The Ford Field & River Club Inc

The Ford Field & River Club is a premier private residential community located along Georgia's Ogeechee River, approximately 20 miles south of Savannah. Spanning 1,800 acres of picturesque land and waterways, the club offers a harmonious blend of Southern hospitality and modern amenities.

It provides a unique Lowcountry lifestyle for its members, combining natural beauty with upscale living.

Real Estate

The community comprises five distinct enclaves:

• Silk Hope
• Silk Hope Harbor
• Cherry Hill Village
• McAllister Point
• Pecan Grove

These enclaves feature 400 residences and homesites with architectural styles ranging from New Orleans French Colonials to grand Southern manors and Charleston-style garden homes.

Each home is designed to reflect the rich heritage of the South.

Amenities

• Pete Dye Championship Golf Course: An award-winning, 250-acre course designed by Pete Dye, featuring freshwater lakes, lush meadows, and scenic coastline. The course requires no tee times for member convenience.
• Deepwater Marina: A 36-slip marina accommodating yachts up to 65 feet, situated on the Ogeechee River near the Atlantic and Intracoastal Waterway.
• Equestrian Center: A 7-acre facility with a 22-stall barn, multiple arenas, a members' lounge, and 10 miles of bridle trails for exceptional horse care and riding experiences.
• The Main House: Historic 7,000-square-foot estate once the winter retreat of Henry and Clara Ford. Features include a swimming pool, gardens, formal living and dining rooms, and guest suites.
• Sports Barn: A 7,000-square-foot fitness center with squash courts, personal training, yoga, spin classes, tennis courts, pickleball, basketball courts, and heated swimming pools.
• Naturalist Center: Dedicated to wildlife education and preservation, offering bird counts, gator tagging, and maintaining an Audubon Certification.
• Guided Fishing Excursions: Expert-led fishing trips on freshwater lakes, Ogeechee River frontage, Ossabaw Sound, and the Intracoastal Waterway.
• Sporting Clays and Shooting Club: Access to Dorchester Shooting Preserve for sporting clays and upland wing shooting.
• Day Spa: Full-service spa providing personalized massages, body treatments, customized facials, and hair salon services.
• Culinary Experiences: Chef-led meals, an on-site marketplace with fresh ingredients, community Oyster Roasts, and refined fare at the Clubhouse.

Recent Developments

In April 2024, The Ford Field & River Club announced a transformative $22.5 million Amenity Upgrade Initiative. This project aims to enhance and expand key amenities including the Clubhouse, Lake Dye Grill, Sports Barn, and Golf Practice Facility.

This initiative solidifies the club's position as the top private residential community in the Lowcountry.

Location

The Ford Field & River Club is located in Richmond Hill, GA, USA.