Windsor Properties Newsletter Fall 2023

Vol. 48 PROPERTIES NEWSLETTER

FALL 2023

NORTH VILLAGE TYPICAL STREETVIEW

In This Issue 2024 Windsor Charity Polo Cup .................... 2

Featured Listing ........................................ 6

Windsor Welcomes Ryan Skipton ................... 7

North Village Update .................................. 4

The Gallery at Windsor 2024 Exhibition ......... 6

Windsor Community Map ............................. 8

Welcome As we enjoy the arrival of fall in Florida, plans are well underway for the start of the new season, and we welcome the return of our Members and their families.

We also welcome the return of our staff and some new additions to our team. Joining us this season is Ryan Skipton, our new Director of Golf. Skipton is a graduate of the Coastal Carolina University’s PGA Golf Management program, and most recently served as Director of Golf at the prestigious Georgia private club community The Ford Field & River Club. See page 7 for more information on Ryan’s background and his plans for the golf program at Windsor.

In this issue we also provide an update on the North Village, Windsor’s final development phase. Over the summer, much work has been completed on the infrastructure and landscape plan for this new 47-acre neighborhood. Featuring 34 single-family residences and six Row Houses, the North Village will be host to a wide array of indoor and outdoor amenities. Included in the plan is a new state-ofthe-art Fitness and Wellness Centre that will have a robust offering of physical exercise activities, classes for mind and body, as well as a spa component.

2024 Windsor Charity Polo Cup

In 2024, we are also holding two of our signature,

FAST APPROACHING

and unique to Windsor, cultural and sporting events.

In January, The Gallery at Windsor opens its seasonal art exhibition featuring Latin American artist Federico Herrero. Herrero’s intensely visual language is rooted in his observations of everyday life in the ever-evolving landscape of his homeland

Adrenalin runs high on and off the field each

The 2024 event, presented by PNC Bank, will

time top-level international players face off

help local charities that support the needs of

for the Windsor Charity Polo Cup. Spectators

underprivileged children and help to protect

scout out a prime viewing spot to watch the

regional land.

premier high-goal charity polo match of the The Windsor Charity Polo Cup is a chance for

of Costa Rica.

Vero Beach season.

In February, over Presidents’ Day weekend, Windsor

The seventh biennial charity event, chaired

sporting community and get a glimpse of its

holds its seventh biennial Windsor Charity Polo Cup.

by Windsor’s Cofounder and Creative Director

thriving equestrian program run by veteran

Since its inception, the event has raised close to $2

the Hon. Hilary M. Weston, is scheduled for

polo player Max Secunda. On the day of the

million for charity. More details begin on this page.

February 17.

polo match, Secunda knows from personal

Enjoy this edition of our newsletter and do check our website for complete details on current real estate offerings and the vibrant lifestyle offered at Windsor.

Best wishes for the season,

guests to step inside the gates of this private

experience that tensions intensify once players have mounted their masterful ponies. Gripping their mallets, players wait for the umpire to toss the ball between opposing teams and then – anything can happen.

Galloping down the field at full speed, players on horseback can hit the ball from either side of the horse, as the announcer calls out specific swings: Neck Swing! Tail Shot! Back Swing!

Spectators will enjoy an exhilarating exhibition

Elizabeth C. Hanley President & CEO Torwest, Inc. President Windsor Real Estate, Inc.

of teamwork and coordination.

“Since its inception in 2012, the Windsor Charity Polo Cup has attracted some of the world’s elite polo players. We are forming our teams and look forward to announcing some outstanding new and returning players soon,” said Secunda.

WINDSOR REAL ESTATE, INC. Elizabeth Hanley, Licensed Real Estate Broker 772 388 8400 | betsy.hanley@windsorflorida.com Laurin Lott Pohl, Broker Associate 772 388 8415 | laurin.lott@windsorflorida.com Wendy Barin, Sales Associate 772 2 388 8417 | wendy.barin@windsorflorida.com

Although the 2 p.m. match is always the highlight of the day, gates open at 10 a.m. and guests will find a full schedule of activities.

A carefully curated selection of items will be available for purchase at the Specialty Retail

Village, with a percentage of the sales being donated to the chosen charities.

Eventgoers also may purchase raffle tickets for the chance to take home luxury jewelry and other high-end prizes. Car enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to stroll past the magnificent cars presented by the Space Coast Region of Porsche Club of America as well as a halftime luxury automobile parade by Luxury Automobile Sponsor, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Audi of Melbourne.

Guests with luncheon tickets will enjoy a champagne reception under the pavilion followed by a sumptuous sit-down meal prepared by Windsor’s Executive Chef Justin Shreiber.

Tailgaters will have a front row seat for the action on the field as well as a prime spot to share a picnic basket. Each tailgate spot accommodates one vehicle with up to six guests, who are invited to compete for prizes in the tailgate decorating competition. This year’s theme: Fashion Trends Through the Decades.

At half time, spectators are invited to converge on the field to partake in the long-standing polo tradition of the divot stomp.

Proceeds from the day’s event will benefit three local charities.

The Homeless Children’s Foundation of Indian River County, founded by Windsor Members in 2015, funds year-round enrichment activities including after-school programs and summer camp for children.

Ballet Vero Beach leverages dance to help affect positive change through its education and community engagement efforts aimed toward children.

The Indian River Land Trust focuses on protecting the area’s land and provides local youth groups and students with unique educational and research opportunities to engage in nature.

The Windsor Charity Polo Cup is a signature event offering sponsorship opportunities that support these worthy charities. Sponsorship allows businesses to showcase their products and services to a diverse and highly affluent audience. There are still a few attractive sponsorship opportunities available.

Please see windsorcharitypolocup.com for more information.

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The North Village A FRESH PERSPECTIVE

From the beginning, Windsor was on the cutting edge of development, with

of views of the water and green spaces without sacrificing privacy. Amenities

its emphasis on compact, walkable neighborhoods, central gathering spaces,

will be exceptional. But this new neighborhood, bordered by the Pelican Island

and environmental sensitivity. More than 30 years later, this forward-thinking

National Wildlife Refuge and the Indian River Lagoon, aims to give nature

community continues its commitment to New Urbanist principles as it heads

the starring role. About half of the 47 acres will be dedicated to green space

into its final phase of development.

reminiscent of Old Florida.

The North Village has been meticulously planned to fit seamlessly into the

With guidance from a team of top-notch design and development experts, Windsor

existing community – but with a slight recalibration.

has tapped Maggie Tsang and Isaac Stein of Dept., a landscape architecture and urban design studio in Houston, Tex., to help Windsor create complex habitat

The architecture will continue to have the hallmarks of Windsor’s recognizable

through wetland creation and native plant selection.

Anglo-Caribbean style. Homesites are still strategically sited to take advantage “The North Village is a special opportunity to reimagine how residential communities can be stewards of the environment and strengthen the fragile ecosystems of the Indian River Lagoon,” Stein says.

The design duo, known for work that balances creativity with pragmatism, is helping Windsor create a landscape for the North Village that will bolster biodiversity and reduce resource-intensive landscape maintenance.

The plan also will “create a curated outdoor setting that improves the health and well-being of both people and nature,” he says.

Windsor’s idyllic setting nestled between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean makes it a haven for osprey, pelicans, otters, turtles and other wildlife. To protect these creatures, Windsor’s North Village will feature a sparkling freshwater lake encircled by native plantings that filter runoff and attract birdlife. An estuary will connect to the Indian River Lagoon and create a wetlands environment.

The Windsor landscape team’s goal is to restore the natural hammocks native to this part of Florida. While clearing the site, more than 500 mature oak trees and

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about 1,100 Sabal palms will be relocated. As residents meander through the

is now on the design team for the North Village. He says homes in this new

North Village, they will be able to enjoy a variety of native trees and plants

neighborhood will be more contemporary with a high level of design but less

including mature oaks, wild coffee and saw palmetto.

architectural adornment than the existing community.

Landscaping in other parts of Windsor is more manicured, but the North Village

To reduce their ecological footprint, all homes will be required to achieve a level of

will allow for a wilder and generous helping of native plants to come to the fore.

certification through a program created by the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS), which aims to create safe, resilient, comfortable and energy-efficient homes.

While Windsor’s Village Centre was designed to encourage residents to interact with each other, the amenities in the North Village will inspire residents to

More than 30 years ago, Galen and Hilary Weston worked together to establish

interact with nature as well.

Windsor as a seaside community that would employ the best ideas from the past but with an eye toward the future.

A network of paths, including boardwalks that extend out into the estuary and lake, will encourage walking, jogging and horseback riding. The lake’s island

Now, for the final phase of development, Mrs. Weston and daughter Alannah

will serve as a rookery. On the estuary island, Windsor is expanding its arts

are shaping an evolved vision that incorporates modernist approaches with a

program into the North Village with permanent art installations.

heightened focus on sustainability. By taking advantage of emerging technologies while still showing respect for the natural landscape, the North Village will

Residents will have storage for kayaks and a spot where they can launch

offer Windsor residents a relaxing environment designed to promote a sense of

into the lagoon. A tall platform that will showcase sweeping views across the

well-being. The mix of inviting residences, serene green spaces and exceptional

mangroves and toward the water is expected to become a favorite gathering

amenities will complete the vision once started by the Westons.

spot for morning coffee or an evening cocktail.

An anchor amenity and social hub in the North Village will be the new 14,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Centre that will function as a traditional gym with studio space for cardio, strength and flexibility. The new facility also will house rooms set up for luxurious spa treatments, a juice bar and cozy spaces for relaxation. To foster a sense of connection with nature, fitness programming will extend into the outdoors.

Windsor’s architectural code, originally designed by New Urbanist pioneers Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk of DPZ CoDESIGN, called for homes that are beautiful, timeless and well-suited to Florida’s history and climate. In the North Village, a mix of 34 single-family residences and six Row Houses will be built with the distinctive Windsor look – with a few well-considered alterations.

Xavier Iglesias, senior associate of DPZ CoDESIGN, has a long history with Windsor as he was the project manager for the original plan in 1993, and

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3010 Savannah Place 6 BEDROOMS | 5 FULL AND 2 HALF BATHS | $8,250,000 Located along the southern perimeter of the golf course where sweeping views over Windsor’s lakes and links are truly magnificent, this home offers a setting that is both gracious and tranquil. Its harmonious atmosphere is elevated by design that thoughtfully aligns centerlines and axes, focusing attention on key visual elements.

A raised garden and fountain in the auto court frame the formal entry to the home. The view corridor continues inside with the spacious foyer opening to the living room, which in turn opens through French doors to a colonnaded loggia overlooking the pool and the golf course. The classical layout is paired with airy interiors that emphasize natural light.

The Gallery at Windsor PRESENTS COSTA RICAN ARTIST FEDERICO HERRERO Pushing abstraction beyond the confines of the

City, Mexico; Freiburg, Germany; and London, U.K.

canvas and the white cube, the 45-year-old artist

At age 21, he was awarded the coveted Golden Lion

often produces works that integrate painting into the

at the 2021 Venice Biennale, a prestigious prize

urban landscape, from wall murals to street curbs.

bestowed on the show’s best young artist.

His images unfold and uncover the layers of nature to contemplate and understand our shared surfaces.

Herrero is also the founder of Despacio and Cero

During a residency at the South London Gallery in

Uno, two important contemporary art spaces

2018, Herrero created a mural on the playground

in his hometown of San José. Despacio, which

of the nearby Pelican housing estate. For a 2022

operated from 2008 to 2018, mounted ambitious

commission at the Contemporary Art Museum St.

exhibitions featuring local and international artists.

Louis, the artist’s chromatic interventions activated

Today, Despacio is often described as one of the

the industrial architecture of an open-air courtyard.

most significant art spaces in Central America to emerge in the first decades of the 21st century.

Federico Herero creates dynamic abstractions that express his relationship with the often intertwined natural and urban landscapes of his native Costa Rica, proposing questions about the limits of color and its form.

Approximately twenty artworks will be on view at The Gallery at Windsor starting Saturday, January 27, with a private preview.

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Using a vibrant palette, Herrero employs a variety of

Cero Uno, which Herrero co-founded with a group of

materials such as oil paint, acrylic and marker pens

other artists during the COVID-19 pandemic, is an

within a single composition. While his art stands

independent gallery that delves into subjects such

outside Latin America’s traditions of Conceptualism,

as politics and ecology with a highly experimental

muralism, and geometric abstraction, it references

exhibition program.

all these styles.

Windsor’s show will be on display through April 26, Federico Herrero has exhibited widely internationally,

2024. The Gallery at Windsor is open to the public

with solo exhibitions and public installations in

by appointment. For information and public opening

São Paulo, Brazil; San Francisco, Calif. Dusseldorf,

times, visit windsorflorida.com/the-gallery.

Germany; Kanazawa, Japan; Tokyo, Japan; Mexico

Windsor Welcomes Ryan Skipton AS DIRECTOR OF GOLF

Ryan Skipton has been passionate about golf since his teenage years spent

After a $10 million golf course renovation completed in 2019, Windsor’s golf

playing on his home course in Granby, Mass. Now, Skipton brings his passion

program is primed and ready to go to the next level, Skipton says. One more

and skills to his new position as Director of Golf at Windsor, where he will be

step forward will be the addition of a dedicated teaching professional. Matthew

responsible for all facets of the golf operation.

Challenor, a golf professional at Windsor for 20 years, will step into that role.

Skipton, a graduate of the Coastal Carolina University’s PGA Golf Management

Skipton, who has extensive experience with state-of-the-art golf technology,

program, comes to Windsor from The Ford Field & River Club, an exclusive private

is introducing the TrackMan 4, a cutting-edge dual radar launch monitor that

member-owned sporting community with a Pete Dye designed golf course. During

captures data for the entire ball flight as well as club data specifically at impact.

his nine years at the Georgia club, he honed his leadership skills by learning when

TrackMan records helpful metrics including the ball speed, launch angle, carry

and how to best provide guidance to his staff versus when to take a more hands-

distance, spin rate, face angle and club path, to name a few. This technology

on approach. Effective leaders, he says, must lead by example and know how to

offers real-time feedback and suggestions for improvement.

vary management skills based on what is needed at the time.

Skipton also places importance on remaining up to date on market trends as well During his career, Skipton learned how to use team-building events and activities

as customer buying patterns.

to cultivate a culture that exudes enthusiasm and camaraderie among his staff, who are expected to be hardworking, professional and personable. In 2021,

“In this job I wear many hats,” he says. “It’s also important to have oversight of

Skipton received the Georgia PGA Professional Development Award.

the Golf Shop to make sure it is fulfilling Members’ needs.”

He previously spent time at the National Golf Links of America in Southampton,

In addition to the quality golf merchandise already available, he plans to

N.Y.; The Creek in Locust Valley, N.Y.; the Dye Preserve in Jupiter, Fla.; and

introduce a line of personal accessories and products for the home – all with

Pebble Beach Golf Links, Calif.

the Windsor brand.

At Windsor, Skipton says, “The number one thing I should be doing in my job is

Nearly 30 years after Windsor’s golf course debut, renowned golf course architect

to promote the game of golf for players of all skill levels.”

Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and his design team returned to Windsor to update the course that Skipton describes as “beautifully laid out.” The team made sure

To that end, he has hired five new seasonal professionals – most of whom he has

that both the ground game and the aerial game could be played and enjoyed on

worked with successfully in the past.

Windsor’s windswept, links-style course. The enhancements ensure impeccable green and superior field conditions. The upgraded course is not only aesthetically

“Some spend their summers at top golf clubs in the country,” he says. “I am

pleasing and eco-sensitive, but it also presents a firm but fair test to players

excited about these five hires. Now I will have a team of PGA professionals at

at all ability levels.

Windsor who can hit the ground running.”

The additional staff will allow for a stronger presence on the course where they will monitor play and be available to golfers throughout the day. The team also will help with structured clinics and teaching programs aimed at beginners as well as men and ladies. One of the new Windsor hires will serve as a dedicated on-site club fitter.

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VILLAGE CENTRE

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FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTRE

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TOWN HALL

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EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

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BEACH CLUB

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DOG PARK

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POLO FIELD

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CROQUET GREENSWARD

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TENNIS CENTRE

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CLUBHOUSE & THE GALLERY

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WINE CELLAR

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FUTURE FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTRE

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FUTURE KAYAK LAUNCH

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PELICAN ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

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JUNGLE TRAIL

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INDIAN RIVER LAGOON

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All information contained in this newsletter, including renderings and the configuration, elevation, and size of lots, lakes, common areas and roads, reflect preliminary plans only, are not to scale and are subject to change during the final design and permitting process, and should not be relied upon as representation, express or implied, of final detail. The developer expressly reserves the right to make modifications, revisions and changes which it deems desirable in its sole and absolute discretion.

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