Quality of Life Luring Families to The Ford Plantation

The Ford Plantation was recently featured in the Southern Way of Life Blog at http://www.southeastdiscovery.com/southern-way-of-life/2012/05/quality-of-life-is-luring-families-to-master-planned-communities. It's a great article and a perfect summary of what makes The Ford Plantation so special. Ford members Carole and Steve Tholen are featured. 
 

Another Awesome Ford Plantation Trip

Ford Naturalist Mike Womble took out Doug Coltharp and his son Ted on a fishing adventure. The task was to catch fish and have a great time doing it. Mission accomplished!!! Ted caught a dozen fish, whiting, stingrays, and several sharks--this Atlantic sharpnose shark was the largest. They all had a great time, seeing dolphins, gators, and hundreds of shorebirds.

Summer Camps at Ford—Something for Everyone Ages 6–16!!!

Summer will be here soon—why not go on a summer adventure? The Ford Plantation is offering several camps this summer for kids ages 6–16. The camps provide a variety of activities, so there is always something fun and interesting for everyone to enjoy! Information on all camps is listed in our Summer Camp Brochure. These camps are for members and their guests. Your camp adventure is waiting!

Ford Members Cheryl Chip and Jim Tamarack Featured in Richmond Hill Reflections

Ford Members Cheryl Chip and Jim Tamarack are featured in the current issue of Richmond Hill Reflections magazine (http://www.richmondhillreflectionsmag.com/), in an article about Jim’s Baseball 4 Africa program. Originally covered in Reflections six years ago, this article provides an update on the program that brings the game of baseball to schoolchildren in Africa. Please click here to read the entire article. 

Ford Trip to Everglades National Park

Ford Plantation Naturalist Mike Womble took a group of members to the Everglades National Park this week. This group pic was taken at Corkscrew Swamp Audubon Preserve; left to right are Bill Rockwood, Judy Godfrey, Peggy Gillenwater, Susie Morgan, and Linda Zerbe.  Mike reports they had a great time and took hundreds of pictures.  The highlights were getting to photograph federally endangered species, Burrowing Owls and their chicks, as well as the pink Roseate Spoonbill. 

TFP Featured in Wall Street Journal

The Ford Plantation was featured in a Friday, April 13 Wall Street Journal article in a special “Lowcountry Properties” feature within the “Distinctive Properties” section. This special section featured custom content focused on the Lowcountry real estate market and covered amenities such as golf, water sports, and fishing. Please click here to read the article.

Greenans Are Ford’s 2012 Couples’ Golf Champions

Eleven couples recently competed to be crowned our annual Couples’ Golf Champions. The format was a 9–hole best ball on the front nine and a 9–hole scramble match on the back 9. After 18 holes, the teams of Greenan and Shafer/Budde were in a tie for the lead. The outcome was decided by a chip-off from the event lawn to #18 green where the Greenans edged out their competition to win the match. Congratulations Greenans!

Fishing with Captain Dan

Captain Danny Sharpe knows where the BIG fish are! As you can see the Zarbs had another successful catch thanks to Captain Dan! To book your fishing trip, please contact Fuzzy at 912–547–1464 or fdavis@fordplantation.com.

Spring 2012 Our Sporting Life Newsletter

The Ford Plantation’s Spring 2012 edition of Our Sporting Life newsletter is now available for download. Find it on our newsletter page (http://www.fordplantation.com/fordplantation/newsletter.aspx)! We hope you enjoy reading about the many events, people, and activities that make The Ford Plantation so special.

Join the Fun! Kayaking at Ford

Ford member Jim Tamarack recently took this photo of Jack Gillespie, Kim Gillespie, and Cheryl Chip (left to right) kayaking on the Ogeechee River and Silk Hope Canal. Using a kayak to explore The Ford Plantation is the ultimate way to get close to wildlife. Kayaks are low profile and sleek, which make them the perfect platform for wildlife viewing. Ford maintains four kayaks and four canoes for members’ use, and we provide guided trips exploring the Ogeechee River and nooks and crannies of Sterling Creek.