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Six little Indian Runner Ducks have taken up residence in the pond behind the Kitchen at Powhatan Restaurant. These little fellows typically run from here to there as a group and can be identified by the brown coloring around their eyes. Please be considerate of our wildlife and drive carefully to avoid injuring any of the birds or animals who venture into the street. Also, it is healthier for the birds and safer for humans not to feed the wildlife “people food”.

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Refurbishment

Although we have completely refurbished 48 of the units in Phase V and VI this year, through our Reserve Fund we also were able to replace carpet in many additional units. You will find new carpet in 57 units (114 keys) primarily located in VII and IX.

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WiFi

The wireless Internet free zone has been moved from the lobby in the Reception Center to the Powhatan Grille. Feel “free” to bring your laptop and enjoy a snack or beverage at the Grille while surfing the Net or catching up on your e-mail.

(WiFi is available in your room for a fee.)

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Fishing

Both of the newly renovated ponds will be restocked with catfish and bass. They should be ready for guest fishing by the summer of 2009.

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Traffic patterns have been changed going into the Manor House parking lot. Entrance remains next to the Manor House with egress from the other end of the lot. The lot has also been striped for diagonal parking.

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Construction

Buildings 90 and 91 are nearing completion and scheduled to come on line in August.

Building 84, the building that burned last April, will be ready for occupancy by the end of September.

The Operations Center, “Eagles Nest,” should be ready for our use by the end of May. The “Eagles Nest” will open prior to Memorial Day and will house our “Guest Service Hotline” dispatch, delivery specialists, housekeeping amenities and linen delivery specialists and maintenance technicians, along with all of their leader’s offices. Sunterra has even equipped the facility with two commercial washers and dryers so that we are able to respond quickly to emergency laundry needs.

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Concierge

For the latest information on where to go and what to see in Williamsburg and the surrounding area, visit the Concierge Desk in the lobby of the Reception Center when you check-in. Brochures, directions, and expert advice on planning your vacation are free for the asking. With the many choices for dining, entertainment, golf, and sightseeing available to you, the friendly staff will help you to plan your valuable time to get the most enjoyment from your vacation hours. Give them a call before you arrive and let them prepare a package of information that will be tailored to your personal interests and budget. They can be reached daily from 8 am to 9 pm at 757-220-1200 extension 13742.

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Contacts

The following e-mail addresses and telephone numbers are available for your convenience. Be sure to visit the Powhatan Plantation Owners Web Page for property updates and contact information.

Club Sunterra 1-877-258-2786 E-Mail: ClubSun@Sunterra.com

Club Sunterra Dues 1-877-258-2786 E-Mail: ClubAR@Sunterra.com

Powhatan Rentals and Reservations 1-888-224-7762
E-Mail: WmsbgRentals@Sunterra.com

Maintenance Fee Department 1-888-832-4245

RMI Sales Center 1-888-229-9420

General Manager, Randy Gritts 1-757-220-1200 extension 13700
E-Mail: rgritts@Sunterra.com

Regional Manager, Board of Directors 1-417-336-3611
President, Laurie Radney
E-Mail: lradney@sunterra.com

Powhatan Recreation 1-757-220-1200 extension 13716
E-Mail: ppactivities@sunterra.com

Cultural Arts and Activities 1-757-220-1200 extension 13779
E-Mail: lguntharp@sunterra.com




Powhatan Plantation Owners Association Web Page
www.Powhatanowners.com

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The Grille

The Powhatan Grille has undergone an amazing transformation with a new look, new menu and new attitude. Under the direction of Julia Fitchett, Food and Beverage Manager and Chef de Cuisine of the Kitchen Restaurant, the Grille has developed a reputation for consistently great food and excellent service.


Forest green table linens now dress the tables and the outdated window treatments are a thing of the past. A variety of pictures and accessories create vignettes and define space. Comfortable seating provides a cozy place to watch the game on the big screen plasma TV, and enjoy a drink from the bar or a snack from the selection of tasty appetizers. Dividing the restaurant seating is the breakfast buffet, highlighted by a charming green canopied cart. Several bistro style tables are planned for the Grille ramp so that guests may enjoy a drink or appetizer out of doors.


The new menu is fresh and appealing. Late risers can rest assured that breakfast will be waiting for them at the Grille, no matter how late they sleep. If one misses the daily breakfast buffet, the a la carte breakfast menu will surely fill the bill. A variety of sandwiches and lighter fare highlight the lunch menu with tender steaks, mouthwatering pasta, fresh seafood, and creative chicken dishes accompany a selection of hearty soups and crispy salads on our dinner menu. A selection of delectable desserts put the finishing touch on any meal. Our menu items have taken on a local identity, not only in name but also with fresh seasonal ingredients grown in Virginia.


Entertainment is also on the menu. Our Monday orientations with “Martha Washington” and Sylvia Tabb Lee offer unique perspectives on the area and the wealth of activities and opportunities both on and off the resort. We are also planning a variety of musical entertainment to entice you to return to the Grille for your late night enjoyment.


All the changes are not in the front of the house, however. A state of the art coffee machine brews a continuous supply of fresh Columbian coffee. The service area has been upgraded to provide faster and more efficient beverage service, and additional kitchen help and services will keep the wait time to a minimum.


Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a new and improved Powhatan Grille during your next visit. For our local owners, we welcome your business, not only at the locally acclaimed Kitchen at Powhatan, but also your Powhatan Grille, any day of the week.

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Hi Spence,
I have always really enjoyed Powhatan Plantation. The grounds are GORGEOUS! and I could spend hours walking around them especially in the evening and early morning. We have stayed at most of the other Williamsburg resorts including the Marriott, but it's Powhatan that I enjoy the most because of the grounds and the animals.

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Yeah love Powhatan I will be there in July, maybe it's just me but I prefer Powhatan to Greensprings hands down seems more in tune with the whole willaimsburg atmosphere, I guess if you are a heavy golfer that would make a difference however.

On a side note it's interesting to note that nowhere did we hear about the infamous water park that was rumoured to be coming to powhatan. That rumour seemed false from the start with water country usa already well established in williamsburg, and powhatan having such an old world feel to the grounds.

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Yeah love Powhatan I will be there in July, maybe it's just me but I prefer Powhatan to Greensprings hands down seems more in tune with the whole willaimsburg atmosphere, I guess if you are a heavy golfer that would make a difference however.

On a side note it's interesting to note that nowhere did we hear about the infamous water park that was rumoured to be coming to powhatan. That rumour seemed false from the start with water country usa already well established in williamsburg, and powhatan having such an old world feel to the grounds.

The water park rumor was not on the scale of WC-USA, Great Wolf Lodge, or even what is comtemplated at Colonial Crossing. It is or was to be a water feature.

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Mace

I was at Greensprings earlier this month and Powhatan over the Memorial day weekend and I too like Powhatan more.

One of the ducks was injured, treated by a vet and can't walk so it's been hiding in the bushes behind the store and the staff have been caring for it and feeding it.

I talked to Randy on Friday monring and he told me the indoor pool is closing for resurfacing and a cleaning. He told me the pool isn't really been dirty this past year or 2 but rather it just looks like it is, and the the resurfacing and cleaning prove it.

Randy also told me the new spa is doing very well and the PPOA is getting 20% of the profits which totaled $1400 in April. Randy feels they might be able to give the entire downstairs a facelift if the spa continues to make that kind of money.

I was much happier with the overall feel of the resort. Maybe things are coming around for Powhatan.

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The news sounds positive I know my fiance is excited about the spa, I'm told the construction and renovation will be ending in a couple of years it will be interesting to see if the resort regains a gold crown status or not.

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Buildings 90 and 91 are nearing completion and scheduled to come on line in August.

Building 84, the building that burned last April, will be ready for occupancy by the end of September.

The Operations Center, “Eagles Nest,” should be ready for our use by the end of May. The “Eagles Nest” will open prior to Memorial Day and will house our “Guest Service Hotline” dispatch, delivery specialists, housekeeping amenities and linen delivery specialists and maintenance technicians, along with all of their leader’s offices. Sunterra has even equipped the facility with two commercial washers and dryers so that we are able to respond quickly to emergency laundry needs.

Spence, on Building 84, that burned last April only the outer shell is completed.

Look more like December 2007 for a completion date.