Social Activities And Championship Golf In Beautiful Ford’s Colony
October 28, 2010 by Hubert Miles
Filed under Golf
Ford’s Colony is a gated private real estate community that features one of the most unbelievable golfing experiences in Williamsburg Virginia. Consisting of 54 holes of beautiful fairways that meander throughout the neighborhoods of this gated community, Ford’s Colony has received numerous awards and accolades including a 4 1/2 star rating from Golf Digest’s Places to Play.
Three uniquely designed golf courses, Blackheath, Marsh Hawk and Blue Heron, make up the 54-holes of championship golf in Ford’s Colony. The courses layout offer challenging levels of play no matter what your handicap may be.
Blackheath is considered by many to be the most picturesque of the three golf courses at Ford’s Colony. At 6,621 yards, don’t let it’s beauty deceive you as this is one of the most challenging courses with several elevation changes, water hazards, doglegs, and bunkers that guard the greens.
Blue Heron is a favorite among the members of Ford’s Colony. The course provides some room for error off the tee but challenges you around the greens with 17 of the 18 greens protected by bunkers. Much of the course is cut out of wetlands which are home to many species of birds, fish, and other wildlife.
Marsh Hawk is a traditional style par 72, 6,650 yard golf course with tree lined narrow fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and contoured holes with natural lakes and elevation changes which challenge your depth perception.
Recognized by the PGA as one of the best in the Mid-Atlantic, the pro shop at Ford’s Colony has all the golf equipment and apparel you need. Ford’s Colony also has one of the best golf academies in Williamsburg.
If golf is not your game, Ford’s Colony offers a wide array of social activities to keep it’s members busy all year long. Clubs and classes in fly fishing, computers, gardening, and many others are held routinely at the community.
Closing Comments
Memberships at Ford’s Colony are based on anticipated usage. Home owners and members can choose a package that best suits their individual needs and desires.
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Ocala Palms Offers Affordable Housing Opportunities
October 24, 2010 by Hubert Miles
Filed under Golf
Home buyers are always seeking great value when shopping for a home. Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club located in scenic Ocala Florida, is a gated community that takes pride in their amenities and providing great value to home buyers.
This gated community was developed on a 500 acres former cattle ranch. The developers planned the community around the concept that the residents would be active adults. Many of these golf frontage homes are pastel colored and have light colored roofs.
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club features an 18-hole championship private golf course that measures 6500 yards of lush fairways lined with beautiful oak trees, white sand bunkers, and perfectly maintained greens. Each of the 18 holes has four or five tee boxes for challenging play no matter the skill level. Practice your driving and short game on the practice facilities.
Not a golfer? Ocala Palms is designed for active adults and offer a multitude of sport and social activities. Inside the community gates is the 19,000 square foot Royal Palms Country Club which offers many activities, classes and engagements which can be enjoyed year round.
Inside the Royal Palms Country Club you will find a full size indoor heated pool that is available year round for residents. Outside you’ll discover an Olympic size pool and a heated whirlpool. Residents can also enjoy the tennis and volleyball courts, horseshoes, boccie ball, and shuffleboard.
Venture back inside the clubhouse and stay in shape in the fitness center. Take advantage of cardio and strength training equipment, exercise and aerobic classes, or dance classes in line, square, and ballroom dancing. Other activities include billiards and ping pong.
If you love the outdoors, Marion County has many natural lakes, rivers, and forests that offer many activities like fishing, boating, hiking and hunting. Marion County is also home to a large population of horse farms.
Final Thoughts
The amenities at Ocala Palms create a unique opportunity to live in Central Florida. Come see why this gated community is viewed as one of the most affordable communities in Ocala.
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Adults Seeking An Active Lifestyle Select Active Adult Communities
August 21, 2010 by Hubert Miles
Filed under Golf
Many people search for active adult communities online but what is an active adult community and why are they so desirable? In this brief article we will explore these communities and explain why they are so desirable.
The demand from seniors aged 55 and older seeking a community of like minded neighbors who also had an interest in an active lifestyle, sparked the flurry in the construction of these communities over the past decade or longer.
A new wave of active adult communities is starting to emerge as “dinks”, couples over 40 years of age with no kids, have expressed an interest in these communities. Developers have started changing community rules and developing new communities to meet the demand.
Active adult communities feature fitness centers with top of the line exercise equipment. Many have personal trainers on staff who conduct a wide array of exercise and yoga classes. Many have both indoor and outdoor swimming pools available for year round use. Community social directors help to coordinate activities so that your calendar is always full.
Swimming pools and tennis courts are available to residents year round in many cases. Some communities even have golf courses for avid golfers. Those that do not have golf courses generally have arrangements with local public and semi-private courses.
Another feature of these communities is the low maintenance homes. Many are what is referred to as patio homes where the home sits on a concrete slab foundation that rests level with the ground. Low maintenance features like brick veneer and vinyl siding, aluminum and vinyl eaves and soffits, vinyl windows, and asphalt shingles allow for easier cleaning and protection from the exterior elements.
Manufactured and modular homes are popular choices for developers who construct these communities due to there reduce construction times and flexibility with options.
Final Thoughts On Active Adult Communities
With people living longer now due to active lifestyles and better medical care, active adult communities show no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Seniors and dinks looking to get more out of life will likely continue to fuel this growth for years to come.
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