You can enjoy coastal living and all of the elements that go along with a coastal lifestyle when you move to the award-winning master-planned community of Brunswick Forest! As a resident of Brunswick Forest, you will enjoy easy access to area beaches and enjoyment of the local aquatic wildlife like loggerhead sea turtles. Sea turtles are an important species to the North Carolina coast, but their existence is threatened by environmental factors, commercial fishing and habitat disruption. Some local groups have taken measures to help these beautiful sea creatures, including the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Topsail Beach.Photo courtesy the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation CenterSea Turtle Nesting on the North Carolina CoastSea Turtles nest... 08/27/2015

Brunswick Forest’s prime location in Southeastern North Carolina places it within a short driving distance to many of the South’s great cities, including beautiful Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Home of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the city is as well-known for the prestigious university that resides there as it is for its beautiful homes, nationally-recognized restaurants and award-winning museums.UNC Chapel Hill and Tarheel BasketballTour the beautiful campus at UNC Chapel Hill where you will find historic buildings, natural beauty and much more. The university dates back to the 1700’s and is the country’s oldest public state university. Stop by the Visitor’s Center for a map before embarking on your self-guided tour of the large campus. A trip to UNC Chapel Hill is ... 08/24/2015

Thirty-four miles off the North Carolina coast, a unique structure stands alone in the vast Atlantic, rising 85 feet above the water’s surface. The Frying Pan Tower was originally constructed to help guide ships through the dangerously shallow Frying Pan Shoals, but today serves as a tourist attraction and piece of military history.CCBY John Flannery https://www.flickr.com/people/drphotomoto/HistoryIn 1854, a lightship was stationed two miles off the southern coast of Bald Head Island to help guide large ships through the shallow waters that, in parts, only run about 35 feet deep. The lightship was manned almost constantly for 110 years until a permanent steel structure was built in the 1960’s. This new tower was named the USCG Frying Pan Light Station and was utilized by the Coast Guar... 08/23/2015

Elementary school students who reside in Brunswick Forest and attend Town Creek Elementary School will soon be able to enjoy a new addition to their school’s outdoor facilities. Town Creek Elementary School recently became one of just 600 schools in the country to receive a Lowes Toolbox for Education grant to build an outdoor garden learning space.FoodCorps in Local SchoolsThe $5,000 grant was applied for by FoodCorps Service Member Elin Amundson who teaches lessons at the school about eating and growing fruits and vegetables. Amundson works with the child nutrition team at the school to help incorporate more local produce in to school lunches. FoodCorps, a national AmeriCorps service project, currently works with four schools in Brunswick County. The organization’s aim is to help redu... 08/22/2015

 Brunswick Forest is proud to present a new neighborhood inspired by the architecture and ambiance of the Old South. Cypress Pointe made its official debut this week, becoming yet another fantastic addition to this award-winning community.Old World Southern AmbianceBrunswick Forest’s developer drew inspiration for the new neighborhood from classic Southern cities like Wilmington, Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. The homes of Cypress Pointe feature classic Southern architectural elements like deep front porches, stately columns, detailed window trim, brick courtyards, plantation shutters, brick courtyards, and an Old South-inspired color palette. The classic Southern theme is further reflected in the neighborhood’s landscaping which includes crepe myrtles, magnolias and ... 08/21/2015

Brunswick Forest held its final concert event of its 2015 Summer Concert Series Saturday, August 8th with acclaimed local rock group, The Other Guys. The band played to a huge crowd who took advantage of the beautiful summer evening to spend a few hours outdoors with their friends and neighbors.Families both young and old find Brunswick Forest’s summer concerts to be a great seasonal past-time. There’s no better way to take advantage of summer’s sunny days and enjoy the beauty of outdoor living in Southeastern North Carolina. Brunswick Forest’s summer concerts are just another way you will be able to stay active when you move to this amenity-rich community.The Summer Concert Series also serves as a great way to get to know new neighbors and stay connected with old friends.888.371.2434 w... 08/16/2015

Summer is winding down, and residents of Brunswick Forest won’t want to miss an opportunity to take part in these area summer past-times while they still can!Swing on the New Carolina Beach BoardwalkThe Town of Carolina Beach recently revamped their boardwalk district and added a brand new wooden seaside boardwalk complete with foot wash stations, benches and swings. Take a short ride from Brunswick Forest to see this quaint beach town and walk the length of this unique new area attraction. photo courtesy Town of Carolina BeachTry a Britt’s DonutWhile you are down in Carolina Beach, stop at Britt’s Donuts for one of their famous glazed donuts. For more than 75 years, Britt’s has been a Carolina Beach institution.  On opening day each summer season, customers line up around the block to ... 08/14/2015

In case you missed it...here are the August 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-newsltter here! 08/10/2015

 John and Ginnette Pocaro are new to Brunswick Forest, but not new to the area. The couple maintained a home in Tinton Falls, New Jersey as well as a winter home in Southport, North Carolina for years before finally deciding to relocate full-time to Brunswick Forest.Prime LocationOne major factor that played in to the Pocaro’s eventual decision to choose Brunswick Forest for their retirement home is the community’s prime location right outside of Wilmington. When they lived in Southport, they often found themselves driving in to Wilmington, so they wanted to live somewhere closer to more nightlife, shopping and dining. The businesses in The Villages at Brunswick Forest are much-appreciated by the Pocaros who love that they don’t have to leave the neighborhood to enjoy a night out.Active... 08/09/2015

Brunswick Forest is conveniently located just minutes from beautiful area beaches. As a resident of this amenity-rich community, you will enjoy a coastal lifestyle that encompasses everything from your daily activities to the food you enjoy at area restaurants.BeachesLocal area beaches are just a quick, 20-minute drive from the community. Southeastern North Carolina is unique in its diversity of beachfront with both eastern and southern facing beaches, and areas that are well-suited for all types of beachgoers. Coastal CuisineLocal area restaurants capitalize on the abundance of fresh available seafood in the area and offer a wide array of fish and shellfish dishes prepared in an endless variety of manners. Just minutes from Brunswick Forest are award-winning restaurants that serve oyst... 08/07/2015

North Carolina has long been well-known for its craft beer industry, and this distinction has only increased over the past decade thanks in part to a 2006 bill that got rid of the alcohol by volume limit on beers produced in the state from 6% to 15%. This increase helped open the door for a wider variety of craft-brewed beers, and led to a huge increase in the state’s number of microbreweries.Both within Brunswick Forest and right outside of the community, residents can find a large variety of locally-brewed craft beers in retail shops and restaurants, or they can opt to visit the breweries themselves to see how the beer is produced and sample the product on-site.Flytrap BrewingFlytrap Brewing is one of the newest breweries to hit the Port City. Located in downtown Wilmington in the evo... 08/04/2015

photo courtesy spiritranchnc.orgWhen you relocate to Brunswick Forest, you will find yourself living in one of the most desirable areas of the country with easy access to shopping, dining and nightlife as well as a close proximity to a number of non-profit and charitable organizations that provide residents with volunteer opportunities.Bolivia’s Spirit Ranch is one of these organizations. The ranch offers equine therapy sessions using the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) therapy model to help clients with ground-based activities with horses. Program Director, Maria Hennessey, helps her clients meet their treatment goals through experiential and metaphorical learning. “We like to say that stepping in to the paddock with the horses is like taking the first step in... 07/31/2015

Brunswick Forest’s Tranquil Touch Spa at the Fitness and Wellness Center is proud to announce a new offering to its long list of spectacular health and wellness services. Lisa Noto, LA.C now provides her acupuncture services to Brunswick Forest community residents.Lisa NotoLisa Noto relocated to the Wilmington area two years ago from Pennsylvania where she practiced acupuncture as well as Shiatsu massage. She has 22 years of experience in Eastern medicine with 13 of those years as a licensed acupuncturist.Lisa came to practice acupuncture through a personal experience in which Eastern medicine helped her resolve a health concern that could not be fixed using conventional methods, and her unique healing journey inspired her to learn the practice so that she could help others. Lisa has ex... 07/28/2015

Saturday, August 22nd, head to The Villages at Brunswick Forest for the 12th Annual Leland Under The Lights Car Show! Around 100 cars are estimated to take part in this year’s show, which will also feature trophies for categories like, “Best in Show,” “Best Paint,” “Best Interior,” “Best Motor,” and much, much more! The fun starts at 3 pm in the Lowes Foods parking lot. Stick around after the show ends for Brunswick Forest’s first-ever Drive-In Movie Night! Register Your VehicleWould you like to take part in this year’s Leland Under The Lights Car Show? You can pre-register by downloading a form from the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce website. Forms need to be faxed or mailed prior to August 17th for the special, discounted rate of $20. Registration is also available the day of the... 07/26/2015

This week, Brunswick Forest celebrated the opening of the community’s new pickleball courts with a celebration featuring all-level, round robin play, a cookout on the patio at Cape Fear National and a toast to the new courts with beer and wine specials.Pickleball continues to be one of the most popular activities among Brunswick Forest residents and the new courts are already getting plenty of use by members of the Brunswick Forest Pickleball Club. Origin of Pickleball at Brunswick ForestThe Brunswick Forest Pickleball Club began in late 2013 with about 80 members. Prior to this, interest in the sport had grown after it was introduced to residents by the developers of community, who learned about the game during a visit to Florida. Today, the club has more than 300 members and growing. ... 07/23/2015

When you visit Brunswick Forest for a Coastal Discovery Tour, you will receive tickets to local area attractions like the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial, which is stationed off US 421 at Battleship Park, conveniently located just a few miles from the community.HistoryThe USS North Carolina was constructed in 1937 and, at the time, was considered the world’s greatest sea weapon. It joined a list of 10 battleships that comprised part of the American fleet in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. The North Carolina carried 144 commissioned officers and a total of 2,195 enlisted men. It participated in every major naval offensive in the Pacific area which earned the ship 15 battle stars. Self-Guided TourNine levels of the battleship are open every day of the year for self-guided to... 07/20/2015

Kevin and Maria Murphy moved to Brunswick Forest April 2014 from Ossining, New York in the Hudson Valley and say North Carolina feels more like home to them now than New York, despite having lived their whole lives in the Northeast and New England. “The last time we flew to North Carolina from New York, I felt like this was the direction I was supposed to be traveling,” says Maria.Kevin holds a similar sentiment. An avid surfer in his youth, he enjoyed looking at surf photography that was, for the most part, shot on the North Carolina coast. Because of this, he always had fond feelings for the area. “I just felt like I needed to be in North Carolina,” he says. The couple spends a lot of their free time at Wrightsville Beach.It was not just their innate love for the area that led the Mur... 07/19/2015

Did you know that Wilmington area beaches are well-known as premier surf spots?! Some of the country’s biggest surf competitions take place right near Brunswick Forest at Wrightsville Beach.  The sport is so important to the area that on October 19th the State of North Carolina will officially honor its surf history with a North Carolina Historic Highway Marker that recognizes Wrightsville Beach as the birthplace of surfing in the state.“When people think about surf spots, they automatically think of Australia or Hawaii or even California,” says Brunswick Forest Director of Sales and avid surfer, Jerry Helms. “The truth is, we have some fantastic surf spots right here on the North Carolina coast.” According to Helms, some of the biggest names in the sport started out surfing the East Co... 07/17/2015

In case you missed it...here are the July 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! 07/13/2015

Brunswick Forest is located just minutes from several area theaters that provide residents with opportunities to see live performances of musicals, plays, and comedy shows. As a resident in this award-winning, master-planned community, you will have easy access to arts and culture and great live entertainment.Leland Cultural Arts Center TheaterThe Town of Leland’s brand new Cultural Arts Center has a large, multipurpose room with stage and theater that is used for acting classes as well as live performances. Check the center’s website for details about upcoming shows. Red Barn Studio TheatreThe Thalian Association presents select performances at downtown Wilmington’s Red Barn Studio Theatre. The small, 50-seat theater was once run by former Wilmington resident and actress, Linda Lavin, ... 07/12/2015