Tucked away in a tranquil setting among the lakes of East Tennessee, Quail Creek at The Ridges is an idyllic destination for golf enthusiasts and nature lovers. The planned golf community is especially attractive to retirees, but the area is quickly becoming a favored destination for all ages. Located just two hours east of Knoxville, Tennessee, Quail Creek at The Ridges offers both a golf course and country club setting.
They extend to its owners the most luxurious of environments. Coupled with membership at The Ridges Golf and Country Club and the finishing touches that discriminating homebuyers expect in such an elegant home. A place where nature and uncommon amenities are gracefully combined to provide you with the ultimate in carefree resort style living. This along with the feel of a true community, promises to make their development, a sought after location for years to come.
Their deluxe duplexes and single-family homes are custom-built with luxury amenities in mind, making each home enjoyable, and as low maintenance, as possible. Homeowners can enjoy visiting with friends at the clubhouse enjoying a game of tennis or swimming in the outdoor heated pool. The dining venues are open six days a week offering brunch, lunch and dinner with menu changes seasonally by The Ridges culinary chef, John Bryant.
The Ridges Golf Course and Country Club is one of the top ranked golf courses in America. Centrally located for all golf enthusiasts around the Johnson City area, the course is a 7,147-yard championship test with memorable green complexes and broad fairways.
It regularly hosts the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate golf tournament. The Ridges Golf Course and Country Club is currently seeking certification as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, which is an organization that seeks to help participants implement an environmental management plan that improves efficiency, conserves resources, and contributes to the conservation of their environment.
Life at Quail Creek at The Ridges is comfortable, relaxing, and offers plenty of options for exploring the scenic area. While it offers a country club atmosphere, Quail Creek at The Ridges can also be very exciting and adventurous. Warm gentle summers of the region encourage visitors from around the country, while the change of seasons during the fall and spring, attract nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Residents of this area can head out to the lakes and streams to enjoy a day of fishing, boating, whitewater rafting or even take part in dozens of hiking and group camping trips to the neighboring nature trails and preserves. A short drive is all it takes to see some of the country's most beautiful outdoors.
If you're more of an indoor enthusiast, then you can take advantage of the entertainment opportunities available. It can be a perfect way to spend an afternoon and take in the local culture. Art galleries, museums, boutique shops, and even theatres, offer plenty to see and do. With Knoxville so close and Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg a short scenic drive away, Quail Creek at The Ridges and The Ridges Golf and Country Club offers the best of both worlds; it's easy to enjoy a vacationer's lifestyle at Quail Creek at the Ridges. So come and rediscover your backyard!
Tim Stewart is a contributing writer for Ideal Living magazine which covers planned and gated communities like Quail Creek At The Ridges as well as other topics of interest to baby boomers. Request a free issue
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