Hampton Island Preserve, a private lifestyle retreat located off the coast of Georgia, has added a $2.2 million, state-of-the-art stable to its equestrian offerings. As you can imagine, these aren’t pipe corrals. However, in a nod to being environmentally friendly, the 6,612 square foot facility was constructed with reclaimed wood, tying in with the island’s preservation philosophy. The 12-stall barn is home to horses trained for dressage, hunters, jumpers and an assortment of breeds used for a variety of equine disciplines.
“Hampton Island’s residents and members feel a deep connection with the earth and share a commitment for conservation,” states Ronald S. Leventhal, developer and managing member. “Our new stable and equestrian center allows this connection to deepen from a special relationship with horses, the noblest of all creatures. We
foresee Hampton Island’s equestrian center serving as a model for other high-end communities.”
So how grand is it? The 30 foot high barn is topped with a hand-crafted copper horse weathervane and anchored with massive stone-encased beams. The 12-by-12 tongue and groove stalls feature individual ceiling fans for continuous circulation. The center aisle of the breezeway barn is illuminated with large iron coach lights. And yes, there’s 24-hour security.
wow great to see top barns doing their part for the inviroment! Awsome!
This article is completely misleading. Yes, the barn is nice, but the horses are sub-par. I think that some may have been bought at a local auction. I certainly saw no hunters or jumpers or anything better than what I would see at a local 4-h show. And there is no 24 hour security. At all. Please research your articles before publishing.
It is an amazing facilty in it’s architecture and character. Feels like it has been there for a 100 years.