Silo Ridge - Project Overview:

The proposed mix-use resort community is located on Route 22 on the current site of the Silo Ridge Country Club.

The 670 acre site will maintain 80 percent open space, 537 acres, with approximately 133 acres of the site being utilized for resort development.

The proposed Master Development Plan for the resort, designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, consists of:
338 dwelling units consisting of 297 condominiums including townhomes, golf villas, vineyard cottages and 41 single family homes; a resort condominium-hotel with a total of 300 units that will be available for rental by hotel guests; a banquet space; a restaurant, cafe, and bar/lounge located in the hotel; a "winery-themed" restaurant and artisan's park scenic overlook located on DeLavergne Hill; a corporate conference center; a spa and wellness center; and a Village Green featuring retail shops in mixed-use buildings.

The existing golf course has been re-designed by Els Design and will be upgraded into a championship course. A new clubhouse will be constructed including fine dining room, locker rooms, pro shop, lounge and grill room.

the partners:

Robert A.M. Stern Architects

Robert A.M. Stern Architects (Lead Architect), a world renowned architectural firm, has been commissioned by Silo Ridge as the architect for the project.

The firm has established an international reputation with major projects in the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America. The firm maintains an attention to detail and commitment to design quality which has earned recognition and numerous awards and citations for design excellence, including National Honor Awards of the American Institute of Architects.

Projects include the new dormitories at Hotchkiss School, the George W. Bush Presidential Library, two new residential colleges at Yale College, and the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, to name a few. The firm continues to work with New York City and the State of New York on the implementation of the design guidelines it developed for the revitalization of the theater block of New York City's 42nd Street.

Mr. Stern has served as Dean of the Yale School of Architecture for the past six years. In 2008 he was awarded the Tenth Vincent Scully Prize by the National Building Museum.

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Ernie Els Design

Ernie Els is one of the most successful golfers in the history of the game, having won more than 60 tournaments since turning professional in 1989, including two US Opens, and British Open Championship, and a record seven World Matchplay titles. The international scope of his victories is second to none. He is one of golf's truly global players.

Ernie Els Design is committed to transporting Ernie's goodwill across cultures and borders, in order to create classic golf courses of distinction. "We will achieve this by formulating unique relationships with the world's finest developers who share our lofty ambitions. Together, we will create attractive destinations that adhere to the principles of sustainable development and sound environmental practice."

Since the formation of the Ernie Els Design Company in late 2000, its portfolio of signature golf courses has been growing at a steady pace. It now has projects spread far and wide around the globe. Many courses are already open for play, others are either under construction or in various stages of planning.
Right from the very start, the company's philosophy was to partner with the finest people and make the Ernie Els signature a mark of the very highest quality. The team is proud to say that all of its previous and existing clients are happy they made the decision to engage the services of Ernie Els Design. Equally, the company is proud to be able to have its name associated with every one of these wonderful golf courses.

Read what Els has to say about Silo Ridge.    "Bring the natural look and flare of the site. We really want to make it a world-class golf course."

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