Some have struggled. Maybe the location wasn't so good. Or the dream undercapitalized. Or the golf course unfriendly. There's not one reason, of course.
Location is certainly a key factor.
The beauty of the 1,600-acre tract has been another important element. The terrain is surprisingly rugged for the Piedmont area of North Carolina. Homes are chiseled into the sides of the mountains and look more like something you'd find three and a half hours to the northwest. The service is attentive and cordial. The food is quite good.