Keswick, VA

What's so unusual about a green golf course? Grass is supposed to be green. In the latest issue of Piper Magazine, the publication of the Glenmore Country Club, Tim Thomas, the golf course superintendent, talks about the proceedures that the Glenmore Country Club has implemented to make its golf maintenance as environmentally friendly as possible.

When the course was first constructed a fertilization system was installed that injects fertilizer directly into the irrigation water thus minimizing fertilizer runoff, since the fertilizer is absorbed directly into the soil.

The course also embraces the concept of integrated pest management which has the goal of controlling pests with the least environmental impact. Pesticides are only used in the event that the problem is at a level that would affect the long term health of the plant. Also rather that using a broad spectrum pesticide, they use a product that only affects the particular pest targeting some metabolic process specific to that pest.

Growth regulators reduce the elongation of the grass, thus enabling a reduction in the number of times the grass needs to be mowed and as a result using less fuel and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions from mowers.

When the new pumping station which controls the irrigation system was constructed a system was selected that uses variable speed motors. This means that the speed of the pumps varies according to the water demand of the irrigation system. This has resulted in about a 20% saving of electricity.

According to Tim Thomas "The main goal I have for myself and the staff is to develop an awareness of everything in our maintenance program that affects the environment and the energy that is used in our day to day operation. We strive to make our course as environmentally friendly as possible...When at all possible we try to foster cooperation, rather than competition with our environment."

The Glenmore Country Club is located in the beautiful Glenmore community situated in Keswick just east of Charlottesville, Virginia. I would love to take you on a tour and show you the features that make this neighborhood such a special place in which to live.

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com

Trim and Electrical

We are progressing so fast that while I am out showing Charlottesville Real Estate, I am missing a lot of the building process!

We are now installing the trim using a product called Miratec. This is a Treated Exterior Composite that is widely used in the area.

Working with a lot of my clients who build I get exposed to many different types of materials!

Now while I was out yesterday the electricians came and installed the wiring for 4 can lights and 2 fans...

Soon we will have all the trim completed and the ceiling and decking material will arrive!

Charlottesville Construction Part 3

Charlottesville Construction Part 1 and 2

Stay Tuned!!!

Sometimes we need to just look around us to find something to smile about!

My sister emailed me this and I just thought I would share it today!

It is a great message and I certainly hope that you do have a nice day. Feel free to forward this to anyone you think needs a positive message!

Your Agent in Charlottesville Virginia!

We have all been marveling at the feats of the Olympic Athletes. Now its time for the Glenmore Olympics! Unlike the real Olympians, all you need to be a competitor at the Glenmore Olympics is enthusiasm and a sense of humor. Teams will consist of 6 peopleand can be any combination of ages from 6 to adults. A minimun of 4 teams is needed. So form your teams and sign up.

The competition will take place on Saturday August 23 starting at 9:00 am.

Schedule of events:
9:00 am Running of the torch. Starting in the front of the Clubhouse
9:30 am Field events - potato sack race, obstacle course, tug of war
Tennis events - Quad match, ball machine challenge, pass the racquet
F&B events - Pizza toss, dash & dine
12:00 pm Lunch buffet in the ballroom
Golf events - Driving, chipping and putting challenges
Pool events - Fitness jeopardy, Noodle race
4:00 pm Closing ceremonies and medal presentations
ice cream and popcicles

There will be a special award for the team with the most spirit.

The Glenmore Country Club is located in the heart of the Glenmore Community in Keswick just east of Charlottesville, Virginia.
I would love to give you a tour of this community so that you can experience the Glenmore lifestyle for your self.

To search all of the homes currently on the market in Glenmore click here.

Pam Dent, e-PRO, NHD, SRES
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, VA
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com

The Glenmore Country Club has a full schedule of member activities planned for this week.

Wednesday evening the drive in movie at the tent pad will feature The Wizard of OZ. Drive up in your golf cart or bring a blanket and enjoy this film classic under the stars.

Thursday August 14 don't forget the G.C.C. Member Cocktail Hour from 5:30-6:30 pm.

August 11-15 from 9:00am-3:00pm juniors can hone their tennis skills at the Junior Tennis Camp.

Also on Friday, August 15 tennis members will enjoy the Hurricane Social from 6:00-8:00pm.

Sunday Sugust 17 join the guided Rivanna River Club Canoe Trip from 9:00am-3:30pm.

The weekly Parent-Child Golf Clinic will take place on Sunday from 4:30-5:30pm. This is the perfect opportunity to learn about golf while spending time with your children.

Don't forget the usual men's and women's tennis nights, as well as water aerobics, tai chi and golf fitness.

The Glenmore Country Club is sited in the gated Glenmore Community located just east of Charlottesville, Virginia in Keswick. The community of exceptional quality homes offers a range of amenities such as walking trails, golf, tennis, fitness center, pool and onsite equestrian center. Tour this scenic neighborhood and see what it means to live the Glenmore lifestyle.

Click here to search all of the homes on the market in Glenmore.

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, VA
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com