What Residents Think about Life in NC

We“came to Carolina Colours from northern Virginia in search of warmer temps and great golf. What we found was that and so much more. We found community! Carolina Colours and the New Bern area give us everything we need for a complete and balanced lifestyle. ‘Colours’ has an active population from young professional families to retired and senior folks. Our resident neighbors are always there to help should someone need a volunteer or just a friend to enjoy a beverage or a meal with. From easy access to the beach, numerous dining and shopping options, scenic natural and cultural destinations, and a top-notch health system, we couldn’t ask for more. For us, it’s the best place on earth ... our home.”

Greg and Kim Reinecke Carolina Colours New Bern, NC

““We grew up in a shore town in New Jersey and wanted to be near the beach. We were drawn to the Carolinas after vacationing here with our family. The warm weather and low taxes were a definite draw for us upon retiring. The year-round golf sealed the deal. Everyone made us feel so welcome when we moved, and still do. We are truly livin’ the dream.”

Norm & Fran Gwalthney Compass Pointe Wilmington, NC

What’s so nice is that this has allowed my husband to do all the things that he has always wanted to do — to have more leisure time, to golf. We both play pickleball now. And I am able to work from home. This house was everything that we wanted. We each have our own space. We have a FROG (that’s a Finished Room Over the Garage). I work from the FROG; my husband has his study downstairs. Then we also have a guest room and master suite downstairs. We have a beautiful back porch and a front porch with rocking chairs. We really like it here.”

Julie and Anthony Mastroserio The Bluffs on the Cape Fear Wilmington, NC

I think the physical beauty of the place caught me initially. It’s serene and so relaxing. It’s like living in a nature preserve, in a way. The weather is temperate. The golf course is wonderful. It’s like a new course every time you play it — each hole is very private. I couldn’t be land-locked. You can go to the docks and go crabbing. Whether you are a power boater, sailor, kayaker, or anything you want to do, you can do it from here. It just feels like home.”

Albemarle Plantation Hertford, NC