CCBY Ted Eytan https://www.flickr.com/people/taedc/The BasicsHead to The Basics in nearby downtown Wilmington for authentic southern brunch fare like stoneground grits or the fried chicken biscuit. Afterward, take a stroll through the historic Cotton Exchange or visit one of the area’s many boutiques.Dixie GrillAlso located in downtown Wilmington, the Dixie Grill is a local hotspot and has been serving residents delicious fare since the 1960’s. Try the Dixie Benedict which is a freshly baked open faced biscuit with fried green tomatoes and scrambled eggs topped with Vidalia onion gravy.The Forest at Cape Fear NationalThere is no need to leave the community when searching for a delicious breakfast or brunch! The Forest at Cape Fear National serves breakfast from 8 am until 11 am seven da... 12/06/2015

In case you missed it…here are the December Happenings at Brunswick Forest. Stay current on all the social activities, fitness classes, club meetings, community announcements, and much more with this month’s newsletter!To make sure you don’t miss a beat…sign up for the Brunswick Forest e-newsletter here! 12/05/2015

One of things that sets Brunswick Forest apart from other master-planned communities is its focus on providing a wide variety of services within the community—with a special intent on giving residents plenty of healthcare options right outside of their doorstep. With The Villages at Brunswick Forest, residents can have easy and convenient access to dental care, orthodontics, orthopaedics, diagnostic medicine, convenient care, prescription services and much more!Blue Wave Dentistry Blue Wave Dentistry provides cosmetic and restorative dentistry in a state-of-the-art facility. Patients of Blue Wave Dentistry can rest assured that they are receiving only the finest materials, technology and dental laboratories available in the dental industry.CVS Pharmacy CVS pharmacy in The Villages at Br... 11/30/2015

Alan and Linda Dinkelacker moved to their Carolina style Trinity model home in June from Maryland and, while they have lived in many places throughout their lives, they are happy that they chose to relocate to the Southeast. The couple found out about real estate opportunities in Leland, North Carolina through an Ideal Living Resort and Retirement Expo and were attracted to the area due to its mild climate, good hospital system and proximity to the City of Wilmington.Benefits of Living in a Master-Planned CommunityLinda says she enjoys that Brunswick Forest is a carefully-planned community with a well-designed infrastructure and plenty of natural areas. “I like knowing how it’s going to look years from now,” she says. The couple also found Brunswick Forest’s many amenities appealing, an... 11/29/2015

Meet Dwight Dorsett, the newest member of the Brunswick Forest Sales Executive Team! Dwight brings more than 15 years of real estate experience and has sold properties in master-planned communities from the coast of Florida to the mountains of North Carolina.Why Brunswick ForestDwight was happy to join the team at Brunswick Forest because of the community’s well-thought-out design plan and developer who truly cares about the community and strives to make it bigger and better.Coastal LifestyleDwight enjoys living at the coast and is happy to share the Brunswick Forest lifestyle with his clients. “My clients receive personalized attention and I’m always eager to tell them about the amenities and active lifestyle in the community,” says Dwight. “There’s always something going on in the com... 11/27/2015

CCBY, 2.36 https://www.flickr.com/people/3twenty6/Residents of Brunswick Forest enjoy a prime location near to shopping, dining and medical services, as well as a close proximity to major cities and area attractions like nearby New Bern, North Carolina. This historic city has evolved throughout the years and is notable for many reasons, some of them being that is was a major battle location during the Civil War, one of the largest lumber centers in the South and was the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola.Visit the North Carolina History Center at Tryon PalaceThe North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace is an indoor and outdoor museum center that showcases the history of the state from historical crafts and artifacts to historic homes and the Tryon Palace gardens. The museum rotates exhibits ... 11/25/2015

There are plenty of reasons to purchase a home in the award-winning, master-planned community of Brunswick Forest. Our area’s mild climate, low cost of living, active lifestyle, and the community’s quality homes and prime location are just a few of the many reasons why our residents decide to purchase a home here!       .   Escape Cold, Snowy Winters As a resident of Brunswick Forest, you can enjoy a mild climate with plenty of sunshine! The average temperature in the winter at Brunswick Forest is around 57 degrees, and the average temperature the rest of the year is in the 70’s and 80’s. Take a walk on the beach during the holiday season, or play a round of golf in February—both are possible when you are a resident of the coastal Southeast.       .   Enjoy a Lower Cost of Living At Bru... 11/22/2015

Any time is a great time to visit the beautiful master-planned community of Brunswick Forest! We have events that take place all year long and the surrounding area is full of things to do any time of the year. Take some time this holiday season to plan a trip to visit our community and see for yourself why Brunswick Forest is the fastest growing community in the Coastal South!Escape the Cold Weather Escape to warmer temperatures when you visit Brunswick Forest this holiday season! Our mild, coastal climate allows for outdoor activity all year long so you can visit the beach, play a round of golf, take a boat cruise or walk the downtown Wilmington Riverwalk comfortably—even during the winter months!Stay in the Community in our Coastal CottagesWhen you visit Brunswick Forest as part of ou... 11/19/2015

The holiday season is fast-approaching, and luckily for Brunswick Forest residents, getting to stores to purchase holiday gifts is easier than ever!The Villages at Brunswick ForestBrunswick Forest residents have the luxury of being able to holiday shop right outside of their doorstep! The Villages at Brunswick Forest offers retail shopping options in addition to medical services and dining options. Pick up some gifts at The Shoe Center, or a holiday housewarming gift at Tideline Home Fashions. Be sure to stop at Hollywood Nails & Spa for a gift certificate for that special someone in your life, and don’t forget to grab all of your holiday dinner ingredients at Lowes Foods!Downtown WilmingtonJust a short drive from Brunswick Forest, residents can head to downtown Wilmington to shop a num... 11/16/2015

Brunswick Forest is one of the most pet-friendly communities in coastal North Carolina! Our network of more than 100 miles of walking, biking and nature trails, our community veterinarian and Bark Park make it the ideal location for pet owners and animal lovers alike!Top-Rated Veterinary Hospital The Brunswick Forest Veterinary Hospital, located in The Villages at Brunswick Forest, offers everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy! Doctors Rich Zielinski and Patrick Terry are both graduates of the acclaimed veterinary program at North Carolina State University and treat all animals at the hospital, not just dogs and cats. The Brunswick Forest Veterinary Hospital offers boarding and grooming services, dental care, behavioral medicine, microchipping, radiology, vaccines and mo... 11/15/2015

We are so proud of our generous employees at Brunswick Forest, many of whom spend their free time helping others and their community. Now, as we approach the end of the year and when giving back is on everyone’s mind, we wanted to highlight just a few Brunswick Forest employees who have gone above and beyond with their philanthropic work both locally and around the world.Emily Klinefelter Helps Build Homes for Victims of Genocide in GuatemalaBrunswick Forest Sales Assistant, Emily Klinefelter, recently took a trip to Guatemala to help build homes for women and children who are victims of the Mayan genocide. While there, Emily, her husband and 14 other members of her church worked with the organization, Pray America, to help build four homes and complete four home restorations.Emily desc... 11/13/2015

In case you missed it....here are the November Happenings at Brunswick Forest. Stay current on all the social activities, fitness classes, club meetings, community announcements, and much more with this month's newsletter!To make sure you don't miss a beat...sign up for the Brunswick Forest e-newsletter here! 11/09/2015

Brunswick Forest’s Coastal Discovery Package and community homes for rent allow you to try out the community and lifestyle before making a commitment to buy a home in one of our neighborhoods.Try out the Lifestyle at Brunswick ForestWhen you visit Brunswick Forest as a guest via our Coastal Discovery Package, you can stay in one of our unique coastal cottages at Meadow Park. While enjoying your visit and VIP tour of the community, you also can live like you are a resident and have access to all of the community’s top-notch amenities like the more than 100 miles of walking, biking and nature trails, three community pools, Fitness and Wellness Center, tennis and pickleball courts, Community Commons with stocked fishing pond, award-winning Cape Fear National golf course and kayak and canoe... 11/08/2015

Did you know that Brunswick Forest is on Pinterest? Visit the community’s Pinterest page and click through some of the boards to see neighborhood floor plans, event photos or even learn about relocating to the beautiful state of North Carolina!FloorplansIf you are dreaming about relocating to this award-winning master-planned community, scroll through our neighborhood floor plans Pinterest boards to select and pin the home of your dreams! Brunswick Forest offers a wide variety of home plans and styles including low-maintenance town homes, coastal cottages, neo-traditional bungalows, Southern-inspired homes and spacious link-side retreats.AmenitiesWhile you are there, check out Brunswick Forest’s amenities board, which includes photos of the community’s pools, tennis and pickleball court... 11/05/2015

Sarah Sholes and Jay Antonelli moved to Brunswick Forest in June, not long after getting engaged on the very site of what would become their new Cape Fear National home. On a routine visit to view their property, Jay surprised Sarah with an outdoor picnic and asked her if she would be his wife. The couple are to be married next October on Bald Head Island and couldn’t be happier with their decision to take this next journey in their life together as new residents of Brunswick Forest.Attractive AmenitiesSarah, a technical consultant for 3M Infection and Prevention Division, and Jay, general manager of Golf Carts of Coastal Carolina, keep busy with their careers, but still find time to enjoy the community and its amenities. Jay is seasoned golfer who has played courses all over the world ... 11/02/2015

CCBY faungg's photos, https://www.flickr.com/people/44534236@N00Residents of Brunswick Forest can count themselves lucky to be able to experience thriving cultural arts as well as unique tours, festivals, events and prime shopping right outside of their doorstep. The area is also a mecca for writers and authors due to the top-rated graduate level Creative Writing Program at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Book lovers can find plenty to enjoy at Brunswick Forest with a unique local literary tour and great area independent bookstores.Literary TourOld Books on Front Street offers a brand new 90-minute Literary Walking Tour which details much of the literary history of downtown Wilmington from the year 1595 to the present. Some of the tour’s attractions are details about ol... 11/01/2015

U.S. News published a great article about the five things you should consider before relocating for retirement. At Brunswick Forest, we see a lot of folks relocate to retire to this award-winning master-planned community, and we understand that relocation is a big decision. We wanted to address some of the points brought up in the article, and explain why Brunswick Forest is a great option for your retirement destination!    Check with your Partner Relocating for retirement is a big decision and it’s important to make sure you and your partner are on the same page. Couples enjoy different activities and sometimes are looking for different things in their ideal retirement lifestyle. At Brunswick Forest, we have plenty of activities suitable for just about everyone. From yoga and Mahjong ... 10/31/2015

CCBY Phil Roeder, https://www.flickr.com/people/tabor-roeder/One of the many benefits of living in the award-winning, master-planned community of Brunswick Forest, is having access to events and activities year-round. This is especially true during holidays when there are plenty of fun ways to observe the day with your family and neighbors. Celebrate Halloween this year with tons of fun and spooky activities suitable for all ages!Ghost Walk of Old WilmingtonThe Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington is a downtown tour that takes place year-round, but ramps up during the Halloween season. Take a walking tour of this historic city and learn about colorful characters who roamed the city’s old cobblestone treats then, and who are rumored to still wander them in spirit form today.Trick-or-Treat at Th... 10/25/2015

Brunswick Forest Resale Specialist, Kelly Gorman, can help you list and sell your Brunswick Forest home! Her expert knowledge, years of experience and intimate understanding of the community and its amenities make her the most qualified person to handle your Brunswick Forest resale.Why Listing with Brunswick Forest WorksWhen you list with Kelly Gorman and Brunswick Forest Realty, your home will be featured on enhanced listings on Realtor.com, the official site of the National Association of Realtors, and your home will also be placed in local media print ads on a regular basis. Kelly will take high resolution photography of your home and work with the Brunswick Forest Realty marketing team to create property slideshow videos which will be shared via all of the community’s social network... 10/18/2015

North Carolina boasts breathtaking scenery from the mountains to the coast,so it’s no wonder the state is one of the country’s most popular vacation destinations. When you relocate to Brunswick Forest and become a resident of this lovely state, you can enjoy quick and easy weekend getaways to some of the state’s most-visited cities like the beautiful mountain retreat of Asheville, North Carolina.  CCBY David Wilson https://www.flickr.com/people/davidwilson1949/Biltmore EstateNo trip to Asheville is complete without a visit to the grand Biltmore Estate! Explore the estate’s breathtaking 8,000 acres which feature gardens and paths that wind through the old-growth forest. Take a bike ride, carriage ride or Segway tour through the natural beauty of the North Carolina Mountains and marvel at... 10/16/2015