Beyond Tennis, A Mountain Enclave With Unique Amenities (NAPSA)—Asea changeis taking place in residential developments and it is exemplified by a new, expansive mountain enclave featuring a state-of-the-art Tim Wilkison Signature Tennis Club. The 515-acre community, named Sky Carolina, will showcase planning and architecture that blend Eastern and Western elements of nature, nurture and recreation. Emerging as an exam- ple of mindful design and construction, the Asian-inspired community transcends traditional real estate developments seen today. A Place That Embodies Balance “Sky Carolina is a community like no other. Our team has taken great care to create a place that embodies balance, order and scale,” said Bo Quickel, founder of Sky Carolina. “It is an enclave to be embraced by tennis aficionados but goes beyond tennis, rounding out the community with other unique amenities that enhance the quality of daily life.” In an effort to combine nature with architectural design, Sky Carolina will feature nature paths, a park and a preserve system. While promoting wellness, health and the outdoors, Sky Carolina’s Tim Wilkison Signature Ten- nis Club will be paramount to the community’s recreation amenities. Wilkison, known to many as “Dr. Dirt” for his hard-fought wins and perseverance on the court, is an internationally acclaimed professional tennis star. A Shelby native and longtime Charlotte resident, Wilkison played on the ATP tour for 15 years, winningsix singles titles and nine doubles titles. Sky Carolina plans include 172 homesites and 50 lakeside cot- Photo credit: Jessie Shepard Tennis Pro Tim Wilkison, former top 20 ATP Professional and North Carolina native. Dr. Dirt, as he is known,is adding excitement to a new upscale development. tages over the water and around the scenic Sky Lake. The projected LEED Platinum-certified master plan and architecture for the enclave integrates mindful planning anddesign while valuing scale, balance and order. Each homesite will be custom built to environmentally responsible specifications by architects and designers, minimizing environ- mental impact while maintaining such luxury amenities as a stateof-the-art tennis facility, pools, an amphitheater, yoga center and full-service spa. The Yoga Center and The Sky Carolina Spa will provide a complete array of spa services, exercise and wellness programs, with community facili- ties and personnel dedicated to mind and body health. Currently, the first phase of Sky Carolina is open, offering 27 home sites with other phases expected soon. To learn more, www.skycarolina.com. visit
