spring/summer 2017
Enjoy a riverside renewal in full bloom
The only AAA Four Diamond Condominium Resort in historic Williamsburg greenThumb Try this Kingsmill Gardening Hack Want to pass on the pesticides but still get a gorgeous garden this year? The Kingsmill Landscape Team walks you through the must-try technique for Spring…SOLARIZATION. "Solarization, as its name implies, uses the sun's energy to kill soil-dwelling organisms—including unwanted plants (bermudagrass), insects (grubs) and fungi (too many to mention)—that would otherwise overgrow, eat or infect a new garden," says Josh Despinis, Landscape Superintendent. Although this technique is a go-to for the Kingsmill landscaping pros, the process is easy and inexpensive enough for homeowners to tackle on their own. Here's how:
1 Water the future garden area well 2 Lay a piece of clear painter's plastic over it 3 Seal the borders of the plastic with soil bags or other heavy objects 4 Wait for the sun's rays to do the hard work
Just like a car's interior, the sun will heat the plastic-sealed ground, getting hot enough to destroy plant parts (seeds, rhizomes and tubers), insects (both eggs and adults) and other harmful microbes. The soil should be sterilized when it reaches approximately 130-degrees Fahrenheit at a depth of about three inches. You can use a spare digital cooking thermometer to measure the temperature—just realize that the process takes a few weeks to complete. If you're not keen on giant sheets of plastic laying across your yard for weeks at a time, pick less visible areas to give solarization a try (maybe in containers?). This way, you can grow a resort-worthy garden right at home to enjoy all season long. Craving those colorful Kingsmill tulips? Start planning your Spring getaway right here.
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In our last issue of Kingsmill Current, we announced our exclusive "Name the Lazy River" contest. Over 180 avid readers (and talented writers!) submitted clever name I'm Lazy entries, but only one could be the winner. When the River Pool Complex reopens for the season on Friday, May 26, we invite you to come say hello to the…Lazy James. James Congratulations to Sarah Poole from Easton, Maryland, author of the Lazy James and winner of our "Name the Lazy River" contest. We'd also like to give a shout-out to two other front-running submissions: Kingsanity Rapids and Relaxing Rapids. It's never been easier—or more fun—to stay fit away from home. Sobook your Kingsmill getaway, reserve your spa appointments and pack your sneakers. It's going to be one fabulous journey to wellness! 2 The Way to Feel renewed all around thewellness resort At Kingsmill Resort, we care about our guests' health and well-being. That's why we offer so many ways to put—and keep—you on the path to a clear mind, healthy body and fully renewed spirit.
HOLISTIC SPA SERVICES COMPLIMENTARY OUTDOOR RECREATION Give our spa therapists 50 minutes and FITNESS CLASSES Take your pick of where you want to break a they'll give you a whole new…you. Our Reiki If you don't want to fall out of good habits sweat. You can work on your stamina—and Master stimulates your natural energy fields during vacation, the Kingsmill Fitness Center your swing—on one of our 15 spectacularly to balance your mind-body-spirit connection. offers a wide range of complimentary classes maintained tennis courts. You can rent a bike Through reflexology, one of our therapists throughout the week to keep you right on and ride our paved four-mile path through taps into reflex points in your hands and feet track. From high-energy H2O and low-impact gently rolling hills and past golf courses, parks to energize your entire body and soothe your aqua classes in the pool to cardio cycling and vacation homes. (Maps and bike rentals mind. Finally, those suffering from pain can classes (with or without strength training) in are offered through our Tennis Center.) Or you find sweet relief through acustomized holistic the studio, you'll find the best way to get your can hit the marina to kayak or paddleboard healing treatment. Find your perfect fit. workout on (for free!). Check out our class along the James River. Learn more here. schedules.
It's never been easier—or more fun—to stay fit away from home. Sobook your Kingsmill getaway, reserve your spa appointments and pack your sneakers. It's going to be one fabulous journey to wellness! 3 MAY 15-21 • 2017
MARK YOUR calendar Resort Guests Catch All The Action Once again, all eyes will be on the highly acclaimed River Course, where the globe’s top women golfers will become locked in a fierce battle of skill and determination. The 2017 Kingsmill Championship continues the resort’s more than three-decade legacy of hosting prestigious events on both the PGA and LPGA Tours. The best way to witness the greatest women golfers experience their biggest moments is to book a stay at Kingsmill between May 15 and 21, 2017. All resort guests receive parking privileges history and complimentary clubhouse tickets during the Kingsmill Championship. To stay posted on the latest event details right here. Action Golf America's Most Historic 177 Yards
When you play Kingsmill Resort's River Course, from the American Revolution (that was put you are truly following in the footsteps of back into use during the War Between the legends—both in the game of golf and from States) and pilings in the river marking the our country's earliest history. original port at Burwell’s Landing. A Civil War cannon and flag still stand sentinel to mark The course's 177-yard 17th hole stands this historic location. squarely on the site where Jamestown's settlers first made landfall in 1607 (before Fast-forward to modern times and the River moving one mile upriver to establish their Course, host to 35 years of LPGA and PGA new home in Jamestown). tournaments. There are even more living legends that have used Kingsmill as their stomping Some of the area's rich past still remains, grounds. Former Presidents Clinton, Bush evidenced by the crumbled foundation of a (43) and Obama all visited the resort to meet, pre-1776 colonial pub, remnants of a fort relax, work and rehearse for big debates.
Want to write your own history on Kingsmill Resort's hallowed ground? Start planning your getaway today. 4 NEXT-LEVEL golf instruction
well as what the ball does after leaving the club—such as flight path, speed, spin and distance. TrackMan allows instructors to determine what's really going on, especially when used in conjunction with another technological marvel—the K-Vest. “Let’s say a student comes in and wants to Using technology for better results drive it farther,” says George. “We put them Golf instruction traditionally involved a lot on the TrackMan, see that their path and of guesswork. Students would describe their ball flight is good, so the question becomes strengths, weaknesses and flaws (not always how can we get more ball speed without accurately), then instructors would try to losing consistency? We move on to the visually assess their students (but it was K-Vest to see if they have a good kinetic easy to overlook subtle issues). sequence, and how we can improve it.” Fortunately, technology has come to the For the short game, instructors can use the rescue. And Kingsmill's highly acclaimed Cleveland Golf Wedge Analyzer powered Golf Academy has invested in best-in-class by Swingbyte to match students to their devices to help players improve every perfect club. A tiny device called a SkyPro clips aspect of their game. onto the shaft and records precise data to improve chipping. (Works for putting too!) “Technology has helped us as instructors, and it has helped our students as they Of course, students can boost these progress,” says Chris George, head instructor instructional benefits with video. “We want for the academy, which ranked among Golf to see on-course footage, which is easy magazine's Top 25 Golf Schools in America. to get with a smartphone,” says George. George himself was named the #1 golf pro “Once received, we can instantly send drills in Virginia in Golf Digest's 50 Best Teachers with voiceover comments. A student may in America. “The best part is that [technology] only be here for three days, but we want to eliminates the guesswork—it’s all data now.” keep helping them improve. Through video, we can work on drills the rest of the year.” Take the TrackMan. This highly accurate monitor uses defense industry technology Ready to improve your skills? to track a player's swing—including attack Discover what the Golf Academy can angle, club path and face angle at impact, as do for your game.
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Chris George, PGA, improves your ball striking consistency in less than two minutes with a simple drill. Check it out right here.
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Take a Peek Inside Burwell's Bluff COLLEGE TOWN CREDENTIALS Construction at Burwell's Bluff—Kingsmill Resort's latest Whether you're a lifelong learner, culture hound residential development—is now well underway, with or just love a college town vibe, you should set many homesites already sold. When you're ready to move your sights on Kingsmill—named one of the on up, this community delivers enviable water or golf "Best of the Best College Town Communities" for course views and a world-class resort lifestyle with your 2016 by ideal-LIVING. (The prestigious College of Club at Kingsmill membership. William & Mary is just five miles away.)
LIVING THE DREAM VACATION TO STAYCATION With three models—both one- and two-story—ranging Want to test the waters of college town, resort community from 2,262 to 3,290 square feet, you're sure to find your living? There's a special stay package just for you. When you dream home. Top features and amenities include gourmet book The Kingsmill Experience Package, you receive the best kitchens, screened outdoor living spaces (to enjoy those available guestroom rate, upgrades to a one-bedroom condo in stellar views), first-floor master suites and special a river location (based on availability), complimentary breakfast energy-saving construction. Plus, Burwell's Bluff is the for two, 50% off golf or a spa service (limit one per person) and resort's only golf cart–approved neighborhood. a private real estate tour.
Don't miss out on your chance to move on up to Burwell's Bluff. Take advantage of The Kingsmill Experience Package, available exclusively from Kingsmill Realty. To book your package, call 800.392.0026. Tell them you read all about it in the Kingsmill Current!
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No two nuptials are the same Kingsmill Resort is the riverside wedding destination where Of course, every couple cares about the food, and they'll find that the every bride's Pinterest board can come to life. "We can do options are nearly limitless. The Kingsmill menu runs 28 pages long whatever you can imagine," says Sarah Pease, Kingsmill and offers everything from filet and caviar to sandwiches and wraps, Resort's lead wedding planner and "I do" dream-maker. all served up any way you please—plated, buffet, family-style or in specialty stations. The resort has played host to ceremonies and receptions that run the gamut from Southern-style to Indian to Moroccan, The Kingsmill team also caters to the wedding couple's every need. and pulled off such personalized themes as Disney, Avatar, Staff members handle the transport of gifts to cars or the honeymoon Star Wars and even the Big Top. suite. An audio-visual professional will ensure the music plays flawlessly. The bride and groom receive a complimentary two-night stay— Since a wedding is all in the details, Pease and her team have plus another complimentary one-night stay for their first anniversary fulfilled all kinds of requests. Standouts include a Rubik's Cube (complete with another cake to celebrate!). The photo opps are endless cake and a T-Rex groom's cake. They've arranged for horse-drawn as well—so every Kingsmill couple gains a brag-worthy wedding album. carriage arrivals and pyrotechnic-punctuated receptions— from fireworks over the James River timed with the cake Bottom line? Pease says, "We cater to any kind of wedding…anything cutting to giant sparklers lining the path from the ballroom you want." To get started, give her a call at 757.253.3996 or explore for the couple's big exit. more right here.
fun fact! Some couples like to follow the Southern tradition of burying a bottle of bourbon upside down to keep the rain away on their wedding day.
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gimmeshell-ter Kingsmill works hard to restore native oysters During peak season, the resort's James Landing Grille serves over 35,000 oysters, a regional staple and clear guest favorite. With sustainability in mind, Chef Emily Woodruff and her team began working with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) last year to restore the oyster population in these native waters. She explains how it works: "We provide thousands of bushels of recycled oyster shells to CBF to be cleaned, cured and placed into huge water tanks containing millions of microscopic oyster larvae, which attach themselves to the shells. Each recycled shell can become home to dozens of baby oysters, called spat. CBF then plants these spat-on-shells in rivers and the bay to grow and expand the oyster reefs." These oyster reefs not only facilitate the growth of new oysters, they also provide a valuable habitat for numerous other organisms. Michael Gordon, Sustainability and Risk Manager for Kingsmill Resort, adds, "We always strive to provide our guests with sustainable choices on our menu. With [the oyster shell recycling] program, we're helping to enhance and protect the water quality and diversity of life in the Chesapeake Bay, a national treasure and the nursery for the Atlantic Ocean." Do your part! Hit the James Landing Grille this season to enjoy some oysters. For online menus and restaurant reservations, start here.
8 Satisfaction Any time cansweet be gelato time If you think gelato is just a fancy Italian name for ice cream, think again. There are some genuine differences between these two frozen desserts. Gelato maintains a denser, silkier texture and richer flavor through a preparation process that uses a lower percentage of butterfat, higher milk-to-cream ratio, less air incorporated into the product and a slightly warmer serving temperature. Fortunately, you have a go-to gelato spot right here at the resort. Since the summer of 2015, The Mill has been churning out house-made gelato, ice cream and sorbet for all of Kingsmill's guests and on-site restaurants. On any given day, The Mill features six frozen desserts from a rotating collection of 20 flavors. What's being served is decided based on the season, guest requests and overall popularity. The range of flavors is incredible— from staples like vanilla and chocolate to more locally inspired specialties such as black walnut & bourbon and Virginia salted peanut & caramel to exotic tastes like tiramisu and pink grapefruit & champagne. When asked about his secret for making the gelato guests love, Executive Pastry Chef Uwe Schluszas said, "It all comes down to using fresh ingredients, keeping it interesting and offering a good variety." To get your frozen treat fix this season,b ook your spring or summer getaway online and make plans to visit The Mill.
fresh Flavors Amazing Asparagus When Executive Chef Justin Dallinger thinks spring, he thinks asparagus. "Growing up in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, I was surrounded by farms. My family had four 40-foot rows of asparagus. We'd have it daily from late April through mid-June. By the end of the season, we were just fine waiting until next year to eat it again!" Chef Justin usually likes to keep it simple by steaming fresh-picked asparagus and just adding a little salt and lemon. But he's also sharing his favorite springtime asparagus dish with Kingsmill Current readers. Get the recipe for Shaved Asparagus Salad with Poached Egg and Surry Bacon Vinaigrette.
SPRING HAS Events • sprung Looking for signs of spring? Entertainment You'll find them right here at Kingsmill Resort with the perfect fair-weather packages for family fun and great golf… What will you do during your riverside renewal? Around the resort and throughout the area, you'll find so ULTIMATE SPRING ESCAPE many ways to relax, re-energize and reconnect all season long.
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SIGNATURE GOLF PACKAGE april UNLIMITED GOLF PACKAGE
Nip boredom in the bud! MAR 2–APR 4 | Grand Opening of the 22 | 18th Annual Williamsburg British & European Book your spring getaway online. American Revolution Museum | Yorktown Car Show | Chickahominy Riverfront Park 13 days of festivities will honor the original 13 colonies Ogle classic cars from across the pond at this free with a special dedication ceremony on April 1 event celebrating the MGC's 50th year
Saturdays, APR 1–AUG 26 25 | Williamsburg Homes & Gardens Tour | William & Mary Alumni House Williamsburg Farmers Market This 9-property tour is an official event of the statewide annual Historic Garden Week Merchants Square Shop locally grown & produced organic veggies, seafood, cut flowers, honey, 29–30 | Pirates Invade Yorktown | Watermen's Museum pasture-raised meats & more 17th & 18th century swashbucklers invade the city, fire cannons & lead sing-alongs
20 | WATER COUNTRY USA® may OPENS FOR THE SEASON
26 | KINGSMILL RIVER POOL 13 | Jamestown Day | Jamestown COMPLEX OPENS FOR THE SEASON 6 | Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival Mark the 410th anniversary of Riverwalk Landing Jamestown's founding with MAY 26–JULY 2 Riverside festival featuring down- interpretive programs, military BUSCH GARDENS® ANNUAL home blues, microbrews & BBQ displays & entertainment FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
7 | Yorktown's Art at the River 11 & 17 | Coffee Concert 15-21 | The Kingsmill Championship Riverwalk Landing Williamsburg Winery Kingsmill 4th annual juried art show American String Quartet Top LPGA players battle it out on the will feature paintings, & Andre-Michel Schub River Course (see page 4 for full details) 10 jewelry, glass, pottery & will perform in these more from 100+ local artists morning concerts BUSCH GARDENS® WATER COUNTRY USA®®
24-26 | Funhouse Fest | Colonial Williamsburg june 3-day music festival showcasing Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Ricky Skaggs, Greensky Bluegrass & more SUMMER SUN
10 | Jamestown International Triathlon Wednesdays, JUN 28–AUG 23 Jamestown Event Beach Park Wacky Wednesdays | Kingsmill On one leg of this USA Triathlon-sanctioned event, Make a big splash all summer long with wacky competitors will swim 1500m in the James River games and crafts at the River Pool Complex fun Turn up the heat on your summer vacation with Kingsmill packages that deliver the thrills your family craves (or the romantic B&B 11 | Art & Cars JUN 12-AUG 29 JUN 16-AUG 25 JUN 29–AUG 24 getaway you need!) Merchants Park KINGSMILL SUMMER KIDS CAMPS KINGSMILL KIDS NIGHT OUT Junior Golf Camp | Kingsmill Take your pick of two 3-day golf camps held Mondays- ULTIMATE FAMILY FUN events—an Art & Thursdays, JUN 29–AUG 24 Wednesdays throughout Music Festival or a Car Films on the Fairway | Kingsmill the summer introduce 7-13 Show—at one venue Bring a blanket and enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars year-olds to the game SIGNATURE FAMILY FUN
KINGSMILL STAY AND PLAY july BED & BREAKFAST
Take advantage of vacation values 4 | Fireworks Display | Colonial Williamsburg Wednesdays, All Month Long as hot as a mid-summer afternoon. The Revolutionary City celebrates our nation's Summer Breeze Concerts | Williamsburg birth with a spectacular light-up-the-sky show Open-air concerts showcasing pop, Book your package today. dance and party bands
4 | Liberty Celebration 9 | Rev3 Williamsburg 14-15 | 35th Annual Norfolk Waterfront Jamestown Triathlon Jazz Festival | Town Point Park Chickahominy Riverfront Park The American Revolution Chill out to smooth jazz performed live at the Museum marks the Athletes have another chance region's longest-running festival of its kind 241st anniversary of to compete in an Olympic or our independence with Half Triathlon in Virginia's military drills & exercises Historic Triangle august
All Month Long Wednesdays, All Month Long Virginia Craft Beer Month | Kingsmill Summer Breeze Concerts | Williamsburg Hoist a draft in celebration of the state's Open-air concerts showcasing the region's best craft beers in our resort restaurants favorite military bands
Through AUG 23, Every Wednesday Through AUG 24, Every Thursday Wacky Wednesdays | Kingsmill Films on the Fairway | Kingsmill Make a big splash all summer long with wacky Bring a blanket and enjoy family- games and crafts at the River Pool Complex friendly movies under the stars 11 did you know... At 340 miles long, the James is Virginia's largest river and the state's biggest tributary to the Chesapeake Bay. go with the flow—you can navigate the James by Jet Ski, pontoon boat, kayak, paddleboard or water bike at Kingsmill's marina!
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