The story was entitled “Oil spill sends some Florida beach goers to North Carolina” and featured footage of the oceanfront pool, some of the guests and star reservationist Beth Turner (we call her Super Beth)!

The Winds is not actively trying to lure people away from other beaches due to the tragic oil spill. However, we are thrilled to be featured in Charlotte News 14 Television story.

Our hearts go out to all of those effected (humans, animal and plant life) and pray the spill is curtailed soon!

Water Aerobics – Yoga – Water Zumba – Surf Lessons By Jeff

(Surf Lessons are not affiliated with The Winds or Parks & Rec. )

Classes are open to the public but guests of The Winds can participate at either greatly reduced fees or for free!

For Information on the Programs, Schedules and Fees PLEASE CLICK HERE!

Louis Moore Bacon, who now resides in London but was born in Raleigh, has purchased almost the entire 5,000-acre property – including the historic plantation house and its famous gardens – from the Laurence Sprunt family who have owned the Brunswick County landmark since 1884.

The Plantation and Gardens will close indefinitely on May 31st while plans for the future and other renovations are made. Hurry to see this incredible place while this years gardens are still available to you!

Current Orton manager David Sprunt, will retain that position, said the family has kept the land around the plantation’s pond.

He said he’s excited about the plans for the plantation, but it is hard for the property leave his family’s ownership after all of these years.

A press release states that Bacon is directly descended from Roger Moore, who built the original Orton residence in 1725. Bacon’s mother’s family has strong ties to nearby Wilmington.

Many are relieved to hear that Mr. Bacon has a reputation for buying historic properties such as Orton Plantation and keeping them in their natural state. Also the N.C. Coastal Land Trust holds conservation easements covering much of the Orton property. The executive director of the Land Trust states that Bacon is noted as a conservationist and a supporter of numerous environmental organizations.

Forbes magazine notes Bacon, age 53, is a native of North Carolina who manages several hedge funds and now resides in London, and the London Sunday Times notes that that he is the richest hedge fund manager in Britain having a nearly $1.7 billion fortune.

Orton Plantation, which recently opened for the 2010 season, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the gardens. Extensive renovations were made in the gardens to open up panoramic views to the Cape Fear River, remove competing vegetation, redesign and enhance the flower beds and restore and preserve the colonial rice fields.

Among the predominant species in the garden are live oaks, camellias, azaleas, flowering fruit trees, daphne, hydrangeas, crape myrtles, dogwoods, and colorful spring and summer annuals. Lawns and water gardens lend variety to the lush vegetation.

Plan to come spend a day at Orton Plantation! The gardens are in their glory right now! The historic landscape designed around the 1735 mansion and colonial rice fields overlooking the Cape Fear River and 20 acres of secluded walking trails surrounded by hundreds of acres of rice fields make Orton Plantation Gardens a wonderful place to visit.

One of the oldest plantations on the Lower Cape Fear and the only one with a manor house still standing, Orton has become a privately owned tourist attraction, celebrated for its elaborate gardens. In recent years, the plantation and its grounds have served as locations on a number of motion pictures.

The house and grounds are located at 9149 Orton Road S.E., Brunswick County just off N.C. 133, close to the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site.

Get directions click here!

Hours are 8am to 5pm March – August and 10am – 5pm September – November (except they close for Thanksgiving Day).

Take A Break Romance Special for Two with breakfast and Free Golf!!

Just $99 per night for two people

(Sunday through Thursday nights only)

Summer: 7/1 – 7/29/10 No Minimum Stay!

Fall: 8/15 – 9/1/10 No Minimum Stay!

Call 800.334.3581 for reservations!
The The Winds Resort Beach Club’s Take A Break Special package includes accommodations in an Island View Camellia Guest Room with a wetbar and refrigerator, a full hot Southern breakfast buffet each morning, daily housekeeping, complimentary use of bicycles and discounts to area restaurants and shops.

• Add Dinner For Two for $65.00 (gratuities not included) at choice of 3 nearby restaurants:

Roberto’s Italian Ristorante:
Dinner Includes: Two Entrees (special menu for Winds Guests), Bottle of House Wine, Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.

Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant (overlooking the intra-coastal waterway)
Dinner Includes: Two Entrees (any menu item), 4 Glasses of House Wine, Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.

Cinelli’s Italian Restaurant(overlooking the intra-coastal waterway):
Dinner Includes: Two Entrees (any menu item – except steak), Bottle of House Wine, Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.

Bourbon Street:
Any two entrees on the menu, two sides per entree, a bottle of wine and choice of dessert at table side.

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Also be sure to check out our FREE SUMMER GOLF – 6/01/2010 to 8/31/2010

The best golf value at the coast, is at The Winds Resort Beach Club! With rates that include a full hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each day there is no better golf value around!

We’re talking free green fees for all Winds’ guests on a selection of top area courses FREE!

All you pay in, addition to your regular lodging rates, is carts and tax.

Call 800.334.3581 for reservations!

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