On behalf of everyone here at Viniterra, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving. We’ll be enjoying our holiday with family and friends, and hope you can do the same. And after the holiday, we welcome you to visit Viniterra either again or for the first time, to see all the amazing progress that has taken place here over the past year.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Meet the People Dedicated to Viniterra’s Success
A very special community deserves only the best stewards, and the team at Viniterra is composed of outstanding individuals all united in the goal of making our community a complete success in every way possible. Talented and experienced professionals all, our team is proud of the sterling level of service they provide.
Jimmy Forrest, Director of Real Estate Sales
Originally from the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Jimmy received his B.S. in Business Administration and an M.B.A. from East Carolina University. He has more than 5 years of real estate experience, and he enjoys golfing, surfing, and running.
“I am proud to represent Viniterra because of Boddie-Noell’s commitment to creating first class, quality communities. From our wonderful amenities to our gorgeous, rolling estate-sized properties, we have a created a lifestyle here that is unsurpassed.”
Bob Foster, PGA Director of Golf
Bob Foster played college golf for Adrian College, turned Professional in 1986, and became a PGA member in 1991. Bob has over 25 years of golf industry experience including being both a General Manager and Director of Golf, having opened four other golf facilities in the Eastern United States. He is married with two children.
“I came to The Club at Viniterra to be a part of something very special. The golf course is world class and the planned Club amenities will be on a par with it. The entire project is very exciting and I am very proud to be the leader of the golf operations team and part of the overall team that is striving to make Viniterra the address of choice in the Greater Richmond area.”
Holly Russell, Director of Membership
Holly attended Virginia Tech University, and she enjoys being part of such an exciting and unique project as Viniterra. As a ClubCorp employee of more than five years, Holly has experienced various roles and responsibilities in many luxury communities.
“I love golf but I don’t like to keep score!”
Joshua McKim, Assistant Golf Professional
With more than seven years of experience at private facilities, Joshua is now a PGA Apprentice. He is enrolled in the Professional Golf Management Program of the PGA as a business student at Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring In economics. Joshua is also a Certified Taylormade Club Fitter.
“I chose to work at Viniterra not only for the fantastic golf course in which I get to call my office, but also for the attention to detail and pride that everyone here takes in what they do.”
Jimmy Forrest, Director of Real Estate Sales
Originally from the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Jimmy received his B.S. in Business Administration and an M.B.A. from East Carolina University. He has more than 5 years of real estate experience, and he enjoys golfing, surfing, and running.
“I am proud to represent Viniterra because of Boddie-Noell’s commitment to creating first class, quality communities. From our wonderful amenities to our gorgeous, rolling estate-sized properties, we have a created a lifestyle here that is unsurpassed.”
Bob Foster, PGA Director of Golf
Bob Foster played college golf for Adrian College, turned Professional in 1986, and became a PGA member in 1991. Bob has over 25 years of golf industry experience including being both a General Manager and Director of Golf, having opened four other golf facilities in the Eastern United States. He is married with two children.
“I came to The Club at Viniterra to be a part of something very special. The golf course is world class and the planned Club amenities will be on a par with it. The entire project is very exciting and I am very proud to be the leader of the golf operations team and part of the overall team that is striving to make Viniterra the address of choice in the Greater Richmond area.”
Holly Russell, Director of Membership
Holly attended Virginia Tech University, and she enjoys being part of such an exciting and unique project as Viniterra. As a ClubCorp employee of more than five years, Holly has experienced various roles and responsibilities in many luxury communities.
“I love golf but I don’t like to keep score!”
Joshua McKim, Assistant Golf Professional
With more than seven years of experience at private facilities, Joshua is now a PGA Apprentice. He is enrolled in the Professional Golf Management Program of the PGA as a business student at Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring In economics. Joshua is also a Certified Taylormade Club Fitter.
“I chose to work at Viniterra not only for the fantastic golf course in which I get to call my office, but also for the attention to detail and pride that everyone here takes in what they do.”
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Viniterra - The Perfect Time of Year
Some communities shine even more at certain times of the year; right now at Viniterra, the weather is perfect for golfing on our newly opened Rees Jones Championship golf course, the grape harvest is quickly approaching, the winery is open for tours and tastings, and the days are still long enough to enjoy everything Viniterra has to offer.
We invite you to see it all for yourself now to see how close to perfection life can really be at Viniterra. Please contact us if we can be of service to you or help arrange a private tour.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Viniterra - Away From It All, But Right Next Door
Viniterra offers away-from-it-all natural privacy—within easy reach of Richmond, Williamsburg, and the surrounding beautiful countryside. Washington DC is only 120 minutes away by car, while downtown Richmond is only 20 minutes away.
Within the community, residents and guests will discover a number of services and shopping opportunities for day-to-day needs, including a residential medical clinic. And, just outside the community, even more services, shops, restaurants, and adventures await. Viniterra residents have easy access to nearby metro areas. Learn more about the Viniterra surrounding region, or get custom door-to-door directions to Viniterra.
Within the community, residents and guests will discover a number of services and shopping opportunities for day-to-day needs, including a residential medical clinic. And, just outside the community, even more services, shops, restaurants, and adventures await. Viniterra residents have easy access to nearby metro areas. Learn more about the Viniterra surrounding region, or get custom door-to-door directions to Viniterra.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Viniterra - The Rough & the Smooth
One of the many special qualities of Viniterra is the selection of incredible amenities within the greater community. As you enter the neighborhood, you’ll quickly notice the expansive vineyards growing alongside the championship golf course’s fairways. These grapes belong to the New Kent Winery, where the principles of the new Virginia wine movement are embodied here in ancient walls and modern winemaking technologies. Patience, constant nurturing, experience, and the right soils have been brought together here to make truly world-class wines.
Now made from grapes produced exclusively on the winery’s vineyards, New Kent Winery’s product is now widely regarded as among the best of the region. The winery itself is a true delight with its reclaimed architectural elements, cool antique brick, and oaken tasting rooms.
Residents will be treated to a year-round experience of watching vineyard growth and activities as the working vineyards have been woven throughout the community and along fairways for everyone to enjoy. The New Kent Winery is naturally one of the signature institutions of the community along side The Club at Viniterra and the planned Viniterra Equestrian Center. For more information on New Kent Winery, visit the winery’s website.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Viniterra Sales Center Nears Completion!!
The Viniterra Sales Center is nearing completion, as ET Moore's craftsmen continue to impress all with their fine combination of exotic and local woods. The brick used on the building pre-dates the Civil War and the entire frame is made up of re-claimed long leaf heart pine beams. The state of the art building combines old-fashioned building methods with the luxuries of today. "It is just another example of the skill and attention to detail that sets ET Moore manufacturing and construction apart," says Pete Johns, managing partner of the New Kent Vineyards project. The Viniterra Sales Team expects to be all moved in by September 1st and they are always available at 804.932.8777. To see pictures of the structure log on to the Viniterra website.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Viniterra - A LIFETIME OF OPTIONS. TRULY WORLD-CLASS AMENITIES.
Luxury estate-sized lots, sophisticated amenities such as the New Kent Winery and the planned Equestrian center make Viniterra the most luxurious and exceptional private gated community in Virginia Wine Country. But the true jewel of the property is The Club at Viniterra. Designed by acclaimed course architect Rees Jones, The Club at Viniterra features working vineyards alongside beautiful fairways.
Viniterra represents a rare opportunity to experience the very best of Virginia life, culture, and nature all in one very special place. In the coming weeks and months, we’ll explore the community, sample all that it has to offer, and share it all on this blog. We’ll help you sty up-to-date the community’s progress towards completion, and keep you in the loop about upcoming events.
Viniterra represents a rare opportunity to experience the very best of Virginia life, culture, and nature all in one very special place. In the coming weeks and months, we’ll explore the community, sample all that it has to offer, and share it all on this blog. We’ll help you sty up-to-date the community’s progress towards completion, and keep you in the loop about upcoming events.
Friday, July 31, 2009
The Club at Viniterra Opens Today!
The Club at Viniterra is the newest championship golf course designed by acclaimed golf course architect Rees Jones. Our course features working vineyards alongside fairways throughout, a signature hallmark of the new Viniterra community. Take a look at the golf pictures page to see photos from today's action!
Viniterra - Could You Use a Glass of Wine?
It's been a long week. With finances run amok and the government hurrying to stabilize the economy, many Washington insiders and Wall Street traders are saying the same thing today: I could use a glass of wine.
Luckily, finding one won't break the bank. And weekend travelers looking for a short yet affordable trip are just in time for prime wine-tasting season between Washington and Richmond.
"On one hand, what's more disposable than a $20 bottle of wine? On the other hand, wine makes people happy," said Susan Westbrook, who owns White Fences Vineyards and Winery in Irvington, Va., with her husband, Bill. "We're still hanging in there at a time when, I think, it's sort of seen as an affordable treat when people sort of need it."
Pete Johns, one of the owners of New Kent Winery in New Kent, Va., said, "Truthfully, I think to a degree, the wine industry is recession-proof. People drink when they're happy, and they drink when they're sad."
Escaping from Washington's Stress
Tucked between the Potomac and Rappahanock rivers, the stretch of land known as Virginia's Northern Neck harbors ideal conditions for growing grapes.
But the fertile territory is a fairly recent discovery for many of the area's vinters. Of eight wineries that stretch through the region, nearly all have opened up their doors to visitors since 2002.
"It's just the momentum that the wine industry has been gaining, not just in Virginia, but all over the country," said the area's veteran proprietor, Doug Flemer, who has run Ingleside Vineyards since 1980 on Flemer family-owned land hailing back to 1890. "People are becoming more interested in wine not just as a hobby but as a business."
Still, Flemer said Virginia vineyards, like so many businesses, are struggling in the face of a sinking economy. Whether paying double or triple for petroleum-based products necessary for wine production, or seeing visitors buy a bottle or two instead of a full case to save money, Flemer said the wineries are taking a hit.
"It has definitely affected our industry," Flemer said. "Everything has been affected by the oil prices, particularly. And now people are not traveling as much. I often hear that people are staying closer to home, but they're also staying off the roads, too."
Luckily, finding one won't break the bank. And weekend travelers looking for a short yet affordable trip are just in time for prime wine-tasting season between Washington and Richmond.
"On one hand, what's more disposable than a $20 bottle of wine? On the other hand, wine makes people happy," said Susan Westbrook, who owns White Fences Vineyards and Winery in Irvington, Va., with her husband, Bill. "We're still hanging in there at a time when, I think, it's sort of seen as an affordable treat when people sort of need it."
Pete Johns, one of the owners of New Kent Winery in New Kent, Va., said, "Truthfully, I think to a degree, the wine industry is recession-proof. People drink when they're happy, and they drink when they're sad."
Escaping from Washington's Stress
Tucked between the Potomac and Rappahanock rivers, the stretch of land known as Virginia's Northern Neck harbors ideal conditions for growing grapes.
But the fertile territory is a fairly recent discovery for many of the area's vinters. Of eight wineries that stretch through the region, nearly all have opened up their doors to visitors since 2002.
"It's just the momentum that the wine industry has been gaining, not just in Virginia, but all over the country," said the area's veteran proprietor, Doug Flemer, who has run Ingleside Vineyards since 1980 on Flemer family-owned land hailing back to 1890. "People are becoming more interested in wine not just as a hobby but as a business."
Still, Flemer said Virginia vineyards, like so many businesses, are struggling in the face of a sinking economy. Whether paying double or triple for petroleum-based products necessary for wine production, or seeing visitors buy a bottle or two instead of a full case to save money, Flemer said the wineries are taking a hit.
"It has definitely affected our industry," Flemer said. "Everything has been affected by the oil prices, particularly. And now people are not traveling as much. I often hear that people are staying closer to home, but they're also staying off the roads, too."
Viniterra - Winery Anchors New Kent Project
The process of producing wine is more than just a vocation or a business. It’s also a lifestyle. And nothing illustrates this more than New Kent Vineyards, a new residential development anchored by a high-end grape-growing and winemaking operation in New Kent County.
The 2,500 acre project plans to offer a neo-traditional village with such upscale amenities as a Rees Jones championship golf course, shops and boutiques, polo grounds, walking paths and luxury home sites in its Viniterra section. The neighborhood also will boast a decidedly European feel, thanks to the presence of New Kent Winery.
The operation opened in May with 25 acres of vineyards and a 17,000-square-foot winery styled to look like a Colonial-era building. It will supply wines to a farmers’ market and bistro-style restaurant and cooking school that are planned for the community.
“Having a vineyard and a winery really lends itself to keeping the area in a rural-type setting, which was a key goal for us,” says Pete Johns, a partner in the project, who was also instrumental in the development of nearby Colonial Downs. “We look at this winery as the cornerstone, the centerpiece, of the project.”
Johns and his partners — Boddie-Noell Enterprises Inc., a Rocky Mount, N.C.-based company with restaurant and land development dealings, and real estate developer Nathan Shore — expect the winemaking operation to be a major player in the Virginia wine industry.
Their winemaker is Tom Payette, who in 1999 was named U.S. Winemaker of the Year. New Kent has six wines for sale, including an unusual White Norton (all other Nortons are produced as red wines). And they plan to nearly double the size of their vineyard and wine production capacity during the next several years to reach a goal of producing 20,000 cases of wine each year. Johns says New Kent Winery will self distribute 80 percent of its products, priced at $15.95 to $22.95 per bottle, through on-site sales and events, festivals and over the Internet. The winery also will produce private label wines for restaurants and other companies.
Located just a few miles from Interstate 64, it’s likely to be a draw for tourists. Designed to be as “green” as possible, the building is made almost entirely from reclaimed materials. These include pre- Civil War, handmade bricks and 107-year-old heart pine trusses from a Southern Railroad Depot in Richmond
The 2,500 acre project plans to offer a neo-traditional village with such upscale amenities as a Rees Jones championship golf course, shops and boutiques, polo grounds, walking paths and luxury home sites in its Viniterra section. The neighborhood also will boast a decidedly European feel, thanks to the presence of New Kent Winery.
The operation opened in May with 25 acres of vineyards and a 17,000-square-foot winery styled to look like a Colonial-era building. It will supply wines to a farmers’ market and bistro-style restaurant and cooking school that are planned for the community.
“Having a vineyard and a winery really lends itself to keeping the area in a rural-type setting, which was a key goal for us,” says Pete Johns, a partner in the project, who was also instrumental in the development of nearby Colonial Downs. “We look at this winery as the cornerstone, the centerpiece, of the project.”
Johns and his partners — Boddie-Noell Enterprises Inc., a Rocky Mount, N.C.-based company with restaurant and land development dealings, and real estate developer Nathan Shore — expect the winemaking operation to be a major player in the Virginia wine industry.
Their winemaker is Tom Payette, who in 1999 was named U.S. Winemaker of the Year. New Kent has six wines for sale, including an unusual White Norton (all other Nortons are produced as red wines). And they plan to nearly double the size of their vineyard and wine production capacity during the next several years to reach a goal of producing 20,000 cases of wine each year. Johns says New Kent Winery will self distribute 80 percent of its products, priced at $15.95 to $22.95 per bottle, through on-site sales and events, festivals and over the Internet. The winery also will produce private label wines for restaurants and other companies.
Located just a few miles from Interstate 64, it’s likely to be a draw for tourists. Designed to be as “green” as possible, the building is made almost entirely from reclaimed materials. These include pre- Civil War, handmade bricks and 107-year-old heart pine trusses from a Southern Railroad Depot in Richmond
Viniterra - New Club at Viniterra golf course names Marshall as Superintendent
Golf-course expert John Marshall has been named golf course superintendent at The Club at Viniterra, the new Rees Jones-designed 18-hole championship course being completed at the New Kent Vineyards residential community here.
Marshall, with more than 20 years experience in maintenance and care of golf courses, is sodding the spectacular new course this summer and fall. The Club at Viniterra is expected to open for member play next spring.
Marshall has worked at golf courses in the Tidewater area for more than 14 years. Most recently, he was director of agronomy for the operator of the Royal New Kent, Stonehouse and Kiskiack golf courses in and around Williamsburg.
“We’re pleased to have John as superintendent of The Club at Viniterra because he’s well known in this region,” said Mickey Hayes, president of Kitty Hawk Land Company, the developer of the Viniterra gated residential community.
Marshall describes the Rees Jones-design as both challenging but enjoyable for all level of play. The Viniterra golf course incorporates a surprisingly wide variety of natural elevations. Multiple tee boxes can be found on each hole to provide flexibility for golfers of all skill levels.
Marshall is an employee of ClubCorp, the World Leader in Private Clubs, which recently entered a partnership to manage the course and other recreational amenities that’s part of the New Kent Vineyards development between Richmond and Williamsburg.
The Club at Viniterra is the only course in the Middle Peninsula that has vineyards along fairways throughout - one of the signature hallmarks of the new Viniterra community. The development also boasts the new, beautiful New Kent Winery that began producing its own varieties of New Kent Vineyards wines this year.
Viniterra & New Kent Winery Fact Sheet
Viniterra is a 1,200-acre development located within the master-planned community of New Kent Vineyards, sited halfway between the cities of Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia.
• Viniterra represents a lifestyle that’s synonymous with fine living in Virginia, including horses, polo, carriages, architecture, and winemaking.
• The centerpiece of Viniterra is the New Ken Winery, designed in an old-world style, and surrounded by acres of vineyards.
• Six wines are being produced at the New Kent Winery, including two Chardonnays, one Vidal, one Blush, one Meritage, and one Merlot. First-time owners at Viniterra will be offered their own casks of Viniterra wine with their names on them.
• Viniterra’s winery has been constructed using historic, recycled materials like heart pine trusses from the former Southern Railroad depot in downtown Richmond, 100-year-old cypress logs recovered from the rivers of Florida, and 19th-century brick from Richmond’s warehouse district.
• Viniterra’s architecture is decidedly Virginian in its roots, drawing generously from the Colonial and Federal styles of historic Williamsburg and Richmond.
• Viniterra offers an 18-hole golf course designed by Rees Jones which opens in the Spring of 2009 along with three lakes. The number of estate home sites located on the golf course will be limited, to enhance the “core golf” experience
• Viniterra also features an equestrian center and polo field on dramatic terrain.
• A town center, with a farmers’ market, restaurants and retail shops lies just outside the development of Viniterra.
• Club Corporation of America, best-known in Virginia for managing the Homestead, will manage Viniterra’s clubhouse and membership, as well as the golf course, tennis courts, and other outdoor activities.
Viniterra - NEW KENT WINERY AT NEW KENT VINEYARDS WILL HOLD GRAND OPENING MAY 31 — JUNE 1, 2008
New Kent Winery, located at the New Kent Vineyards residential development between Richmond and Williamsburg, will hold a grand opening for the public at its new 17,000-square-foot winery on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1.
“We are pleased and delighted to invite the public to come and taste six new wines from New Kent Winery, to tour our facilities and the New Kent Vineyards residential developments, and to take home a bottle or two of our excellent wines,” said Pete Johns, partner in the project. “In addition to the winery and vineyards, guests will be able to view the neighboring Viniterra community’s new Rees Jones-designed golf course, the polo field, and a number of luxury home sites at Viniterra as well as Four Seasons, and The Arbors, all located within New Kent Vineyards,” he added.
Hours for the open house are from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, and 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 1.
The New Kent Winery was designed by Williamsburg architect John Hopke. The Colonial-style structure has been constructed with more than 70 percent reclaimed historic materials, including 40-foot heart pine trusses from the circa 1901 Southern Railway Depot in nearby Richmond, pre-Civil War brick from that city’s warehouse district, cypress salvaged from the waters of Florida’s rivers, and other rare and exotic woods. Builders at the winery employed Low Impact Development (LID) to assure earth-friendly construction.
For the wine connoisseur, New Kent Winery offers the opportunity to join its Barrel Club. Membership is $610 for three years, and members will receive one case of wine per year, an engraved brass name plaque on an oak wine barrel in the wine cellar, as well as invitations to special events and first tastings of new wines.
Among the wines to be offered at the grand opening are a 2005 Chardonnay, a Chardonnay Reserve, a 2007 Vidal Blanc, a White Norton, a Merlot, and a Meritage. For more information about the winery, visit www.newkentwinery.com
“We are pleased and delighted to invite the public to come and taste six new wines from New Kent Winery, to tour our facilities and the New Kent Vineyards residential developments, and to take home a bottle or two of our excellent wines,” said Pete Johns, partner in the project. “In addition to the winery and vineyards, guests will be able to view the neighboring Viniterra community’s new Rees Jones-designed golf course, the polo field, and a number of luxury home sites at Viniterra as well as Four Seasons, and The Arbors, all located within New Kent Vineyards,” he added.
Hours for the open house are from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, and 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 1.
The New Kent Winery was designed by Williamsburg architect John Hopke. The Colonial-style structure has been constructed with more than 70 percent reclaimed historic materials, including 40-foot heart pine trusses from the circa 1901 Southern Railway Depot in nearby Richmond, pre-Civil War brick from that city’s warehouse district, cypress salvaged from the waters of Florida’s rivers, and other rare and exotic woods. Builders at the winery employed Low Impact Development (LID) to assure earth-friendly construction.
For the wine connoisseur, New Kent Winery offers the opportunity to join its Barrel Club. Membership is $610 for three years, and members will receive one case of wine per year, an engraved brass name plaque on an oak wine barrel in the wine cellar, as well as invitations to special events and first tastings of new wines.
Among the wines to be offered at the grand opening are a 2005 Chardonnay, a Chardonnay Reserve, a 2007 Vidal Blanc, a White Norton, a Merlot, and a Meritage. For more information about the winery, visit www.newkentwinery.com
Viniterra - ClubCorp to manage new Rees Jones-designed golf course and other amenities at Viniterra in New Kent Vineyards development
ClubCorp, the world leader in delivering premier golf, private club and resort experiences, will manage the new Rees Jones-designed golf course and other recreational amenities at Viniterra, the gated community in the New Kent Vineyards development between Richmond and Williamsburg, those involved announced today.
ClubCorp will manage The Viniterra Golf Club, the championship 18-hole golf course which is scheduled to open in early 2009. In addition, ClubCorp will manage the future Viniterra clubhouse, pro shop, teaching studio and other amenities, which include a tennis facility, a swim and wellness center, restaurant and café.
“We’re extremely pleased to have ClubCorp become a key player at Viniterra,” said Mickey Hayes, president of Viniterra’s lead development partner, Kitty Hawk Land Company, a division of Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. “When we look across the range of companies and the level of operations we expect for a premier setting like Viniterra, there’s no question that ClubCorp was the name we want to be associated with us here.”
Kitty Hawk Land already has a “great relationship” with ClubCorp at its Currituck Club golf community at Corolla, North Carolina, Hayes noted.
“We are thrilled to be adding The Club at Viniterra to our family of fine clubs,” stated Eric Affeldt, ClubCorp’s president and CEO. “This is a perfect opportunity for us to expand our great relationship with Kitty Hawk Land Company. We believe Viniterra will quickly earn a reputation as a preeminent club and community in the region, and we will work hard to ensure its long-term success."
The championship golf course is one of the signature elements of the upscale Viniterra community which is sited on nearly 1,200 acres within the master-planned community of New Kent Vineyards. Members of Viniterra’s country club, golfers, Viniterra estate homesite owners and other homeowners alike, will experience a convergence of lakes, vineyards and uniquely designed fairways for spectacular views.
Viniterra’s golf course has been cleared and all of the holes have been developed. The varied topography of the land has worked well in Jones’ design of the course with plenty of surprises. For instance, the No. 15 hole, a par-3, will have 15 tee boxes, allowing for varied play expertise and challenge levels. For more details on the Viniterra golf course, including a description of the course by the Rees Jones team, visit http://viniterra.com/golf/index.cfm
The course is also being developed in an environmentally sensitive manner – maximizing water resource protection. ClubCorp, with its many years of experience, brings a wealth of knowledge about water conservation. The golf course will use a collection of lakes and shallow ponds to provide irrigation to the drought-resistant grasses being used throughout.
“The combination of the Rees Jones-designed course, ClubCorp’s world-class management of the resort amenity and an experienced golf course superintendent, will provide a truly unique experience,” added Hayes.
One of the most distinctive elements of Viniterra is the New Kent Winery, which overlooks acres of existing vineyards. The Bordeaux-style facility enjoys the best in winemaking facilities and makes an exciting architectural statement, constructed with antique and reclaimed historic materials that reach back across centuries. The winery will bottle and sell six varieties of wine for sampling and sale and will be a center of activity in the Viniterra community. It will be joined by an adjacent equestrian facility and nearby polo fields.
Viniterra Development Experiences Successful Weekend Sales Launch
Viniterra, the new residential community with unique luxury amenities that include a picturesque winery, world-class designed championship golf course, clubhouse and much more, enjoyed a highly successful initial weekend sales launch, the developer announced today.
Thirty four Viniterra homesites were sold with a total value of more than $8.4 million during the first offering last weekend at the New Kent County gated community, according to lead development partner Kitty Hawk Land Company. Kitty Hawk Land Company President Mickey Hayes said the sale of nearly three dozen homesites the first weekend - several of which are premier locations along the Rees Jones-designed championship golf course - exceeded expectations for the reservations-only event.
“We believe the first weekend was successful because Viniterra is a beautiful wine-country community with a range of amenities that is simply unprecedented in this region,” said Hayes. “And, it involves a highly reputable development company’s 50-year track record of premier, successful communities with unparalleled luxury touches.”
Nestled in the master-planned New Kent Vineyards development, Viniterra is located midway between Richmond and Williamsburg just off Interstate 64 in history-rich New Kent County.
Potential homesite buyers enjoyed rides in horse-drawn 19th century carriages along wooded lanes and vineyards to access the limited homesite properties made available for the first time. Helicopter rides above Viniterra’s farmland setting also proved popular.
A major draw for the first Viniterra visitors was the nearly completed New Kent Winery which overlooks acres of vineyards. The winery and is a key visual draw of the upscale development.
The 12,000-square-foot Bordeaux-style winery is constructed with more than 70 percent reclaimed historic materials including 40-foot heart pine trusses, pre-Civil War brick, sunken timbers and other beautiful woods. First-time homebuyers at Viniterra will be offered their own wine casks, each 59.7 gallons, and personalized with their names and stored at the winery. Wine lovers can eventually expect six varieties of New Kent Vineyards wines with harvesting of the first grapes this fall.
Most of the first weekend’s visitors also explored the golf course which has now been prepared for seeding so that it will be available for limited member play by the fall of 2008. Viniterra’s golf course homesites are tucked amid the course so homeowners will be able to enjoy the convergence of lakes, vineyards and fairways for spectacular vistas while still enjoying their privacy.
While the winery will be a powerful magnet for the community, Viniterra's other amenities are already starting to shape a distinct style of upscale living. Viniterra will also include a full-service clubhouse managed by Club Corp of America (whose list of managed properties include The Homestead and Pinehurst Country Club), a golf teaching studio, an aquatic and fitness center, half dozen lighted tennis courts with a pro shop and staff, an equestrian center, polo field (with events already scheduled), a proposed boutique inn and club concierge service for home delivery from local shops and restaurants.
A town center with restaurants, boutiques and assorted shopping will lie just outside of the gated guardhouse of Viniterra.
Hayes said a small number of estate homesites remain available from the weekend release of this beautiful neighborhood. He encouraged those interested to call the Welcome Center at 1-877-808-6111 to set-up a personal V.I.P Tour. To learn more, visit the Viniterra website at www.Viniterra.com.
Thirty four Viniterra homesites were sold with a total value of more than $8.4 million during the first offering last weekend at the New Kent County gated community, according to lead development partner Kitty Hawk Land Company. Kitty Hawk Land Company President Mickey Hayes said the sale of nearly three dozen homesites the first weekend - several of which are premier locations along the Rees Jones-designed championship golf course - exceeded expectations for the reservations-only event.
“We believe the first weekend was successful because Viniterra is a beautiful wine-country community with a range of amenities that is simply unprecedented in this region,” said Hayes. “And, it involves a highly reputable development company’s 50-year track record of premier, successful communities with unparalleled luxury touches.”
Nestled in the master-planned New Kent Vineyards development, Viniterra is located midway between Richmond and Williamsburg just off Interstate 64 in history-rich New Kent County.
Potential homesite buyers enjoyed rides in horse-drawn 19th century carriages along wooded lanes and vineyards to access the limited homesite properties made available for the first time. Helicopter rides above Viniterra’s farmland setting also proved popular.
A major draw for the first Viniterra visitors was the nearly completed New Kent Winery which overlooks acres of vineyards. The winery and is a key visual draw of the upscale development.
The 12,000-square-foot Bordeaux-style winery is constructed with more than 70 percent reclaimed historic materials including 40-foot heart pine trusses, pre-Civil War brick, sunken timbers and other beautiful woods. First-time homebuyers at Viniterra will be offered their own wine casks, each 59.7 gallons, and personalized with their names and stored at the winery. Wine lovers can eventually expect six varieties of New Kent Vineyards wines with harvesting of the first grapes this fall.
Most of the first weekend’s visitors also explored the golf course which has now been prepared for seeding so that it will be available for limited member play by the fall of 2008. Viniterra’s golf course homesites are tucked amid the course so homeowners will be able to enjoy the convergence of lakes, vineyards and fairways for spectacular vistas while still enjoying their privacy.
While the winery will be a powerful magnet for the community, Viniterra's other amenities are already starting to shape a distinct style of upscale living. Viniterra will also include a full-service clubhouse managed by Club Corp of America (whose list of managed properties include The Homestead and Pinehurst Country Club), a golf teaching studio, an aquatic and fitness center, half dozen lighted tennis courts with a pro shop and staff, an equestrian center, polo field (with events already scheduled), a proposed boutique inn and club concierge service for home delivery from local shops and restaurants.
A town center with restaurants, boutiques and assorted shopping will lie just outside of the gated guardhouse of Viniterra.
Hayes said a small number of estate homesites remain available from the weekend release of this beautiful neighborhood. He encouraged those interested to call the Welcome Center at 1-877-808-6111 to set-up a personal V.I.P Tour. To learn more, visit the Viniterra website at www.Viniterra.com.
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