclaimed Scottish links course designed by famous golf architect, Donald Steel. Carnegie Abbey’s array of first-class amenities includes a tennis center, European spa, excellent sportfishing and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

A dominant architectural feature of the club is The Tower at Carnegie Abbey. Rising 220 feet, this 22-story condominium tower with commanding views is built on the site of a former aluminum factory adjacent to The Carnegie Abbey Club grounds.

On Land and Sea: The club also offers a 41-slip yacht club and marina–future plans include an expanded equestrian center with indoor riding and boarding for 40 horses.

Real Estate: Carnegie Abbey, Rhode Island

* The Royal Cottages, 21 single-family homes around a private lake
      o Square footage from 2,500 to 3,100, built to suit owner
      o Some models available for immediate occupancy
      o Priced from $1.8 million
* The Tower at Carnegie Abbey
* 22-story, 220-foot-high condominium tower with panoramic views of Narragansett Bay
* Only 80 residences, from one-bedroom to four-bedroom
      o Priced from $799,000 to $5.47 million
      o Penthouse Residence priced at $14.5 million
* Click here for more information about Carnegie Abbey!

Carnegie Abbey Celebrates the Opening of Its New Luxury Tower Condominiums

Carnegie Abbey Club: Luxury Tower now open

Carnegie Abbey Club members, guests and homeowners of the new luxurious Carnegie Tower celebrated the grand opening of the most exclusive high-rise condominiums in the Northeast on the last Saturday in June. A jazz band provided music for dancing under the stars as guests looked out over panoramic views of Narragansett Bay and Aquidneck Island.

The evening marked the latest achievement for Philadelphia developer Brian O’Neill, owner of the 400-acre Carnegie Abbey Club in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Located just 20 minutes north of Newport, the 22-story Tower features 79 one-and two-story luxury residences.

Designed by award-winning Burt Hill Architects in Boston, MA, the Tower’s elegant sand-white exterior is accented by seven-foot tall windows and private balconies. First-floor amenities include a magnificent lobby featuring marble floors, raised-panel mahogany walls, a black Murano glass chandelier and high-speed/secure elevators providing direct access to 90 percent of the residences.

Aerial view of the club overlooking Narragansett Bay.

Complete Amenities
Among the Tower’s amenities are a private fitness center, fully-equipped business center, wireless Internet access (WiFi) available in most common areas and a sophisticated entry and elevator security system.

Each residence includes Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, French limestone kitchen floors and natural stone throughout the master baths. Most residences feature fireplaces and all have granite countertops, Wolf cook tops, wall-mounted ovens, private balconies and terraces.

The Penthouse
In addition to the 78 one– to four-bedroom residences ranging from $799,000 - $5,470,000, the Tower features a two-story 6,735 sq.ft. penthouse offered at $14.5 million. This one-of-kind-residence, featuring 360-degree views of Narragansett Bay and Aquidneck Island, offers four bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two half baths and a luxurious chef’s kitchen.

The Penthouse also features 1,700 sq. ft. of outdoor space with four private balconies on the main level, an enclosed rooftop observatory with a wet bar and two outdoor terraces featuring a rooftop garden and 10-person Jacuzzi.

Adjacent to the Tower are 25 private beach-style cabanas, a 25-meter, three-lane lap pool, outdoor whirlpool spa and separate children’s wading pool.

For more information about Carnegie Abbey Club, call 1-866-770-2895 or request more information via email

About Carnegie Abbey Club
The Carnegie Abbey Club, located just minutes from downtown Newport, RI on over 400 waterfront acres, features an array of amenities including a Scottish Links-style 18-hole waterfront golf course, a yacht club with 41 slips for boats up to 75 feet, swimming pools, tennis, a European spa, an equestrian center, concierge and certified master chef.

Carnegie Abbey Offers Donald Steel Golf, Tennis, European Spa, Fitness Center

Carnegie Abbey is in a classic New England setting.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Carnegie Abbey in Portsmouth, Rhode Island to the GolfCourseHome Network. The Carnegie Abbey Club is a private sporting estate covering 450-plus acres that overlook a sweep of lawns and fields extending to the blue waters of Narragansett Bay.

The hallmark of this club community is an acclaimed Scottish links course designed by famous golf architect, Donald Steel. Carnegie Abbey’s array of first-class amenities includes a tennis center, European spa, excellent sportfishing and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

A dominant architectural feature of the club is The Tower at Carnegie Abbey. Rising 220 feet, this 22-story condominium tower with commanding views is built on the site of a former aluminum factory adjacent to The Carnegie Abbey Club grounds.

On Sea, On Horseback: The club also offers a 41-slip yacht club and marina–future plans include an expanded equestrian center with indoor riding and boarding for 40 horses.

Real Estate: Carnegie Abbey, Rhode Island

    * The Royal Cottages, 21 single-family homes around a private lake
          o Square footage from 2,500 to 3,100, built to suit owner
          o Some models available for immediate occupancy
          o Priced from $1.8 million
    * The Tower at Carnegie Abbey
    * 22-story, 220-foot-high condominium tower with panoramic views of Narragansett Bay
    * Only 80 residences, from one-bedroom to four-bedroom
          o Priced from $799,000 to $5.47 million
          o Penthouse Residence priced at $14.5 million
    * Click here for more information about Carnegie Abbey!