GOLF Magazine Names The Ford Plantation One of Georgia’s Best Golf Courses
Pete Dye’s Richmond Hill golf course ranked in the company of Augusta National In a year when a day of golf has been one of…
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Uncommon Living Redefined
What is Uncommon Living? Life at The Ford Plantation is far from ordinary. It is not only the world-class staff, exceptional beauty of the Georgia…
Make 2021 healthy and happy with The Ford 100
Make 2021 healthy and happy with The Ford 100 Each New Year at The Ford Plantation, we have a tradition to motivate and inspire our…
Plant Riverside District
Nestled on the waterfront of Savannah’s historic River Street, Plant Riverside District is a sprawling fusion of luxury and lights. From walls composed of sparkling…
Annie, Get Your Gun
Most people know the story of Annie Oakley, the famous sharpshooter who traveled across the country with her husband and her rifle, showing how she…
Tale of Two Spaces
Savannah is known for seamlessly honoring the past while updating for the future, making it the most well-preserved city in America. Every building has a…
Good Bones
Often referred to as “the boneyard,” Driftwood Beach is a relatively small stretch of Jekyll Island’s 10 miles of unspoiled shoreline, but it’s easily the…
Meet Executive Chef Frank Chiasera
The Southeast has a magical way of pulling you back if you stray too far for too long. Maybe it’s the languishing live oaks, the…
What a Gem
Local Savannahian stumbles into jewelry design and emerges as one of the most skilled in the craft, using traditional metalsmithing techniques to handcraft high-end jewelry…
Brackish: Artfully Repurposing the Beauty of Nature
Heartfelt gifts are the ones we cherish the most. Maybe that’s because they are often the hardest to find. It’s rare that you discover an…
Home Sweet Home
The courtship ritual of bald eagles is a stunning spectacle. They perform a series of mid-air chases, cartwheels and barrel rolls, eventually flying to great…
High Definition
The first time Becky and Marty Kanipe visited The Ford Plantation, they say it felt like coming home. “Looking out, it was like it had…
Boniane—A True Ford Treasure
Remember in the old TV show “Cheers,” when Norm came in the door, and everyone would yell, “Norm!” because they were excited to see him?…
Finding Sanctuary in Our Community of Friends and Neighbors
In the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic, I continue to be amazed by the level of activity that is occurring throughout The Ford Plantation.…
The Ford Plantation Retains Prestigious “Platinum Clubs of America” and “Distinguished Club Elite” Statuses
The Ford Plantation now ranks among the top five percent of clubs nationwide.
5,000 Acres for Shooting Sports Enthusiasts
Dorchester Shooting Preserve features more than 5,000 acres of quail habitat that have been quality managed for more than a decade. Cooler weather in October…
Friends and Neighbors Serving Friends and Neighbors
Friends and Neighbors Serving Friends and Neighbors We are a community of engaged and interesting friends and neighbors who love being a part of Ford,…
Multipurpose Court Brings Community Together
Fun, social, friendly…these are three of the reasons pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in America. The rules are simple and the game…
Get Hooked on Tarpon Fishing with Experts from The Ford Plantation
June heralds the arrival of Megalops atlanticus, better known as the Tarpon or Silver King. Their arrival is anticipated by a few hardy anglers who…
Funky Little Flower Farmer
Augustus “Jenks” Farmer inherited his first Crinum in third grade from his parents, instilling in him a life-long fascination with the lily and preoccupation with…
A Southern Spirit
Local artist Bellamy Murphy finds beauty where nature and her childhood intersect: at home.
Where Did All the Pirates Go?
Can Savannah’s pirates be written off as fiction, or is there truth to at least some of these tales of the high-flying Jolly Roger? It…
Birds Foretelling the Future of The South
Discover the significant role Savannah bird-watchers play in charting the ripple effects of climate change.
A Legacy You Can Taste
Wiley’s Championship BBQ is an unlikely candidate for characterization as a world-class barbecue restaurant. And yet in spite of its relative obscurity (or maybe because…
Saving Sea Turtles
On the beach with Caretta Research Project, a hands-on research, conservation and education program dedicated to studying and protecting loggerhead sea turtles on Wassaw National…
Finding Sanctuary During COVID-19
A first-person look inside The Ford Plantation during the COVID-19 quarantine as members share their experiences about finding sanctuary in trying times.
Chef Ford featured in Southeast Food Service News
Chef Gerald Ford is being featured in the October/November edition of Southeast Food Service News.
Virginia Sportsman Sings the Praises of Fishing at The Ford Plantation
The latest issue of Virginia Sportsman features an excellent article about the abundance of year-round fishing opportunities in and around The Ford Plantation.
Chef Ford’s Fried Chicken Featured by the American Culinary Federation
We Are Chefs, the digital content hub of the American Culinary Federation, recently featured Certified Master Chef Jerry Ford’s modern take on classic southern fried…
Masters of Exquisite Taste
Six world-class, award-winning chefs reunite at The Ford Plantation for a single evening of unparalleled fun and the finest food you’ll ever encounter.
D-Day plus 75 years
Every generation has its pivotal moments that shape collective memory and bind people together.
Nature Abounds
Helping the ecosystem thrive is a full-time effort that pays beautiful dividends.
Time Capsule
Twelve historical markers on The Ford Plantation tell a collective story, centuries in the making, about life along the Ogeechee River. Some markers are in…
The Big Trill
A member shares his experience at a recent Ford Plantation event to benefit the Savannah Music Festival.
Shaping Up
Exciting happenings are not uncommon at The Ford Plantation, and the final phase of development known as Silk Hope is no exception.
McAllister Point
Borrowing from two historic models, this master-planned hamlet with The Ford Plantation gives a nod to its Southern roots.
Square Deal
General James E. Oglethorpe was the first to envision a planned community, designed to bring people together. The result was downtown Savannah’s famous squares.
A Net Gain
Players of any age and skill level interested in improving their game should grab a racquet and take to the court with The Ford Plantation…
Culinaire Extraordinaire
To achieve ACF Certified Master Chef status is a rare accomplishment indeed—something that only the world’s best savor. In Chef Jerry Ford’s case, the achievement…
The Ford Plantation Achieves Platinum Clubs® of America Status
The Ford Plantation now ranks among the top five percent of clubs nationwide.
Moving Heaven and Earth at Silk Hope
In the coming months, news about Silk Hope will begin to increase in pace and excitement.
That’s a Ford Son
Henry Ford and son Edsel teamed up to ease the burden of farm life 100 years ago.
Gator Wrangling
For The Ford Plantation staff naturalist, it’s just another day at the office.
Bird Dogging
Successful hunts can hinge on the skill and intuition of the dogs as much as the eye and reflexes of the hunter.
Horses & Hurricanes
When Mother Nature does her worst, The Ford Plantation equestrian staff is at their best.
Rory & Debi Corrigan
“You’ve got to see The Ford Plantation— it’s perfect.” – Rory Corrigan
A Day in the Life of a Kept Horse
From spa treatments to tailored nutritional programs, The Ford Plantation Equestrian Center provides incomparable care and instruction.
Getting to Know Kate Jones
Kate Jones came to The Ford Plantation in 2013 and brought with her years of equine experience. Originally from the Midwest, Kate grew up working…
Dining with Ford
“Dining with Ford” takes on new meaning as we welcome Gerald L. Ford as Executive Chef at The Ford Plantation.
Silk Hope at The Ford Plantation
Luxury homes designed by Bobby McAlpine offer the last, best opportunity for coastal living at a Pete Dye golf course ranked among the top 50…
Baby Gator Release
Orphaned by Hurricane Irma, these baby alligators were given a fighting chance at survival by our naturalist program.
Emerald Isle to the Coastal Empire
Irish maestro Peter Shannon’s circuitous route to Savannah.
A Zen-like Approach to Body Work
Health and wellness are closer than you think with encouragement from John Lindsey, Fitness Manager and Certified Personal Trainer of The Ford Plantation.
A Fisherman’s Paradise
Nestled in a fishing sweet spot between the Ogeechee River and the Atlantic Ocean, The Ford Plantation provides the opportunity to fish for both freshwater…
The Fusile Family
Whenever the Fusiles are out and about on the grounds at The Ford Plantation, everyone knows Team Fusile.
Not Your Grandfather’s Greenskeeper
How one of the nation’s top golf course superintendents helped The Ford Plantation raise its game.
Ford Hosts Successful Pro-Am Invitational
Ford Hosts Successful Pro-Am Invitational Subtitle It was a great three days for last week’s Pro-Am Invitational. The event was a great showcase for all…
Naturalist Brittany Rigelwood Passes Exams for Licensed Charter Captain
Naturalist Brittany Rigelwood recently passed the exam to earn her “6-pack” or “Charterboat Captain’s License.”
The Ford Plantation Ranked in Golfweek’s Annual Rankings
The Ford Plantation has been named to Golfweek’s 2018 Ultimate Guide to Golf Course Living.
The Ford Plantation Top in the Southeast for BioBlitz
The Audubon BioBlitz was a huge success for its first year at Ford! From October 1 through December 1, our members were hard at work…
Where to Golf Next Features The Ford Plantation
The Ford Plantation was recently featured in “Where To Golf Next,” a weekly newsletter that covers all the aspects of golf travel with one mantra:…
Savannah Does It Again
U.S. News & World Report has released its list of the 14 Best Fall Getaways of 2017 with Savannah in the top spot due to…
Here Comes the Guide Includes Ford in Best Savannah Venues Article
The Ford Plantation is thrilled to be hand-selected by Here Comes the Guide to be included in their article, “Southern Charm at Its Best: Historic…
2017 Georgia Open at The Ford Plantation
The Ford Plantation played host to a successful Georgia Open from Thursday, August 3 through Sunday, August 6.
Honey Bees Have Arrived
Executive Chef Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Naturalist Brittany Rigelwood, and the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Resource Advisory Group collaborated to bring this beekeeping project to Ford.
Beekeeping and Making Honey at The Ford Plantation
Members of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Resource Advisory Group recently helped our Grounds Department “seed the land” adjacent to the new beehives brought to The…
Run in Henry Ford’s Footsteps
The Ford Plantation is pleased to host the Tour de Ford 10-Miler on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Limited to just 200 runners, this event allows…
The Eaglets Have Landed
The mating pair of eagles, with their nest over the Ogeechee River across from The Main House, are the proud parents of two eaglets! The…
The Ford Plantation Beats Spring Island in Interclub Match
The Ford Plantation recently defeated Spring Island in an Interclub Match, which has been played annually since 2005.
Celebrating Gene Sauers’ 2016 Senior Open Win
Celebrating Gene Sauers’ 2016 Senior Open Win We had a blast celebrating Honorary Member Gene Sauers’ recent win at the 2016 Senior Open, played at Scioto…
Ford Plantation Home Lands on the Cover of Garden & Gun Southern Dream Homes
We are so happy to finally be able to share that Vanita and Harry Morgan’s home is featured on the front cover of Garden &…
2016 Georgia Open at The Ford Plantation
The Ford Plantation played host to a successful Georgia Open from Thursday, August 4 through Sunday, August 7.
