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New Lighthouse Pub at White Bluff Resort
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White Bluff Resort Amenities & New Construction 2021

Posted on by Emily Morris

New Amenities. New Construction.

White Bluff Resort is booming. Two years after property owners purchased the resort from its developer, lot sales have increased dramatically. Homes are selling quickly and a number of builders have new homes under construction. And NEW AMENITIES are being added early in 2021.

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Welcome to White Bluff

Current Resort Amenities

  • Two Championship Golf Courses with 4-Star Ratings.
    Both our New Course and Old Course offer exceptional challenges for any golfer. Both have a Driving Range, Putting Green and Clubhouse. Building lots with great golf course views are available on both. Property owners receive 36 rounds per year.
  • Five Swimming Pools. Four pools beautiful pools are available to any property owner. Pool decks offer shelter, patio furniture and bathrooms. The 5th pool is located in a separately gated area inside White Bluff called The Highlands. This area is surrounded by the Old Course and features a pool for property owners in that section.
  • Three Lighted Tennis Courts. One of the courts is set up for Pickleball with equipment available for players’ use.
  • Two RV Parks. Both are also available for tent camping. A Primitive Campsite is also available near the lake. RV storage is also available through our POA office.
  • Marina. Four covered and gated docks offer 114 slips (40ft., 30ft., and 22ft.) Dock and gas pump updates will be underway in 2021.
  • Lone Star Room. Conference Center. Both of these facilities are available for rental by property owners for private events. The Lone Star Room is available at no charge for resident-only events.
  • Two Outdoor Pavilions. Available by reservation for event use. The Rustic Pool and adjacent pavilion can be rented together for events.
  • Two Interior Lakes. Both lakes as well as several ponds and streams offer catch-and-release fishing.
  • Mulligan’s Grill. Located in the New Course Clubhouse, Mulligan’s offers casual dining and beverages. Indoor and outdoor seating.
  • 24/7 Security Staff. White Bluff is a gated resort with security staff onsite 24/7.
  • Guest Rentals. The resort currently offers newly remodeled condo units and three log cabins for guest rental.

NEW in 2021

New Lighthouse Pub at White Bluff Resort

Fitness Center. Scheduled to be open in February, the White Bluff Fitness Center will be available to property owners at a modest monthly fee. The interior has been renovated and new equipment purchased. It will be a keycard access.

Lighthouse Pub. Also scheduled to open in late February, is the new Lighthouse Pub. Overlooking the lake, the new Pub is ideal for meeting friend and musical events. The interior of the Pub is being expanded to offer more inside seating. It will offer beverages and light food options. A private entity, owned by several longtime White Bluff residents, is leasing the property from the POA and will operate it.

More Information:

Call Emily Morris, the #1 Realtor at Lake Whitney and White Bluff Resort. 254-694-1111. Cell: 214-205-7374.

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Lake Whitney — The Most Gorgeous Texas Lake

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Of course, we, who live at Lake Whitney, have known this all along. But it is still a well-kept secret up in the DFW metroplex and down in Houston. Property and homes at Lake Whitney are much more affordable than other lakes around Texas.

  • Ranch property at the lake and equestrian lots inside White Bluff Resort are available.
  • Plenty of coves and white bluffs surround Lake Whitney.
  • The Marina at White Bluff Resort.
  • Marina at Juniper Cove
  • Lake Whitney Dam
  • Covered bridge inside White Bluff Resort on Lake Whitney
  • Lake Whitney is a great place to live.
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    Sunset parties are wonderful at Lake Whitney.

It is the rural environment of this lake that makes it most appealing for weekend homes — and for those who can move away from the city and enjoy a quieter, peaceful way of life. Lake Whitney is uncrowded — not overrun with homes, boats and traffic.

Best Outdoor Recreation in Texas

According to TexasOutside.com, Lake Whitney is the 4th largest lake in Texes — 23,500 acres with 225 miles of shoreline. “Lake Whitney offers some of the best outdoor recreation in Texas with excellent lakefront camping and lodging, good fishing, nearby hunting and perfect conditions for boating. The clear water, scenic bluffs, protected coves and unusually smooth water (primarily due to light boat traffic) are perfect for boaters.”

A Houston blogger, MommyPoppins.com, recommends Lake Whitney for family fun. (NOTE: We have plenty of Houston folks who have moved to Lake Whitney and others who have getaway homes here for weekend relaxation.)

Cleanest Lakes in Texas.

USA Today
lists Lake Whitney among the cleanest lakes in Texas. “Lake Whitney is one of the lesser-known lakes in Texas, which is hard to believe considering how beautiful it is….this is the perfect sport for swimming, camping, fishing and other lake activities.” March 15, 2018

Google lists Lake Whitney as one of the most scenic swimming lakes in Texas.

Come out to Lake Whitney this spring. Enjoy its particularly beautiful sunsets and see how affordable living here can be. Call Emily Morris, Realtor, for a tour. 254-694-1111. LakeHomesLakeWhitney.com

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You’re Invited to Lake Whitney TX

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BOATING. FISHING. CHAMPIONSHIP GOLFING.
BOUTIQUE SHOPPING. WINE TASTING. Enjoy our Lake Life!

Living the Lake Life.

Located between Ft. Worth and Waco, Lake Whitney is an inviting lake community with more to offer than a boat launch. You will find exciting fishing opportunities, safe boating waters, affordable homes and a lovely small town filled with delightful shops and boutiques.

Begin your exploration of Lake Life at Lake Whitney by coming down for a visit. Please call for an appointment. Emily Morris, Realtor. 254-694-1111.

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Old Course at White Bluff Resort

Stay and Play at Lake Whitney.

White Bluff Resort offers condos, log cabins and two RV parks for visitors. Emily Morris can give you more information about arranging an overnight stay. The Resort offers two championship golf courses, a marina, four pools and dining at Mulligan’s on the New Course. The golf courses are open to the public; overnight guests can use other amenities.

Shop Downtown Lake Whitney

Browse for ladies wear at several shops, gift items, holiday decor, farmhouse furniture and decor, as well an antiques and collectibles. Oh, yes, you can also find a local winery shop in downtown Whitney. Be sure to check on the shop websites for hours as many stores only keep weekend hours. Here are a few of the Whitney shops.

Juniper Cove Winery. 101 W. Washington Street. The tasting room for this local vineyard opened in 2020 and met with great success. It offers wine pairing events, wine tastings, and also some light sandwiches along with its wine selections.

The Rustic Heart. 108 W. Washington Street. This eclectic shop offers a wide variety of clothing for ladies and children, as well as decor items, gifts and antiques. Truly a fun shop in which to browse as you work your way around downtown Lake Whitney.

More Whitney Shops and Recreational Choices

Brazos Street Market. 207 N. Brazos St. You’ll enjoy browsing this large store filled with antiques, collectibles, furniture, Texas decor and more.

I Can Only Imagine. Brazos Street. A newer shop in downtown Whitney features a nice mix of collectibles, decor, gifts and custom accessories.

Sydell Riverplace Pottery. Hwy. 22 at the Lake Whitney Dam. Handcarved stoneware, porcelain and majolica.

The Place at Lake Whitney. 670 Ft. Graham Road. A newer music venue at the lake, featuring live music on weekends.

Fishing Guides. Our website offers links to a variety of guides.

Canoe Rental. Canoe and kayak rentals.

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Where is Lake Whitney? Where is White Bluff Resort?

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Lake Whitney is barely an hour south of the DFW metroplex. An easy weekend location for golf, boating, fishing and family fun. The Chisholm Trail Parkway gets you here in less than an hour.

Lake Whitney offers 223 miles of shoreline. Quiet, uncrowded, pristine. It is the most affordable lake in North Texas. Lake Whitney is part of the Brazos River waterway.

White Bluff Resort is on Lake Whitney.

White Bluff Resort offers 2 golf courses, marina, lighted tennis courts, and an uncrowded lifestyle. Full-time residents and weekenders own most of the property. All lot and homeowners can take advantage of the amenities, including 36 rounds of golf per year. Home and lot prices are very reasonable compared to other lakes.

Lake Homes Realty at Lake Whitney is across from The White Bluff Gate.

We welcome you to our office any day of the week. Monday thru Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. Sundays 12 noon to 4 pm. We provide information about Lake Whitney, White Bluff Resort and Star Ranch. Call us. 254-694-1111. LakeHomesLakeWhitney.com
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NOW is the time to List your home

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WHY? Homes are selling in White Bluff and around Lake Whitney. People are coming out to see our golf courses, our lake and our great home values (compared to the metroplex and other nationwide markets).

Yes, folks from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Oklahoma, Colorado, Idaho and other states are looking at Lake Whitney as a great place to live with affordable homes.

And they are buying. Yes, buying. I had five (5) closings just last week! Link here to details about why the market is HOT! https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2020/02/20/it-s-a-better-time-to-buy-than-10-years-ago

Let’s get started on listing your home.

I will work with you on its true value so that your listing price is fair to both you and the buyer. And a good listing price means a faster sale. Today’s home buyers are pretty savvy. Even if they have the financial means, they are not willing to overpay for a home. Let’s get a good price set that both you and the buyer can agree upon.

I have increased my staff, adding another experienced REALTOR® and two staff members. We are here to help both sellers and buyers with whatever they need in the listing/purchase process. And we offer that service from our hearts. Here is a link you might find helpful in making your listing agent decision: https://www.lakehomes.com/info/articles-and-news/top-qualities-of-a-solid-listing-agent

Please call us to find out more about our services, our track record here at Lake Whitney, and our extensive (paid) marketing of our listed homes — locally, statewide, regionally and nationwide. You will find our efforts and success are unmatched in this market.

Very Private Area on the Lake

1253 Briar Court. You must come out to see this spacious and well-designed home overlooking Lake Whitney, TX. Expansive views. See-through fireplace separates main living area. Great for large families and guests. Lower level has an office, recreational area with pool table and kitchenette, 3rd bedroom and a temperature controlled wine cellar. Opens to a full outdoor kitchen, and two large decks on the lake. Front door of home opens from a charming gated courtyard. Located inside gated White Bluff Resort — 2 golf courses, 4 pools, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, 24/7 security staff. Call Emily Morris, Realtor, to schedule a visit to this beautiful home.254-694-1111.

Inside Gated White Bluff Resort.

3,500 acres of woodlands, golf courses and beautiful homes bordering Lake Whitney. Two golf courses and pro shops. Marina. Four pools. Lighted tennis and pickleball courts. Two small interior lakes for catch-and-release fishing. Mulligan’s on the New Course for dining and beverages. 24/7 security staff. Plenty of room for quiet relaxation. Lake Whitney offers 223 miles of shoreline with outstanding fishing and boating opportunities.

Call me to see this home for yourself.

Emily Morris, Realtor. 254-694-1111.
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Bluff Home Overlooking Lake Whitney

White Bluff is making great progress moving toward its ultimate restoration goal. Property owners met July 20 for an update from their Board. And the report was most encouraging. By the way, the long term goal of the POA is to make White Bluff Resort a Premier Resort Destination in North Texas.

Goal of Resort Revitalization

At one time, White Bluff was a destination property for golfing, Lake Whitney fun and resort living. The goal of restoring the amenities is to restore White Bluff Resort as a Premier Resort Destination in North Texas.

That means all of our amenities will again generate income for the POA. Golf courses will bring in more golfers, cart rental fees, tournaments — and the accompanying generation of rental fees from condos, log cabins and RV parks here, as well as more dining/beverage customers for Mulligan’s on the New Course. The amenities are to be self-supporting — all revenue goes directly into the POA coffers to help defer overall costs to property owners.

  • White Buff has 3 log cabin rentals on the New Course.
  • Bluffpoint Rental Condos — all completely updated.

New Course.

The total restoration of the greens, fairways and bunkers is reaching completion. The last two months of closure has afforded the needed time for completion. The New Course will reopen for play between August 15 and Labor Day. Stay tuned for an exact date. It is anticipated that tee times could be made online. Arcis (the company that manages our amenities) typically views unused (unbooked) tee times as “inventory,” that can be purchased by outside golfers — all to the benefit of our POA income. (Here is a link to the “Arcis Advantage” in managing White Bluff Resort.)

Old Course.

Restoration of the Old Course will be complete in late September or early October — and it will reopen for play at that time. The planting of sprigs on the greens was delayed due to lake level, pump and pipes. All is moving along well at this time. The Old Course Pro Shop will need a bit of renovation and the Board is looking at that now.

Golf Rounds

Great news on property owner golf rounds! 36 rounds per year per lot (up to two lots) for 2019 and 2020 will continue as before — maximum of 72 rounds per year per.

Practice Ranges

The Practice Ranges on both courses continue to be open. However, until each course opens, there will be no range balls sold. Those using the Practice Ranges must use and collect their own balls.

Marina Update

Storm damage has been repaired and the marina is open. However, the Army Corps of Engineers has yet to issue the lease to White Bluff. When this rather slow process is complete, the POA will then spend the necessary dollars to do other improvements. The Board is ready to go on these improvements once the lease is finalized.

Learn More About White Bluff Homes and Lots for Sale

White Bluff Resort was designed with beautiful golf courses and woodlands, set on the shore of Lake Whitney (225 miles of untouched shoreline). It is definitely an uncrowded resort set on about 4,500 acres. Plenty of room to grow without crowding. If you would like information about homes for sale or lots for building, please call Emily Morris, the #2 Realtor nationwide for LakeHomes.com. She is also the premier agent serving White Bluff Resort with the most listings, buyers and marketing on the lake. Call her at 254-694-1111. She will be happy to invite you to visit White Bluff and show you the resort and the lake. LakeHomesLakeWhitney.com and on Facebook @LakeHomesLakeWhitney.

July Update: White Bluff Resort Revitalization

Looking for a lake home that doesn’t cramp your family’s lifestyle? One with plenty of room for waterskiing, jetskiing, sailing, fishing and swimming? Lake Whitney is the one North Texas lake that opens up a world of uncrowded — and affordable — possibilities to you.

Lake Whitney at Sunset. Uncrowded, quiet and affordable.
A typical North Texas lake. Lots of boats and people. Not quiet. Not peaceful. Not affordable. NOT Lake Whitney.

Overview of Lake Whitney

TexasOutside.com:

“Lake Whitney is just west of Hillsboro on I-35 and is a very scenic lake with limestone cliffs, rolling hills, and clear blue water. Lake Whitney was authorized by Congress for the primary purpose of flood control, water conservation, and hydroelectric power generation. Construction was completed by the Corp of Engineers in 1951 at a cost of $41 million. A total of 17,656 square miles of the Brazos River’s watershed feeds into Whitney.
Lake Whitney offers some of the best outdoor recreation in Texas with excellent lake front camping and lodging, good fishing, nearby hunting, and perfect conditions for boating. The clear water, scenic bluffs, protected coves, and unusually smooth water (primarily due to light boat traffic) are perfect for boaters. “

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If you want to learn more about Lake Whitney and possibly White Bluff Resort, call the well-recognized Lake Whitney Expert, Emily Morris. She is the #2 agent nationwide.undefined. She lives at and loves Lake Whitney and helps many folks find their dream lake home — at a price they can afford. 254-694-1111. LakeHomesLakeWhitney.com

Lake Whitney — Clear Blue Water, Uncrowded, Affordable.

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White Bluff Golf Courses Near Completion

Posted on by Emily Morris

While play on the New Course has been ongoing during some of the renovation period, the New Course and the Old Course are now closed for the final steps in the process.

Per reports from the White Bluff POA and our Golf Courses Superintendent, Gregg Fjelland, we are getting closer to our golf courses reopening later this summer. We are completing the sprigging process of our greens. “From that point it’s usually 60-90 days before we would open them for play. With that being said, we are looking for a mid to late August opening as a best-case scenario. We will open them when they are strong and healthy enough to handle the traffic.”

Sprigging is a manual process.

What Has Been Done

*Our new irrigation central computer has been installed with an updated antenna system that has helped immensely.
*Sprinklers are being raised and leveled and new nozzles being installed to help the sprinklers to be as efficient as possible.
*Drainage projects are underway such as 17 on the New Course and are already working well.
*Stump grinding was completed for the first go around as we eliminated 161 old stumps from both properties and POA areas.
*40 greens have been reconstructed.
*90 Billy Bunkers have been constructed.
*161 dead and diseased trees have been removed. Oak wilt continues to be a problem.
*2 pump stations have been renovated and new control systems have been installed.
*14 forward tees have been constructed to date.
*$1 million in new golf maintenance equipment has been leased for 6 years *The courses should open with the new greens in late August.
*Projects including the sodding of debilitated turf areas will be completed while the courses are closed.

A very busy time for us begins now through the summer months as we work to get the best product for our homeowners as possible. We look forward to our courses again being some of the best in North Texas.

  • By summer’s end, we should be enjoying our once-again beautiful golf courses.
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Dining is Back at White Bluff

Posted on by Emily Morris

We are so happy to have our grill reopen on the New Course. Mulligan’s (formerly Trophy Grill) has been completely refurbished and is welcoming guests to White Bluff Resort.

With a totally new kitchen, including pizza oven, the grill sports a brand new look as well — fashioned after the famous St. Andrew’s in Scotland. There is plenty of room with seating for 70 inside and more seating on the patio overlooking the New Course. The bar has been redesigned with more seating as well. And a covered kiosk with pass-through was added outside for golfers to order from the patio.

Chef Matt Lessing with dining guest, Emily Morris. Note the Club Sandwich, one of Chef Matt’s specialties.

Although owned and operated by the White Bluff Property Owners, Mulligan’s is managed and staffed by Arcis (arcisgolf.com), a company well versed in managing golf and dining facilities. The new chef, Matthew Lessing, was brought down from Dallas, where he was Line Chef at the Cowboys Golf and Country Club, Ring of Honor Kitchen & Bar. Chef Matt has a Culinary Arts degree from the Culinary Institute at Platt College. He is a registered member of the ACF (American Culinary Federation). Membership requires hours of training and on-the-job experience and means he is held to a higher standard of food service and preparation. He is looking forward to moving to Whitney in the near future.

Chef Matt’s Club Sandwich

Mulligan’s is currently open Thursday through Sunday. Thursday-Friday-Saturday for meals, 11am – 7:30 pm. (Bar stays open later). Sundays, it is open for dining 11 am – 3 pm.

  • POA Owners are pleased to welcome back Jillian, a well-loved White Bluff employee of the former Trophy Grill and Lighthouse Restaurants.
  • Following the St. Andrew’s Scotland theme, a bagpiper played for the grand opening of Mulligan’s.
  • Some of the owners realxing on the patio during the grand opening.