I think the friendliness comes from such a happy place where people moved to by choice and enjoying life with everything in it.

@phyllistallent4149

Жыл бұрын

I’m sure the white nationalism is a big draw

We have been in The Villages for 3 years and absolutely love it here. More activities than you can possibly do. Great people, great weather. No more snow for us!!

We just bought a home here in The Villages in December; it’s everything I thought it would be and more!❤

Ive lived in The Villages for a few years and absolutely love it! No shortage of things to do and you do Not have to be a golfer to live here to enjoy all the amenities! Disregard the naysayers! Life is what you make it! Hope you enjoyed this beautiful community!

@janekraft1359

Жыл бұрын

Is it expensive to live there an can you still work?

@BalokLives

Жыл бұрын

@@janekraft1359 You can still work. As much or as little as you like. As to being expensive, it depends on where you are from and how expensive it is there by comparison. I haven't found it too expensive, but it has become more expensive since we got here two years ago. Inflation has hit everywhere and here is no exception. It was less expensive than what we were used to when we got here.

@janekraft1359

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info.

@nf2885

Жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful place and I can’t wait to be there permanently!

@tracimorgan3695

Жыл бұрын

@@BalokLives Do they have HOA fees to live there?

Thank you for sharing! The Villages is not someplace I would want to live, but I surely appreciate and enjoyed your video. I much prefer living out in my woods with no neighbors. Sometimes inconvenient but oh so peaceful!

My husband and I relocated from R.I. to The Villages going on a year ago following our retirements. We could not be happier living in The Villages in our new smaller low maintenance home which is a short walk to the pool and short golf cart rides to 4 rec centers. We have great neighbors both single and married and we enjoy spending time together especially at our frequent neighborhood driveway parties. Tonight I will head out with friends to boozy bingo at Sawgrass Grove while my husband attends his fishing club meeting at Everglades rec center right up the street from our home. For those who want an active fun retirement with others that want the same this is what The Villages delivers. Do come back in December which Rusty helps in the coordination of Santa Con South event which is great fun, and hubby and I won 2nd place in the golf cart decorating contest that was part of last year's Santa Con event. 😁

@sharon5781

Жыл бұрын

I'm 61 and live in R.I Do you miss the beautiful fall N.E season?

I am not a humid weather person. I visited Florida twice in my life and I almost died of the humidity. I love watching videos of the villages. I wish there was something similar out west.

@teribunker5223

Жыл бұрын

I was born at the beach. Humidity is all I know 🤣

@teresaburleson7226

Жыл бұрын

That's way Jan-April are the most popular months for snowbirds. April- middle May is also nice. After that the humidity starts to rise😓

Love watching Rusty Nelson's videos...great collaboration! I'm trying to convince my husband we need to move to the Villages NOW!!! He just turned 55!!

We LOVE the Villages! It's like you're low key on a date with Rusty.

I had visited a family member at The Villages about 25 years ago. I loved it! Everyone everywhere was so happy and nice! When I left I said I wanted to live there because of that!

I was just near The Villages the end of January. One of my husband’s friends said: “be careful, folks go in there and never come out…”

@Cara-vd7yf

Жыл бұрын

Haha

I live here now but the “honeymoon has ended”. It is getting to big and expensive and I am now wanting to move to the Carolinas.

My parents moved to The Villages in 2009. They absolutely love it. They live near Sumter Landing. We love visiting them there, it’s so beautiful!!

I can’t believe you’re there! My BFF moved down there last year and I visited her last October. What an amazing place! I’m definitely retiring there! I’m hoping to join the Prime Time Twirlers and live out my dreams! Will be back there in two weeks and can’t wait. Such a beautiful place and I’ve never seen happier people. Is there Reiki ? Been following Rusty since he started his journey too….he’s terrific! What an awesome video!❤

@maryannearchibald1021

Жыл бұрын

The Prime Time Twirlers are awesome! I hope you have a great time.

Have Watched Rusty! I think the Villages are awesome because it’s so much healthier to stay physically active and/or Socially active to live longer!

@deanking561

Жыл бұрын

What’s Rusty’s channel?

I have friends that moved there 3 years ago. It's fun, but I didn't think it was for me. After looking at properties on the West Coast of Florida, we realized that the Villages is definitely the best bang for the buck. I am a golfer. We bought a house in September on Orange Blossom Hills Golf Course. I'm only 58 and live and work in New England, but can't wait to spend the rest of my life there.

Looks like paradise! Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

That was interesting to see this community. I appreciate how you respected people's privacy while filming. They were in the background. ❤️

Yes, Florida is wonderful in the winter. Report back in the summer. 😀

@angelasmith257

Жыл бұрын

Brutal summers here🥵over a 100 most days!

This was so much fun I have three sets of friends that went to visit they immediately bought homes and love it

Looks and sounds wonderful Kimberly. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for sharing ❤️

Getting ready for the move! Yes, very excited- I was waiting to see if you were going to make it there. Both parents now live there, and we have been going down for years and love it. ❤❤

Looks like a lovely place Kimberly, enjoyed the scenery. You look very relaxed and happy. 😊❤️

So very interesting. I'm grateful you're here with us !

Loved this video! I’m in central FL for the winter ( from MI), and we went to the villages for the day! Loved it, want to go back! Learned a lot from your video, and will watch Rusty’s videos! Thanks your recommending him!

Enjoyed finding out more about the Villages. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels on your trip,back home.

Kind of reminds me of downtown Disney. Watching now

I love The Villages, been visiting my aunt and uncle there for past few years. I'm much younger and still love it!

We’re enjoying our cozy courtyard villa here in The Villages! So much to do.

Thank you so much Kimberly! Very helpful. 😊

Hey there Kimberley great vlog You looked like you enjoyed yourself see you soon ❤

I have been thinking of visiting here; thank you for an introduction to The Villages…love ALL YOUR VIDEOS!💕

I wish I would have run into you! My husband and I have lived in The Villages for 7 years and LOVE it!

I enjoyed this very much!!! I went on another amazing trip from my couch.

You’re hair looks lovely Kimberley.. wow hard to imagine the size of the villages but there seems to be plenty of variety of things to do and see.

I love North Central Florida. The villages are truly amazing ❤️ LOVE it here!

Kimberly, thank you for sharing your wonderful vacation with us. It was a beautiful area. I think it could be one persons cup of tea and not at all to another!!! I thought it was gorgeous but not my cup of tea. Again thank you for sharing!!!! ❤❤❤

Thank you for taking us along! This is my kind of place with everything available. I live in Maine where we still have snow and I would do anything to live in The Villages so I may look into it more! I love warm weather and being outside.

Thanks so much, Kimberly. I live in central Florida and have been so curious about The Villages. This was so very helpful. I’m now going to keep exploring this community.

We have done a lifestyle stay in the villages and LOVE it- hoping to be there in a couple of years!!!!!!

Florida is glorious right now! ❤

Ohhh I hope you move there !! How fun!! We live in a Del Webb community in nashville and absolutely love it but the villages looks amazing and might be in our future 😊

Loved the tour and the one on one with Mr Rusty ..I also watch his vlogs..safe travels

Love your outside vlogs

Wonderful video! You always make me smile.

Again I missed a chance to meet up with you!! Last time you were in Crystal River and now here....and I'm half hour from Crystal River and an hour or so from the Villages...darn!!!! Glad you are enjoying the visit...we go on occasion to enjoy a nice evening and the music in the square, at any of the Village locations...always fun!! Thanks for the tour!!!!!

Love Rusty’s Chanel ! Great to see you both. You will love it there 😉

So glad you made this video. I want to move to the villages one day.

Nice tour! I have lots of family in Florida. Personally I love the change of seasons so my husband and I moved to Northwest Arkansas. We love it here. Thanks for sharing your visit with us. Always enjoy your videos 😊

@mollyj409

Жыл бұрын

What town would you recommend? My husband and I are thinking about moving to that area in Arkansas. Are there any 55+ communities? Thank you!

I live in a similar resort community in Phoenix. It's a wonderful way of life! My husband and I, share a car and a golf cart. We rarely have to leave. 4 swimming pools, championship golf course, walking trails, pickleball, bocce, cornhole, and an art studio and fitness gym. 3 restaurants. Tons of clubs. Life is good!

@angelasmith257

Жыл бұрын

What is it called?I think Arizona weather a lot nicer than Florida super humid year round!

@susanyakus7364

Жыл бұрын

@@angelasmith257 Encanterra Country Club. It's located in Queen Creek, Arizona. It's definitely hot in the summer, but we have everything air conditioned.

@teresaburleson7226

Жыл бұрын

​@@angelasmith257Where in Florida is it humid year round?

@angelasmith257

Жыл бұрын

@@teresaburleson7226 pretty much all of Florida maybe north Fla..a bit better I’m in west / central veryyy humid most of the year🥵

Hi Kimberly. I’m a bit behind in watching your videos and I had no idea you were going to The Villages. I’ve been busy packing my home in Nashville Tennessee and now unpacking in my new home in the villages near sawgrass grove. I visited this area several times in the past few years and finally made the move. I’ve been here three weeks and absolutely love it. I’ve watched Rustys videos for quite some time as well as Angela Masson and Jerry and Linda, The Villages newcomers. Hope you enjoyed your visit.

Some of the best photography I've seen. You captured Lake Sumpter beautifully!

Great video Kimberly! Your fellow KZreadr Angela Masson and her husband bought a house there and live there part time. They really seem to love it! Seems like a wonderful community!❤

Really great video! My husband and I have been fascinated with the lifestyle of being a Villages resident and watch a bunch of KZread videos on the subject. It was a nice surprise to see Rusty meet up with you and hear his story. Your video is one of my top favorites about The Villages, well done! (I wanted to see more- what it was like at the Town Square when people gathered for the live music at the end of your video.)

Loved the music...Thanks for sharing, so interesting. Wonderful you could go kayaking on a natural lake nearby, so fun. Loved your white shirt at the end, so cute on you. xx

Kimberly-Had no idea The Villages was that big-looks beautiful! Mount Dora is a few minutes away which is cute and quaint- highly recommend it if you go back in the future. Love your channel ❤️

@teresaburleson7226

Жыл бұрын

❤Mt Dora. We climbed Mt Dora😅

I watch Angela Mason and she recently bought a house in the Villages 😊. I’m not sure I want to live in the middle of Florida. Im a Georgia girl and need my seasons 😊

We went for a four day visit and loved it.

Kimberly, We have lived here for 22 years. We love it and have seen many, many changes over the years. Wish we had known you were going to be here.

Moving from South orange county California to the "new" section of villages. Love Rusty.

I wish I’d known you were here. I watch your videos as much as I can. I’ve been here over 20 years and I do love it. I have to admit though, that it is getting bigger every day. Don’t know how much longer I will be able to stay as I’m getting older and really do miss my family. They can’t get down here as much as I’d like. It is a great place, beautiful and like you as a single woman, I feel very safe. I wish you well on your adventures and look forward to see your next one.❤

Loved, loved this video! My husband and I are about to move into a Del Webb community in Georgia. In fact, we will move in next week. We chose this community because it is an over 55 one. I am 78 and my husband is 87, so we are a bit late to the game, but still healthy enough to look forward to all the many activities available! We chose this one because we will still be close to our family and not quite as large as Villages. I think there will be close to 800 homes when it will be completed probably in 2 to 3 years. Most of people living here now are probably in their 60’s, but will help keep us “young”! Lots of groups here and I’m even thinking of starting a new one with “like minded”women. I mean by that, women who may share interests. The Villages are great and lots of good people there. Florida is wonderful as well!

@margard5227

Жыл бұрын

We are moving to Del Webb in TX come May.

@mollyhay9597

Жыл бұрын

Marg, I’m assuming you are building since you won’t be in till May. What is your plan?

@margard5227

Жыл бұрын

@@mollyhay9597 yes building. Our home on the market w an offer at present.

@theresaallen9550

Жыл бұрын

@ Molly Hay - are you moving to Del Webb at Lake Oconee? I am looking at homes there now. Love Del Web at Lake Oconee. Thank you.

@mollyhay9597

Жыл бұрын

@@theresaallen9550 We are moving to Del Webb Chateau Elan in Braselton. Lake Oconee is a great place too!

Thank you for the tour. Looks like a band tranquil place to live.

We just bought our home this past September. Can't wait to get there. You are lovely.. enjoyed your fresh new perspective. We are a young 62.....

A top-notch video complemented by Rusty Nelson. You did a great job of presenting the story of TV. I have great respect for Rusty as he tells it like it is. Several commentaries to your video show a definite lack of knowledge about TV. TV is not for everybody. A person should like to enjoy life and friends.

Once I get settled in Nashville/Franklink, I'll come visit you in the Villages!! We have First Watch in AZ and in the panhandle too, it's a great healthy brunch place!

@PrettyOverFifty

Жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to that - we'll have a blast!

I’ve been looking at The Villages, I found Rusty and started watching his videos. Thanks for sharing 🌼

@noreenn6976

Жыл бұрын

check out TheVillagesChief and Robyn Cavallaro's channels

Hello, this is a paradise for retirees. The Shangri-la of retirement. Simply fantastic and awesome 👌. Thanks for the insightful comments about this Central Florida gem. 😀

that music sounds so good ,nice that it is early

Moving there in 6 months and 28 days! We love it!

Looks lovely and beautiful glad you had fun. Floridas nice to visit but i love living in South Carolina i need at least 3 seasons 😊

Lived in The Villages for five years (Charlotte). Loved it but it is NOT the paradise as presented. I did love all the activities! Just like every other place it is VERY catty. I do recommend it, there is no other place like it. We moved back to Texas to be closer to family. 😊

@njstan8188

Жыл бұрын

Very catty? I don’t get that. I run a golf group twice a week. Most of the woman were a single golfer who just happened to sign up at our tee time. 10 yrs later and we still welcome people in. Moved from sanibel to charlotte 2 yrs ago.

@lynnettecorkern823

Жыл бұрын

Maybe cliquish is the word I was looking for. Over my five years there I tried every club that I thought I might like. Yes some opened their arms wide while some let you know you were not welcomed especially at various pools. I suppose it is like that every place. Have a nice day.

We have nothing like this In Australia. Lots of over 55s but much smaller . I can understand why this would be great for lots of people . Having most facilities there would make life so easy xx

@gloriasaliba3395

Жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle I believe there building community based homes in Byron Bay

I've always known that Florida was a haven for snowbirds and retirees. I've never heard of The Villages, so interesting peak into that lifestyle. It is beautifully laid out and looks like a hub of activity. I'm 75 and have always yearned to be around people and then along came covid and just the polarizing times we live in , so I've just retreated. Now I just read, hike with my dogs and watch your channel. But, I can see where that would be a slice of paradise for the socially active older set.

@teribunker5223

Жыл бұрын

You HAVE to subscribe to The Villages Newcomers! ( Jerry & Linda- they are PRECIOUS ❤️).

Been wanting to visit. Thx for the video

You have a very lovely speaking voice. Soothing, lowkey.

What so cool is I have family that live in the village near Lake Deaton I was there a month ago in mid-February and had a wonderful time brought a friend with and she just absolutely loved it can't wait to get back

Loved the outfits and think your hair looks lovely. Really interested to see what you will pack for a trip to Australia in May as the weather will be cooler ❤

@DONNASLIFE55

Жыл бұрын

Is Kimberley coming to Australia? that's my home town can you tell me more

@franwalker9437

Жыл бұрын

@@DONNASLIFE55 Hi Donna I didn’t intend to post this comment on Kimberley’s vlog, it was meant for another vlogger I had just been watching! That was Suzie Grant who does a vlog called alternative ageing who is going to Australia. I have a son inAustralia, previously Perth now Sydney. I absolutely love it ❤️

@CG-sx3no

Жыл бұрын

I love your hair too❤

The Villages is not a gated community but there are gates to pass through to get from one end to the other. It slows the traffic and probably deters people from using The Villages as a "pass through" to their destination, and that's a good thing.

I Loved this video, Thanks Rusty for helping out with this video, I just bought a new house in Lake Denham and can't wait to enjoy The Villages

Very beautiful place! Are you considering moving there ? I loved your videos when you moved to SC. All the yard work and gardening and decorating were so interesting!

Great video, I've wondered what the villages lookd like...thanks

I purchased my home and will be moving to The Villages in the summer. Can’t wait to start living and enjoying the active life style. I have a lot of friends that already live there and they love it. ❤

@susanchristie9322

Жыл бұрын

We’ve been here a couple of months now; it’s awesome!!

@roseesquibel5350

Жыл бұрын

So did we. We bought in Newell

I have lived in the Villages for 20 years. I sttend yoga classes 4-5 days a week, and water aerobics in the summer.

@cr8685

Жыл бұрын

You are living my dream!!!!!

Wow 😯 how fun!!!! I am 66 y/o woman and my his 70 we would love this❤

Wow nothing like this in the Southern Hemisphere! If so would be there in the blink of an eye. Love the lakeside area (music choice beautiful)

Very lovely, thank you so much for taking us along! Are you considering living there?

Huh! So interesting that you went there! We are at the age where some of our friends have embraced living in a golf cart community. So we live in our ranch home in PA, in a neighborhood with all ages, love our four seasons, and visit those friends. To each his own, but I love living where there are a variety of ages. I googled the place and what came up was all the about the swinger community there. Whoa!

@njstan8188

Жыл бұрын

When Rusty said the rumors it’s exactly what you are talking about. I say “I’ve been looking 10 years for all these swingers and can’t find them. Help me out”. There are lots of people in the surrounding area of all ages and you see them in restaurants, in the squares, shopping etc. lots of younger visitors always around. plenty of volunteer opportunities also to work with people of all ages. I don’t miss the 10 inches of snow our son called to tell us about. My grand children love the villages - want to move here and they are 8 and 10.

@Carla_Testa

Жыл бұрын

That’s just a myth, an urban legend

@glowc2911

Жыл бұрын

Is this how rumors start… I hear people that live in ranch homes in PA are all swingers? So not true. It’s a great place with lots of things to do.

Looks like a nice place to visit, but that heat down there is just too much for me. Beautiful community. I bet it’s hard to afford, eh?

Have you ever looked at Hot Spring Village, Arkansas? Golf cources, lakes, mountains.....just gorgeous!!

@mollyj409

Жыл бұрын

Any 55+ communities in or around Hot Springs?

Are you planning on another move?? I’d chose Aiken over Florida any day!!🥰

Everything is so beautiful there. A little bit of trivia I heard a while back about your location was Megan Boones (From the Blacklist) grandfather actually developed/created the Villages

Definitely a place I want to visit!!

Hello Kim, I just came across your videos for the first time and have subscribed. I live in Mooresville, NC and looking forward to retirement next year. The Villages look to be wonderful. Wish I can meet you in person someday.

Love love the villages. No other place I would rather retire! Yay for us…. 🎉

I hope you go back. The villages is a nice place to visit. Enjoyed Rusty he is always informative. Next time have Lisa go with you. Enjoy both of you.

Wonderful video. I wish I could meet you here in The Villages 🥰

"The Village" is a beautiful place from your video. A little too much excitement for me. I love the ocean, but a quiter atmosphere. I discovered your tutorials when you first moved to Aiken and have enjoyed it very much. Looking forward to your next adventure.

I would love to know the backstory of how you came to visit The Villages- was it just curiosity or piqued by Rusty's videos? My husband and I are both in our mid-60's and live in the opposite corner of the country- I definitely don't see either one of us ever wanting to live in a master planned community like this- it just feels too, ummm...homogeneous. But, hey, different strokes for different folks.

@b.douglas2753

Жыл бұрын

​​​​@@jennybaber3563 This is exactly what FL looks like. We're all different. I don't desire mountains or the desert. East coast, Midwest and Canadians retirees love FL in the winter to escape the cold/snow. Personally, I'm a lover of the Great Lakes.

@boomerst3

Жыл бұрын

It is homogeneous, and mostly republican. So, unless you are a tRUMPster, stay away. It’s like the walking dead

@judyklein2526

Жыл бұрын

Visited Florida a couple times and unfortunately couldn't wait to leave. Lots of transients and the weather (heat and humidity) was awful. I prefer cool temps..just not for me I suppose. Certainly the planned communities are nice but quite expensive to live there .. 😳

I love watching videos about The Villages. I have had thoughts of moving down there some day. However, the community is kind of giving me a "15 minute city" feeling. Florida is planning on having many 15 minute cities.