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The Glade Springs
Villager
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Food and Beverage Amendment |
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The GSVPOA Board of Directors has heard from our Members and their guests that they want access to food and beverages while enjoying our amenities on our common properties. These include during and after golf play and while enjoying the swimming pool and tennis court at Woodhaven. To accomplish this the Covenants need to be amended by the members.
The amendment will allow GSVPOA the right to provide food and beverage services on the Common Property of Glade Springs Village, such as Stonehaven and Woodhaven. We believe that amending the covenants will enhance the enjoyment of our amenities for Members and guests; improve our property values; and make Glade Springs Village more attractive to potential buyers.
If you have any questions about this amendment, there is further information available on the GSVPOA website: gladespringspoa.com. Please click on Covenant 22 to read the introduction, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and a sample agreement form.
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Matt Felber, Director of Golf |
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Hello GSVPOA Property Owners,
As the 2022 golf season approaches, the golf staff and I are excited to see everyone as the weather continues to warm. Our rental fleet of golf carts is arriving at Stonehaven and will be in use until our fleet of new carts are delivered this summer. We are also in the process of building a storage area and parking lot near the cul-de-sac on George Lane. This is along the cart path going to #10 tee. For now, we will be staging carts in the area around the Stonehaven Starter Building.
Players that are visiting Stonehaven should park in the cul-de-sac of George Lane.
Directions to parking area:
Coming from the main gate continue through the clock tower and make a left on Edward Drive, follow Edward’s and make a left on George Lane. As you approach the end of George turn left and the cul-de-sac is straight ahead. Please call the Pro Shop at 304-763-3332 or 304-207-2186 (cell) and we will come and pick you up and take you to the Stonehaven Starter House to check in for golf and collect appropriate fees.
We will be distributing the carts for the Stonehaven Golf Course and collecting fees at the Stonehaven Starter House.
Please do not use the GSR Hotel parking lot or the main Cobb parking areas.
We ask for your patience and understanding during this transition. The GSVPOA golf staff will do our best to accommodate our members and guests during this new process.
The 2022 Stonehaven and Woodhaven Trail Passes are available for purchase and pickup at the Woodhaven Golf Shop or Stonehaven Starter House.
As a reminder, the Woodhaven golf course will open on April 1, 2022. The Stonehaven golf course will be open 7 days depending on weather and conditions. Please call the Golf Shop at 304-763-3332 for available tee times and conditions.
We are still in our frost delay season so some tee times may be pushed later until the temperatures are warm enough for play to start.
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Matt Felber, PGA
Director of Golf
Glade Springs Village POA
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Want to sign-up to receive text messages for daily course conditions and other important golf-related messages? Scan the QR Code with your smart phone's camera and then press send. Questions? Call the Golf Shop - 304-763-3332.
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Nathan Armstrong
Golf Course Superintendent
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GSVPOA Members,
Writing a course update in a week with 50 plus degree temperatures makes it feel like spring has arrived. From a seasonal standpoint, March is the onset of spring and the membership starts turning out as soon as the sun is shining, ready to knock the rust off of their golf game.
With this comes a reminder that the warmer weather doesn't necessarily mean that the course is ready for normal play. All the water from melting snow and ice needs somewhere to go. While the snow might be gone, the ground could still be frozen in shaded areas. This will create saturated conditions because water cannot penetrate the soil profile. Even if the ground isn’t frozen, cool temperatures and short days mean it will take a while for the golf courses to dry out.
The golf courses are very wet right now, even if they appear to be dry, and they are certainly not ready to handle the golf cart traffic. This is unfortunately the case every spring and this year is no different. Whatever traffic damage occurs in the coming weeks will linger until the grass resumes active growth, which could be 45 or more days from now.
The golf season may not quite be here yet, but it will be here very soon. In the meantime, please observe 'Cart Path Only'. Let the maintenance staff finish their winter projects and get the course prepared for another great season.
We’ll see you out here soon, and as always, give the guys a friendly wave when you see them out there working to make your golf courses better.
Thank You,
Nathan Armstrong, Class A
Golf Course Superintendent
Glade Springs Village POA
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Mark you calendars!
The Rules of Golf Clinic is scheduled for March 8th at 6:00pm in the Cobb Room.
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2022 GSVPOA Golf Calendar |
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Hello Readers,
The Library Hut has received a subscription to Reader’s Digest Large Print magazines. The January and February issues are currently in the Hut.
Also, three large print books have been donated.
The library is open Saturdays 10-5. Enjoy a walk on the cart path to reach the library.
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Southern WV now a National Park Destination |
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In December of 2020 when the New River Gorge National River was redesignated a National Park and Preserve we in tourism were very optimistic, but also unsure what the redesignation would mean to our region and our state. Based on studies of the eight National Monuments which were redesignated as National Parks it was projected that we would see a 21% increase in visits in the five years after redesignation compared to the visitation of the five previous years. That type of growth potential was exciting, little did we know that those projected numbers would be exceeded in the first 12 months.
As we look back on our first full year of being the home of America's 63rd National Park we can say without question that it is a game changer for West Virginia on many levels. Media in National and International markets are singing the praises of the beauty of West Virginia and the New River Gorge. Through the WV Tourism Department we have had visits from Good Morning America, CNN, and CBS This Morning. West Virginia has been featured in Lonely Planet - Top Travel Region, Conde Nast Traveler - Best Places to Go in 2022, Frommer's - Best Places to Visit in 2022 and USA Today - Top 10 Family Destinations. Visit Southern West Virginia has hosted freelance writers who have been published in the Chicago Tribune, AAA World and Parade Magazine, and many more who have written for online media such as Yahoo.com, USAToday.com, MSN.com and more. We have seen increased bloggers and influencers coming into our area to visit the park and share their stories with their audiences.
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has seen an increase of 30% in visitation compared to pre-pandemic (2019) numbers and according to the Annual Report released by the WV Department of Tourism the state has also seen a 26% increase in whitewater rafting trips, 46% increase in Hatfield and McCoy permits, 37% increase in skier visits and visitor arrivals are at an all time high.
Based on our analytics and requests at Visit Southern WV, we saw the first big jump in interest beginning in May of 2020. West Virginia was a very appealing destination for those looking for small towns, smaller crowds and outdoor opportunities. Combining this with the designation in December of 2020 our 2021 hotel numbers returned to 2019 occupancy levels and as mentioned above many of our primary attractions are seeing growth.
The visitors themselves are evolving. We are seeing what we call 'park people' whose primary reason to visit is to visit the park, our visitors are coming from further away and they are interested in seeing more of the park and what the region has to offer.
With growth comes growing pains but we so many communities and organizations rising to the challenge to expand infrastructure and opportunities for those who are visiting, those who live here and those who may eventually see West Virginia as a place they would like to call home.
Lisa Strader
Director, Visit Southern West Virginia
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From Here-to-There -
Maple Bacon Smokies, Maple Walnuts, Maple Lattes
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These are just a few of the treats you will find during the final day of the 5th Annual Mountain State Maple Festival, March 19. According to the WV Maple Syrup Producers Association, maple syrup is one of the state’s fastest and “sweetest” growing industries.
Nearly 30 sugarhouses, farms and businesses will offer tours, maple inspired food tasting and demonstrations from tapping to processing the sap to syrup. For a complete listing of participating farms and businesses and schedule of events go to wvmspa.org/maple-days.
NOTE: Pickens, WV hopes to continue its 2-day maple festival event March 19 - 20. For details call 304-924-5509 or 304-473-8969 after 6pm.
For another fun WV Saturday, go to OLD WORLD LIBATIONS (OWL) Winery in Greenville March 12 for a BEER TASTING….a Beer Tasting at a Winery? That’s right! Tasting includes:
2:00pm Miscellaneous Ales;
3:00pm Sophisticated Hound;
4:00pm Ale/Lager;
5:00pm IPA.
Each tasting is $15 and includes 4-4oz servings. Food also available from Double Barrell BBQ-$16.50 per plate. Food tickets must be purchased ahead of time, call 304-832-6811 or message OLD WORLD LIBATIONS on FB. (If beer is not your thing, come and enjoy OWL's wide variety of wines.)
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Architectural Control Committee (ACC)
Permits
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As a reminder to our members - all home and property owners must obtain permits from the ACC for all permanent and temporary construction, additions, revisions, removal or demolition within the community including, but not limited to, the following:
- Lot clearing
- Residential homes and buildings
- Garages of and kind
- Driveways, sidewalks, patios
- Retaining walls
- Pump stations
- Irrigation systems
- Solar energy systems
- Geothermal energy systems
- Swimming pools
- Fences
- Swing sets
- Trampolines
- Tennis courts, racquetball courts, basketball courts
- Tree cutting
- Filling
- Flag poles
- All other forms of temporary or permanent construction or any change to the exterior of the home other than routine maintenance and upkeep.
Fee Structure for all exterior changes to an existing home/property is on page 49 of the ACC Rules and Regulations found on the Glade Springs Village website under the Governing Documents section.
Any building form, finish materials, or exterior colors may be denied by the ACC if they are deemed incompatible with the environment of Glade Springs Village.
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Lake Use Permits for Boats on Chatham Lake
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Chatham Lake is for the exclusive use of Glade Springs residents, property owners, and their guests. Guests must be accompanied by resident or property owner.
- Residents and property owners are responsible for their guests’ actions.
- Use lake at your own risk.
- Use of watercraft on Chatham Lake is restricted to residents, property owners, or their guests.
- All motorized boats must have a lake use permit. The permit may be obtained at the GSVPOA Office by filling out a registration form and paying a fee. Two permit stickers must be displayed on the boat (one on each side of the front of the boat). Trailers must also display a permit sticker in a location which is easily visible to the security guard at the front gate (driver’s side on the front of trailer). Proof of insurance is required to register any motorized boat. Please note only motorized boats owned by residents or lot owners are permitted.
- No boat exceeding 28 ft. in length shall be permitted on the lake unless approved by the GSVPOA.
- The following watercraft will not be permitted on the lake: houseboats (having living quarters), boats with toilet facilities, and “unconventional craft” such as jet skis, water bikes, wave runners, drag boats, hydro planes, power racing boats, or jet propelled water craft.
- Persons under age 12 may not operate a motor boat unless accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older.
- The entire lake is a “no wake zone;” speeds shall not exceed 5 miles per hour.
- No excessive noise, regardless of source, is permitted; no disruptive behavior is allowed on the lake or dock area.
- Non-motorized watercraft do not need a lake use permit to be operated on the lake.
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Fishing at Chatham Lake is strictly catch and release.
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