We have been in The Villages for 3 years and absolutely love it here. More activities than you can possibly do. Great people, great weather. No more snow for us!!
Ive lived in The Villages for a few years and absolutely love it! No shortage of things to do and you do Not have to be a golfer to live here to enjoy all the amenities! Disregard the naysayers! Life is what you make it! Hope you enjoyed this beautiful community!
@@janekraft1359 You can still work. As much or as little as you like. As to being expensive, it depends on where you are from and how expensive it is there by comparison. I haven't found it too expensive, but it has become more expensive since we got here two years ago. Inflation has hit everywhere and here is no exception. It was less expensive than what we were used to when we got here.
I am not a humid weather person. I visited Florida twice in my life and I almost died of the humidity. I love watching videos of the villages. I wish there was something similar out west.
Love watching Rusty Nelson's videos...great collaboration! I'm trying to convince my husband we need to move to the Villages NOW!!! He just turned 55!!
I had visited a family member at The Villages about 25 years ago. I loved it! Everyone everywhere was so happy and nice! When I left I said I wanted to live there because of that!
My husband and I relocated from R.I. to The Villages going on a year ago following our retirements. We could not be happier living in The Villages in our new smaller low maintenance home which is a short walk to the pool and short golf cart rides to 4 rec centers. We have great neighbors both single and married and we enjoy spending time together especially at our frequent neighborhood driveway parties. Tonight I will head out with friends to boozy bingo at Sawgrass Grove while my husband attends his fishing club meeting at Everglades rec center right up the street from our home. For those who want an active fun retirement with others that want the same this is what The Villages delivers. Do come back in December which Rusty helps in the coordination of Santa Con South event which is great fun, and hubby and I won 2nd place in the golf cart decorating contest that was part of last year's Santa Con event. 😁
Thank you for sharing! The Villages is not someplace I would want to live, but I surely appreciate and enjoyed your video. I much prefer living out in my woods with no neighbors. Sometimes inconvenient but oh so peaceful!
I can’t believe you’re there! My BFF moved down there last year and I visited her last October. What an amazing place! I’m definitely retiring there! I’m hoping to join the Prime Time Twirlers and live out my dreams! Will be back there in two weeks and can’t wait. Such a beautiful place and I’ve never seen happier people. Is there Reiki ? Been following Rusty since he started his journey too….he’s terrific! What an awesome video!❤
Loved, loved this video! My husband and I are about to move into a Del Webb community in Georgia. In fact, we will move in next week. We chose this community because it is an over 55 one. I am 78 and my husband is 87, so we are a bit late to the game, but still healthy enough to look forward to all the many activities available! We chose this one because we will still be close to our family and not quite as large as Villages. I think there will be close to 800 homes when it will be completed probably in 2 to 3 years. Most of people living here now are probably in their 60’s, but will help keep us “young”! Lots of groups here and I’m even thinking of starting a new one with “like minded”women. I mean by that, women who may share interests. The Villages are great and lots of good people there. Florida is wonderful as well!
I have friends that moved there 3 years ago. It's fun, but I didn't think it was for me. After looking at properties on the West Coast of Florida, we realized that the Villages is definitely the best bang for the buck. I am a golfer. We bought a house in September on Orange Blossom Hills Golf Course. I'm only 58 and live and work in New England, but can't wait to spend the rest of my life there.
I don’t normally read comments, due to time constraints, but I was interested to see what people think about this area. Curious why you chose The Villages to feature. Maybe you could share that sometime. You can feature whatever you want, of course. Not asking with judgement.
I would love to know the backstory of how you came to visit The Villages- was it just curiosity or piqued by Rusty's videos? My husband and I are both in our mid-60's and live in the opposite corner of the country- I definitely don't see either one of us ever wanting to live in a master planned community like this- it just feels too, ummm...homogeneous. But, hey, different strokes for different folks.
@@jennybaber3563 This is exactly what FL looks like. We're all different. I don't desire mountains or the desert. East coast, Midwest and Canadians retirees love FL in the winter to escape the cold/snow. Personally, I'm a lover of the Great Lakes.
Visited Florida a couple times and unfortunately couldn't wait to leave. Lots of transients and the weather (heat and humidity) was awful. I prefer cool temps..just not for me I suppose. Certainly the planned communities are nice but quite expensive to live there .. 😳
I live in a similar resort community in Phoenix. It's a wonderful way of life! My husband and I, share a car and a golf cart. We rarely have to leave. 4 swimming pools, championship golf course, walking trails, pickleball, bocce, cornhole, and an art studio and fitness gym. 3 restaurants. Tons of clubs. Life is good!
@@angelasmith257 Encanterra Country Club. It's located in Queen Creek, Arizona. It's definitely hot in the summer, but we have everything air conditioned.
I wish I’d known you were here. I watch your videos as much as I can. I’ve been here over 20 years and I do love it. I have to admit though, that it is getting bigger every day. Don’t know how much longer I will be able to stay as I’m getting older and really do miss my family. They can’t get down here as much as I’d like. It is a great place, beautiful and like you as a single woman, I feel very safe. I wish you well on your adventures and look forward to see your next one.❤
I purchased my home and will be moving to The Villages in the summer. Can’t wait to start living and enjoying the active life style. I have a lot of friends that already live there and they love it. ❤
Hi Kimberly. I’m a bit behind in watching your videos and I had no idea you were going to The Villages. I’ve been busy packing my home in Nashville Tennessee and now unpacking in my new home in the villages near sawgrass grove. I visited this area several times in the past few years and finally made the move. I’ve been here three weeks and absolutely love it. I’ve watched Rustys videos for quite some time as well as Angela Masson and Jerry and Linda, The Villages newcomers. Hope you enjoyed your visit.
Kimberly, thank you for sharing your wonderful vacation with us. It was a beautiful area. I think it could be one persons cup of tea and not at all to another!!! I thought it was gorgeous but not my cup of tea. Again thank you for sharing!!!! ❤❤❤
20 years ago, The Villages was a great place to live. Now it's grown way too big, the traffic is atrocious, all the beautiful land is gone and the diversity of the people living here is good and bad. I live in a community, built in the early 1990's, that is backed up to the Villages. So much has changed in this area since then.
Traffic is nothing compared to other areas - Tampa- Naples - Miami. Nothing close to where we originally came from. 20 yrs not a lot there but we love it
I agree! I’ve lived here before there was a Sumter Landing! Now it’s too busy. Hard to get in restaurants, tee-times and bad traffic! I still like it here…just not as much!
Hello, this is a paradise for retirees. The Shangri-la of retirement. Simply fantastic and awesome 👌. Thanks for the insightful comments about this Central Florida gem. 😀
Lived in The Villages for five years (Charlotte). Loved it but it is NOT the paradise as presented. I did love all the activities! Just like every other place it is VERY catty. I do recommend it, there is no other place like it. We moved back to Texas to be closer to family. 😊
Very catty? I don’t get that. I run a golf group twice a week. Most of the woman were a single golfer who just happened to sign up at our tee time. 10 yrs later and we still welcome people in. Moved from sanibel to charlotte 2 yrs ago.
Maybe cliquish is the word I was looking for. Over my five years there I tried every club that I thought I might like. Yes some opened their arms wide while some let you know you were not welcomed especially at various pools. I suppose it is like that every place. Have a nice day.
Great video Kimberly! Your fellow RUclipsr Angela Masson and her husband bought a house there and live there part time. They really seem to love it! Seems like a wonderful community!❤
Getting ready for the move! Yes, very excited- I was waiting to see if you were going to make it there. Both parents now live there, and we have been going down for years and love it. ❤❤
Kimberly-Had no idea The Villages was that big-looks beautiful! Mount Dora is a few minutes away which is cute and quaint- highly recommend it if you go back in the future. Love your channel ❤️
We have nothing like this In Australia. Lots of over 55s but much smaller . I can understand why this would be great for lots of people . Having most facilities there would make life so easy xx
A top-notch video complemented by Rusty Nelson. You did a great job of presenting the story of TV. I have great respect for Rusty as he tells it like it is. Several commentaries to your video show a definite lack of knowledge about TV. TV is not for everybody. A person should like to enjoy life and friends.
Huh! So interesting that you went there! We are at the age where some of our friends have embraced living in a golf cart community. So we live in our ranch home in PA, in a neighborhood with all ages, love our four seasons, and visit those friends. To each his own, but I love living where there are a variety of ages. I googled the place and what came up was all the about the swinger community there. Whoa!
When Rusty said the rumors it’s exactly what you are talking about. I say “I’ve been looking 10 years for all these swingers and can’t find them. Help me out”. There are lots of people in the surrounding area of all ages and you see them in restaurants, in the squares, shopping etc. lots of younger visitors always around. plenty of volunteer opportunities also to work with people of all ages. I don’t miss the 10 inches of snow our son called to tell us about. My grand children love the villages - want to move here and they are 8 and 10.
Thanks so much, Kimberly. I live in central Florida and have been so curious about The Villages. This was so very helpful. I’m now going to keep exploring this community.
I love watching videos about The Villages. I have had thoughts of moving down there some day. However, the community is kind of giving me a "15 minute city" feeling. Florida is planning on having many 15 minute cities.
The Villages is not a gated community but there are gates to pass through to get from one end to the other. It slows the traffic and probably deters people from using The Villages as a "pass through" to their destination, and that's a good thing.
Loved the outfits and think your hair looks lovely. Really interested to see what you will pack for a trip to Australia in May as the weather will be cooler ❤
@@DONNASLIFE55 Hi Donna I didn’t intend to post this comment on Kimberley’s vlog, it was meant for another vlogger I had just been watching! That was Suzie Grant who does a vlog called alternative ageing who is going to Australia. I have a son inAustralia, previously Perth now Sydney. I absolutely love it ❤️
Very beautiful place! Are you considering moving there ? I loved your videos when you moved to SC. All the yard work and gardening and decorating were so interesting!
I live in and LOVE LOVE LOVE The Villages - Sawgrass is NOT an official town Square - it is just a dining, music and shopping venue- one of many, in The Villages. The next official town Square is going to be Eastport - being built now- done in the next year or two- it will take a 3-8 years to have all the store fronts occupied - but it will be awesome !!
I watch Angela Mason and she recently bought a house in the Villages 😊. I’m not sure I want to live in the middle of Florida. Im a Georgia girl and need my seasons 😊
Once I get settled in Nashville/Franklink, I'll come visit you in the Villages!! We have First Watch in AZ and in the panhandle too, it's a great healthy brunch place!
Hi Kimberly. The “rumors” that I heard on a podcast about the villages is that there’s a large swingers community within the villages 🫢 Thanks for sharing. Sounds a lil too big for me. I’m turning 55 in 2 days. I’m looking for a 55+ community but not huge like that. I live in the sf Bay Area. Looking for smaller slower community but active. No hustle and bustle.
@@lynnettecorkern823 yes i remember reading about the high rate of STD's years ago. That was big down there. I do know 2 couples that moved there and they love it and they are not swingers.
Hello Kim, I just came across your videos for the first time and have subscribed. I live in Mooresville, NC and looking forward to retirement next year. The Villages look to be wonderful. Wish I can meet you in person someday.
Again I missed a chance to meet up with you!! Last time you were in Crystal River and now here....and I'm half hour from Crystal River and an hour or so from the Villages...darn!!!! Glad you are enjoying the visit...we go on occasion to enjoy a nice evening and the music in the square, at any of the Village locations...always fun!! Thanks for the tour!!!!!
I've always known that Florida was a haven for snowbirds and retirees. I've never heard of The Villages, so interesting peak into that lifestyle. It is beautifully laid out and looks like a hub of activity. I'm 75 and have always yearned to be around people and then along came covid and just the polarizing times we live in , so I've just retreated. Now I just read, hike with my dogs and watch your channel. But, I can see where that would be a slice of paradise for the socially active older set.
The Village’s remind me a little of Sun City Center with all gulf carts but not as nice as the villages I don’t think. This looks wonderful for us older folk and safe especially the way world is now a days
I love to visit Florida but I wouldn’t live there year round. It’s too hot in summer for me plus I would miss the change of seasons. Yes, I’d even miss snow! So to answer your question, no I wouldn’t live there. The Villages look beautiful but it’s too large, too controlled, too homogeneous for me. But if it’s your cup of tea, go for it! 😊
My sister in law & her 2nd husband live there. Her first husband my 1st husbands brother passed away in an accident when she was in her mid twenties. They moved there from Myrtle Beach!
Florida is so beautiful, but for me the humidity and treacherous damaging hurricanes petrifies me, so my hubby and I chose southwest Arizona, to retire so beautiful out here, our golden hr. sunsets 🌅 are beautiful, and yes we do have palm trees here, lots of people are heading to Arizona, the housing market is booming, Californians are moving here Love my Arizona 🌵🌴🌵🌴🌵🌴
Thank you for taking us along! This is my kind of place with everything available. I live in Maine where we still have snow and I would do anything to live in The Villages so I may look into it more! I love warm weather and being outside.
Good morning, I wish I had seen your RUclips on The Villages. My husband and I live here, and we love it. We moved down about 2 1/2 years ago. I love your channel, and I had to take a couple of weeks off because I had a company that came down from Michigan; the next time you are here, I would love to meet with you and have a cup of coffee or a glass of wine lol.
I say the same thing at 67. My husband will be 70 in December this year! Yes it’s Scary! We live in Fernandina beach, Amelia Island, FL. We are literally the first exit into Florida after Georgia. More northeast, but we love the cooler weather during December and January. We still get hot day beginning late February and very hot summers. We’re OK with it. Formally we were both New Yorkers born, raised, worked and educated there. We were tired of depressing snowfall and ice and wanted a warmer climate upon retiring. Plus the cost of living in New York is ridiculous. I don’t know people can afford it now that we’re gone 5 years. We came down to Amelia Island as snowbirds in 2018 stayed in Fernandina Beach and rented That was January 2018. In October 2019 we closed on our house in Fernandina beach. We are 4 miles from the beach. I don’t mind a little more inland but that’s OK. Much better for us in case of hurricanes. The other thing is it’s like being on Cape Cod! Yes my neighbor told me that’s what they call Amelia Island; the Cap Cod of Florida. Our neighborhood is a mixture of kids adults, our age and people in their 50s. Yes it’s just right for us. We love our development my husband can play golf or volunteer at our church which he enjoys doing. I sing in the chorus there and do the ladies guild and crafts. We’re having fun. They’ll be no 90 nursing home for us! Heck no! Never!
Loved this video! I’m in central FL for the winter ( from MI), and we went to the villages for the day! Loved it, want to go back! Learned a lot from your video, and will watch Rusty’s videos! Thanks your recommending him!
What so cool is I have family that live in the village near Lake Deaton I was there a month ago in mid-February and had a wonderful time brought a friend with and she just absolutely loved it can't wait to get back
How ironic that you are featuring The Villages! We lived there 10 years and moved to SW Florida 2 1/2 years ago however are moving back to The Villages in 10 days! So excited! We have lived in FL 15 years in 3 different communities and there is nothing that compares with TV. Very much looking forward to moving back there. ❤❤❤
"The Village" is a beautiful place from your video. A little too much excitement for me. I love the ocean, but a quiter atmosphere. I discovered your tutorials when you first moved to Aiken and have enjoyed it very much. Looking forward to your next adventure.
We’ve lived in The Villages for over 10 yrs and absolutely love it. It’s like being on vacation every day! Pay no attention to the rumors circulating about Villagers. They’re simply not true and perpetuated by people who know nothing about it.
Spot on. I would move to The Villages tomorrow, but I have another 21 months to go until retirement. I will be visiting again in May...looking forward to seeing all of the changes since my last visit in July 2021.
My sister was an accountant for The Villages for 6 years or so. She saw where the money went. Quite a lot was spent for Little Blue pills and to treat for venereal disease.
Villages was my DREAM❤️67 yr old hubs chose 29 yr old co-worker instead🤬 I simply couldn’t do it alone so far from family. So I compromised & chose beach in SC. It’s all good.
Really great video! My husband and I have been fascinated with the lifestyle of being a Villages resident and watch a bunch of RUclips videos on the subject. It was a nice surprise to see Rusty meet up with you and hear his story. Your video is one of my top favorites about The Villages, well done! (I wanted to see more- what it was like at the Town Square when people gathered for the live music at the end of your video.)
Disneyland IS for adults Rusty! 😍 I just got back! ❤ I just subscribed to both channels! I’m retiring this year. I’m looking for vacation and retirement options and this looks great to include with my WDW vacation plans. Thanks! ❤
Good morning, I love snapdragons - I can hardly wait until spring (which for us up here is another 2 months! and it just started snowing again). I guess I was a little confused - are you on vacation? Thinking of moving? .... I've heard of The Villages, but had no idea how large it is - that is a huge man-made lake!
I see you as such a creative individualist, growing her own organic veggies. Perhaps there is a group for that. I just didn’t see you loving it there based on you channel. But if it is safe and you can do your own thing, it might be just the place for you. Perhaps time for a change for you. I thought it might be a sponsored video. Anyway, looks like you had a fun time..and that is what it is all about
Everything is so beautiful there. A little bit of trivia I heard a while back about your location was Megan Boones (From the Blacklist) grandfather actually developed/created the Villages
Looks absolutely wonderful, but reminds me too much of the 15 minute city concept, although I appreciate the expanse far exceeds 15 minutes! I guess if I’m going to restricted, it would be a wonderful place to be confined to!
Omg, thank you! Thought i was the only one that was feeling this. Those 15 minute cities wanna stack, pack and coral people in so that China can buy more land here. Seems thats why all the fires in Ohio. Move the people out and buy the land
Maybe I glimpsed some homes in the background when you were sitting by a pool?? Other than that, I have no idea where the people there actually live. Apartments? Condos? Attached homes? Detached homes? This video was more about the common features. If you go back, please show some homes.
We have been in The Villages for 3 years and absolutely love it here. More activities than you can possibly do. Great people, great weather. No more snow for us!!
I think the friendliness comes from such a happy place where people moved to by choice and enjoying life with everything in it.
I’m sure the white nationalism is a big draw
We just bought a home here in The Villages in December; it’s everything I thought it would be and more!❤
Ive lived in The Villages for a few years and absolutely love it! No shortage of things to do and you do Not have to be a golfer to live here to enjoy all the amenities! Disregard the naysayers! Life is what you make it! Hope you enjoyed this beautiful community!
Is it expensive to live there an can you still work?
@@janekraft1359 You can still work. As much or as little as you like. As to being expensive, it depends on where you are from and how expensive it is there by comparison. I haven't found it too expensive, but it has become more expensive since we got here two years ago. Inflation has hit everywhere and here is no exception. It was less expensive than what we were used to when we got here.
Thanks for the info.
It’s a beautiful place and I can’t wait to be there permanently!
@@BalokLives Do they have HOA fees to live there?
I am not a humid weather person. I visited Florida twice in my life and I almost died of the humidity. I love watching videos of the villages. I wish there was something similar out west.
I was born at the beach. Humidity is all I know 🤣
That's way Jan-April are the most popular months for snowbirds.
April- middle May is also nice. After that the humidity starts to rise😓
Love watching Rusty Nelson's videos...great collaboration! I'm trying to convince my husband we need to move to the Villages NOW!!! He just turned 55!!
I had visited a family member at The Villages about 25 years ago. I loved it! Everyone everywhere was so happy and nice! When I left I said I wanted to live there because of that!
My husband and I relocated from R.I. to The Villages going on a year ago following our retirements. We could not be happier living in The Villages in our new smaller low maintenance home which is a short walk to the pool and short golf cart rides to 4 rec centers. We have great neighbors both single and married and we enjoy spending time together especially at our frequent neighborhood driveway parties. Tonight I will head out with friends to boozy bingo at Sawgrass Grove while my husband attends his fishing club meeting at Everglades rec center right up the street from our home. For those who want an active fun retirement with others that want the same this is what The Villages delivers. Do come back in December which Rusty helps in the coordination of Santa Con South event which is great fun, and hubby and I won 2nd place in the golf cart decorating contest that was part of last year's Santa Con event. 😁
I'm 61 and live in R.I Do you miss the beautiful fall N.E season?
Thank you for sharing! The Villages is not someplace I would want to live, but I surely appreciate and enjoyed your video. I much prefer living out in my woods with no neighbors. Sometimes inconvenient but oh so peaceful!
I can’t believe you’re there! My BFF moved down there last year and I visited her last October. What an amazing place! I’m definitely retiring there! I’m hoping to join the Prime Time Twirlers and live out my dreams! Will be back there in two weeks and can’t wait. Such a beautiful place and I’ve never seen happier people. Is there Reiki ? Been following Rusty since he started his journey too….he’s terrific! What an awesome video!❤
The Prime Time Twirlers are awesome! I hope you have a great time.
We LOVE the Villages! It's like you're low key on a date with Rusty.
That was interesting to see this community. I appreciate how you respected people's privacy while filming. They were in the background. ❤️
Loved, loved this video! My husband and I are about to move into a Del Webb community in Georgia. In fact, we will move in next week. We chose this community because it is an over 55 one. I am 78 and my husband is 87, so we are a bit late to the game, but still healthy enough to look forward to all the many activities available! We chose this one because we will still be close to our family and not quite as large as Villages. I think there will be close to 800 homes when it will be completed probably in 2 to 3 years. Most of people living here now are probably in their 60’s, but will help keep us “young”! Lots of groups here and I’m even thinking of starting a new one with “like minded”women. I mean by that, women who may share interests. The Villages are great and lots of good people there. Florida is wonderful as well!
We are moving to Del Webb in TX come May.
Marg, I’m assuming you are building since you won’t be in till May. What is your plan?
@@mollyhay9597 yes building. Our home on the market w an offer at present.
@ Molly Hay - are you moving to Del Webb at Lake Oconee? I am looking at homes there now. Love Del Web at Lake Oconee. Thank you.
@@theresaallen9550 We are moving to Del Webb Chateau Elan in Braselton. Lake Oconee is a great place too!
My parents moved to The Villages in 2009. They absolutely love it. They live near Sumter Landing. We love visiting them there, it’s so beautiful!!
Have Watched Rusty! I think the Villages are awesome because it’s so much healthier to stay physically active and/or Socially active to live longer!
What’s Rusty’s channel?
I have friends that moved there 3 years ago. It's fun, but I didn't think it was for me. After looking at properties on the West Coast of Florida, we realized that the Villages is definitely the best bang for the buck. I am a golfer. We bought a house in September on Orange Blossom Hills Golf Course.
I'm only 58 and live and work in New England, but can't wait to spend the rest of my life there.
I don’t normally read comments, due to time constraints, but I was interested to see what people think about this area. Curious why you chose The Villages to feature. Maybe you could share that sometime. You can feature whatever you want, of course. Not asking with judgement.
I would love to know the backstory of how you came to visit The Villages- was it just curiosity or piqued by Rusty's videos? My husband and I are both in our mid-60's and live in the opposite corner of the country- I definitely don't see either one of us ever wanting to live in a master planned community like this- it just feels too, ummm...homogeneous. But, hey, different strokes for different folks.
@@jennybaber3563 This is exactly what FL looks like. We're all different. I don't desire mountains or the desert. East coast, Midwest and Canadians retirees love FL in the winter to escape the cold/snow. Personally, I'm a lover of the Great Lakes.
It is homogeneous, and mostly republican. So, unless you are a tRUMPster, stay away. It’s like the walking dead
Visited Florida a couple times and unfortunately couldn't wait to leave. Lots of transients and the weather (heat and humidity) was awful. I prefer cool temps..just not for me I suppose. Certainly the planned communities are nice but quite expensive to live there .. 😳
I was just near The Villages the end of January. One of my husband’s friends said: “be careful, folks go in there and never come out…”
Haha
We just bought our home this past September. Can't wait to get there. You are lovely.. enjoyed your fresh new perspective. We are a young 62.....
I live in a similar resort community in Phoenix. It's a wonderful way of life! My husband and I, share a car and a golf cart. We rarely have to leave. 4 swimming pools, championship golf course, walking trails, pickleball, bocce, cornhole, and an art studio and fitness gym. 3 restaurants. Tons of clubs. Life is good!
What is it called?I think Arizona weather a lot nicer than Florida super humid year round!
@@angelasmith257 Encanterra Country Club. It's located in Queen Creek, Arizona. It's definitely hot in the summer, but we have everything air conditioned.
@@angelasmith257Where in Florida is it
humid year round?
@@teresaburleson7226 pretty much all of Florida maybe north Fla..a bit better I’m in west / central veryyy humid most of the year🥵
I wish I’d known you were here. I watch your videos as much as I can. I’ve been here over 20 years and I do love it. I have to admit though, that it is getting bigger every day. Don’t know how much longer I will be able to stay as I’m getting older and really do miss my family. They can’t get down here as much as I’d like. It is a great place, beautiful and like you as a single woman, I feel very safe. I wish you well on your adventures and look forward to see your next one.❤
I love North Central Florida. The villages are truly amazing ❤️ LOVE it here!
I purchased my home and will be moving to The Villages in the summer. Can’t wait to start living and enjoying the active life style. I have a lot of friends that already live there and they love it. ❤
We’ve been here a couple of months now; it’s awesome!!
So did we. We bought in Newell
Hi Kimberly. I’m a bit behind in watching your videos and I had no idea you were going to The Villages. I’ve been busy packing my home in Nashville Tennessee and now unpacking in my new home in the villages near sawgrass grove. I visited this area several times in the past few years and finally made the move. I’ve been here three weeks and absolutely love it. I’ve watched Rustys videos for quite some time as well as Angela Masson and Jerry and Linda, The Villages newcomers. Hope you enjoyed your visit.
Kimberly, thank you for sharing your wonderful vacation with us. It was a beautiful area. I think it could be one persons cup of tea and not at all to another!!! I thought it was gorgeous but not my cup of tea. Again thank you for sharing!!!! ❤❤❤
Rusty is a wealth of knowledge regarding The Villages, love his channel
I live here now but the “honeymoon has ended”. It is getting to big and expensive and I am now wanting to move to the Carolinas.
20 years ago, The Villages was a great place to live. Now it's grown way too big, the traffic is atrocious, all the beautiful land is gone and the diversity of the people living here is good and bad. I live in a community, built in the early 1990's, that is backed up to the Villages. So much has changed in this area since then.
Traffic is nothing compared to other areas - Tampa- Naples - Miami. Nothing close to where we originally came from. 20 yrs not a lot there but we love it
I know a couple that sold their condo because of the traffic there. They want nothing to do with it.
How can you say this if you don’t actually live in the Villages???
I agree! I’ve lived here before there was a Sumter Landing! Now it’s too busy. Hard to get in restaurants, tee-times and bad traffic! I still like it here…just not as much!
@@julie5158 I live here and have no traffic issues, no problems getting tee times or eating out. Go figure.
We’re enjoying our cozy courtyard villa here in The Villages! So much to do.
Hello, this is a paradise for retirees. The Shangri-la of retirement. Simply fantastic and awesome 👌. Thanks for the insightful comments about this Central Florida gem. 😀
Lived in The Villages for five years (Charlotte). Loved it but it is NOT the paradise as presented. I did love all the activities! Just like every other place it is VERY catty. I do recommend it, there is no other place like it. We moved back to Texas to be closer to family. 😊
Very catty? I don’t get that. I run a golf group twice a week. Most of the woman were a single golfer who just happened to sign up at our tee time. 10 yrs later and we still welcome people in. Moved from sanibel to charlotte 2 yrs ago.
Maybe cliquish is the word I was looking for. Over my five years there I tried every club that I thought I might like. Yes some opened their arms wide while some let you know you were not welcomed especially at various pools. I suppose it is like that every place. Have a nice day.
Great video Kimberly! Your fellow RUclipsr Angela Masson and her husband bought a house there and live there part time. They really seem to love it! Seems like a wonderful community!❤
Getting ready for the move! Yes, very excited- I was waiting to see if you were going to make it there. Both parents now live there, and we have been going down for years and love it. ❤❤
Are you planning on another move?? I’d chose Aiken over Florida any day!!🥰
Kimberly-Had no idea The Villages was that big-looks beautiful! Mount Dora is a few minutes away which is cute and quaint- highly recommend it if you go back in the future. Love your channel ❤️
❤Mt Dora. We climbed Mt Dora😅
We have nothing like this In Australia. Lots of over 55s but much smaller .
I can understand why this would be great for lots of people . Having most facilities there would make life so easy xx
Hi Michelle I believe there building community based homes in Byron Bay
A top-notch video complemented by Rusty Nelson. You did a great job of presenting the story of TV. I have great respect for Rusty as he tells it like it is. Several commentaries to your video show a definite lack of knowledge about TV. TV is not for everybody. A person should like to enjoy life and friends.
Huh! So interesting that you went there! We are at the age where some of our friends have embraced living in a golf cart community. So we live in our ranch home in PA, in a neighborhood with all ages, love our four seasons, and visit those friends. To each his own, but I love living where there are a variety of ages. I googled the place and what came up was all the about the swinger community there. Whoa!
When Rusty said the rumors it’s exactly what you are talking about. I say “I’ve been looking 10 years for all these swingers and can’t find them. Help me out”. There are lots of people in the surrounding area of all ages and you see them in restaurants, in the squares, shopping etc. lots of younger visitors always around. plenty of volunteer opportunities also to work with people of all ages. I don’t miss the 10 inches of snow our son called to tell us about. My grand children love the villages - want to move here and they are 8 and 10.
That’s just a myth, an urban legend
Is this how rumors start… I hear people that live in ranch homes in PA are all swingers? So not true. It’s a great place with lots of things to do.
You have a very lovely speaking voice. Soothing, lowkey.
Yes, Florida is wonderful in the winter. Report back in the summer. 😀
Brutal summers here🥵over a 100 most days!
Looks like a lovely place Kimberly, enjoyed the scenery. You look very relaxed and happy. 😊❤️
I Loved this video, Thanks Rusty for helping out with this video, I just bought a new house in Lake Denham and can't wait to enjoy The Villages
Thanks so much, Kimberly. I live in central Florida and have been so curious about The Villages. This was so very helpful. I’m now going to keep exploring this community.
I love watching videos about The Villages. I have had thoughts of moving down there some day. However, the community is kind of giving me a "15 minute city" feeling. Florida is planning on having many 15 minute cities.
The Villages is not a gated community but there are gates to pass through to get from one end to the other. It slows the traffic and probably deters people from using The Villages as a "pass through" to their destination, and that's a good thing.
Loved the outfits and think your hair looks lovely. Really interested to see what you will pack for a trip to Australia in May as the weather will be cooler ❤
Is Kimberley coming to Australia? that's my home town can you tell me more
@@DONNASLIFE55 Hi Donna I didn’t intend to post this comment on Kimberley’s vlog, it was meant for another vlogger I had just been watching! That was Suzie Grant who does a vlog called alternative ageing who is going to Australia. I have a son inAustralia, previously Perth now Sydney. I absolutely love it ❤️
I love your hair too❤
Very beautiful place! Are you considering moving there ?
I loved your videos when you moved to SC. All the yard work and gardening and decorating were so interesting!
I live in and LOVE LOVE LOVE The Villages - Sawgrass is NOT an official town Square - it is just a dining, music and shopping venue- one of many, in The Villages. The next official town Square is going to be Eastport - being built now- done in the next year or two- it will take a 3-8 years to have all the store fronts occupied - but it will be awesome !!
Thank you!
Exact location of Eastport?🙂
Thanks for taking us there, Kimberly. Looks lovely for some older folks. Politics too conservative for me.
How’s those liberal gas and food prices working out for you 😂😂
@@caddywompuss best reply ever
@@caddywompuss you mean the gas and food prices that are up all around the world 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤷♀️🇨🇦
I wouldn’t live in Florida if they gave me a free house!
Same
I watch Angela Mason and she recently bought a house in the Villages 😊. I’m not sure I want to live in the middle of Florida. Im a Georgia girl and need my seasons 😊
Once I get settled in Nashville/Franklink, I'll come visit you in the Villages!! We have First Watch in AZ and in the panhandle too, it's a great healthy brunch place!
I'm looking forward to that - we'll have a blast!
Hi Kimberly. The “rumors” that I heard on a podcast about the villages is that there’s a large swingers community within the villages 🫢 Thanks for sharing. Sounds a lil too big for me. I’m turning 55 in 2 days. I’m looking for a 55+ community but not huge like that. I live in the sf Bay Area. Looking for smaller slower community but active. No hustle and bustle.
I heard the same about swinging there!
I lived there for 5 years. True there are swingers BUT I’m sure your city/town has them too! I
Rumors, rumors, rumors…NOT EVERYONE joins in.
Yes and they have a high rate of STDs.
@@lynnettecorkern823 yes i remember reading about the high rate of STD's years ago. That was big down there. I do know 2 couples that moved there and they love it and they are not swingers.
@@linrae1181 Stop parroting that tired, false rumor.
Hello Kim, I just came across your videos for the first time and have subscribed. I live in Mooresville, NC and looking forward to retirement next year. The Villages look to be wonderful. Wish I can meet you in person someday.
I don't know if you know her, but Angela Masson you tuber "Style over Fifty " has a house in The Villages. She's there now.
Kind of reminds me of downtown Disney. Watching now
Again I missed a chance to meet up with you!! Last time you were in Crystal River and now here....and I'm half hour from Crystal River and an hour or so from the Villages...darn!!!! Glad you are enjoying the visit...we go on occasion to enjoy a nice evening and the music in the square, at any of the Village locations...always fun!! Thanks for the tour!!!!!
I love The Villages, been visiting my aunt and uncle there for past few years. I'm much younger and still love it!
I enjoyed this very much!!! I went on another amazing trip from my couch.
I wish I would have run into you! My husband and I have lived in The Villages for 7 years and LOVE it!
I've always known that Florida was a haven for snowbirds and retirees. I've never heard of The Villages, so interesting peak into that lifestyle. It is beautifully laid out and looks like a hub of activity. I'm 75 and have always yearned to be around people and then along came covid and just the polarizing times we live in , so I've just retreated. Now I just read, hike with my dogs and watch your channel. But, I can see where that would be a slice of paradise for the socially active older set.
You HAVE to subscribe to The Villages Newcomers! ( Jerry & Linda- they are PRECIOUS ❤️).
I lived in the villages from 1998 till 2006 was a smaller community then..was a great time ….
Looks like a nice place to visit, but that heat down there is just too much for me. Beautiful community. I bet it’s hard to afford, eh?
The Village’s remind me a little of Sun City Center with all gulf carts but not as nice as the villages I don’t think. This looks wonderful for us older folk and safe especially the way world is now a days
I love to visit Florida but I wouldn’t live there year round. It’s too hot in summer for me plus I would miss the change of seasons. Yes, I’d even miss snow!
So to answer your question, no I wouldn’t live there. The Villages look beautiful but it’s too large, too controlled, too homogeneous for me. But if it’s your cup of tea, go for it! 😊
and the political decorated golf carts I have viewed were a big turn off for me
Enjoyed finding out more about the Villages. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels on your trip,back home.
My sister in law & her 2nd husband live there. Her first husband my 1st husbands brother passed away in an accident when she was in her mid twenties. They moved there from Myrtle Beach!
You’re hair looks lovely Kimberley.. wow hard to imagine the size of the villages but there seems to be plenty of variety of things to do and see.
Florida is so beautiful, but for me the humidity and treacherous damaging hurricanes petrifies me, so my hubby and I chose southwest Arizona, to retire so beautiful out here, our golden hr. sunsets 🌅 are beautiful, and yes we do have palm trees here, lots of people are heading to Arizona, the housing market is booming, Californians are moving here Love my Arizona 🌵🌴🌵🌴🌵🌴
Hi, Do you live in a 55+ in AZ? I have family in AZ ! They love it too!
How expense is it there? I agree Fla weather horrible gettin worse every year !🥵
Arizona has a lot of mountains, but no ocean. 😞
Thank you for taking us along! This is my kind of place with everything available. I live in Maine where we still have snow and I would do anything to live in The Villages so I may look into it more! I love warm weather and being outside.
I have lived in the Villages for 20 years. I sttend yoga classes 4-5 days a week, and water aerobics in the summer.
You are living my dream!!!!!
Kimberly, We have lived here for 22 years. We love it and have seen many, many changes over the years. Wish we had known you were going to be here.
Good morning, I wish I had seen your RUclips on The Villages. My husband and I live here, and we love it. We moved down about 2 1/2 years ago. I love your channel, and I had to take a couple of weeks off because I had a company that came down from Michigan; the next time you are here, I would love to meet with you and have a cup of coffee or a glass of wine lol.
Some of the best photography I've seen. You captured Lake Sumpter beautifully!
I have friends who Winter in the Villages and are begging me to buy there…I’m sure it’s fun but Florida not for me but it might be fun to just visit.
I say the same thing at 67. My husband will be 70 in December this year! Yes it’s Scary! We live in Fernandina beach, Amelia Island, FL. We are literally the first exit into Florida after Georgia. More northeast, but we love the cooler weather during December and January. We still get hot day beginning late February and very hot summers. We’re OK with it. Formally we were both New Yorkers born, raised, worked and educated there. We were tired of depressing snowfall and ice and wanted a warmer climate upon retiring. Plus the cost of living in New York is ridiculous. I don’t know people can afford it now that we’re gone 5 years. We came down to Amelia Island as snowbirds in 2018 stayed in Fernandina Beach and rented That was January 2018. In October 2019 we closed on our house in Fernandina beach. We are 4 miles from the beach. I don’t mind a little more inland but that’s OK. Much better for us in case of hurricanes. The other thing is it’s like being on Cape Cod! Yes my neighbor told me that’s what they call Amelia Island; the Cap Cod of Florida. Our neighborhood is a mixture of kids adults, our age and people in their 50s. Yes it’s just right for us. We love our development my husband can play golf or volunteer at our church which he enjoys doing. I sing in the chorus there and do the ladies guild and crafts. We’re having fun. They’ll be no 90 nursing home for us! Heck no! Never!
Loved this video! I’m in central FL for the winter ( from MI), and we went to the villages for the day! Loved it, want to go back! Learned a lot from your video, and will watch Rusty’s videos! Thanks your recommending him!
So very interesting.
I'm grateful you're here with us !
What so cool is I have family that live in the village near Lake Deaton I was there a month ago in mid-February and had a wonderful time brought a friend with and she just absolutely loved it can't wait to get back
How ironic that you are featuring The Villages! We lived there 10 years and moved to SW Florida 2 1/2 years ago however are moving back to The Villages in 10 days! So excited! We have lived in FL 15 years in 3 different communities and there is nothing that compares with TV. Very much looking forward to moving back there. ❤❤❤
Loved the tour and the one on one with Mr Rusty ..I also watch his vlogs..safe travels
Very lovely, thank you so much for taking us along! Are you considering living there?
Looks lovely and beautiful glad you had fun. Floridas nice to visit but i love living in South Carolina i need at least 3 seasons 😊
"The Village" is a beautiful place from your video. A little too much excitement for me. I love the ocean, but a quiter atmosphere. I discovered your tutorials when you first moved to Aiken and have enjoyed it very much. Looking forward to your next adventure.
Looks nice. I think it all depends on your attitude wherever you are.
We’ve lived in The Villages for over 10 yrs and absolutely love it. It’s like being on vacation every day! Pay no attention to the rumors circulating about Villagers. They’re simply not true and perpetuated by people who know nothing about it.
Spot on. I would move to The Villages tomorrow, but I have another 21 months to go until retirement. I will be visiting again in May...looking forward to seeing all of the changes since my last visit in July 2021.
My sister was an accountant for The Villages for 6 years or so. She saw where the money went. Quite a lot was spent for Little Blue pills and to treat for venereal disease.
@@terryfischer1070 how could she possibly have known where the residents were spending THEIR money.
@@terryfischer1070 The Villages were known as having the mos STD’s in the US. Safe to assume a lot of the old guys need the blue pill
@@boomerst3 Stop parroting the same tired false rumors that were disproven years ago.
Haha - if I saw people line dancing at the town square to Jimmy Buffet, I would've bought a house on the spot! That sounds so fun!
This was so much fun I have three sets of friends that went to visit they immediately bought homes and love it
Villages was my DREAM❤️67 yr old hubs chose 29 yr old co-worker instead🤬 I simply couldn’t do it alone so far from family. So I compromised & chose beach in SC. It’s all good.
Really great video! My husband and I have been fascinated with the lifestyle of being a Villages resident and watch a bunch of RUclips videos on the subject. It was a nice surprise to see Rusty meet up with you and hear his story. Your video is one of my top favorites about The Villages, well done! (I wanted to see more- what it was like at the Town Square when people gathered for the live music at the end of your video.)
Disneyland IS for adults Rusty! 😍 I just got back! ❤ I just subscribed to both channels! I’m retiring this year. I’m looking for vacation and retirement options and this looks great to include with my WDW vacation plans. Thanks! ❤
Good morning, I love snapdragons - I can hardly wait until spring (which for us up here is another 2 months! and it just started snowing again). I guess I was a little confused - are you on vacation? Thinking of moving? .... I've heard of The Villages, but had no idea how large it is - that is a huge man-made lake!
We have done a lifestyle stay in the villages and LOVE it- hoping to be there in a couple of years!!!!!!
I’ve been looking at The Villages, I found Rusty and started watching his videos. Thanks for sharing 🌼
check out TheVillagesChief and Robyn Cavallaro's channels
I see you as such a creative individualist, growing her own organic veggies. Perhaps there is a group for that. I just didn’t see you loving it there based on you channel. But if it is safe and you can do your own thing, it might be just the place for you. Perhaps time for a change for you. I thought it might be a sponsored video. Anyway, looks like you had a fun time..and that is what it is all about
It’s wonderful here, because us native Floridans love our God, Governor, and state!!
Looks absolutely lovely...only 2 things....I would so miss the ocean and I love to live among people...young to old but I can certainly see the draw❤
Everything is so beautiful there. A little bit of trivia I heard a while back about your location was Megan Boones (From the Blacklist) grandfather actually developed/created the Villages
Looks absolutely wonderful, but reminds me too much of the 15 minute city concept, although I appreciate the expanse far exceeds 15 minutes! I guess if I’m going to restricted, it would be a wonderful place to be confined to!
Omg, thank you! Thought i was the only one that was feeling this. Those 15 minute cities wanna stack, pack and coral people in so that China can buy more land here. Seems thats why all the fires in Ohio. Move the people out and buy the land
Maybe I glimpsed some homes in the background when you were sitting by a pool?? Other than that, I have no idea where the people there actually live. Apartments? Condos? Attached homes? Detached homes? This video was more about the common features. If you go back, please show some homes.