Is the fountain at Villages of South Walton Completed?

Looks very close to completion but I haven't seen it operating yet.

As of last weekend it was still not running, but almost. The bricks, fountain heads and landscaping were in place. John and I were sitting at O Henry's (enjoying a really delicious double espresso!) watching them installing the "brain" panel last Saturday. I sure hope the fountain has colored lights. I'm really looking forward to seeing it too.

The sod looked laid yesterday so I am hoping that it will be soon.

The suspense of this thread is killing me... photos please when completed. O'Henry's is where we get our Carvel ice cream (they have other good desserts as well). I haven't yet tried their sandwiches and other foods but will do so soon, especially with the fountain to look at. I hope kids can run in the fountain.

The suspense of this thread is killing me... photos please when completed. O'Henry's is where we get our Carvel ice cream (they have other good desserts as well). I haven't yet tried their sandwiches and other foods but will do so soon, especially with the fountain to look at. I hope kids can run in the fountain.

Not done yet but getting close! Wires still sticking up. I walk by almost daily and will try to post a pic when it's up and going.

Looks like it's getting real close. Pictures will follow once it's running.

Here are some photos (they are not that great) I took around 2:15 today of the fountain. I am not sure when it will be on... but the orange fence is DOWN!!!!

The fountain was on when we drove past at 5:30 p.m.! Looks like a lot of fun, but it is very close to the road so keep a good eye on your kids.

YEA!!!!! I can not wait!!!!:lol: 😀

The fountain was on when we drove past at 5:30 p.m.! Looks like a lot of fun, but it is very close to the road so keep a good eye on your kids.

Just wondering if the fountain at the Villages of South Walton is completed yet. Someone on this board said they were trying to complete it by March 20. Any photos of a completed fountain yet? It's near one of my favorite ice cream shops on 30A - the Carvel ice cream place.

We went to Carvels at my moms last week. My step-dad is from New York (where they originated) and he was so excited to show us this place. They have the smoothest, creamiest ice cream and it doesn't give you brain freeze! The kids loved the sprinkle dispenser.

Thanks for letting me know. We'll see it ourselves soon. But if anyone takes a photo while it's on, please post it. I heard it was going to have multi-color lights, but that may not be true.

Thanks for letting me know. We'll see it ourselves soon. But if anyone takes a photo while it's on, please post it. I heard it was going to have multi-color lights, but that may not be true.

Paula, just curious - how far is this fountain from the cottages? Sounds like something my kids would enjoy when we visit.

This is huge news CCK and InletBeachDweller. Thank you! We are so lucky, the fountain is less than two blocks from our house. We are headed up Friday and our kids and my niece and nephew (all 6 and under) will be sure to test it out. I'll try to get pics of it up and running. :clap_1:

Paula, just curious - how far is this fountain from the cottages? Sounds like something my kids would enjoy when we visit.

Hi Lindabobhat:

The fountain is on the green of the Villages of South Walton, which is just 1 mile east of our cottages. Our kids will love the fountain when they see it. We find that there is plenty for us to do on our side of 30A now with Fonville Press (lovely coffee shop with very nice courtyard with free wireless access if you bring a laptop -- also great place to sit and read a book -- there are also after beach wine and appetizers on Friday and Saturday nights and I'll attend my first one on May 6) just 1/2 mile (an easy walk) from the cottage and it tends to be quiet early in the morning if you have any early risers who want to take a walk. Then there's the Villages of South Walton 1 mile away with the fountain, Seacrest cafe (sandwiches and other meals, as well as great Carvel Ice cream and desserts with plenty of seating inside and outside), and some shops and kiosks. Then there's Rosemary Beach right after Villages of South walton with shops, restaurants and an outdoor craft market about every other weekend in the summer (we like to get ice cream and then go to the fountain at Rosemary Beach that you can turn on and off -- the kids love that fountain although I don't know the exact street name at Rosemary Beach -- perhaps someone else on this board knows the address of that fountain). Then there's Shades by the Loop with useful wireless Internet access and great oyster po'boy sandwiches. All of these places are easy for families.

When we want to venture off the east end of 30A, we go west to Seagrove (4 miles) for Angelinas, Seaside (6 miles), Grayton State Park (9 miles and well worth the trip), and Grayton Beach (10 miles).

Was at lunch yesterday at Seacrest Cafe and fountain wasn't on. Will have to try to catch a pic if I ever get these taxes done :roll: .


BTW, looks like Seacrest Cafe won't be getting their liquor license just yet. Talked to them yesterday and apparently the county wanted way too much to give the license so on hold for now :bang: . I was looking for a place to get slushed and stumble home. :lol: . Kidding, wish I could still be a kid but those days are long gone! Anyway a martini before dinner would have been nice. They do have wine and beer though :lolabove:

Hi Lindabobhat:

The fountain is on the green of the Villages of South Walton, which is just 1 mile east of our cottages. Our kids will love the fountain when they see it. We find that there is plenty for us to do on our side of 30A now with Fonville Press (lovely coffee shop with very nice courtyard with free wireless access if you bring a laptop -- also great place to sit and read a book -- there are also after beach wine and appetizers on Friday and Saturday nights and I'll attend my first one on May 6) just 1/2 mile (an easy walk) from the cottage and it tends to be quiet early in the morning if you have any early risers who want to take a walk. Then there's the Villages of South Walton 1 mile away with the fountain, Seacrest cafe (sandwiches and other meals, as well as great Carvel Ice cream and desserts with plenty of seating inside and outside), and some shops and kiosks. Then there's Rosemary Beach right after Villages of South walton with shops, restaurants and an outdoor craft market about every other weekend in the summer (we like to get ice cream and then go to the fountain at Rosemary Beach that you can turn on and off -- the kids love that fountain although I don't know the exact street name at Rosemary Beach -- perhaps someone else on this board knows the address of that fountain). Then there's Shades by the Loop with useful wireless Internet access and great oyster po'boy sandwiches. All of these places are easy for families.

When we want to venture off the east end of 30A, we go west to Seagrove (4 miles) for Angelinas, Seaside (6 miles), Grayton State Park (9 miles and well worth the trip), and Grayton Beach (10 miles).

Paula, the after beach wine and appetizers on Friday and Saturday night? You said you would be attending your first one on May 6-is that when they start? Are they only doing that at certain times?

We love Rosemary Beach and all the new businesses! We were there last May and enjoyed ourselves at Blue by Night. Where is Fonville Press?

MKH:

We're happy with the nice places we have now on our end of 30A. Fonville Press is about 1/2 mile west of the Seacrest Beach Development right at the entrance of Alys Beach (it is part of Alys Beach and has the same look and feel -- the courtyard is very calming). I haven't been to the wine and appetizer events and don't remember exactly what time they start, but others on this board do. I heard there were quite a lot of people there recently.

I haven't gotten to know Rosemary Beach as well as I should by now. What are your favorite things to do (I have to try Blue by Night soon).

Best,
Paula

From a note in our Seacrest newsletter:

"The fountain will have 32 ground-level spray heads that will send streams of water from one to 14 feet in the air as controlled by a computer that choreographs the sprays with music. Each of these heads is surrounded by three spotlights that will provide a sensational view of the water streams after dark. There will also be a small cluster of continuously spraying heads. ... For safety, all of the wiring is low voltage. The water will be stored in a tank below ground and chlorinated. A low barrier of shrubs will be in place to prevent children from running from the fountain toward Highway 30-A."

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Well, get the darn thing open already!!! :cool: