Frenchman's Creek Beach & Country Club

Country club membership comes with lots of perks. With a great amount of activities and amenities, it may be so overwhelming that you feel as though you are missing out. Some of our members invite guests over, and some are members of a different country club, and comparisons are inevitable.

Here are some of the features of the best country clubs in the world that you should look for when comparing clubs:

Club Amenities: when choosing among the best country clubs around the first thing potential members look for are the amenities. Making sure that the amenities match your lifestyle is essential. For active people a fitness center may be a must, for the social butterfly an outstanding club house may be important. Also, consider your family members desires, your spouse may be at a book club while you are in the golf course.

Location: Frenchman's Creek is privileged among the best country clubs in the country for it's exceptional location. Close to the intercoastal with a fabulous marina for those with a passion for boats, members of Frenchman's Creek are covered on this aspect.

Sports and Activities: Some of the best country clubs are rated based on the maintenance of their golf courses. Frenchman's Creek is notoriously meticulous about the courses. The calm atmosphere and beautifully landscaped grounds make for an extraordinary experience.

Environment and Hospitality: From the time you are first greeted at the clubhouse you should get a feel for the type of service you will have throughout your membership. Competence is a must, but efficiency shouldn't trump cordiality. The best country clubs have highly trained professionals with a friendly attitude. At Frenchman's Creek, we foster an environment where the guests fell at ease with their service.

Beyond the four aspects mentioned guest ultimately make the decision to join the best country clubs based on friends referral and members attitude towards the place. If you or a friend is thinking about joining Frenchman's Creek the best advice is to invite them to experience it for themselves.

It's 20 degrees and cloudy today in Chicago. As New York, slightly warmer but still only in the low 30s. Not to mention, a blizzard is threatening to bury the Northern East coast in over 2 feet of snowfall this coming weekend. If only there were a place to escape the frigid northern cold in lieu of a sunny beach. Well, lucky for you, there is a luxury country club waiting for you.

Frenchman's Creek Beach & Country Club is located in the heart of tropical Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Here the sun shines down 234 days a year. Framed by Palm Trees, this is the place to be.  Along with the charming atmosphere the activities available range from athletics, for the fitness enthusiast; to relaxing, for those in need to unwind.

The next time you find yourself wondering if you should put another sweater or turn up the heat, consider the third option of packing and joining our very satisfied residents at our luxury country club.

With exceptional access to the white sands of Juno Beach, our residents enjoy morning walks on the beach without missing any of the community concierge services.

Living at Frenchman's Creek Luxury Country Club incentives a healthy lifestyle with spectacular golf courses and skillfully cared tennis courts.

Luxury Country Club Winter Events

This winter our club will have the pleasure to host world-renowned violinist David Klinkenberg for the delight of our guests. On January 28 he will be playing at the club. Our luxury country club will offer this treat of quality live music by the waterfront. 

On January 6th, Frenchman's Creek Beach & Country Club hosted a particularly special Gourmet Wine Dinner - and what a night it was. Turnout was through the roof and each of Chef Bernd’s dishes was perfectly complimented by a wine from Alberto Prealoni of Vias Wines. Here's what Stephen Fisher - Frenchman's Creek Sommelier - had to say about it.

Frenchman’s Creek Wine & Food Lovers,

What an evening this was. Usually the Gourmet Wine Dinners have about 45 people in attendance. Tonight Alberto Prealoni from Vias Wines spoke to 83 people in attendance. Alberto, who lived in Piedmont till the age of 28 has a widespread background in Italian Food & Wine. The wines were definitely different, elegant and interesting. It was exciting to hear the comments of people as I went through the very different types of wines from northern Italy. Many had predetermined thought on the wines and when they tasted them they were much different.

Chef Bernd did a great job matching the wines. One member commented, “You two make a great pair”. His staff did a great job in execution with Kyle’s Main Dining Room wait staff. 

The service was smooth and precise. Below is the menu. If you’d like to purchase some of the wines from the dinner please get back to me with your order by 3pm Thursday (Tomorrow).

REMINDER: On January 13th we will have our next Wine Dinner at the Beach Club. Present will be Philip Titus via skype. Phillip in addition the being the winemaker at Chappellet, has a small winery with his brother Eric a few miles down the road and makes well balanced robust reds. One of the wines featured at this dinner is his Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Chef Ernesto of the Beach Club will complement the wines from Titus Vineyards that evening with a four course Gourmet Dinner that will be elegant and tantalizing.

Call the Beach Club at 561.624.3400 to reserve your seat for this special event next Wednesday the 13th of January.

Gourmet Wine Dinner - Wednesday 6th January 2016

83 People

Italian Winter Salad

Luke Warm Duck Breast, Burrata Cheese and Greens

With Figs and Peaches, Pomegranate Vinaigrette

2013 Flor di Uis, Vie di Romans, Friuli $28

Varietals: 45% Malvasia Istriana, 15% Friulano, 40% Rhein Riesling 

Flors di Uis (“flowering of the grapes”) is a blend of Malvasia Istriana, Riesling- grapes that lend aromas of jasmine, honeysuckle and acacia- and Friulano (formerly known as Tocai), which adds weight and texture. It’s succulent and seamless, the juicy peach, apricot and citrus flavors melding with a cool stream of acidity. Savor this on its own, or pour it alongside grilled sea bass with a tropical fruit salsa. Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri

Broiled Lobster on Saffron Risotto

Sweet Pea Mousseline

2013 Gewürztraminer, Pacherhof, Alto Adige/Sudtirol $27

Varietals: 100% Gewürztraminer

The Gewürztraminer is an aromatic and full-bodied white wine with a light to distinctive fragrance and pleasantly dry, lightly spicy aromas. The name Gewürztraminer literally means “Spice Traminer” or “Perfumed Traminer”, and originally comes from the Alsace region in France. The Gewürztraminer is one of South Tyrol’s most sought-after wines. The colour is bright yellow with straw-gold reflections. The nose is very elegant with fresh, floral hints of orange blossom, roses and lychees that give it a distinctive bouquet. In addition to spicy overtones of cloves, it also has fruit notes reminiscent of ripe tropical fruit, with an elegant citrus background. Smooth, dense and fresh, with a lively acidity. The Gewürztraminer goes extremely well with fish starters, vol-au-vents, goose liver, shellfish

Tuscany Style Boneless Lamb Rack

Ratatouille and Broiled Artichokes

2008 San Leonardo, Guerrieri Gonzaga, Trentino $61

Varietals: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenère and 10% Merlot

The Tenuta San Leonardo is a project built on the passion to perfect the Bordeaux grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Merlot planted in Trentino since the beginning of the 20th century. Conceived under the supervision of the acclaimed enologist Giacomo Tachis and crafted today by the renowned enologist Carlo Ferrini, this limited-production wine with aristocratic finesse has great aging potential and should be a staple of any collector’s cellar. A wine of great and justified ambitions, San Leonardo is produced only in those vintages that ensure a quality result up to the winery expectations. San Leonardo shows an intense ruby red color with garnet highlights. A wine of remarkable intensity on the nose, which layers bell peppers and wild berries over a background note of vanilla. The palate is full, warm and impressively rounded, with intense aromatics that linger on the palate. San Leonardo is ideal with poultry, red meats, roasts, braises, game and aged cheeses. Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Vintages: 1988, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.

Barolo Braised Beef Short Ribs with Goose Liver

Plum Sauce and Pumpkin Gnocchi

2010 Barolo Cannubi, Damilano, Piedmont $73

Varietals: 100% Nebbiolo

Cannubi is the flagship wine of the Damilano Family. This single vineyard cru is produced from Nebbiolo cultivated on the renowned Cannubi hill that is considered the Premier Grand-Cru of the Barolo appellation.

Cannubi owes its distinct character to the unique composition of the Cannubi soil. The terrain is comprised of soil from two different geological periods, with fine sand and high calcium levels. This unique attribute gives the final product a particular, notable elegance. Barolo Cannubi shows a garnet ruby red with orange reflections. The bouquet is ample and embracing, with pronounced fruity notes of cherry and plum. On the nose there are notes of tobacco, licorice, and cocoa. The taste is harmonious, and pleasantly dry with soft tannins. This wine is broad and full-bodied, with a persistent finish. 96 pts " “Subtle and complex aromas and flavors of chocolate, hazelnut, plum and orange peel. Full body, with super refined tannins and a long, long finish. Shows the finesse and density of a truly great Cannubi. Drink or hold.“ James Suckling

Tiramisu with Amaretto Cherries

Fine Chocolates

2014 Brachetto D’Acqui, Marenco, Piedmont $18

Varietals: 100% Brachetto

This single vineyard Brachetto is part of the Acqui appellation which received its DOCG classification in 1996. Brachetto is a traditional red wine with pleasant effervescence that has been produced in the northwest Italy since Roman times. Today, it is often considered the red sibling of Moscato d’Asti. Delicate, ruby red color. Elegant aromas of rose, and raspberries; typical of the Brachetto grape. Aromatic, delicate, and harmonious on the palate. Brachetto pairs well with strawberries, red fruit, sweets and fruit cakes.

We're getting closer to the middle of December, and things sure are beginning to get cold up North. But here at Frenchman's Creek Country Beach & Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, it's only just beginning to heat up. Located on 700 breathtaking acres of pristine Palm Beach Gardens Real Estate, Frenchman's Creek promises cold-weather escapees family-style country club membership with golf, tennis and other activities for every member of your family. Young or old, large or small, we extend world-class amenities and white glove service to every individual who walks through the gates of Frenchman's Creek.

Frenchman's Creek - Palm Beach Gardens Real Estate

The warm, sunny beaches of Palm Beach Gardens Real Estate may be your best bet to escape the cold. And with so much to do in the Frenchman's Creek Country Club, you just may become a lifelong resident. It's not uncommon to move here, expecting to stay for only a few years, and still find yourself here decades later. After all, Palm Beach Gardens Real Estate is some of the most sought after pieces of property in the nation.

Private Beach Access

If there's only one reason to visit Palm Beach Gardens during the winter, it's to soak up the mood-boasting vitamin D-filled rays of it's sandy beaches. Where else can you lay around in your swim trunks during the dead of winter? Take full advantage of the ocean's active lifestyle with a day of fishing, paddle boarding, swimming, diving and surfing for the adventurous. After a long day at sea, retire on the beach with a good beach read to soak up the day's remaining beams of sherbet light.

World-Class Shopping

Palm Beach Gardens Real Estate is known for its luxury shopping. Down the road on PGA Boulevard, you’ll find the ultra glamorous Gardens Mall featuring shops in everything from Banana Republic and Ralph Lauren to Gucci and J. McLaughlin. For those who want the full Palm Beach experience, no day is complete without a day of shopping at the Rodeo Drive of the East - Worth Avenue.

Palm Beach Golf Courses

Frenchman’s Creek offers member two world-class golf courses: the North course, designed by Jim Fazio, and the South course, designed by Robert Cupp. Each course offers a completely distinct Florida country club golf experience. Creeks, lakes and water hazards intertwine among sweeping fairways and native landscaping for a wide variety of challenging holes. Six different sets of tees accommodate all levels of play, as well as a bi-level driving range, chipping and putting areas. Additionally, the Frenchman’s Creek Pro Golf Shop offers a wide variety of apparel and equipment to keep you looking as good as your backswing.

Frenchman’s Creek Wine Lovers,

Last week we had our first Skype Wine Dinner of the season at the Beach Club with Hill Family Estate wines from Napa Valley.  Ryan Hill was on hand to educate us all about the specialness of his family’s wines and grapes they sell to the top wineries of Napa Valley. Chef Ernesto and staff did a fabulous job in the kitchen and Cindy and Adrien made sure everything went smooth with service.  Many people said it was the best Skype Dinner ever!

The Skype Wine Dinner Menu

Acorn Squash Soup

Apple Brûlée

2013 Chardonnay “Carly’s Cuvee”, Napa Valley $18.50/bt

Roasted Red Beet Salad

Pea Nage, Goat Cheese Pralines, Greens and Almonds

2013 Origin , Napa Valley $44/bt

Center Cut new York Steak

Mushrooms, Roasted Ginger Carrot Puree

2012 The Red Door , Napa Valley  $88/bt

Cheese Course

2012 The Barrel Blend, Napa Valley  $27/bt

The Carly’s Cuvee chardonnay is available by the glass at Frenchman’s Creek and available for purchase to take home.  Please have your orders for the chardonnay and the other reds ready.

Our next Skype Dinner is December the 3rd at the Beach Club with Shirley Roy of Roy Estates.

Robert Bruno Awarded the PGA Deason Palmer Award

This past Monday night, on November 16th, South Florida PGA held it Annual Awards and Fall of Fame Dinner at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. It was a night of celebrating, fine food and fine friends as 180 South Florida PGA Members congratulated the newest Hall of Fame inductees.

Among the many fine golf professionals awarded, none made us more proud than our very own Robert Bruno - Frenchman’s Creek Golf Director - who was awarded the prestigious Deacon Palmer Award.

The Deacon Palmer Award is bestowed upon a PGA Golf Professional of outstanding integrity, leadership and character in overcoming a major obstacle in their life. This individual serves to empower others both inside and outside the game.

Robert Bruno's story is a hero's tale. In 2012, Robert was diagnosed with ALS. He quickly begun stem cell treatments and other drug therapies to slow the advancement of the disease during which time a cure is hoped to be found. Currently, Robert is awaiting stem cell surgery to hopefully take place within the year.

Beach Read: Frenchman’s Creek by Daphne du Maurier

As the weather begins to cool into a perfect Florida fall, beach days and poolside sun sessions grow a little longer. No time is better to kick back with a good beach read than right now. Looking for a suggestion? This fall season we’re flying through the pages of Daphne du Maurier’s historical novel Frenchman’s Creek.

Pirates. Intrigue. Scandal. A love story. This book has it all, beautifully wrapped into a great read that makes for an engrossing beach ride. Frenchman’s Creek was written by Daphne Du Maurier, British author and playwright, who’s more famous works The Birds and Rebecca have been adapted into award-winning films.

During World War II, Daphnee’s husband was away much of the time. Because of this, Daphnee and her children were invited to stay with friends in Hertfordshire. Daphne was needed to help with the household, a position Daphne was very unaccustomed to, and quickly grew tired of her unromantic position. It was during this time she wrote Frenchman’s Creek which was then published by Victor Gollancz in 1941.

Frenchman’s Creek by Daphne Du Maurier

Frenchman’s Creek is the beguiling story about a woman finding herself in love on the high seas. Our heroine of the book is Dona, Lady St. Columb, wife of Harry and mother to their two small children Henrietta and James. Dona travels with her children to Navron, the remote estate of her husband in Cornwall. Tired of the shallow politics of court life in London, she makes her temporary escape. But to her surprise, she finds it has been abandoned for several years and is now used as home base by the notorious French pirate, Jean-Benoit Aubrey - terrorist of the Cornish coast. Despite his renegade reputation Dona discovers Jean-Benoit Aubrey is not only cultured, but well educated - even more so than her husband - and she quickly falls in love.

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