meeting room and a library. A chapel and the Paul D. Dennis Gardens are on the grounds, and there’s an activ- ity center for short-term guests. Te Maples Clubhouse hosts Brassie’s Pub and meeting rooms for smaller groups, while Te Jones/Byrd Clubhouse, with its three salons, provides meeting and dining space and is adjacent to Magnolias Fine Food & Spirits. In all, Sea Trail provides more than 58,000 square feet of meeting and function space for weddings and other gatherings, said marketing manager Chris Robertson. Te Convention Center’s Carolina Ballroom, with its 10,000-plus square feet of space, adds to Sea Trail’s appeal. Anna Marie Kozel, a realtor for 25
years, moved from her hometown of Pittsburgh 1999 with her husband, Al, and bought a home at Sea Trail. Because of Al’s health issues, the couple chose to change their lifestyle, work
less and enjoy life more. “Everybody who moves here is
happy. It’s a sense of comfort. Tat’s what makes it different,” Anna Marie said.
After a hiatus from their jobs, the couple returned to work, Al as a consultant to several communities and as a licensed real estate broker along with Anna Marie at Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty. Because people are computer savvy, most of them already know what they want when they visit Sea Trail, Anna Marie said. Tey soon find out that there’s more than what can be learned through a visit to a website. “Most people buy here because of the amenities. Once they move in, they feel there’s a true sense of com- munity and closeness,” Anna Marie explained. “If we need help, someone is there. Everyone goes that extra mile to help someone.”
“Te real story of the place is the people who live here,” added Gregg DeCrane, president of Sea Trail Master Association. Robertson pointed out another
advantage of living in or visiting Sea Trail. He said people can enjoy the best of both worlds, taking in the attractions and night life in nearby Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, then returning to the peaceful environment of Sea Trail. He said despite the uncertain
economy, it’s “business as usual” at Sea Trail, which offers golf packages, family vacations, weddings, business meetings and conventions, in addition to real estate opportunities. Dana Connelly, president of Sea
Trail Corporation, agreed that the economy hasn’t affected the wide range of services offered at Sea Trail. “All you have to do is call and book a function,” she said.
HEATING - AIR CONDITIONING - ELECTRICAL
910-579-1497
www.sandpiperhvac.com
Make Your Home An “AirTight” Home
ENERGY SAVINGS FOR LIFE
See Sandpiper at the Brunswick County Home Show and learn how you can improve the efficiency of your home.
WilmingtonBuilders.com |
BrunswickBuilders.com |
RetiringToNorthCarolina.com
R
S
E A
P N
P
D
I
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84