Berkeley Hall Experience Jan-Feb 2021

Jan/Feb 2021

BEHIND THE LENS | FOR THE VALENTINES | MAKING A DIFFERENCE | MEMBER TO MEMBER

FROM THE CLUBHOUSE building process and ensure there is enough inventory for the increasing number of prospective members we are attracting in record numbers.

Furthermore, we will be determining if Membership would like to move forward with Phase 1 of the Master Plan. With all the activity at the Club, the Four-Seasons Veranda will be the hub for socializing and dining after a round of golf while enjoying the beautiful views.

2020 is a year that will go down in history.

Day by day our lives were changing, and opinions were many, but answers were far and few between. At Berkeley Hall, we dealt with many different challenges as we adjusted our operations, and modified our dining and events in socially distant ways.

Unfortunately, we are not out of the water yet.

However, as I reflect on my first year as the General Manager, I choose to remember the many wonderful things that we accomplished in 2020.

The Membership was amazingly appreciative and supportive of our ever-changing operations and modified golf rules.

Across the globe, golf increased by more than 50 million rounds and Berkeley Hall has benefited greatly. We welcomed approximately 100 new Members into our wonderful community, construction has increased to numbers we have not seen in over a decade, and people are continuing to look at Berkeley Hall as a safe haven during these times.

I am convinced that 2021 is going to be the most exciting year in Berkeley Hall’s young history. We are drawing close to finalizing development of 60 additional lots with a developer partner by the end of January. This will help expedite the 2

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We have plenty of excitement on the golf side as well. This summer, the South Course will get its first full growing season and we look forward to seeing the perfect fairways. In the Fall, we have 132 women golfers from around the world coming to compete on the North Course for the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship.

Also, the Learning Center will be getting a makeover to provide a playing surface compatible to the South Course and a new practice green that is double the size of our current putting surface.

For our team, we have one simple goal for 2021, improve the Member Experience every single day.

I cannot think of a better time to be a part of Berkeley Hall. As we move towards 500 homes, I would encourage all of you to invite a friend or family member to come see what Berkeley Hall is all about. As a matter of fact, that’s just the story we’d like to share, make sure to read our feature on BHC members Jeff and Julie Grime.

Our member-to-member philosophy is just that – sharing our Berkeley Hall story, and having new members come enjoy our welcoming community, wonderful amenities, and the serene lifestyle we enjoy here at Berkeley Hall.

Adam Kushner General Manager & Chief Operating Officer

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Beach Club Benefits at Westin Resort & Spa

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa offers a limited number of beach club memberships to Berkeley Hall Club members. Enjoy this oceanfront resort, along with access to their private beach, use of beach towels, parking privileges at the hotel and a 15% discount at Splash poolside deck restaurant. A limited number of daily passes are also available for $35 per day. Blackout dates and some holidays apply. For details contact Concierge Services: 843.815.8494.

golf cottages

You’ll feel right at home in our charming cottages with easy access to everything.

From wedding parties to golf weekends and family stays, our cottages offer all the amenities you could ask for. It’s a short walk to the Clubhouse and onto the greens, and you’ll find the Spa & Fitness Center just around the corner.

We can help make it even more special! For a nominal fee, you can add an assortment of room enhancements to really make your next visit exceptional. Request select items 72-hours prior to your arrival from our concierge team, and we’ll have your cottage fully stocked with requested amenities on the day of your arrival.

COTTAGE RATES

LOW SEASON January & December HIGH SEASON February-November

Low High

1BR Master Suite 2 BR/2BA Town Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio 3 BR/3BA Master + Town Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio 4BR/4BA Full Cottage, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio

$190 $425 $480 $575

$225 $475 $575 $700

Rates do not include sales and accommodations tax of 11% & if applicable, a daily $25 non-member fee. Cottage Rate does not include Golf Rate. Daily tidy service may be arranged. Fee schedule is available upon request. 2-Night Minimum Stay Required.

Please contact Concierge Services at 843.815.8494 for reservations and additional information. *72-hours advance Cancellation required to avoid full charge.

We would like to offer the warmest of welcomes to our newest members! As you can see, 2020 ended with a high volume of real estate activity and new memberships. Some are Member-to-Member referrals and we see that number growing as members share the good news about our community. As the year goes on, we look forward to seeing everyone around the Club and on the courses!

Steven & Mary Ann Bock Pawley’s Island, SC Nicholas & Angela Cockett Snoqualmie, WA Thomas & Donna Costante Melbourne, FL Shane & Deirdre Fitzsimons Boston, MA​ John & Janet Forlines Washington, DC Brian & Margaret Frydenlund Alexandria, VA Timothy & Lois Jean Gatewood Bluffton, SC John & Deana Geers Brookfield, WI William & Christine Hammond Highlands, NC Russell & Yan Hampleman Overland Park, KS Thomas & Vickye Ingram Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Maury & Lana Keller Gypsum, CO James & Donna Koeppl Eden Prairie, NM Joel Lee Hilton Head Island, SC Duke & Jill Lohr Leawood, KS Christopher & Janet Long Clayton, CA Martin & Jane McAuliffe Bluffton, SC Bruce Milavec Hardeeville, SC George & Wendy Miller El Dorado Hills, CA Jeffrey & Jamie Mills Newton, PA George & Tiffany Montgomery Xenia, OH Chester & Janet Mosteller Wyomissing, PA

Jason & Julie Norcross Bluffton, SC Mark & Barbara Nureddine Bluffton, SC Richard & Jamee Reed Bluffton, SC Luke Rohrbaugh Bluffton, SC Robert & Susan Schulman Fountain Hills, AZ Charles & Lucia Simon Pinehurst, NC Mike & Stacey Stodden Elkhorn, NB Gregory & Loran Streit Roswell, GA Simon & Kate Woodhouse Far Hills, NJ Peter Vukelic & Eric Kuhn

Bluffton, SC

Daniel & Elizabeth Zurn

Mountainside, NJ

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BERKELEY HALL NAMED AMONG TOP 100 PLATINUM CLUBS Berkeley Hall has been awarded recognition as a Platinum Club of America for 2020-2021 by Club Leaders Forum, the most highly respected acknowledgment bestowed in the Private Club Industry.

When we look at what we’ve accomplished at Berkeley Hall, we share our greatest appreciation for our dedicated

and talented staff, as well as our membership and board, who understand the value of continued enhancement and investment in our community.

Individual club ranking lists Berkeley Hall Club at #52, among the nation’s top private clubs. Achievement of Platinum Club status elevates Berkeley Hall to a 5-star club level, attained by only the finest clubs in the world.

BERKELEY HALL GARNERS DISTINGUISHED CLUB STATUS Berkeley Hall Club has received the prestigious “Distinguished Club” award for 2020, as determined by the annual Distinguished Clubs award program conducted by BoardRoom magazine, one of the most respected trade publications serving private clubs.

For fine private clubs that operate at the highest standards, BoardRoom magazine’s entirely merit-based Distinguished Clubs award program uses a club-specific rating system that recognizes the club, its management, and its staff based on a proprietary criteria and evaluation process that distills and measures a club’s member experience.

Berkeley Hall attributes this recognition to the vibrant leadership and support of our members, our committed board and outstanding staff.

BERKELEY HALL WINS PRESTIGIOUS INNOVATION AWARD Berkeley Hall Club garnered Club + Resort Business’ 2020 Top Innovator Award for Innovative Achievement in the Member Communications category for our special “Heart of the Community” issue of Berkeley Experience Magazine and Berkeley Hall Sanctuary Video.

When the pandemic hit, we knew that creative communications were necessary to connect with our members.

Like many club and resort properties across the country striving to meet the challenges posed by

2020 Top Innovation Award

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the coronavirus, Berkeley Hall found itself adapting, finding new and innovative ways to boost business levels, return to full operation and bring our community closer together.

We appreciate the opportunity to participate in the C+RB’s Top Innovators Awards and share our Berkeley Hall community story with Club + Resort Business readers.

Please join us as we celebrate our community’s national recognition and top honors for Innovative Achievement!

READER’S CHOICE: BERKELEY HALL Hilton Head Monthly Magazine's Reader Choice Awards for 2020 voted Berkeley Hall Club as “Favorite Private Golf Club!” An easy choice according to the annual awards: With two courses designed by the man himself, it's easy to see why Tom Fazio said “Berkeley Hall represents pure golf at its finest.”

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community news

Please join us in celebrating our amazing accomplishment. Thanks to your enormous support in an unprecedented year such as this one, we were able to approve over $200,000, with 19 grants to 18 local non-profits that will have a considerable impact on improving the lives of many Bluffton residents.

Thank you, Berkeley Hall members, for your continued compassion, concern and generosity!

hanks to the Berkeley Hall community’s extraordinary generosity, the Berkeley Hall Foundation has raised over $1.7 million for Lowcountry charities since its inception in 2008.

Each year monies raised at the annual Charity Cup event fund the following year’s grant cycle. While our 2020 Charity Cup didn’t look like our usual event, our goal remained the same. And this year, the need was greater than ever.

GRANT RECIPIENTS Backpack Buddies of Bluffton | Bluffton Self Help | Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine | Boys and Girls Club of Bluffton Boys and Girls Club/Family Promise Collab. | Child Abuse Prevention Assoc. | The Children’s Center | Family Promise | Heroes on Horseback Hopeful Horizons | The Literacy Center | Lowcountry Autism | Lowcountry Legal Volunteers | Meals on Wheels | Memory Matters Programs for Exceptional People | Second Helpings | Vantage Point Foundation

Berkeley Hall’s redesigned public website launched in December and we’ve already seen a great response in website engagement. By incorporating video on the homepage and all main navigation pages, the overall experience is an immersive one, along with new copy that delves deeper into the Berkeley Hall story.

When it comes to member stories, the site features nearly 20 videos on the “Our Stories” page with a

virtual tours of our Premier Builders’ custom, luxury models and Club members testimonials share a real-time look at the benefits of building your dream home here at Berkeley Hall.

With strong SEO (search engine optimization) built into our site, avid golfers and those looking to relocate to the area are easily finding their way to our virtual doorstep, at BerkeleyHallClub.com. combination of amenity and member interviews. If you haven’t had a chance to view it, we encourage you to do so!

The site’s load time is significantly improved, and this is particularly true in the Real Estate section. Here, the new platform allows for more flexibility and an improved layout which lets users search by key features and pricing.

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Wings spread and fluttering toward the water, mirrored in the dark edges offset by the sheer whiteness of his feathers as he soars across the lake.

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eginning each year celebrating the beauty of our Lowcountry setting has become an annual Berkeley Experience tradition, as Elizabeth Angelone, member/ photographer captures exquisite views of our wildlife and nature.

Immersed in the very setting of her subjects, most of her images are shot in her backyard, “early in the morning or late afternoon when the light is soft,” shares Elizabeth. Focusing on the light and what lies beyond adds to the interest and beauty of her work.

“That’s what draws me to create an image that goes beyond a study, or a mere portrait,” she explains.

With the experience that comes with knowing the Lowcountry’s rhythms, “I love when the fog is lifting off the lagoon, as the sun comes up and the steam rising up is really magical. In February, we get a lot of those kinds of mornings.” The ever-changing hues of nature form her palette, and here in this selection, she looks for changes in the color of the lagoon - sometimes black, sometimes blue and green, sometimes softly golden.

OF THE COVER: “This gorgeous great egret had been feeding at the end of the lagoon and was coming in toward the end of the day as it was getting dark, headed toward the Clubhouse to the trees by the 18th hole where they rest. I just happened to catch him skimming the water.”

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t was back in 2003 when Jeff and Julie Grime first heard about Berkeley Hall Club from one of their fellow club members in Virginia.

“I was invited down to play in an invitational golf tournament in the Hilton Head Island area. Held around the time of the Heritage Classic, it was called the Non-Classic and we played on the North Course. It was my first time to Berkeley Hall and the courses and practice facility were exceptional,” said Jeff. “I won the tournament, which made it even easier to say – this is the place for me!”

On that visit he purchased a lot and they started coming more often. “It always felt like holiday break, and when it was time to go, we just didn’t want to. Being here was like living in a resort, it still is.” So, they, sold their home in Virginia and moved here full-time in 2008.

Before long, friends from their former Virginia club were joining them here for golf outings, staying in the golf cottages and falling in love with the Lowcountry. Pretty soon, they too became members. “What a great group, and we’re all still here,” laughs Julie. “The Virginia contingent – the Mancusis, Peases, Charlands, Gettings, Davises, (and Bucaros, who are not featured in photo). People are more comfortable making a decision, when you have friends 8

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who already have and like the decision they made,” adds Jeff.

The pair first met in college, on a blind date.

(Or semi-blind, as Julie had already had a peek). They dated every weekend after that,

before setting the wedding date and making it official.

With 30 years in the Air Force, their travels took them all over the world, as Jeff’s career brought them to seven foreign countries, and 21 moves altogether. After serving in Vietnam, their first overseas assignment together was in Okinawa, where both sons were born, with later moves to Germany, the Philippines, Canada, Norway, and Hawaii. Jeff also spent some time in Saudi

Arabia, serving after Desert Storm as Commander of a no-fly zone.

Today, this former fighter jet pilot who retired as a Major General, is happy to fly his Cirrus 22T, a fun little single engine airplane that’s comfortable to fly in. “Last year we flew up to Colorado Springs for Jeff’s 50th Air Force Academy reunion, making a little two-day trip out of it,” said Julie with a smile.

“We’ve led an interesting life and we enjoy our life here,” said the couple. Avid golfers, they’re social at the Club and active in the community. Jeff’s served with the Boys and Girls Club of Bluffton as board president and is currently on the board of the Lowcountry Boys and Girls Club, where he formerly served as board president.

“Over the years, you want to be in a community you love and that your family loves visiting. Our sons and their families enjoy spending time with us, and everything the Club offers,” shares Julie.

“Once you’re part of Berkeley Hall and you have good friends, it’s really your community. We appreciate the beauty of the surroundings, the service, the friendliness of the staff, and dining and golf are big for us.

Berkeley is just the best of all possible worlds – we can’t imagine being anywhere else.”

Jeff points to USAF academy class crest commemorating their 50th reunion. Their motto in Latin means “To be, not to seem.”

C U L I N ARY

TUESDAYS

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We’d love to share your day – any Tuesday during your birthday month! Celebrate with us on Tuesdays at the Club and enjoy a complimentary dinner entrée from our menu. Plus, a special individual birthday cake, (sharing of course, is optional!)

With so many great entrees to choose from – including Prime Rib, featured every

THURSDAY, JAN 14 Travel the continent with our new “2nd Thursday of the Month” themed-nights! In January, we’ll explore the cuisine of Italy with all your Italian favorites and a few specially inspired by Executive Chef Jeff! Somm Ted has prepared exceptional wine pairings to complement the menu and elevate your experience, along with tasting notes for featured red wines: 2012 Davinci Chianti and 2010 Masi Costasera Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico, and sparkling whites: 2018 Jermann Pinot Grigio and La Marca Prosecco. These wonderful meals and wines can be enjoyed at the club or ordered To-Go.

Tuesday, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your special day. All you need are reservations!

Concierge Services and our friendly staff are happy to help you with any special arrangements, please just contact us in advance at 843.815.8494 or the Tap Room at 843.815.8428, between the hours of 11am-7pm, Tuesday-Sunday.

THURSDAY, FEB 11 In February, our culinary travels will take us to Thailand, right from the comfort of Berkeley Hall, on Thursday, February 11. Enjoy delicious Thai fare with the exquisite tastes of Asian cuisine from Executive Chef Jeff and his culinary team.

Somm Ted has wonderful wine pairings in mind and will share his tasting notes for featured red wines: 2018 Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir and 2018 Seghesio Zinfandel, and sparkling whites: La Marca Prosecco and 2017 Fess Parker Riesling. Reservations suggested with seatings from 5:30-7:30pm. And of course, To-Go options are always available.

JAN 21 & 22 | 5:30-7:30PM

Cheers to 2021! Now’s your chance to be a Somm for the night and help us select the Club’s featured seasonal wines.

Join us at our Tasting Tables in the Tap Room on Thursday, January 21st and Friday, January 22nd from 5:30-7:30pm. We’ll have a variety of wines for you to taste and then you can vote for your favorites. The wine with the most votes will become our Seasonal Featured Wine. Just make a reservation to join us so we can stay within socially distanced parameters and let the voting begin!

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E V E N T S

SUNDAY, JAN 17 | 11AM-1:30PM

Margaritaville Brunch in paradise, we mean Berkeley Hall with our Margaritaville-style menu, served with bottomless mimosas and drink specials including our signature margarita on Sunday, January 17.

Make the most of a Margaritaville-style morning with our delicious brunch from 11am-1:30pm and fun live entertainment. This is the way to do Sunday!

Reservations are required to accommodate social distanced seating. $30++ | Mixed Grille | Member Charge Bar | Country Club Casual

MONDAY, JAN 25 | 5-7PM

MONDAY, FEB 22 | 5-7PM

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njoy great food brought right to

you at the River Park with Krazian Food Truck, featuring Asian-Fusion cuisine.

Stop by on Monday, January 25 from 5-7pm and choose from a great selection of entrees. Whether you take your order to-go, or grab a seat at one of the tables provided, you’re in a tasty treat.

Spring Rolls, Spicy Wings, Banh Mi, Stir-Fried Shrimp and Rice Bowls, we can’t wait!

Our new Food Truck Mondays will be offered the last Monday of each month, with a variety of cuisines to look forward to.

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ringing you the best of British tradition, Pie Society Food Truck rolls up to the River Park on Monday, February 22, with savory English meat pies and sweet dessert pies, too.

Get ready to say “righto” as you sink into their signature Crowned Meat Pies, with steak and mashed potatoes stuffing, Chicken Pot Pie or crispy Fried Fish and Chips. Scratch-made desserts feature an assortment of goodies including their sweet Banoffee pie.

There’s no better spot for a casual Monday bite than the River Park. Take your order to-go, or grab a seat at one of the tables provided.

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SATURDAY, FEB 13 | 5:30PM

A special evening of fine dining and live entertainment awaits at our Valentine’s Day Dinner on Saturday, February 13. If music be the food of love, get your heart ready for a wonderful three-course menu prepared by Executive Chef Jeff, completed by deliciously decadent dessert.

Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner for two, or putting together a Valentine’s dinner party, Berkeley Hall has an exceptional evening planned for you. Reservations are available from 5:30-7:30pm. $69++ | Member Charge Bar Country Club Attire

TUESDAY, FEB 16 | 5:30-8PM SATURDAY, FEB 22 | 6-9PM

Feathers, jazz and French Quarter flair – it’s a Mardi Gras Masquerade Party and we’ll be celebrating Berkeley Hall style!

Mardi Gras-inspired attire is optional, although we have a feeling we’ll see plenty of masked ladies and gents!

Join us on Tuesday, February 16 from 5:30-8pm as our Veranda/Grand Lawn turns into the best of New Orleans-inspired good times – a masquerade party! Enjoy live entertainment at the Club for a sociallydistant evening to remember. $35++ | Member Charge Bar Country Club Casual Optional Mardi Gras-inspired attire

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Printed Monthly Event Schedules are available at the Concierge Desk.

afternoon hand, foot & elbow

Every Monday at 1pm | Ladies Locker Room Registration is now required. Lessons will be given to anyone not familiar with the game.

If you have playing cards, please bring them.

Please email Evalyn Lyons or Susan Yahn to confirm we are playing at elyons149@gmail. com|spyahn@gmail.com.

EVENING hand, foot & elbow

Every Wednesday at 6:45pm | Mixed Grille Experienced players are welcome to join the fun. If you would like to participate in the Wednesday night game, please contact Marsha Levin at 843.757.2801, or marslev@aol.com.

AFTERNOON Mah Jongg

Every Friday at 2pm | Ladies Locker Room Players of all skill levels are welcome. If you would like to learn to play the game or would like to participate in the afternoon game, please contact Deborah Lavasseur at 603.475.1338 or d.lavasseur@comcast.net.

MEN’s BIBLE STUDY

Every Wednesday at 3:30pm | Fazio Room All Members are welcome. For details, email Hal Sutton: halsutton1@gmail.com or contact Don McGeorge: dmcgeorge@hargray.com.

BARBER SERVICES

By Appointment Only | Men’s Locker Room Friday 1-3:30pm | Saturdays 11:30am-2:30pm Ken Browning offers professional barber services. Call 912.441.6855 to schedule your appointment. Haircut: $17

TAILOR SERVICES

By Appointment Only | Men’s Locker Room Javier Velaquez offers professional tailor services. For details call Javier at 843.321.0213.

NOTARY SERVICES

Notary Services are provided by Wendy Wagner, ARB Administrator (843.815.8443), and Brandy Ayers, Office Manager (843.815.8414), who are commissioned by the State of S.C. to perform this function.

EVENING Mah Jongg

Every Tuesday at 7pm | Ladies Locker Room Players of all skill levels are welcome.

If you would like to learn to play the game or would like to participate in the Tuesday night game, please contact Teresa Gannon at 843.706.2219, or Tggabby@aol.com.

Ladies’ Bridge

Every Wednesday at 1pm | Ladies’ Locker Room All Members and their guests are welcome.

The group plays four-hand rubber bridge, and cards and tallies are provided. For more info, please call Haila Wilson at 843.757.1777 or email hailawilson@gmail.com.

Every Thursday at 2pm | Ladies’ Locker Room All Members and their guests are welcome.

For more details please email Sandra Griffin at sandragriffin48@gmail.com.

LADIES BIBLE STUDY

Every Tuesday at 3pm | Ladies Locker Room All Members are welcome. For details, please contact Angie McGeorge at 843.707.6141, or bhallmcgeorge@gmail.com, or Susie Sutton at 406.670.7900 or ssutton57@gmail.com.

Tuesdays Every Month Birthday Appreciation Night January 14 Enjoy the Tastes of Italy January 17 Margaritaville Brunch January 21 & 22 Be A Somm: Wine Tasting January 25 Krazian Food Truck February 11 Enjoy the Tastes of Asia February 13 Valentine's Day Dinner February 16 Mardi Gras Masquerade Party February 22 Pie Society Food Truck

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“The Splendid and the Vile”

by Erik Larson Jan 4 | Ladies Locker Room | 3pm Published in the midst of one of the greatest international crises since World War II, Larson’s new book tells the story of London facing the Blitz through the characters of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, members of his family and his various advisers.

“What sets this work apart is his signature way of using painstaking research through personal journals and historical records to spin a gripping nonfiction tale through the ordinary lives of the men and women who succeeded, failed, and perished as a result.

Readers are left with an indelible portrait of a nation coming together to face a brutal assault from German bombs under leadership that is wise, empathetic and strategic – not to mention highly witty and charming.”

Review: Time “Warlight”

by Michael Ondaatje Feb 1 | Ladies Locker Room | 3pm From the internationally acclaimed, best-selling author of The English Patient: a mesmerizing new novel that tells a dramatic story set in the decade after World War II through the lives of a small group of unexpected characters and two teenagers whose lives are indelibly shaped by their unwitting involvement.

In a narrative as beguiling and mysterious as memory itself – read the story of fourteenyear-old Nathaniel, and his older sister, Rachel.

In 1945, just after World War II, they stay in London when their parents move to Singapore, in the care of a mysterious figure named The Moth. They suspect he might be a criminal and grow both more convinced and less concerned as they come to know his eccentric crew of friends: men and women joined by a shared history of unspecified service during the war, who seem determined to protect and educate Rachel and Nathaniel.

Review: Amazon

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Director of Golf

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s we start another year here at Berkeley Hall, we look to celebrate 20 years of the North Course. Time seems to be flying by, as we gear up for 2021 on both the courses, filled with many great events. We eagerly anticipate another USGA event (the first

since 2005) here at Berkeley Hall with the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship coming to play in September. It is a great honor for the Club to host a USGA event and sure to be an exciting time for Berkeley Hall.

We start our season with the Berkeley

Cup in late February, followed by the Mixed Member-Member in March, and the Member-Member in April. We hope that support for the Club tournaments continue as we saw in the Fall of 2020.

It’s great to see so many members playing in the events and here’s to a great 2021!

TOURNAMENT RESULTS MEMBER-MEMBER

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

CLUB CHALLENGE

The 2020 Member-Member was postponed from its original Spring date, but as November rolled around, we had two fabulous days of weather to play the event. Both the courses were playing excellently in the Fall sunshine, and we had a fabulous turnout with 118 members playing for the trophies and bragging rights.

We had some great scores across all the flights throughout the event, but it was the defending champions in both the Men’s and Ladies’ divisions that took home the trophies once again: Men: Pat Annessa & Avery Cleland Ladies: Linda Gettings & Karen Cram

The 2020 Club Championship was played in its usual November spot. All divisions were tightly contested with some great scores throughout. Congratulations to our 2020 Club Champions below: Ladies’ Club Champion:​​ Lanlan Sun Ladies’ Senior Club Champion:​ Maggie Leef Ladies’ Super-Senior Champion:​ Lynn McQuay Men’s Club Champion:​​ Will Voetsch Men’s Senior Club Champion:​ Henry Marini Men’s Super-Senior Champion:​ Bill Barnett

It was a great three days for the 2020 Club Challenge back at the start of December. That week started out a little frosty, but the temperatures warmed up as did the golf. The team of Ian Harrison, Jeff Morton, William Oberg & Gary Temush (Marshfield CC) had a superb final day to race up the leaderboard and take the trophy!

POLICY REMINDERS FOR 2021: As the weather changes throughout the year, we often see different golf styles brought to life. From sweatshirts in the winter to short shorts in the summer, I just want to remind all of our members about Berkeley Hall’s golf attire policy.

13.5.1.1. Men: Shirts with collars, turtlenecks

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or mock collars and sleeves must be worn at all times. Slacks or golf shorts must be worn. Cargo shorts, tank tops, t-shirts, cutoffs, denim pants, denim shorts, sweat pants, bathing suits, or other athletic shorts are not permitted. Hats must be worn with bill facing forward. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.

THE HAIG We were blessed with two days of fabulous weather in mid-December for the HAIG. As usual, the hole locations were devilish and made for some difficult scoring conditions. Despite the tough hole locations, there were some great scores across all the flights.

Men: Leddy Vanderpool & Craig Herman Ladies: Denise Frame & Susan Maraghy

13.5.1.2. Women: Dresses, skirts, shorts, slacks, golf shorts and blouses must be worn.

Halter tops, t-shirts, bathing suits, sweat pants, cut-offs, denim pants, racer backs, denim shorts, athletic shorts, denim skirts, or short shorts are not permitted.

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HOLE-IN-ONES SHOWCASE

2021 MAJOR GOLF EVENTS Berkeley Cup ​​​​​​​​February 25-27

Many members have been hitting the mark on the Par 3’s since our last issue.

Congratulations to all that have had Hole-in-Ones!

Mixed Member-Member (Four-ball)​​​​

March 12-13

Men’s One-Day Member-Guest​​​​​

March 24

STEPHEN RAMSBY - Oct 20 - Hole #16 South

Member-Member​​​​​​

April 23-24

RICH ANGELONE - Nov 14​- Hole #16 South

North-South Challenge​​​​​​

October 2

MIKE RICCOBONO​​- Nov 27​- Hole #16 North

Berkeley Classic ​​​​​​​October 14-16

MEREDITH HENRY - Dec 16​- Hole #16 North SEND US YOUR PHOTOS! If you happen to make a Hole-in-One here at Berkeley Hall, we would love to see a photo of you celebrating your special shot. Use the hashtag #holeinoneatBHC and we will share it across our social media channels.

The “HAIG” Two Day Member-Member​​​​

November 5-6

Women’s Invitational​​​​​​

November 10-11

Club / Senior Club Championship​​​

November 20-21

Club Challenge​​​​​​​

December 2-4

Ladies’ One-Day Member-Guest ​​​​​March 25

BHC GOLF SHOP ONLINE

Looking for items in the Golf Shop?

Stay up to date with our latest offerings on our new Instagram page, as well as our online Golf Shop located under the golf tab on the Member website.

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TOP PICKS FOR NEW SPRING GOLF WEAR Kick up your look for 2021! Our new Spring lines are coming in this month and next. We will have our usual presence from the big names – Peter Millar,

Ralph Lauren, Footjoy and more. Plus, a few new brands to complement. We have lots of great colors and styles coming in, from Polo shirts, to vests and layering

pieces. Stop in and take a look, contact the Golf Shop for visit us online at BerkeleyHallClub.com.

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WITH KIERAN

Kieran Staunton | Director of Golf

A WINNING GOLF PHILOSOPHY HAS TAKEN KIERAN STAUNTON QUITE FAR, LITERALLY “ACROSS THE POND,” AS BRITS LIKE TO SAY.

Originally from Surrey, England, Berkeley Hall’s Director of Golf, Kieran is known for his ease in which he plays the game. What you may not know is that Kieran played professionally for 7 years, before starting a new life as a Club Professional, tucking quite a few trophies on his shelf. Over the course of his profession, he has won more than a few titles, and held a few course records.

His best finish on one of the bigger tours was 6th place in the Mexican Open. He won the season ending ‘Order of Merit’ title in the South East PGA Section in his last year in England before moving to the USA. And he is the current Hilton Head Island Chapter Professional Champion, having won the title in 2019.

With two award-winning Tom Fazio courses, an unparalleled Golf Learning Center and our new Golf Academy, it’s fair to say that Berkeley Hall is all about premier golf. However, ask most members and they’ll tell you it’s the welcoming manner of our golf community and our friendly camaraderie that truly set us apart. That speaks largely to our membership, as well as our dedicated golf team led by Kieran.

There’s no doubt that Kieran’s keen wit is equally matched by his dedication to the game. Here, we take a few minutes to learn more about him and his winning approach to the game.

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Keep it simple.

Golf is all about getting the ball in the fewest strokes, and has nothing to do with how the swing looks.

– Kieran Staunton

BHC: Pro golfer you most admire?

KS: Greg Norman and Nick Faldo were my inspirations growing up.

Both were the top of their games as I started to play in the 90’s.

BHC: Advice for those looking to improve their game?

KS: Golf does not always come easily, or quickly. Improving takes time. Practice on the range is not always exciting but needs to be done. Nothing beats playing on the course though. Most importantly, don’t bounce around from tip to tip. Stick with what you are working on.

BHC:​How would you describe your golf philosophy?

KS: Keep it simple. Golf is all about getting the ball in the fewest strokes, and has nothing to do with how the swing looks. Allow the flight of the ball to tell you what you need to work on. Play the shots you know you can play.

BHC: Your top 3 courses (besides BHC) KS: Hankley Common (England), Leopard Creek (South Africa), Golf de Chantilly (France)…special local mention to Secession.

BHC: Best golf shot of your life?

KS: Playing in the ‘Father/Son’ matchplay at my home club when I was growing up. I had just started playing and was about 14 years old. I hit a seven wood on the toughest hole at my course after my dad had found the fairway with the tee shot (we play a lot of alternate shot golf in England).

My shot curved around the trees at the dogleg and settled on the green. I am sure I have hit better shots as time went on, but at the time this seemed like the best shot ever to me!

BHC: Surprise us – what would readers be interested to know about you?

KS: My Soccer team is Crystal Palace. I don’t follow the English Soccer league as avidly as David in the locker room, but I do like to watch CPFC play as often as I can.

They are not all that good, but they are my local team!

I played tennis before I started golf. We were a tennis family.

My brother played for England, although I was never that good.

Maybe one day I will get out and have a refresher lesson from Royce.

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WITH KRISTA DUNTON Jan 20-22 | Feb 19-21 | March 4-6 | April 7-9 | May 26-28 | $1,750/pp Non-Member | $1,550/pp Member Top 100 Instructor Krista Dunton brings a level of excitement to Berkeley Hall Golf Academy that’s unparalleled.

Dunton’s unique, custom approach is matched by the award-winning technology at Berkeley Hall’s 33-acre Learning Center. “We have the technology to properly diagnose what’s going on with the golf ball, the golf club. I individualize what you can do with your body through bio-swing dynamics, because

everyone is built differently. No one is going to swing the golf club the same, nor should they, as we all have different physical structures. In my 25-plus years of teaching, what makes me different is I know what to leave alone and what to pinpoint and fix so you build a golf swing you can own and it can repeat on the course.”

Once on the course, Dunton works on the other elements of human skills: how you think, react to your shot, manage your emotions and develop great technical skills that repeat under pressure, with a good mental set that allows you to perform at your best.

“We are fortunate to have some of the best technology so we can measure and assess. We measure so we don’t guess, and the changes we make as your teachers and coaches are going to help you improve your game.”

We want to offer you something different, and customize it to you, the individual.

I believe everyone has their own unique swing DNA. We work with what you have, and enhance that and make it better.

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GOLF ACADEMY

DAY 1

We use technology to get a game plan of where you are and where you’re going to go to.

DAY 2

The process of getting your game on the course. How to think correctly, make it productive, implement swing changes under competition and pressure.

DAY 3

How to keep this going, and practice correctly and efficiently.

“We want to teach you how to manage variability. What I love about our Learning Center and two golf courses, is we’ve got every shot imaginable you can learn to play,” adds Dunton. “We teach you a variety of shots, different trajectories – so when you go on the course, you take those shots you learned in practice and tap into that with confidence.”

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SPECIALTY CLINICS WITH KRISTA When it comes to golf instruction, Berkeley Hall’s Krista Dunton is top in her field. As a member, Krista can show you how to get the most out of your game with her hands-on approach.

A former student of Jim Hardy, Krista has the expertise to understand and solve any swing and help any player take their game to the next level.

SHORT GAME CLINICS

Covering all shots from 40 yards in! Low running chips, finesse wedges, a standard 25 yard shot and bunker shots. Learn what shot to use when and how to control the height and distance. Technique, routine and shot selection all covered to improve your confidence around the greens.

Thu, Jan 21 | 1-3pm Mon, Feb 1 | 10am-12pm Mon, Feb 22 | 12-2pm $75/pp | Min. 4, Max 6 participants Sign up with Krista through the Thriv Sports app.

Mon, Jan 11 | 10am-12pm Fri, Feb 5 | 10am-12pm $200/person Come learn the best method for green reading and speed control! As used by many PGA and LPGA tour players and top amateurs! Take the mystery out of green reading. www.aimpointgolf.com

COMPLETE PUTTING CLINIC! Wed, Jan 13 | 10am-12pm Mon, Feb 8 | 12-2pm $75/pp Come learn and develop the 4 skills in putting: 1. Green Reading 2. Start Line 3. Distance Control and 4. Mindset.

Improve these with specific drills for follow up and improve your putting instantly!

THRIV SPORTS APP This month, Krista introduces her new golf Thriv Sports app. She will also be partnering with Ikonik golf and offering students follow up instruction, drills and videos all found on the app. So when you leave the lesson tee, you will have a resource to go to for practice planes, follow up tips and an easy way to communicate with Krista on any questions you might have.

COMPLIMENTARY MEMBER CLINICS Clinics are 10-11am at the Learning Center.

JANUARY

Fri, Jan 1: New Year...New Game Practice with A Purpose!

Tue, Jan 5: Distance Control in Putting Fri, Jan 8: Bomb Your Driver Tue, Jan 12: Hit More Greens with Your Irons Fri, Jan 15: Hybrids and Fairway Woods Tue, Jan 19: Balance , Tempo and Timing Fri, Jan 22: Trouble Shots Tue, Jan 26: Chipping Fri, Jan 29: Hit Your Irons Solid FEBRUARY

Tues, Feb 2: Make More Putts

Fri, Feb 5: Bunkers Tue, Feb 9: Inside 30 Yards Fri, Feb 12: Bomb Your Driver Tue, Feb 16: Uneven Lies Fri, Feb 19: Controlling Distance with Your Wedges Tue, Feb 23: Increasing Club Head Speed Fri, Feb 26: No Clinic - Berkeley Cup For more details contact the Golf Shop at 843.815.8444; or email golfshop@berkeleyhallclub.com.

FULL SWING CLINICS Mon, Jan 11 | 1-3pm Tues, Feb 2 | 1-3pm $75/pp Get a jump start on your swing this fall.

Come learn specific tips and drills to help improve your ball striking and add distance to all your shots.

MEMBER LESSON RATES: (Based on 1 hour lessons)

Krista Dunton: $130 Kieran Staunton: $90 Assistant Pros: $90 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021

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Director of Golf Course Maintenance

BERKELEY HALL GOLF

2021 LOOK AHEAD

e are looking forward to an exciting 2021 season! Building on our successful re-grassing of the South Course, members and guests are fully enjoying play on both courses.

Once warmer temperatures arrive, the process of re-grassing the Learning Center short game area will begin, following the successful model completed on the South Course fairways. In addition, the practice green located behind the Fazio Room will be expanded to double the size of the green. This enhancement will provide a larger and more level putting surface, creating more practice area and hole locations for members and lessons.

North Course Re-grassing Planning for the 2022 North Course re-grassing will commence this year and we anticipate a highly successful process, as we experienced on the South Course.

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We have secured an on-site visit from Fazio Design in 2021 and look forward to teaming up with their design group and the USGA to develop a concept for the North Course native bed renovation during the 2022 re-grassing.

2020 In Review We’d like to recap our accomplishments including the successful completion of

the South Course re-grassing. The new fairways have performed exceptionally well since the October re-opening. In addition, we replaced 6,000 square feet of cart path on both courses and beautification on the South Course included well-placed plantings of more than 660 Azaleas and Crape Myrtles. Looking back on 2020, there were certainly a great deal of uncertainties in the world, as we found refuge on our courses. Now and into the new year, our smart practices highlight our commitment as one of the premier private golf communities in the Southeast.

Follow us on Twitter Get the latest Golf Course news and agronomy updates by following us on Twitter @BHAgronomy.

Or check out my BHC Golf Corner Blog with convenient link access to my Twitter agronomy updates! It’s a great way to see what’s happening.

SPA & FITNESS CENTER

IMPROVING YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE Spa & Fitness Director Michele Greth brings her well-rounded background in fitness and exercise physiology to her new role at Berkeley Hall. Quality of life is her mantra, having trained clients at all levels, she finds “the majority just want to keep doing the things they enjoy, whether it’s playing golf or keeping up with their grandchildren.”

Trading the mountains for the Lowcountry, Michele previously served as the Director of Fitness at Statesville Country Club in North Carolina. An experienced personal trainer and

Michele Greth Spa & Fitness Director

group fitness instructor, she holds a Masters in Sports Management from East Stroudsburg University, and is pursuing her Masters in Exercise Science from Lenoir-Rhyne University, North Carolina.

An avid golfer, her expertise in golf training and therapy realms allows her to provide wellness programs and tailored physical training programs designed specifically to meet member needs. If you haven’t yet, stop in and say hello, and join us in welcoming Michele to Berkeley Hall Club.

TRX: WORK YOUR CORE WITH JODIE Jump into 2021 with our new TRX workout!

A form of suspension training, TRX works your core Nutritionist & in a whole new Fitness Trainer way. Using your body weight, this TRX class will target every muscle group while simultaneously improving your balance and flexibility. Join us Wednesdays from 11:30am-12pm, or Fridays from 10:30-11am, for a unique full-body workout. Limit 5 per class.

private rooms designated for personal training, home or virtual training, and socially-distanced fitness classes.

If you prefer a more personalized and private workout, group training is as

low as $30 per person. Limit 4 per session. Contact the Fitness Center for more information. View our fitness class schedule on the member website and the Berkeley Hall App.

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Precautions have been taken at the Fitness Center to keep our members safe and healthy. If you are apprehensive about utilizing the facility, there are options. We have JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021

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BHC Racquet Sports Professional

TENNIS | PICKLEBALL

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SPA & FITNESS CENTER

Racquet Sports at Berkeley Hall

TENNIS On the Courts: Get involved with BHC's growing tennis program.

Here’s your chance to work on your game with Royce, a 5.0 PTR Certified Pro, with a full roster of fun and challenging clinics, drills and match play. Sign up at the Fitness Center 843.815.8985.

Complimentary Cardio Tennis Clinic/Drills Mondays, 9-10am For all levels, women and men: These one-hour sessions are full of active drills that keep you moving, paced to fun, upbeat music.

New - Jr. Tennis Clinic Ages 8 and Above Mondays, 3-4:30pm For details contact Royce at roycetennis@hotmail.com

Complimentary Pickleball Clinic Wednesdays, 9-10am Advance Level For women and men, these one-hour sessions are full of competitive drills/ play to keep you moving.

PICKLEBALL

Complimentary Pickleball Beginners/Intermediate Wednesday, 10-10:30am Fridays, 8:25-8:55am For women and men at beginner and intermediate level. Clinic offers easy introduction to the game of Pickleball and its rules.

Get in the action – Berkeley Hall’s Pickleball program offers fun match play clinics with Coach Royce, with a mix of round robins, private sessions and fun social play.

Round Robin Mix it up with one-hour round robins with Coach Royce, open to all players.

One-On-One Sessions Pickleball play with one-on-one coaching by Royce, guaranteed to ramp up your skills. Never tried it, this is your chance to learn the rules, and some premier moves!

RACQUET STRINGING & RE-GRIP $38 includes strings & new over grip $7 new replacement grip

Complimentary Tennis Clinic/Drills Fridays, 9-10am For players, women and men, USTA level 3.0 - 4.0. Clinic offers stroke technique, drills with active footwork and doubles scenarios.

Work on your Doubles Game Create your own team and work on drills and match play, with group coaching by Royce.

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It was a lot of fun on the courts for our last round robin!

SPA & FITNESS CENTER

REJUVENATE AT THE SPA Relax and unwind at the Spa, and enjoy restful massage and facial treatments with massage therapist/ aesthetician Habiba Boulahm.

Find your inner calm and serenity at our Day Spa with our full list of restful spa treatments and rejuvenating facials. Habiba is attuned to combining relaxing, therapeutic, and deep tissue massage modalities. You’ll

leave feeling inspired and ready for your day!

It's all connected. Sports care massage therapy helps you move, feel and play better on the courts and the course!

John Perez, Sports Care Therapist, is here to help with 70-minute sports massages at the Spa.

Taking into consideration golf and tennis movement patterns, the mixed modalities of sports massage helps your movement and improves your play.”

– Michele Greth, Spa & Fitness Director

Stop by the Spa & Fitness Center and let us take you away for a bit. To schedule an appointment, contact the Spa at 843.815.8985.

At the Spa at Berkeley Hall, we make it easy to retreat from the everyday – our full-service spa offers the highest quality of massages, facials, body wraps, peels, and reflexology. Profound relaxation awaits you, with Hot Stone Massage, toxin-freeing Therapeutic Swedish Massage, and Deep Tissue Massage, designed for the active individual.

Discover our day spa and let us take you away for a bit, with luxurious and restful spa and facial treatments that restore your inner calm and serenity. By appointment.

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CLUBHOUSE Adam Kushner General Manager & COO Brandy Ayers Office Manager Becky Conn Director of Human Resources Bill Wilkins Director of Facilities Maintenance

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ACCOUNTING Berwick Drews CFO/Controller Jennifer Wheeler Member Billing

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ARB Wendy Wagner ARB Administrator

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MEMBER SERVICES Alex Madeiros Director of Sales & Marketing Marie McConnell Sales & Marketing Coordinator Anne Feldman Director of Communications

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FOOD & BEVERAGE Jeff McKinney 843.815.8433 Executive Chef jmckinney@berkeleyhallclub.com Ted Coleman 843.815.8960 Food & Beverage Manager tcoleman@berkeleyhallclub.com Molly Mazula 843.815.8493 Catering & Special Events Manager mmazula@berkeleyhallclub.com CONCIERGE Alex Carranza 843.815.8422 Concierge & Cottage Services Manager acarranza@berkeleyhallclub.com Concierge Services 843.815.8494

GOLF Kieran Staunton 843.815.8440 Director of Golf kstaunton@berkeleyhallclub.com The Golf Shop 843.815.8444 DINING FACILITIES Tap Room Men’s Locker Room

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GATEHOUSE/SECURITY J.W. Sims 843.815.8451 Director of Security jsims@berkeleyhallclub.com *For Guest Passes 843.815.8451 LEARNING CENTER Krista Dunton Director of Golf Instruction

366 Good Hope Road • Bluffton, South Carolina 29909 BerkeleyHallClub.com

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SPA & FITNESS 843.815.8985 Michele Greth 843.815.8985 Spa & Fitness Director mgreth@berkeleyhallclub.com

Clubhouse Dining

*Note: There will be no dining in either the Mixed Grille or Tap Room on Mondays. Light lunch fare will be served in both the Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Rooms. Please call Concierge Services at 843.815.8494 to make your reservations for Clubhouse Dining and all Special Events.

Mixed Grille • Tap Room • Verandah Lunch Brunch Happy Hour

Dinner

Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4pm Sunday 10am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday 4-6pm $2 off Wine & Liquor, $1 off Beer Tue, Wed*, Thu, Sun 5:30-8pm Friday-Saturday 5:30-8:30pm

** Mixed Grille closed to dinner service on Wednesday.

Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Rooms Bar Service Lunch Fare

11am-6pm Daily 11am-4pm Daily

Berkeley Room

Available daily for private functions.

Tuscany Wine Room

Available daily for private functions.

Golf Shop Daily

7:30am-5pm

Concierge Services

Monday-Saturday 8:30am-5pm Sunday 8:30am-4pm

Spa & Fitness Center Monday-Friday Weekend

5am-7pm 6am-7pm

Learning Center

Daily 8am-5pm Private Instruction 8am-5pm Daily

River Park Open daily for your use. Contact Concierge Services for access to the locked containers for kayaking, fishing equipment and life jackets.