The Villages Golf and Country Club
Luxurious and stunning gated community
Welcome to The Villages Golf and Country Club
The Villages Golf and Country Club, one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the Santa Clara Valley, is set among nearly 1,200 acres of rolling hillside just 20 minutes from downtown San Jose. This gorgeous gated community is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods for active adults in the Silicon Valley area.
The secure, gated grounds are beyond elegant, from the tree-lined lanes to the stone homes on estate lots. The Villages community is its own little village, complete with a post office, athletic facilities, and hiking trails, all nestled among the surrounding hills.
The views from the homes and community grounds are breathtaking, with rolling hills, mature trees, and soaring mountains in every direction. And with over 500 acres of community-owned green space, The Villages maintains its pristine, secluded California beauty.
What to Love
- The exclusive, tranquil atmosphere
- Luxurious country club-level amenities
- Championship-level golf course and practice facilities
- Community clubs and events throughout the year
- Large, private estate lots
Local Lifestyle
Life in The Villages is perfect for adults 55 and over who want to maintain an active, social lifestyle while enjoying all the perks of a quiet, exclusive community. There are over 100 clubs and organizations covering a wide range of interests, from golf to gardening to amateur radio. Regular community events include bingo nights, wine nights, and holiday celebrations.
The Villages is ideal for active adults. There are over 10 miles of trails for walking, hiking, and horseback riding that wind throughout the hills of this gated community. And golf enthusiasts will love the breathtaking course at the heart of The Villages. Residents can also take advantage of the community fitness center, aquatic facilities, tennis courts, bocce courts, and pickleball courts.
Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping
The Clubhouse Restaurant at The Villages serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in addition to a special daily bistro menu of small plates. There is both indoor and patio seating available at this warm, upscale eatery located just off the greens of the golf course.
At the center of this community sits the stunning Villages Golf Course. This course comprises 18 challenging holes that are perfect for golfers of all levels. Additional golf facilities onsite include a 15-stall driving range, an 18-hole putting green course, pitching greens, and a short game practice area. And The Villages Pro Shop is perfect for avid golfers to find apparel, clubs, gloves, and shoes to use on the championship-level course.
The Villages has a state-of-the-art equestrian center where residents can board their horses in private stalls complete with automatic water and feed bins. The equestrian center features large covered and open-air paddocks that residents can use to exercise their horses. Residents can also take advantage of open acreage around the stables and seven bridle paths for riding.
Residents have open access to the community fitness center located at the Cribari Center in the heart of The Villages. This 2,800-square-foot state-of-the-art center has space for both cardio and weight training. Fitness clubs and classes for residents include tai chi, jazzercise, and yoga. Those who enjoy aquatics can use one of four pool and spa centers throughout the community.
Things to Do
Gazebo Park has a large picnic area with tables and barbecue grills under the shade of soaring trees. There are also picnic tables along the miles of hiking trails throughout the community.
Other community facilities include a wood shop where residents can use the space and tools provided for a variety of projects. There is also a volunteer-run community library with books and magazines at the Cribari Center clubhouse that is open to all residents.
The Villages Hiking Club is a fitness and social club that takes advantage of the miles of hiking trails that wind through the community’s green space. The club meets for regular hikes within The Villages and also makes special trips for hikes at surrounding nature preserves. Hikers of all levels are welcome to join as the club goes on hikes of varying difficulty in both elevation and distance.
Located between the equestrian center stables and the Foothill Center are nearly 80 individual community garden plots where residents can plant produce and flowers. Residents of The Villages can cultivate one of these raised bed areas to create a garden oasis.
