Looking to relocate to the Coastal Carolinas?  Or planning a golf getaway with your colleagues?

Then, make a New Year's resolution to visit Brunswick Forest, the fastest growing community in the Coastal South! 

Located just 10 minutes south of Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC, Brunswick Forest offers a lifestyle rich in amenities and a pristine 18-hole Championship golf course, Cape Fear National, recently ranked one of the "Top 10 Best Courses You Can Play in NC." 

To learn more about out Coastal Discovery Tour, call 888.371.2434 or visit www.brunswickforest.com. 

To plan your next golf getaway, visit www.capefearnational.com.

WILMINGTON, NC, December 20, 2011 – Grand opening ceremonies were held last week marking the launch of Josh London State Farm Insurance office at The Villages at Brunswick Forest.

      There for the event was State Farm Insurance staff and officials from the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce and Brunswick Forest. 

      Housed in a 1,450 square foot office located next to Port City Java in The Villages complex, the agency will offer both personal and commercial lines of State Farm insurance offerings, plus Humana medical supplement policies and wind and hail insurance through the North Carolina Joint Underwriter’s Association.

      “We’re a full-service State Farm agency that can handle virtually any insurance needs our clients might require,” said London, the agency’s sole proprietor.  “Our staff is well-trained, highly knowledgeable and eager to help.”

      London, a former marine and now business executive who has been living and working in the Raleigh, NC area for the past 13 years, recently moved to Brunswick Forest in advance of the opening of the State Farm agency.  His wife, a teacher, and three children will be joining him this summer at the conclusion of the school year. 

      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 State Farm Insurance to 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.  “Clearly the firm 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.“

      London said that he choose The Villages of Brunswick Forest for his office after an exhaustive search of the area.  As he put it, “There were many good choices for us, but in the end I felt I could not have found a better location.”

      “Brunswick County continues to grow,” said London, “and Brunswick Forest is setting the pace.  We’re looking forward not only to serving the Brunswick Forest community but all of Brunswick County as it continues to mature and expand.”

      In 2011 more homes and home sites sold in Brunswick Forest than at any time in the community’s five-year history.  According to the development’s closed sales records, more than 160 homes and home sites sales were recorded in 2011, representing a volume in excess of $40 million.   More than 800 families now call the community home.

The Villages at Brunswick Forest

      The Villages project 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.

      Most recently, construction work is well underway for a coming Lowes Foods FreshSmart store and a CVS/pharmacy store.

      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 in not before, along with an additional 8,000 square foot retail complex nearby.

        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, doubled their existing space.

      With a main campus in central Wilmington, NC, recently 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, operations have begun at the Brunswick Forest Veterinary Hospital, a 4,500 square foot, highly specialized facility representing one of the most advanced in the area.

      Also 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, professional 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 in 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.

We are continually looking for folks just like you to help us spread the good news about Brunswick Forest and all it has offer…18 holes of championship golf at Cape Fear National, along with a River Club, Fitness & Wellness Center, Community Commons area, 100+ miles of walking, biking and nature trails, parks and a host of other amenities.  All of these designed for you to enjoy TODAY! 

So whether you’re a Brunswick Forest resident or looking to become one…spread the word to your friends, family and neighbors that Brunswick Forest is the place to be! 

Want to learn why over 800 families have chosen to call Brunswick Forest home?! 

Call us today at 888.371.2434 or visit our website, Facebook page or YouTube page! 

Jon and Kristen Tait

So how do two Tampanians find themselves in Brunswick Forest?  

That was the question on the table when chatting with Jon and Kristin Tait. 

These two love birds met in Tampa after working for the same Raymond James company.  They loved their life there, but the stress of the 13+ hour days became too much. 

They thought of moving to San Francisco or New York, but after a recommendations from Jon's brother and father about the Wilmington, NC area...the investigation began! 

They searched throughout the Wilmington area and settled on Brunswick Forest, located just 10 minutes south of Historic Downtown Wilmington. 

They loved everything Brunswick Forest had to offer from the miles of nature trails, which Kristin enjoys when training for a marathon, to the the club house at Cape Fear National, where Jon enjoys Thirsty Thursdays and Trivia Nights. 

The pair couldn't be happier with their decision to move to Brunswick Forest and said they would do it again in a heartbeat.   

"We believe Brunswick Forest and the surrounding areas will be a great place to raise a family and settle down long term.  We are here to stay!"

 www.brunswickforest.com
888.371.2434

Bill and Valerie Kachura

These two Jersey residents (of fifteen years) made their way to the North Carolina Coast because of all of the “cliché” reasons as they called them...harsh weather, high taxes and bad traffic.  “Did I mention the weather?!” Bill chimed in once more.

“We felt like when we stopped working that it was time for us to move on,” Valerie said.

And, move on they did…right to Brunswick Forest!  However, the journey to finding Brunswick Forest as they recall wasn’t quite that easy.

“We visited communities up and down the East Coast without finding that special something” Bill said.  “We began to think we were going back to Jersey,” Valerie remembers.  “But, then we found it!  Brunswick Forest was the last stop on our trip and we just knew it.  From the pools and other amenities, it had it all!  Now, we get to enjoy it all.”

Valerie is a fitness junkie and swims laps in the pristine pool at the Brunswick Forest Fitness & Wellness Center.  Bill enjoys golfing at Cape Fear National and his insider tip is to “bring extra balls.”  This couple couldn’t be happier with their decision of choosing Brunswick Forest.  “Our friends back in Jersey thought we were nuts to leave.  We think it’s marvelous,” the couple concluded!

By Jason Frye

Cape Fear National, the Tim Cate-designed course at Brunswick Forest in Leland, was recently named among the “Top 10 Best Courses You Can Play in NC – 2011” by Golfweek Magazine.

This is the second year the course has been open. In its inaugural year it was named “Top 10 Best New Courses 2010” by GOLF Magazine, “Best New Courses of 2010” by LINKS Magazine and “Best New Courses List 2010” by Golfweek Magazine.

Out of the top 10 in Golfweek’s 2011 list, Cape Fear National was the only course named from the Wilmington area. Six courses were named from the Pinehurst area, putting Cape Fear National in some lofty company.

“We are honored to receive this latest award from Golfweek,” said Jim Hahn, general manager at Cape Fear National. “Considering all of the quality golf courses located in the state of North Carolina, this award speaks volumes.”

Cape Fear National’s commitment isn’t just to world-class golf. From Thursday through Sunday, the course will offer a special rate of $35 for tee times after 11 a.m. to free up funds for golfers to give to the Folds of Honor Foundation. Folds of Honor is a nonprofit foundation that provides postsecondary scholarships for the children or spouses of military men and women disabled or killed while serving the United States.

The campaign will culminate with a Patriot Day Golf Tournament on Labor Day. A portion of the proceeds from the tournament’s entry fee, as well as the other funds collected, will be given to Folds of Honor at the tournament’s close.

The Patriot Day Golf Tournament is a national campaign supported by the PGA of America and the United States Golf Association. The tournament at Cape Fear National is open to the public. Entry fees are $45 and the tournament begins at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start.

For registration information, contact Cape Fear National at (910) 338-3283, or visit www.capefearnational.com.

 

 

   

Momentum grows as more and more sticks and bricks take shape in the Coastal South's fastest growing community.  After just five years since opening our doors, we have welcomed over 760 families and completed over 660 homes with 47 homes currently under construction.  We look forward to welcoming each and everyone of our new residents to the wonderful lifestyle here at Brunswick Forest.

Daily our residents participate in classes at the Fitness & Wellness Center, themed dining nights at The Forest Fine Food & Spirits, walking the miles of nature trails and of course, a round of golf at our very own championship course, Cape Fear National.

Wouldn't you like to join in all of the activity?!  Well, you can!  Just call us or go online today to set-up your personalized Coastal Discovery Tour of Brunswick Forest and the Wilmington, NC area.  We hope to see you soon!

888-371-3434
Click here to learn more about our Coastal Discovery Tour!

SWING into summer with a hole-in-one at Cape Fear National, one of North Carolina’s top 10 courses for 2011.  Cape Fear National’s unmatched aesthetically pleasing 18-hole design is a must play!  The course features A1/A4 bentgrass greens that are in great shape and ready to play, as well as a jaw-dropping landscape that winds flawlessly through forests of mature oaks, maples, and magnolias.  Golf course designer Tim Cate thrust Cape Fear National into the limelight with his picturesque design layout.  No matter what your skill level, you are sure to have a great time on this beautifully designed masterpiece, nestled perfectly in the well thought-out master-planned community of Brunswick Forest.

Practice your drive or polish your putting skills at Cape Fear National’s driving range with grass hitting stations, a practice putting green, and a chipping area.  Drop by the impressive 7,000 square foot clubhouse, specifically designed with the golfer in mind.  You will be ready to tee off after visiting the pro shop stocked with the essentials for every golfer and more! After your round, tally your score at The Forest Fine Food & Spirits.

Finally, be a part of all the exclusive events being held this month at Cape Fear National. Mark your calendars for June 18^th as the US Pro-AM visits our course or join us June 22^nd from 1pm-6pm for the Callaway Demo Day.  Weekly features include Ladies’ 9-Hole Golf every Tuesday at 4pm and MGA every Wednesday at 8:30am.  What ever way you swing it, you are sure to have a supreme experience here at Cape Fear National, just another great amenity here in the Coastal South’s fastest growing community!

   

The past weekend at Brunswick Forest was a flurry of activity.  We kicked-off the 3rd Annual Brunswick Forest Summer Concert Series with the funky, party tunes of Soul Power Posse.  Then, followed up the concert with the Grand Opening of Hammock Lake, the latest amenity to grace the long list of first-class facilities Brunswick Forest has in place. 

At Hammock Lake, we kicked back to tunes brought to us specially by our local DJ, Rodney "The Music Man" Axsom; we snacked lakeside to our heart's delight on the best burgers and dogs offered by Cape Fear National; then topped off the day with our first-ever Cardboard Boat Regatta, a 300-yard dash across the pristine waters of Hammock Lake...first one to the beach wins!  And, win they did!  Be sure to check out all of our pictures on Facebook.

Lastly, we wrapped the weekend on a high note...seven new families joined Brunswick Forest...music to everyone's ears!  We look forward to the next summer concert on July 8th with Mike Edwards and The Banned and to welcoming more new families to Brunswick Forest, the Coastal South's fastest growing community.