Ford's Colony

Ford's Colony sits in a large, gated community with over 5,600 people and more than 2,600 homes, and folks there keep busy with all sorts of clubs, activities, and outdoor things to do, so someone who likes nature will notice the ponds, forests, and about 12 miles of paved trails for walking or biking, and the community maintains a 1.3-mile Nature Trail by Chisel Run, with wildlife like bald eagles, hummingbirds, and ospreys seen by birdwatchers who go out every week, while there are tree tours you can join, including those meant for wheelchairs or slower walkers since the paths are flat and paved, and the local Master Gardeners and Tree Stewards regularly tag native plants and trees, placing QR codes on over 50 types so you can learn what grows in the 35-acre wetland forest or by Chisel Run Pond, which is about nine acres and has a crepe myrtle sitting nearby, and Boy Scouts from Troop 1607 have even done Eagle Scout projects along the trail. Three championship golf courses run through wetlands and wooded areas and are carved by designer Dan Maples, with the Blue Heron course getting talked about for its tricky holes, long par 3s, and the tough fourth hole, and all the golf greens use Champion Bermuda for playing smooth year round, while the club offers a pro shop, lessons with technology like video swing analysis, and practice areas, plus a country club that serves food in its restaurants and private party rooms, and you'll find swim and tennis clubs, pickleball courts, and a ball field, along with organized activities and exercise classes in the CSB exercise studio, which has an open layout for group fitness and events. The Westbury Park facility holds a pool with a slide, bocce and basketball courts, a playground for kids under 12 who need an adult with them, grass volleyball, tennis, and places to picnic, and at the St. Andrew's Facility, you get more tennis and pickleball courts, a library, meeting rooms, a pool, a patio with grills, and a gazebo where folks like to sit. Residents have a lot of clubs and regular gatherings, social events for newcomers, and a newsletter called "Talk of the Colony," and the homeowners' association runs everything from landscaping to community events and safety rules, including no smoking inside buildings or pool areas and weather closures for pools. Ford's Colony includes many kinds of houses, like townhomes, condos, custom homes, Colonial cottages, and lake or nature views, and families, working folks, and retirees all live here, as it isn't just for one age group, so kids can find Easter egg hunts or Halloween events and parents can use the walking trails, gym, or fishing ponds stocked for catch-and-release, and there's a Board of Directors, security around the clock, and a community portal that helps residents keep up with all the scheduled activities. Dining at the club covers allergy-sensitive meals, meals by a chef, a menu with choices for people with diabetes, and both all-day and restaurant-style dining, and you'll also find support services like laundry, housekeeping, transportation, help with bathing or medication if needed, and a 24-hour call system, so those who need extra care can get it. The place values keeping natural spaces and keeping a feeling of safe, community living with a focus on outdoor life, organized programs, and a wide range of amenities for almost all types of families and older adults.