Discovery Packages, Vacation Packages, Golf Packages, Weekend Packages

Take advantage of the Discovery Packages, Vacation Packages, Golf Packages and Weekend Packages offered below so that you can experience a community before you buy. People often buy where they vacation and many communities offer specially priced 3 day/2 night package so you can, in effect, be a member for a day in which can enjoy all the benefits of membership and see firsthand what being a member could be like.

Cobble Creek, CO, announces its Spruce Point homesites now begin at just $63,000; homes start at just $265,000. With half of its 530 acres devoted to parks and open space, this Rocky Mountain community enjoys magnificent mountain views from its 5,800-ft elevation and four seasons of mild weather with outdoor activities accessible throughout the year. Championship golf, tennis, fitness center & clubhouse and nearby ski resorts and parks make for an active lifestyle. Click here for more information about Cobble Creek!

Rio Grande Club, CO is now offering vacation rentals on or close to the golf course. Its featured rental is the Village at Alder Creek. This townhome village offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a wood burning fireplace. Rental comes with a Sport and Angling membership for the duration of the stay. Guests can enjoy the fitness room, swimming pool, tennis courts, reduced green fees and fine dining. Fee for the rental is $250 per night for 4 people, plus fees and taxes. Click here for more information about Rio Grande Club!

Harbor Hills, FL is now offering, for a limited time, golf course lots in its new Bella Vista Section for just $35,000, a dramatic reduction from price points of $100,000 or more that were in effect two years ago. A gated, country club community set among rolling hills overlooking Lake Griffin, one of Florida’s largest lakes, the club offers championship golf, a stately clubhouse, fitness, swimming, tennis, marina and much more. Click here for more information about Harbor Hills!

SummerGlen, FL has special offers on complete, or nearly completed homes, with savings of up to $64,784. Outstanding values are available on a variety of floorplans, including three- and four-bedroom configurations. Many homes have golf course views, and all of the homes are outfitted with the community’s most popular upgrades and options. Inventory is limited. Click here for more information about SummerGlen!

Lakewood Ranch, FL introduces a Wine & Dine Membership open to area residents which will provide a new opportunity to socialize at Lakewood Ranch and savor the culinary offerings of Chef Paul Evans. The Wine & Dine Membership is available June 16 through Sept. 30, 2009 and is limited to the first 50 sign-ups. There is a $50 non-refundable sign-up fee, but conversion to a full membership in the club by October 1 will apply that $50 to the membership initiation fee. Click here for more information about Lakewood Ranch!

St. Andrews Park, FL has announced new price reduction on a popular townhome model. Effective immediately, the Alexandra townhome model price is cut from $179,900 down to $169,900. The Alexandra features double master suites, 2.5 baths, covered patio, a covered balcony, a spacious one-car garage and 1,803 square feet of air-conditioned living space. Click here for more information about St. Andrews Park!

SummerGlen, FL is offering a 3 Day/2 Night Stay And Play package for just $129.95, plus tax. Guests stay in a SummerGlen Guest House and receive continental breakfast and personal golf cart. Guests are treated to lunch at Mic’s 19th Hole Café. Complimentary golf is available, and a tour of the community is provided. If you purchases a home during or after your visit, cost of the visit will be refunded. Click here for more information about SummerGlen!

Amelia Island Plantation, FL is offering a Rise & Shine Golf Special of $135 per person/night in a Resort-view room (1/2 mile from the beach), plus breakfast daily , 18 holes of championship golf on one of 3 courses and more....

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL is featuring a distinctive home with a newly reduced asking price of $685,000. Located directly on the St. Lucie River, the home is part of the Atlantis Collection and features three-bedrooms, three-baths over 2,500 sq.ft. this luxury condominium has been completely renovated under the supervision of one of Florida’s most prestigious decorators, Howard Inte. Click here for more information about Harbour Ridge!

Juliette Falls, FL is telling visitors, “Don’t Just Play—Play and Stay.” This special visitation offer is available for just $299 per person per night, a huge savings off the regular $700 cost. Included in this special price is unlimited golf, use of a golf cart, lodging in a million-dollar home with pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen and bar plus a flat screen TV in every room. Click here for more information about Juliette Falls!

SummerGlen, FL is offering a special 3-day, 2-night Stay & Play package for just $129.95, plus tax. Guests will stay in a SummerGlen Guest House and enjoy lunch at Mic’s 19th Hole Café, complimentary golf and a private tour of the community. If guests purchase a home during or after their visit, the price of the Stay-And-Play visit is refunded. Click here for more information about SummerGlen!

Juliette Falls, FL is keeping the home fires burning by offering with each inventory home a free Home Automation Package, a free Furniture Package and a free back-up propane-fueled generator to operate appliances and air conditioning units in case of a power outage. Also on-site are two 30,000-gallon underground propane tanks to fuel homes when needed. Click here for more information about Juliette Falls!

Hammock Dunes Private Community, FL announces its newest-to-market home. This luxury residence, at 118 Island Estates Parkway, is listed at a price of $2,195,000. Reminiscent of a French Country Estate, this 5,378-square-foot custom Arthur Rutenburg home is set on approximately 1.75 acres with 145 feet of Intracoastal Waterway frontage. A special feature of the four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home is its limestone and Brazilian cherry wood flooring. Click here for more information about this Hammock Dunes Featured Home!

Lakewood Ranch, FL residents were wearin’ the green on Tuesday at the community’s favorite gathering place, Ed’s Tavern, for the inaugural “Who’s Your Paddy” event which featured live music by Big T & The Tornadoes on an outdoor stage. Bag pipers played and proceeds from the beverage sales went to a local charity for families in need. Click here for more information about Lakewood Ranch!

Willoughby Golf Club, FL announces its new 3-day, 2-night Discovery Tour. This package includes a round of golf at Willoughby’s Arthur Hills-designed golf course, a sports massage at the Woodhouse Day Spa, complements of Willoughby Golf Club. It also includes dinner at the Willoughby clubhouse prepared by Chef Jimmy. Guests may also play tennis on Har-Tru courts, swim in the pool or just relax. Also included is a private real estate tour. Click here for more information about Willoughby Golf Club!

The Vineyards, FL is now offering private financing on new homes to qualified buyers. The financing is offered under these terms and conditions: Down payment of 30 percent; five-year, interest-only balloon mortgage; no discount points, no negative amortization; competitive interest rates. Available homes include mid-rise condominiums from the low-$400,000s, coach homes from the $600,000s, villas from the $700,000s and single-family homes from the $900,000s. Click here for more information about The Vineyards!

St. Andrews Park, FL announces new pre-construction pricing for its Bentley and Cambridge model homes. The Bentley II is now available from $164,900. The Cambridge II is now priced from $174,900. Both feature three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, sitting area, living area, dining area, open patio and garage. The Bentley II offers 1,861 square feet of living space, while the Cambridge II features 2,108. Developers say this “new pricing for luxury townhome living” constitutes the “best value on the Treasure Coast.” Click here for more information about St. Andrews Park!

Juliette Falls, FL is offering a special Visitation package featuring luxury accommodations in a million-dollar home and championship golf from just $299 per person. This price represents savings of $300 of the normal rate. The offer includes golf on a 7,200-yard, John Sanford-designed course with rolling fairways and manicured greens. Click here for more information about Juliette Falls!

St. Andrews Park, Port St. Lucie, FL is now offering brand new townhomes from $154,900. Generous floor plans ranging from 1,880 to more than 2,200 A/C square feet. (That works out to just over $82 a square foot.) Onsite financing is available and you can buy with as little as 3.5 percent down. Click here for more information about St. Andrews Park!

Harbor Hills, FL announces the Pre-Grand Opening of its new Bella Vista section, which features the last remaining golf course lots at Harbor Hills. Bella Vista overlooks the golf course and Lake Griffin, with streets that are lined with mature oaks. Golf lots start at only $35,000 with purchase of a new home in Bella Vista. Prospective buyers should inquire about special Grand Opening Incentives on Harbor Hills' award-winning models, plus newly introduced residential plans. Click here for more information about Harbor Hills!

Stone Creek, Ocala, FL's Vacation Getaway Package is a convenient way to experience the Stone Creek lifestyle and allows you to interact with residents, and enjoy the amenities, events, clubs, and social activities prior to making a decision to become a resident there. The package includes two-, three-, and four-night stays at $89 per night in a fully furnished private villa, complimentary golf cart, preferred customer access to all amenities and championship golf course. Click here for more information about Stone Creek!

The Vineyards, FL, in response to tightened lending practices at banks, is offering private financing on new homes in Vineyards to qualified buyers. As a debt-free community with all of its infrastructure and amenities in place, Vineyards is able to offer financing based on 30 percent down, a five-year, interest-only balloon mortgage with no discount points and no negative amortization—all at competitive interest rates. Click here for more information about The Vineyards!

Mariner Sands, FL is offering a generous variety of rental opportunities to give buyers (and vacationers) an opportunity to discover and explore the community at their leisure. Mariner Sands condominiums, villas, golf cottages and single-family homes are offered as rental accommodations for terms ranging from one month to a full year. Seasonal rates begin at $3,200 per month. Click here for more information about Mariner Sands!

Juliette Falls, FL is asking you to enjoy the entire winter season in Florida with "no risk and almost no commitment." You can rent a brand new, million-dollar, luxury, Florida, fairway home that is designer furnished & decorated and includes private, family golf membership, starting at just $5,500 per month. There is a 3-month minimum and only 12 are left. Single-month price of $8,000 is an option, depending upon availability. Click here for more information about Juliette Falls!

The Vineyards, FL announces a price guarantee on all inventory homes. This guarantee ensures to any buyer that the price they pay will never be lower or the developer will write a check for the difference. Available homes include condominiums from the high-$500,000s, coach homes from the $600,000s, villas from the $700,000s and single-family homes from the $900,000s. Luxury estate home prices begin at $1.2 million, custom estate homes at $2.3 million. Click here for more information about The Vineyards!

Golden Ocala, FL’s Discovery Stay Program will have you living like a resident in two-bedroom villa overlooking the Ron Garl-designed golf course. You can play tennis, enjoy the fitness facilities and relax in the spa. Unhurried time by Golden Ocala’s resort-style pool is also on the itinerary. Click here for more information about Golden Ocala!

The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA offers temporary membership privileges to incoming property owners for golf, tennis, pools, fitness and dining without payment of an initiation or joining fee. Participants of this trial offer need only pay member dues and other required charges for a minimum six-month period. After six months, participants may choose to continue privileges, with no obligation to join the Club, for up to 12 months. This is a limited time offer. Click here for more information about The Landings!

Lake Blackshear Plantation, GA now offers two attractive Stay n' Play packages. The first provides a comfortable one-night stay at the Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club located at Georgia Veterans State Park, plus two complimentary rounds of golf at Ironwood Golf Club at Lake Blackshear Plantation. Total package price is $89 plus tax. The other option is a one-night stay with complimentary breakfast at the Best Western in Cordele, plus two complimentary rounds at Ironwood Golf Club in Lake Blackshear, for $62 plus tax. Click here for more information about Lake Blackshear Plantation!

Teton Springs, ID announced that its on-site brokerage, All Season Resort Realty, is offering $500 towards closing costs for buyers who purchase property in Teton Valley, using its services. Teton Springs also said that its Headwaters Golf Club has expanded benefits for members to include reciprocal play, discounted food and merchandise and comp guest passes. Click here for more information about Teton Springs!

Teton Springs, ID's Lodge & Spa recently reduced owners’ HOA fees by more than 20 percent. Also, new buyers will receive a rental income guarantee for their first two years of ownership. The Lodge & Spa is a condo-hotel in the heart of the Teton Springs community. Condo owners enjoy all benefits of community amenities including, fitness, pool, tennis, fishing, skiing, restaurants and golf. Click here for more information about Teton Springs!

Teton Springs, ID reports that condominium owners in the community just had their HOA fees reduced over 20 percent by the Teton Springs Lodge and Spa, Teton Valley Idaho’s first condo-hotel. Likewise, the Headwaters Golf Club has added items such as reciprocal play to its list of member benefits. Meanwhile, Teton Springs community events—including the weekday Altitude Hour at the Headwaters Grille have quickly gained popularity and are adding new attractions. Click here for more information about Teton Springs!

The Club at Olde Stone, KY is now offering “Stay & Play” golf packages that have a two-night minimum stay and include unlimited golf.

The Bay Club, MA is offering incentive pricing on the initiation fee for any new full golf membership initiation fee. A fee of just $75,000 is now required—reduced temporarily from the regular amount of $120,000. Annual dues for 2009 are $12,000 and there is a $1,500 food minimum which can be used any time throughout the year. Social memberships can be purchased for a non-refundable deposit of $30,000, with annual dues of $6,000 (and a food minimum). Click here for more information about The Bay Club!

Black Bull, MT announces that its developer-built Club Homes, which are designed for turn-key convenience, has lowered its starting price more than 10 percent, from $785,000 to $695,000. These single-family homes sit on lots from 8,000 to 13,000 s.f. and offer living space of rustic elegance from 2,300 to 4,000 s.f. Click here for more information about Black Bull!

Black Bull, MT announces that your golf membership--valued at $33,000--is included with the purchase of any one of the five lots now available throughout the community. The lots range from one-half acre to just under 1 acre and range in price from $295,000 to $395,000. All five lots are located on the Tom Weiskopf Signature Golf Course (now open for the season) or along open space. Click here for more information about Black Bull!

The Lake at Sylvan Way, Grafton, NY, located on a 170+ acre, Adirondack-quality lake is now subdividing its 118 acres and will mark the transition with a Grand Opening on Saturday, July 18. Lakefront parcels, ranging from 2 to 4.5 acres and offering frontages of 181’ to 602’, start at $149,900. Lake-access parcels, ranging 2 to 6.5 acres and featuring deeded lake access right-of-way, begin at just $29,900. Click here for more information about the Lake at Sylvan Way!

Champion Hills, NC Stay & Play package at the western North Carolina community gives you a guest tour of Champion Hills, lunch at the Clubhouse, 18 holes on the Tom Fazio golf course and two nights at a charming bed and breakfast, a community villa in historic Hendersonville or in a Champion Hills villa, all for only $325. Click here for more information about Champion Hills!

Brier Creek Country Club, NC is offering a Fly and Buy Program. Visit the community and receive up to $2000 in travel expenses at settlement of your new home purchase. Available now are luxury condominiums, townhomes, single-family homes and ranch-style homes surrounding an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course from the $200,000s to almost $2 million. Make your appointment before August 31 and enjoy a free round of golf and dinner for two at Brier Creek during your stay. Click here for more information about Brier Creek!

Deer Brook, Shelby, NC, located in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills between Greenville/Spartanburg, SC, and Charlotte, NC, has lowered prices on all its homesites by 10 percent. In addition, your purchase of a lot includes the initiation fee for a Deer Brook Golf Club membership. Homesites range from about a half-acre to about an acre with prices starting around $20,000 and ranging to the $80,000s. Click here for more information about Deer Brook!

St. James Plantation, NC announces it Plantation Preview Package. A 3-day/2-night getaway for two, you'll stay in on-site condominium lodgings, enjoy a private tour of St. James Plantation, have access to all club amenities and play a round of golf (two players) on one of three St. James championship courses. Click here for more information about St. James Plantation!

Running Y Ranch, OR had its Three Day Weekend Package chosen as one of America’s top travel values by The Today Show on NBC. America’s top-rated morning news show put its spotlight on the community, which was offering two nights in a standard room in the Running Y Lodge, plus a third night at no added charge. Activities for guests included golf, spa treatments, horseback riding, miles of walking and biking trails, town center with shops and more. Click here for more information about Running Y Ranch!

Dataw Island, SC has announced a Summer Sizzler deal on the purchase of custom-built 2,000-square foot homes with three bedrooms and two baths located on selected golf course lots and priced at $399,000. The price includes a Dataw Island Golf Club Equity Membership with the first year’s dues waived. This home will be an Energy Star Home—meeting guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that create a home at least 15 percent more energy-efficient. Inquire for details. Click here for more information about Dataw Island!

Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC, announces a Special Guest Packages that includes a complementary round of golf for two on its award-winning Nicklaus Design course, complementary dinner for two including a bottle of wine, $50 Pro Shop Certificate and a private, guided tour of Woodside Plantation and the popular and growing city of Aiken. Contact the community for special pricing at local inns and hotels at 1-800-648-3052. Click here for more information about Woodside Plantation!

Wachesaw Plantation Club. SC is offering a special Weekend Package exclusive to GolfCourseHome visitors. The package includes two nights accommodations on the Plantation in a quaint, fully-equipped, two-bedroom, two-bath cottage. Included in your package is:

The Cliffs at Glassy, SC is home to a new weekend tradition, the Saturday “Wine Down.” Every Saturday evening, from 6 pm to 9 pm, dinner guests can order and enjoy any bottle from the wine list at a 30 percent discount. The club wine program also includes the option to enjoy a red or white wine flight of three wines to enjoy at the bar or with dinner. Click here for more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!

Daniel Island, SC has announced that it will be releasing eight dockable golf and water-oriented homesites in the golf neighborhood of Daniel Island Park this winter. The properties are situated on “The Reach” and “The Point,” two private settings offering golf, marsh and water views. Some sites are permitted for a deepwater dock on protected waters. Prices should range from $1.1 to $2.4 million. Click here for more information about Daniel Island!

Quail Creek at The Ridges, TN announced it has teamed up with The Ridges Golf and Country Club and the Carnegie Hotel to offer interested property buyers a relaxing, enjoyable and informative discovery-tour package. There is a choice of two packages and options to play and dine at The Ridges club, stay at the revered Carnegie and experience the Austin Springs Spa. Click here for more information about Quail Creek at The Ridges!

The Resort on Eagle Mountain Lake, TX is offering buyers of select villas $4,000 toward closing costs or a golf membership. The villas are designed for carefree living with picturesque golf course views. The Resort is a 540-acre master planned gated community northwest of Ft. Worth on Eagle Mountain Lake. Residents have full use of the clubhouse, restaurant, swimming pool, playground, boat launch and state-of-the-art fitness center. Click here for more information about Eagle Mountain Lake!

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Bay Creek, VA is offering an exclusive selection of prime homesites with up to $100,000 in buyer incentives, through its Charter Program, open to just 15 buyers. Incentives include: 18 months interest paid, full sponsorship of sports membership ($11,000 value); no club dues and no HOA fees for 2 years ($7,050 value); Preferred Charter pricing on marina slips ($5,000 when applicable) and first opportunity to purchase in future lot releases. Click here for more information about Bay Creek!

Bay Creek, VA says interest rates for construction-to-permanent loans have fallen to near their all-time lowest level. Also, the community’s Bayside Village homesites come with a sports membership, no dues payment requirement for 24 months and no property association fees for 24 months. There is also a $5,000 marina boat slip credit available to property buyers. Click here for more information about Bay Creek!

Bay Creek, VA’s Marina & Golf three-day visitation package (there is also a four-day version) includes two nights docking, two 18-hole rounds of golf; a $50 gift card; two days free use of bicycles; four hours of single kayak (or two hours of double kayak), and even a five-cents-per-gallon discount on fuel during the stay. Click here for more information about Bay Creek!

Bay Creek, VA also has golf package for 3 days/2 nights in a furnished home or golf village condominium with a choice of 18 holes of golf, kayaking or massage treatment, plus a $100 credit for dinner at Aqua Restaurant. All rates apply to single or double occupancy only. Green fees, GPS cart rentals, practice balls, sales and lodging taxes, and overnight bag storage are included in this offering--all for only $325. Click here for more information about Bay Creek!

Horn Rapids, WA announces its newest neighborhood, Crosswater. Along with enjoying all community amenities, Crosswater buyers have a chance at golf course frontage and other prime view opportunities. The lots are along the 17th hole, close to the clubhouse and priced in the low-200,000s. Click here for more information about Horn Rapids!

Suncadia, WA has unveiled an attractive visitation opportunity for prospective buyers interested in this Pacific Northwest residential resort community surrounded by high peaks and mountain lakes. The Experience Suncadia Package is priced at $349 for one night’s accommodations or $449 for two nights. It includes luxury lodging, a spa treatment or round of golf for two, breakfast for two guests, plus bicycle or boat rentals to help you explore and discover the community. Click here for more information about Suncadia!

The Powder Horn, WY is offering Stay & Play Packages so you can get away for a weekend or settle in for a season. You'll stay in one of the community's nicely appointed patio homes, cottages or custom homes, enjoy discounted rates for the award-winning golf course and have access to on-site fishing. A Travel & Leisure Golf Top 100 golf community, The Powder Horn provides access to the big outdoors activities of the Big Horn Mountains. Click here for more information about The Powder Horn!