The Joy of Life Restored.
“There are those who can live without wild things, and some who cannot”
— ALDO LEOPOLD
BUILD A LIFE AT SAND VALLEY
Welcome to Sand Valley, a golf resort and community settled gently upon 12,000 acres of rugged, prehistoric sand dunes in central Wisconsin. Here, residents and guests alike will find five world-class golf courses built in harmony with the land, friendly, welcoming hospitality, and a community of golf and outdoor enthusiasts drawn to the raw beauty and serenity of the vast Wisconsin Wilderness.
To build at Sand Valley is to settle gently within the natural landscape and preserve its inherent beauty and serenity. When you build at Sand Valley, you participate in a process that puts the land first and leaves minimal impact.
For some, the appeal of Sand Valley extends beyond a resort visit. It is a place to return to time and again, a place to connect with family and friends. Our cottage and estate homesites evoke the natural beauty and serenity of Wisconsin’s Central Sands, with four of Golfweek’s top 15 residential courses, hiking and biking trails, grass tennis, fishing, kayaking, and a range of dining options – just steps outside your door. Rediscover who and what really matters – at Sand Valley.
Priority access to tee time bookings, giving owners unmatched flexibility to plan future visits
A seamless, turnkey ownership experience, with a dedicated concierge team guiding every step of the process from homesite selection to rental pool management and visit coordination
Partnership with our approved award-winning architects and interior designers
Ability to work with our construction company, Sand Valley Builders
Homeownership at Sand Valley includes:
The Design
Sand Valley has partnered with three award-winning architects to assist owners in creating the perfect family retreat that will respect and honor the natural landscape. Whether owners are interested in a custom Estate or a turnkey Cottage design and build process, the architects working with Sand Valley thoughtfully plan and site every residence to ensure that each room in the home captures the full beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Kubala Washatko
The Kubala Washatko Architects is a collaborative team of creative thinkers, craftspeople and advocates who are passionate about designing regenerative places that strengthen communities. A philosophy of wholeness is at the heart of every decision. They believe that the idea of sustainable design cannot be separated from the everyday work of creating good architecture.
Northworks Architects
Northworks practices on a philosophy of excellence in design and an appreciation for individuality. Their belief in creating exceptional spaces regardless of architectural style has led to a diverse portfolio ranging from contemporary to historic preservation.
Booth Hansen
Booth Hansen aims to capture the unique quality of each project. They address an owner’s functional needs while seeking a direct connection with the human spirit through architecture’s timeless, poetic language and vision. With every project, Booth Hansen looks to create beautiful places that people will treasure for years to come.
GOLF AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE
Golf as it was meant to be is at the heart of Sand Valley. The resort is home to Sand Valley (Coore & Crenshaw, No. 15 on Golfweek’s 2023 Top 100 Resort Courses list) and Mammoth Dunes (David McLay Kidd, No. 16 on Golfweek’s 2023 Top 100 Resort Courses list), along with the 17-hole short course, the Sandbox and, opening in 2024, Tom Doak’s heathland-inspired Sedge Valley. Adjacent to the resort is The Lido, a private club, open to those staying at the resort Sunday to Thursday. Among the most captivating stories in the game, The Lido is a detailed recreation of C.B. Macdonald’s lost Long Island gem.
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Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw created a routing with massive and exposed sand dunes, firm and fast fairways, and a multitude of strategic playing options. Sand Valley is fun and playable, but can be set up to provide a serious challenge.
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David McLay Kidd designed a journey around a majestic landscape, enormous fairways, big accessible greens, and visually-unique hillsides of exposed sand. Along the way, his design skews toward helping, which increases thrill and enjoyment.
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C.B. Macdonald’s long-lost gem has been restored at Sand Valley by Tom Doak and the promise of Lido has intrigued many as one of the great lost wonders of the world. Golfers will be captivated by Lido’s demand for strategy and its bold design, including many classic templates such as the Alps, Redan, Punchbowl, and Eden. Open to those staying at the resort Sunday to Thursday
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Designed by Coore & Crenshaw, The Sandbox plays through a restored sand prairie that sits within the same v-shaped sand ridge that frames Mammoth Dunes. The short course features the most unique green complexes on the property, including A Biarritz, Double Plateau, Lion’s Mouth, and A Redan.
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Sedge Valley, designed by Tom Doak and inspired by the great heathland and links courses of London and the english coast, brings back a more intimate scale and classically styled holes. Golfers will encounter the timeless strategies and elements of courses that Doak believes have best withstood the endless advances of the game.
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12 Holes, , the same as the original routing at Prestwick, one of golf’s most revered layouts and host of the first 12 Open Championships. Architecture by Jim Craig.
