Colonial Heritage sits in Virginia and stands out as a gated golf community for active adults aged 55 and older, and the place covers about 282 acres with wide green spaces and scenic views, so you'll see big undulating fairways, water features, and bunkers laid out across the only Arthur Hills-designed golf course in Williamsburg, a par 72 layout running 6,889 yards with five sets of tees, which means it gives every golfer a different challenge, and there's shared cart rentals for play, plus a nice refund policy on vouchers as long as they're unused in 30 days, though you need to use each voucher at once when you visit, and you can't group up with more than 9 players with the same deal, which comes with a cart included for two people to play 18 holes each; this course has been recognized by both Golf Advisor and Golf Digest as one of Virginia's best, and the course includes big, fast greens, panoramic holes running through deep ravines and changes in elevation, and plenty of bunkers, so rain checks or course credit aren't available if weather interrupts play, but you can transfer your voucher, and remember, you'll need to call to reserve your tee time and present your mobile or printed voucher at check-in, except on certain holidays.
The golf club also offers big resort-style living for seniors with several care options, so here you'll find independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and memory care with specialized programs for Alzheimer's and dementia, and the staff provides help with daily activities like dressing and medication management, along with 24-hour medical support and personal care, and for short-term needs, respite care is available to support caregivers and families, and the residents are welcomed to live with their pets, so pets are a common sight across the property; the apartments and homes come in studios, one- or two-bedroom styles, or even detached houses, all featuring private bathrooms, air conditioning, high-speed internet, telephone access, kitchenettes or larger kitchens, and cable TV, with Wi-Fi available throughout the community, so you won't feel disconnected, and there's always daily housekeeping, laundry service, move-in help, and professional concierge.
The dining room serves meal options all day, and the kitchen staff prepares high-quality, tasty meals, including menu choices for allergy and diabetes needs or other special diets, and the kitchen often gets good comments for appealing food and a welcoming setting; there's lots of spaces for meeting up or relaxing, like the library, art room, game room, walking paths outside, fitness center, and outdoor sitting areas, and the clubhouse runs programs for art, games, music, and movie nights, plus scheduled daily events and activities to keep everyone social and busy, and the community tries to foster connections and friendships among residents, and many people join the entertainment, art classes, and tournaments in the game room; meanwhile, healthcare support is always close, with supervision, non-ambulatory care, and quick assistance.
For anyone interested in pickleball, Colonial Heritage has 4 outdoor pickleball courts with hard surfaces, which aren't so common in these communities, and the grounds include well-lit restrooms, and the property is fully gated, offering security and privacy throughout the day and night. The trip planning services and golf vacation packages connect residents and guests with other golf destinations around the U.S. and even internationally through tools like Trip Quote and Travel Insurance, and there's always detailed help with tournament bookings and golf travel, plus vacation deals linked with top golf destinations, and if you live here, you'll see that the facility offers a relaxed, maintenance-free lifestyle with a dedicated staff and a steady rhythm of social gatherings, but it's always up to each resident to join or schedule things at their own pace, and the place tends to attract people who love both a good round of golf and an active, social community.
