Category: Ford’s Colony Events

Kids, decorate your 4th at Westbury Park!

Ford’s Colony will host a July 4th parade and party for kids to show off their creative — and patriotic — decorative spirit! Bikes, strollers, wagons, pets, apparel — all can be adorned and judged to win prizes for their festive fashion.

Participants should arrive at the welcome tent at Westbury Park at 9:30 a.m. to register, and the festivities will run from 10-to-2. The parade will proceed down and back along Westbury Park from the pool parking lot, which will be closed to cars. Parking will be in the adjacent field.

The pool will open after the parade, with games and other fun — including Ben & Jerry’s and Dominion Dog — in the pavilion.

Come and enjoy a festive beginning to your July 4th weekend!

Ford’s Colony “Artists and Artisans Expo” is planned

Make a calendar note!

The Ford’s Colony Activities Committee is sponsoring an “Artists & Artisans Expo” on Feb. 25-26, 2023 to showcase the creative talents of Ford’s Colony residents.

The free event plans to feature homemade paintings, sculpture, woodwork, quilting, jewelry and photography, as well as art produced by the youth of Ford’s Colony.

The committee seeks monetary donations of any amount to ensure this exciting expo is a success. All donors will be highlighted at the event and featured in marketing materials for the expo. Sponsors will also be invited to a “Meet the Artists” reception to be held Sat., Feb. 25.

Checks can be written to the Ford’s Colony HOA — note “Art Expo” in the memo — and be dropped off at the community services building. Event co-chairs Ellen Swan (Ellen.M.Swan@gmail.com) and Ginger Kroncke (BillGinger71@gmail.com) also are available to pick up donations and to answer any questions regarding the expo.

JCC supervisors address residents at Town Hall Meeting

James City County Board of Supervisors members Jim Icenhour (Jamestown district) and Michael Hipple (Powhatan) recently appeared at Ford’s Colony’s Town Hall Meeting to brief residents on the “State of the County.”

The supervisors are invited each spring to speak on and address audience questions regarding county budgets, taxes, education, development, transportation, security and other subjects of local interest.

Icenhour, a Ford’s Colony resident, detailed the board’s achievements over the past year, including the adoption of the county’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Other accomplishments he noted included redistricting to balance the surge in Stonehouse-area growth and the decision to add pre-K space to existing buildings to reduce overcrowding in elementary schools.

Hipple lauded the pending county arrival of the communications company Shentel, from Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, which will bring customers the option of fiber optic cable and a new choice for phone, TV and internet services.

The supervisors’ comments and the entire meeting can be viewed at this YouTube link.

Tight supply continued in 1st quarter

Ford’s Colony Homes sold Jan-March 2022

Statistics for the first quarter of 2022 show 27 closed home sales in Ford’s Colony — at an average sold-to-list price of 101.5 percent. Last year during the first quarter, 30 sales closed at a 98.3 percent sold-to-list price.

  • The average sold price was $681,594. That is dramatically greater than the average of $619,417 for the first quarter last year.
  • Average days on the market — 25 (29 1st Q 2021)
  • Average price per square foot — $194 ($166 1st Q 2021)
  • Average month’s supply of inventory — 0.6

At the end of March, there were only seven active listings in Ford’s Colony. Clearly, it remains a great time to sell your home if you are considering a move.

Nature trail reopens with new entrance

Ford’s Colony has announced the new entrance to the nature trail is now open off of Westbury Hills.

The old entrance near the pond was subject to flood damage and had to be permanently closed. The crosswalk from the leisure trail on Williamsburg West to Westbury Hills makes the new route, which is well-marked, more accessible.

It also is expected to reduce maintenance costs for the nature trail.

Reserve your Garden Club poinsettia

Please support the Ford’s Colony’s Garden Club, which has launched its annual poinsettia sale to benefit an array of philanthropic initiatives.

Over the last decade, the sale has raised more than $60,000 for scholarships and grants to Nature Camp and to support other projects. The red or white poinsettias, wrapped in green foil pots, will be ready for pick-up at the Swim & Tennis Club on Dec. 7 from 1-3 p.m.

The deadline to order your poinsettias is Nov. 19. Please use this order form, and thank you for supporting the Garden Club’s good work.

Ford’s Colony offers flu shots

For the convenience of Ford’s Colony residents, flu shots will be available on Monday, Nov. 15 at the Swim and Tennis Club from 1-4 p.m.

A pharmacist will administer shots in the Magnolia Room of the club. Those interested in receiving a shot are asked to RSVP before Nov. 12 to communityservices@fchoa.net or Jenny Holland at jholland@fchoa.net. Please note whether you are over age 65 so the correct supply of shots will be on hand.

Also, please fill out this form and bring it with you to your appointment.

Enjoy amazing water views throughout 128 Oak Hollow

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128 Oak Hollow

3 Bedroom | 2.2 Bath | 6,391 square feet

Offered at $873,000

Click here to take the Matterport tour.

This distinctive Ford’s Colony home features serene and welcoming water views throughout its gorgeous living spaces.

Elegance is on display here, from the spacious kitchen, family room, formal dining room, first-floor primary bedroom, screened porch and beyond.

Additional attractive features include a three-car garage, abundant walk-in storage, a lower-level workshop/hobby room, plus a second craft room or studio, two cedar closets and a well.

Click here for more information and photos of this amazing Ford’s Colony home.

First half numbers show strong sold-to-list results

Through the first half of 2021, all closed home sales in Ford’s Colony averaged just shy of 100 percent across the board.

Statistics show 105 closed sales in Ford’s Colony through June — with an average sold price of 99.2 percent of original list price.

Here are the numbers from the first half of the year:

Closed Sales  – 105

Active Listings as of June 30 – 21

Average Month’s Supply of Inventory – 1.3

Average Sold Price – $629,892

Average Sold to OLP –99.2%

Average Price per square ft – $170

Average Days on Market for Sold Homes – 29

Welcome to Williamsburg!

Please help me congratulate Robin and Bill Richardson on the purchase of their new Ford’s Colony home.🏡 It was an absolute pleasure working with you both, and I wish you much happiness in Ford’s Colony. A special thank you to McKim Beale of Towne Bank Mortgage for helping get this transaction to the closing table!

Please contact me if you are thinking of selling or buying a home in Ford’s Colony or elsewhere in the Williamsburg area. 757-503-1999 or deelyn@lizmoore.com. 

Ford’s Colony helps House of Mercy


Ford’s Colony will hold its spring food and diaper drive — to benefit Williamsburg House of Mercy — Saturday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ford’s Colony swim and tennis club.

Critically needed food items and infant/toddler diapers can be dropped off in the contact-free, drive-through lanes that will be set up in the club’s parking lot. Place the items in the rear of your vehicle and masked and gloved volunteers will remove them.

The WilliamsburgHouseofMercy.org website has a list of the most-needed food supplies such as peanut butter, canned meats, fish and fruit, and fruit juice. Cash donations may also be made on the website, and checks payable to the Williamsburg House of Mercy (note: food pantry) may be mailed to the charity’s headquarters at 10 Harrison Ave., Williamsburg, 23185.

NEW price for gorgeous, golf-front views

117 Concord

3 Bed | 3.1 Bath | 4,801 Sq. Ft. | Now priced at $775,000

Take the Matterport 3D tour!

Enjoy gorgeous golf views of the No. 7 green of the Blue Heron course right from your breakfast table!

This carefully designed home with a unique floor plan is highlighted by spacious rooms, quality finishes and beautiful views. It boasts a fabulous kitchen updated with newer appliances, granite and a large pantry — and includes a sunroom/ keeping room that offers tons of natural light, built-ins and more great views.

The first-floor primary bedroom features a recently renovated en suite bath. Upstairs are two large guest bedrooms plus and an office/exercise room that share a full hall bath.

Great additional features include rare antique heart pine and chestnut floors.

Call or text Deelyn at 757-503-1999 – or email to deelyn@lizmoore.com — to arrange your tour of this beautiful Ford’s Colony home.

Meet the FCHOA board candidates online

The Ford’s Colony HOA has announced that residents can “Meet the Candidates” for the 2021 board of directors in a moderated, pre-recorded webcast that will be posted on fchoa.org in early January.

Residents may learn about the five candidates’ views, vision and hear their introductory statements on the election page here. They may also submit questions for the candidates to the nominating committee by Dec. 29 at this email address.

The unabridged webcast, including the Q&A session, will be posted on the 2021 board of directors page. Residents will be able to post follow-up questions, and the candidates’ responses will be posted on fchoa.org.

This will lead up to the online voting period of Jan. 4-Feb. 5. Each household will receive one vote via its primary email address on file. Voting instructions will be included in the FCHOA’s January assessment billing.