Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club

About

The Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club is situated on the historic Alfred I. duPont estate, which was built in the 1920s and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The property was restored and repurposed as a yacht and country club after being acquired by Gate Petroleum in 1984. It has been recognized by the AIA Florida Chapter in its 'Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places' listing. More information can be found on the club's website.

Facilities

The club features a historic riverfront estate and mansion with formal gardens, a private marina with 70 slips accommodating large vessels, and a fitness center offering strength, cardio, and personal training as well as restorative spa services. Additional facilities include a Racquet Club with six Har-Tru tennis courts, three swimming pools, and an onsite children's activity center known as the Cubs Den. For events, there are multiple indoor and outdoor spaces available. More details can be found on the club's amenities page.

Activities

The club's programming centers on member boating activities at the private marina, which serves as a hub for year-round boating activities, including member cruises and dock parties. The club also hosts annual regattas and fleet sailing events. A detailed race schedule is provided to members but is not published publicly. More information about the sailing programme can be accessed here.

Social Events

A year-round social calendar includes wine dinners, themed dockside events, whisky and spirits tastings, live music in the Chartroom Lounge, family pool events, and a variety of member social gatherings. Information on social activities can be found on the club's dining page.

Dining Services

The club offers multiple dining venues, including the Mansion Terrace Rooms for lunch, dinner, and brunch, the Mariner's Deck Bar for dockside cocktails, and the Wheel House Cafe for seasonal poolside casual dining. Culinary programming features wine dinners and themed dining events. More details are available on the club's dining services page.

Event Hosting

The club provides full-service wedding and private event hosting on the mansion grounds, with catering and event planning services available. Facility capacities are published for various configurations, accommodating both intimate gatherings and larger events. More information can be found on the club's event hosting page.

Youth Programmes

The club offers year-round children's programming through the Cubs Den, including swim lessons during the warmer months, a competitive swim team, and youth tennis programs and camps run by tennis professionals. More details can be found on the club's amenities page.

Membership Options

Membership at the club includes access to a network of reciprocal clubs, with over 150 properties available worldwide. The club offers private membership and the Gate Governors Club multi-club package, which provides privileges across affiliated properties. Notably, there are no food and beverage monthly minimums or capital assessment fees. For more information on membership options, visit the club's membership page.

Access Policy

The club advertises reciprocal access for members to other clubs and provides contact information for inquiries regarding membership, marina, or events. Specific visitor and guest rules are not published publicly, and prospective members are encouraged to contact the club for reservations and additional information. More details can be found on the club's website.

Seasonal Operations

Several amenities operate seasonally, including the Wheel House Cafe and specific pool hours. Swim lessons are offered during warm-weather months. More information can be found on the club's amenities page.

Member Resources

Onsite resources for members include a Member Experience team, a member login portal, fitness personal training, tennis professionals, marina staff, and the Cubs Den children's activity center. More details can be found on the club's amenities page.