The Sports Barn serves as a vibrant hub of activity at The Ford, featuring a spacious indoor fitness facility and neighboring amenities including the Lake Dye Pool, a variety of sports courts, and a dedicated children’s playground. Together, these offerings create a dynamic and welcoming space for members of all ages to gather, play, and stay active.
Sports Barn & Pool
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Sports Courts
The Ford’s open-air courts offer something for every sports enthusiast. Play a match on one of three Har-Tru (clay) tennis courts, enjoy a game of bocce or croquet on the manicured grass court, or head to the newly added multipurpose complex—featuring four pickleball courts that easily convert for basketball. It’s a dynamic setting designed for both friendly competition and laid-back recreation.
Lake Dye Pool
Perched beside the peaceful waters of Lake Dye, this inviting pool area is a seasonal centerpiece of life at The Ford. The main pool spans 75 by 37 feet, complete with a dedicated lap lane for fitness swimmers. Younger guests can enjoy an 11×12-foot kiddie pool, while a 9×12-foot hot tub offers relaxation just steps away. Adjacent locker rooms include showers and towel service, and a nearby canoe and kayak launch provides effortless access to the lake’s tranquil waters.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places this 6,000-square-foot Greek Revival estate was Clara and Henry Ford’s lowcountry dream home. It now serves as a community centerpiece with a swimming pool, gardens, formal living and dining rooms and well-appointed guest suites.
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Set amidst towering live oaks and lush pastures near The Ford’s main entrance, the picturesque Equestrian Center is a full-service boarding facility set across seven acres.
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When the legendary World Golf Hall of Fame architect, Pete Dye, designed the 250-acre golf course at The Ford Field & River Club, his goal was to create a course that was fun and playable for golfers at every skill level. The result is an award-winning design course shaped by coastline, meadows and freshwater lakes, featuring a parkland-style front nine and a links-style back nine.
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First designed to house Henry Ford’s beloved cruiser, Little Lulu, The Ford’s 36-slip Deepwater Marina on the Ogeechee River accommodates boats up to 65 feet. The marina is the ideal launching point for fishing expeditions and self-guided explorations of the river, its tributaries and the open waters of the Atlantic, which is just 20 miles away.
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The Oyster House is home to The Ford’s Naturalist Center and is without a doubt one of the most popular places on the property for members of all ages. In addition to being the base for the on-staff naturalist, the Oyster House–originally Henry Ford’s cabin—is the setting for monthly member Oyster Roasts, and casual gatherings.
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A grand design inspired by traditional Southern estates, the 6,000-square-foot Clubhouse boasts four large Grecian columns and a wide second-story covered porch that overlooks a 670-feet oak alleé formed by 250-year-old trees.
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The Spa
Lake Dye Grill
Dorchester Shooting Preserve
The Great Lawn
Edsel Community Farm