The Lower Cape Fear Hospice has teamed up with Brunswick Forest for the second year in a row to bring the Closer to Home Golf Classic to Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest.  The tournament will take place on Thursday, May 12th. 

The proceeds from this tournament will benefit the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation Brunswick County Capital Campaign which was established in effort to better serve the residents of Brunswick County by building a Hospice Care Center within the county.  Over $1.7 million has been secured to date to support this project and construction on the facility is scheduled to start this spring.

Our very own, Lorri Shipston (Resale Specialist, Brunswick Forest) is the Chairperson for this year's Closer to Home Golf Classic.  "There are so many people whose lives have been affected by Hospice.  Being touched first-hand by the support and care given by Hospice, I knew I wanted become involved with the Lower Cape Fear Hospice.  It has been such a pleasure to give back to an organization that has touched my life so deeply.  I look forward to this year's Closer to Home Golf Classic and to it being hosted at the beautiful Cape Fear National."

For more information about sponsorships, donating prizes or registration, please call 910.796.7985.

  

We just finished our last drop of wine wrapping up our first-ever Brunswick Forest Food and Wine Festival.  The food was amazing, the wine was perfectly paired and the turnout couldn’t have been better!  We had over 50 prospective couples visit with us this past week and seven of those couples chose to make Brunswick Forest their home during their visit!  We couldn’t be happier for them!  Click on our Facebook page link below to see some of the pictures from the festival!

WILMINGTON, NC, April 4, 2011 – More than 150 people attended groundbreaking ceremonies at The Villages at Brunswick Forest last week, ushering in the start of site preparation and other early construction work for Lowes Foods and CVS/pharmacy stores.

      The two anchor tenants represent approximately 55,000 square feet of additional offerings at the Wilmington, NC community town center. Developers expect the opening of both stores sometime around the middle of 2012.

      The Villages at Brunswick Forest is a 160-acre complex that will be made up of more than 500,000 square feet of retail and professional establishments.  It is located at the entrance to Brunswick Forest on US Hwy 17 ten minutes south of Downtown Wilmington, NC, a 4,500-acre residential community offering homes, town homes and home sites with extensive community amenities.

      “We’re delighted to welcome both Lowes Foods and CVS to the Villages at Brunswick Forest,” said Alan Kerry, president of Lord Baltimore Properties, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lord Baltimore Capital Corporation and the sole developer of the community.  “Clearly both corporations recognized our growth and decided this is where they wanted to be.  They’ll be serving our growing community and the surrounding areas for years to come.”

      Last year more homes and home sites sold in Brunswick Forest than at any time in the community’s four-year history.  According to the development’s closed sales records, 105 homes and 40 home sites for a total of 145 unit sales were recorded in 2010, representing a volume of more than $41 million.   More than 715 families now call the community home.

      Kerry and other Brunswick Forest officials spoke before a large gathering of Brunswick Forest community residents, local officials and members of the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce who also attended a “Business After Hours” event held this month at the Brunswick Forest Welcome Center.

      Work has already begun clearing and preparing ground for a parking lot and other infrastructure to support the approximately 42,000 sq. ft. Lowes Foods FreshSmart store, an 8,000 sq. ft. attachment for additional retail outlets and a standalone CVS/pharmacy of approximately 13,000 sq. ft.

      Kerry noted that leasing discussions are also underway for potential tenants in the 8,000 sq. ft. additional retail attachment, and encouraged interested businesses to contact Brunswick Forest leasing representatives as soon as possible.

      Lowes Foods began in 1954 as a single store in North Wilkesboro, NC, and has grown to become a major supermarket chain operating in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia with more than 100 stores emphasising freshness, fresh food quality and selection and customer service.

      CVS/pharmacy has more than 7,000 CVS/pharmacy locations from coast to coast, offering prescription medications and related health care products.  In addition, the stores also offer popular beauty, health, and personal care brands as well as an assortment of other brands not available at other U.S. drugstores.

The Villages at Brunswick Forest

      The Villages at Brunswick Forest has been enjoying steadily growing occupancy by a variety of businesses drawn to the growing Brunswick Forest property owner base and to the growth of the Brunswick County area in general.

      Last summer New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) opened a 40,000 sq. ft. Health and Diagnostics building in The Villages, bringing physicians, technicians and other healthcare providers to serve Brunswick forest and area communities.  Most recently,

Wilmington Health Associates, a multi-faceted medical practice that last summer moved into 5,000 square feet of office space in the New Hanover Regional Medical Center office building, now plans to double their existing space.

      With a main campus in central Wilmington, NC, just opened is the Glen Meade Center for Women’s Health, which has nearly 2,000 square feet of additional practice space in the NHRMC office building and has begun seeing patients following several months of upfit work to install state-of-the-art medical equipment.

      Also occupying the NHRMC medical office building are practices that include Atlantic Orthopedic, Morgan Internal Medicine and Urology Comprehensive Services.  In a standalone building, construction is nearing completion on the Brunswick Forest Veterinary Hospital, a 4,500 square foot, highly specialized facility that will represent one of the most advanced in the area.

      Already located in The Villages is Port City Java, BB&T Financial Center, Blue Wave Dentistry and a Brunswick County Sherriff substation.  Announcements regarding the start of construction for other major shopping and lodging facilities is expected shortly.

      Brunswick Forest is situated on 4,500 acres of woodlands, creeks, forests and natural areas.  Residents choose from a wide range of prices and lifestyle options, from low-maintenance luxury town homes to home sites and spacious custom homes. Secluded neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive character, are found throughout the community. Residents also enjoy a wide variety of amenities in place today, including an 18-hole Championship golf course at Cape Fear National^®, an 18,000 square foot Fitness and Wellness Center, a Community Commons, a River Club, parks and natural areas and more than 100 miles of paths and trails.

      Home sites begin at $75,000; homes start at the $200,000s.

      For more information regarding The Villages at Brunswick Forest, contact Lannin Kerry, Brunswick Forest Property Management, at 910-341-4224.

      For more information on the Brunswick Forest community, call 910-371-2434; 1-888-371-2434 or visit www.brunswickforest.com.

Hi everyone! Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Brunswick Forest Summer Concert Series. Every summer we gather in the beautiful and expansive Annsdale Park to move, groove, shimmy and shake with our friends, families and neighbors! This year will be no different! We are looking forward to this fun-filled concert series and have set the following dates.

Friday, June 10th from 6-9 pm
Friday, July 8th from 6-9 pm
Friday, August 12th from 6-9 pm

Please stay tuned in the coming weeks for more details and we will announce the line-up of bands for this summer!!!

LELAND, NC (February 20, 2011) - Here's the question. Why would anyone drive from the Myrtle Beach area almost to Wilmington, NC to play golf? Here's the answer. Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest is one of the best golf courses you'll ever play and well worth twice the drive.

Upon entering the Cape Fear National bag drop area; you immediately sense that "welcome feeling." The bag handlers, pro shop staff and starter greet you as an old friend. They seem genuinely glad you've come. Although the centerpiece of a developing residential community, homes do not intrude on this beautiful golf course. It seems the layout was designed for the golfers enjoyment and not the residents viewing pleasure.

The clubhouse has a rich feeling with an outstanding pub and dining area. The pro shop offers name brand and logo merchandise. Take time to hit some balls on the grass driving range and utilize one of the chipping greens. Definitely spend some time on the putting green.

There are numerous things that stand out about Cape Fear National, but the genesis of this golf course is its pure scenic beauty. Designer Tim Cate has produced an absolutely gorgeous golf course. Using the natural terrain and incorporating some signature options, a Pinehurst/British Isles look has been achieved. Visually stunning Cape Fear National is as aesthetically pleasing as any golf course in the Wilmington/Pawleys Island corridor.

From the White Tees at 6195-yards the average golfer will not find this course particularly penal in length. However from the Blue Tees and on back to the tips, this layout has all the distance you'll ever desire. Whichever tee box you choose, you're going to need you're "A" game.

Fairways are somewhat narrow with sand, waste, water or wooded hazards coming into play on virtually every hole. Look closely at where you need to hit the tee ball and visualize that shot. Many holes have subtle (and some not so subtle) doglegs that demand accurate ball placement off the tee. Your driver is not always necessary.

No. 1 is a perfect example and a good starting hole to get your course management in place. From the White Tees a tee shot to right center of the fairway leaves you in perfect position. Your second shot flows to a downhill green with an open front. Water to the left really should not come into play with a short iron in your hand. However, a drive right may find some sea oats grass, or worse yet a wooded area. A drive to the left finds sand hazards, or even water if you carry the traps.

On the majority of Par 4s and 5s at Cape Fear National, driving accuracy and course management are absolutely necessary, if you plan to score well. However, it's what you do on the other end of the fairway that's just as important.

Earlier it was suggested you spend some time on the practice green before venturing to the first tee box. The day we played the speed was measured at 11. Pace was further complicated by wind that often gusted. The bent grass greens are impeccable and require both an ability to lag and a need for accuracy. An average player is going to 3-putt at sometime. The key is staying focused and keeping putting errors to a minimum.

Mastery of your short game is critical to scoring well at Cape Fear National. Fire at the pin only with lofted clubs. Other wise play a pin position forward on approach shots. Bump and run with front pin placements and putt from the fringe whenever possible.

Often a golf course is memorable by the playability, or uniqueness of its Par 3s, 4s, or 5s. Cape Fear National will have none of that. Each individual golf hole is unique with its on features, while all holes share the stunning natural beauty of the design.

Did I play well that day? Not really, although I did have a stretch of nine holes around the turn where I was just 3 over. However, on the front and back of that string, I got beat up pretty bad.

If you truly love the game of golf and appreciate shot making, course management and the natural beauty of a pristine course, you're going to love Cape Fear National. I know I did and am already planning to make that drive more than once in the future.

Written by: Myrtle Beach Golf Authority

We began our search with a home site at Brunswick Forest on Cape Fear National golf course, knowing we had complete flexibility and plenty of time.  Sooner than we expected, we settled on a home design and a builder-- now we're happily enjoying everything Brunswick Forest has to offer!

~Sandy and Heidi Ergas

Location is everything in real estate, something that couldn't be truer at Brunswick Forest.  Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC is just minutes away, offering everything we could hope for in a cosmopolitan, exciting city.  Yet we can so easily retreat back to our home in Brunswick Forest, where we enjoy a natural lifestyle rich in amenities.  We're so very thankful we live here!

~Greg and Marilyn Darrow

We chose Brunswick Forest first and foremost for the lifestyle it offers.  Our neighbors are our friends and we spend much time together taking advantage of the many amenities that make life so unique here.  There's a special feeling at Brunswick Forest, a closeness to nature and a dedication to a happy and healthy lifestyle that runs throughout the entire community.  We feel very privileged and very grateful.

~Pete and Joan Papp

This unique and fun-filled race is set for Sunday, May 15th commencing at 8 am at the Brunswick Forest Fitness and Wellness Center.  The course for this race winds elegantly through the walking, biking and nature trails of Brunswick Forest.  It is comprised of a 5K run, 16 mile bike and ends with a 2 mile race to the finish line.

Sign-ups for the Duathlon have already begun.  This race was quite popular last year, so be sure to sign-up soon and secure your spot!

Click here to sign-up now!

For those that are interested in training for this event, Brunswick Forest is offering an 8-week training package with Coach Jay Carmine.  Jay Carmine is a USAT All-American triathlete and 15-year veteran coach.  He has won multiple awards in track and field, swimming and triathlons.  Coach Carmine is here to help you reach your goal of crossing the finish line! 

For more information about training with Coach Carmine, please contact Brooke McCarthy at the Brunswick Forest Fitness and Wellness Center, 910-342-2215.

We look forward to seeing you on race day!  Happy training!

WILMINGTON, NC, February 3, 2011 – Site preparation and other early construction work has begun on Lowes Foods and CVS/pharmacy stores at The Villages at Brunswick Forest, two anchor tenants representing approximately 55,000 sq. ft. of additional retail offerings at the Wilmington, NC community town center.

      Developers are anticipating the opening of both stores sometime around the middle of 2012. 

      Work has already begun clearing and preparing ground for a parking lot and other infrastructure to support the approximately 42,000 sq. ft. Lowes Foods FreshSmart store, an 8,000 sq. ft. attachment for additional retail outlets and a standalone CVS/pharmacy of approximately 13,000 sq. ft.

      The Villages at Brunswick Forest is a 160-acre complex that will be made up of more than 500,000 square feet of retail and professional establishments.  It is located at the entrance to Brunswick Forest on US Hwy 17 ten minutes south of Downtown Wilmington, NC, a 4,500-acre residential community offering homes, town homes and home sites with extensive community amenities.

      Last year more homes and home sites sold in Brunswick Forest than at any time in the community’s four-year history.  According to the development’s closed sales records, 105 homes and 40 home sites for a total of 145 unit sales were recorded in 2010, representing a volume of more than $41 million.   More than 715 families now call the community home.

       “We’re delighted to have both Lowes Foods and CVS/pharmacy join our existing tenants at The Villages,” said Alan Kerry, president of Lord Baltimore Properties, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lord Baltimore Capital Corporation and the sole developer of the community.  “They bring a major regional and national retail presence to The Villages, and will go far in serving the growing needs of the residents of Brunswick Forest and the greater Brunswick County area.” 

      Lowes Foods began in 1954 as a single store in North Wilkesboro, NC, and has grown to become a major supermarket chain operating in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia with more than 100 stores emphasising freshness, food quality and selection and customer service. According to Roger Henderson, vice president, real estate for Lowe’s Food Stores, Inc., introducing a Lowes FreshSmart store in The Villages makes perfect sense.

      “We’ve done very well in Brunswick County,” said Henderson, “with successful stores in Southport, Shallotte, Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach.  The Brunswick Forest community and Brunswick County is growing very quickly, and the Brunswick Forest developers are excellent professionals to work with.  We look forward to a very successful experience here.”

      CVS/pharmacy has more than 7,000 CVS/pharmacy locations from coast to coast, offering prescription medications and related health care products.  In addition, the stores also offer popular beauty, health, and personal care brands as well as an assortment of other brands not available at other U.S. drugstores.

The Villages at Brunswick Forest

      The Villages at Brunswick Forest has been enjoying steadily growing occupancy by a variety of businesses drawn to the growing Brunswick Forest property owner base and to the growth of the Brunswick County area in general.

      Last summer New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) opened a 40,000 sq. ft. Health and Diagnostics building in The Villages, bringing physicians, technicians and other healthcare providers to serve Brunswick forest and area communities.  Most recently, Wilmington Health Associates, a multi-faceted medical practice that last summer moved into 5,000 square feet of office space in the New Hanover Regional Medical Center office building, now plans to double their existing space.

      With a main campus in central Wilmington, NC, just opened is the Glen Meade Center for Women’s Health, which has nearly 2,000 square feet of additional practice space in the NHRMC office building and has begun seeing patients following several months of upfit work to install state-of-the-art medical equipment.

      Also occupying the NHRMC medical office building are practices that include Atlantic Orthopedic, Morgan Internal Medicine and Urology Comprehensive Services.  In a standalone building, construction is nearing completion on the Brunswick Forest Veterinary Hospital, a 4,500 square foot, highly specialized facility that will represent one of the most advanced in the area.

      Already located in The Villages is Port City Java, BB&T Financial Center, Blue Wave Dentistry and a Brunswick County Sherriff substation.  Announcements regarding the start of construction for other major shopping and lodging facilities is expected shortly.

      Brunswick Forest is situated on 4,500 acres of woodlands, creeks, forests and natural areas.  Residents choose from a wide range of prices and lifestyle options, from low-maintenance luxury town homes to home sites and spacious custom homes. Secluded neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive character, are found throughout the community. Residents also enjoy a wide variety of amenities in place today, including an 18-hole Championship golf course at Cape Fear National^®, an 18,000 square foot Fitness and Wellness Center, a Community Commons, a River Club, parks and natural areas and more than 100 miles of paths and trails.

      Home sites begin at $75,000; homes start at the $200,000s.

      For more information regarding The Villages at Brunswick Forest, contact Lannin Kerry, Brunswick Forest Property Management, at 910-341-4224.

      For more information on the Brunswick Forest community, call 910-371-2434; 1-888-371-2434 or visit www.brunswickforest.com.

Today our Brunswick Forest family grew...

...by three new soft-bellied baby girl swans!  Last spring, our resident swans joined us and decided to call Brunswick Forest "home!"  Now, it brings us great joy that they have chosen Brunswick Forest as the place they will raise their family.

This special occasion makes us reflect on just how thankful we are for all the families that just like The Swans have decided to call Brunswick Forest "home."

Our families at Brunswick Forest are truly what make the lifestyle.  Daily you will find them walking and biking the nature trails; gathering with their friends in the park for a picnic; or kayaking at the River Club.

Come join us on a Coastal Discovery Tour and experience the Brunswick Forest lifestyle for yourself.  Oh, and while you are visiting be sure to say "hello" to the Swan Family!