About Winchester

Winchester is a high-end country club community located in the Sierra foothills near the small town of Meadow Vista, five miles up I-80 from Auburn, California. It is away from the congestion and crowds of the Bay Area, yet near to excellent medical care, shopping, restaurants, parks and activities of the greater Sacramento area. It was conceived and constructed in the early 2000s by CC Meyers the well-known highway and bridge builder. It contains an 18-hole private membership golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., and Sr., a beautiful 35,000 square foot clubhouse which offers lunch and dinner service, (www.winchestercountryclub.com). The Country Club includes a state-of-the-art fitness center with multiple classes.

Winchester residents consider it a “Gem” in the Sierra given its special status and rarity. It is often described as the perfect location—above the Central Valley fog but below the snow.

Winchester also has a large Community Center which includes a swimming pool, tennis, pickle ball and bocce courts. The Center hosts frequent events for the community and is a great meeting place for the residents and a place for new residents to meet your neighbors. The Community is very friendly and welcoming to new residents. There are multiple social activities and clubs designed to meet a wide variety of interests.

Winchester has a current total of 337 lots and 230 custom homes have been constructed. Most lots have been sold and developed but a few are still available.

Homes are generally large and range from 3,000 to 8,000 square feet. The entire Community is patrolled by security service 24 hours a day seven days a week.

Consistent with Meyer’s background and experience Winchester is one of the finest and well engineered communities in Northern California. Unlike many developments in the Sierra, the roads are wide, there are 110 fire hydrants for the 337 lots, there is municipal water–not wells, there is a sewer system, natural gas–not propane, and the electric service is underground improving reliability. Winchester has also been certified a Firewise Community by the National Fire Protection Association. The Community is fortunate to be part of the Placer Hills Fire Protection District and has a fire station only one mile away. The Community also includes hiking paths and equestrian trails.

The residents of Winchester are a mix of young professionals and retired or almost retired residents. Many owners previously lived in the Bay Area and Southern California and were C level officers in their respective Companies or firms.

Residents enjoy all the amenities of Winchester as well as its location—around an hour to Truckee/Tahoe, two hours to the Bay Area and a half hour to all the activities in the Sacramento area. Ski areas like Sugar Bowl, Squaw Valley and Northstar are also about an hour away.

Winchester joins some of the best golf communities around the world as it offers one of Californias’s top-rated golf courses blended with family-oriented experiences for their members and guests to make cherished, life-long memories amongst a breathtaking natural setting as part of living your best life in a luxury golf community.

As you enter through the impressive gates of the exquisite Winchester Community, the wide drive curves elegantly through sculpted hills, past towering pines, and magnificent boulder outcroppings. Grand oaks lend their long stretched limbs to songbirds that cheer on the squirrels as they scurry about. Serenity abounds as deer linger leisurely in the wooded areas. The sun slowly climbs above the pines highlighting the rolling hillside of this quiet, peaceful neighborhood of spectacular custom homes. Neighbors pass by with their furry friends on leashes headed toward the nearby nature trails. Golfers tee off on the rolling greens in the crisp, fresh air under mist-filled rays of sun that warm the earth. A feeling of total relaxation welcomes you as if you have arrived at your vacation destination. This is Winchester! A true “gem” of prestige and rarity nestled in the Sierra foothills, above the fog and below the snow line.

Winchester Community is the only country club in the area to provide an HOA clubhouse, a golf clubhouse, and 24-hour security all harmoniously planned around the noteworthy and challenging golf course co-designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Winchester golf course offers a piece of golf history as this course is one of the last golf courses designed by the team of Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Robert Trent Jones Jr. Throughout a 35-year Golf Digest ranking of America’s top 100 Golf courses in America, 44 different Trent Jones layouts have been listed, and is a recognizable brand. Winchester Golf course is ranked among Californias’s top courses. The rigorous, 18-hole, par 72 course offers stunning views of the Sierras, overlooking the Sacramento Valley. Winchester’s golf course can be played year-round for those passionate about golf. You will be pleased to find that this spectacular course is maintained in immaculate condition throughout the season where you can play golf the way it was meant to be played.

The 35,000-square-foot clubhouse is perched perfectly on a hill overlooking alluring views of the rolling greens with a breathtaking perspective of the surrounding Sierras as the backdrop. It is the true hub of this community and hosts one of the most active social communities in Placer county where residents gather to meet their neighbors and enjoy a lifestyle of luxury living. The Clubhouse offers lunch and dinner service. You can appreciate a sunny Sunday brunch with friends or savor an aged whiskey and a cigar aer a fine dinner as you watch the sun sink silently into the Sierras behind a palette of pastels. An array of social activities are designed to meet various interests and offer opportunities for adventure for social members:

Amenities include:

  • Jr. Olympic Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Courts
  • Bocce Ball Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Fitness Center
    • state-of-the-art gym
    • multiple exercise classes
  • Miles of walking paths throughout the community
  • Nature trails for hiking
  • Equestrian trails
  • Spectacular setting to serve up to 250 occupants for memorable events such as:
    • Weddings
    • Special Occasions
    • Business Seminars & Events

A golf clubhouse caters exclusively to the comfort and enjoyment of golfers ensuring each game is a memorable experience. There is 24-hour, on-site security, seven days a week for peace of mind in the Winchester community. A complete breakdown of Winchester membership can be found at https://winchestercountryclub.com/.

The Winchester community was conceived and constructed in the early 2000s by CC Meyers, the well-known highway and bridge builder. It is a master-planned community that appeals to every luxury and need and covers every safety concern. Consistent with Meyer’s background and experience, Winchester is one of the finest and most well-engineered, planned communities in Northern California.

Unique Community Amenities include:

  • Large Custom homes generally range from 3,000 to 8,000 square feet
  • Home sites generally range from one to six acres
  • Cottage homes range from $800,000 to $1.1 million
  • Home values typically range from $1.4 to $2.3 million
  • Wide roads – not narrow
  • Municipal water – not wells
  • Sewer system – not wells
  • Natural gas – not propane
  • Underground Electric service – not above-ground lines
  • 110 fire hydrants for the 337 lots

Winchester has also been certified a Firewise Community by the National Fire Protection Association. The Community is fortunate to be part of the Placer Hills Fire Protection District and has a fire station only one mile away.

The residents of Winchester are a mix of young professionals and retired or almost retired residents that appreciate the short commute to Winchester. They find the drive through the quiet mountain roads where the sunlight seeps through a thick canopy of branches a great end to their day. The congestion and crowds fade away to an oak-studded countryside joined by tall pines that seem to kiss the sky. Beautiful rock outcroppings dot the landscape and the scenery gently rolls into manicured lawns, shapely shrubs, and brilliant seasonal flowers as you enter the wide, curving road to the Winchester gates.

Below The Snow & Above The Fog – A Perfection Elevation & Location

Winchester is located in the Sierra foothills near the small town of Meadow Vista, five miles up I-80 from Auburn, California. It is only a 10-minute drive to shopping, fine dining, and exceptional conveniences. This area offers many historical locations to explore on the weekends with friends and family as it is known for its Gold Rush history. Visit the many local wineries and vineyards that are just minutes from your doorstep. Plan a day of white-water raing on the nearby American river. There are outdoor activities and cultural theme tours offered throughout the seasons. There is always something exciting to do nearby!

Take a 35-minute drive from the Winchester community, to explore the wide variety of exceptional dining options that have put Sacramento on the map as the nation’s “Farm to Fork Capital”. Check out Old Sacramento for a fun historical trip in time. Dine on the Sacramento river or take a Yacht ride on the river that meanders through miles of our spectacular county from a water view.

A 45-minute scenic drive away is Northern California’s jewel, Lake Tahoe. Embark upon world-class views and vistas as you head towards exciting activities for every season. Enjoy worldwide destinations known for snow skiing such as Palisades Tahoe with its Olympic heritage as the host of the 1960s winter games and world-class ski runs and exciting ski culture. Sugar Bowl and Northstar are also about an hour’s drive away. Enjoy boating, sunning on sandy beaches, paddle boarding, kayaking, raing hiking, fine dining, casinos, entertainment, and golfing in Lake Tahoe with the towering mountains of the Sierras as the backdrop. Lake Tahoe is a destination known around the world and is a leisure drive away from your doorstep at Winchester.

Another scenic drive, just over an hour away will take you to the world-famous, California Coast! Your travel and exploration possibilities are endless in places such as San Francisco, Sausalito, Marin County, Bodega Bay, or Mendocino. Be sure to stop in Napa Valley for wine tasting and a gourmet picnic in the vineyards. Your home in Winchester is in the perfect location!

Local schools include Cottage Hill Elementary, Magnolia Intermediate School, and Bear River High School.

Call Brenda-Brown Luxury Homes today at 916.517.2300 or visit the website at https://www.brendabrownluxury.com/

2022 Membership Opportunities

LEGACY FAMILY GOLF MEMBERSHIP

The Legacy Family Golf Membership allows Members to extend their membership privileges beyond their spouses and minor children to include their parents, adult children and grandchildren. The Primary Member can be changed from year to year within the immediate family. Includes two lockers and club storage fees.

 

$30,000.00 ~ Initiation Fee (non-refundable)

$800.00 ~ Monthly Dues

$200.00 per quarter ~ Food and Beverage Minimum

 

WINCHESTER GOLF MEMBERSHIP

The Winchester Golf Membership includes full use of all club amenities and services for the Member, spouse and dependent children 24 or younger living at home, or a full-time college student. Includes two locker and club storage fees.

 

$15,000.00 ~ Initiation Fee (non-refundable)

$800.00 ~ Monthly Dues

$200.00 per quarter ~ Food and Beverage Minimum

 

INDIVIDUAL GOLF MEMBERSHIP

Individual Golf Membership includes full use of all club amenities and services for an Individual Member. Family members are subject to appropriate guest fees when applicable. Includes one locker and club storage fees.

 

$12,500.00 ~ Initiation Fee (non-refundable)

$630.00 ~ Monthly Dues

$150.00 per quarter ~ Food and Beverage Minimum

 

ASSOCIATE GOLF MEMBERSHIP

The Associate Golf Membership is available to Members who live and work 20 miles or more away from Winchester Country Club. Privileges includes full use of all club amenities and services for the Member, spouse and dependent children 24 or younger living at home, or a full-time college student. Associate Membership may be recalled on a last in, first out basis. Includes two locker and club storage fees.

 

$10,000.00 Initiation Fee (non-refundable)

$515.00 ~ Monthly Dues

$150.00 per quarter ~ Food and Beverage Minimum

 

WINCHESTER SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP

Social Membership includes full access to fitness, social and dining events. Membership includes access to the driving range and six (6) rounds of complimentary golf per year (subject to tee time restrictions).

 

$1,250.00 Initiation Fee (non-refundable)

$175.00 ~ Monthly Dues

$200.00 per quarter ~ Food and Beverage Minimum

 

MEMBER GOLF CART PLANS

The Family Cart Plan provides for unlimited cart usage for the family or individual Member.

 

$1,650.00 ~ Yearly Family Cart Plan

$1,300.00 ~ Yearly Individual Cart Plan

$1,100.00 ~ Yearly Trail Fee (Member owned cart) *

$22.00 (per rider) ~ Daily Cart Fee

 

*The Yearly Trail Fee will apply to Club Members that own their own cart. Special restrictions and requirements will apply to private owned carts. The restrictions and requirements are outlined in the Club Rules and Regulations.

 

SCHEDULED GUEST FEES

$250.00 ~ Outside Play (currently available after 11am only)

$150.00 ~ Unaccompanied Guest of Member (currently available after 11am only)

$120.00 ~ Accompanied Guest of Member

$850.00 ~ Accompanied Guest pass booklet (10 accompanied guest passes purchased up

front, do not expire and can be redeemed at any time)

$25.00 ~ Junior Guest ~ (accompanied guests under the age of sixteen)

Rates are subject to change without notice. All golf dues include full use of club amenities and driving range.

 

LOCKER FEES

$275.00 ~ Locker Annually

$375.00 ~ Men’s and Women’s Locker Annually

 

*Social members may purchase a locker annually on a first come first serve basis subject to availability based on golf membership demand.

 

Benefits of Golf Membership

 

Golf | Troon Privé Privilege – Full Golf members can now play at other Troon Privémanaged private clubs for the host club’s cart fee rate, and bring up to three guests who will play for the host club’s accompanied rate. Each golfer can play as many rounds in any given calendar year as dictated by the host club. This benefit is limited to three visits for clubs in the same geographic markets, and rounds are subject to the host club’s advance booking policy for unaccompanied guest/reciprocal play and availability. To request a tee time, visit TroonPrive.com and click on Troon Privé Privilege:

 

  • Review list of participating clubs, and club policy on availability
  • Click on Request a Tee Time
  • Complete the registration and submit
  • Await confirmation via email

 

Golf | Troon Advantage – Full Golf members and up to three guests are invited to take advantage of incredible rates at participating Troon-managed resort and daily fee facilities worldwide. Tee time requests can be made up to 30 days in advance, subject to availability. To request a tee time, visit TroonPrive.com and click on Troon Advantage:

 

  • Select a desired state or country and then facility
  • Click on Request a Tee Time
  • Complete the registration and submit
  • Await confirmation via email


Further details regarding membership at Winchester Country Club may be obtained by calling, Amber Shinn at (530) 878-3004 or emailing ashinn@winchestercountryclub.com.

2024 Membership Opportunities

WINCHESTER FAMILY GOLF MEMBERSHIP

Includes full use of all club amenities and services for the Member, spouse, and dependent children 24 or
younger living at home or a full-time college student. Includes two lockers and club storage. Also includes free
access to all DGM Golf Courses in Northern Nevada.
$5,000.00 ~ Membership Fee (non-refundable)
$750.00 ~ Monthly Dues

WINCHESTER INDIVIDUAL GOLF MEMBERSHIP

Includes full use of all club amenities and services for an Individual Member. Family members are subject to
appropriate guest fees when applicable. Includes one locker and club storage. Also includes free access to all
DGM Golf Courses in Northern Nevada.
$3,000.00 ~ Membership Fee (non-refundable)
$600.00 ~ Monthly Dues

DGM FAMILY GOLF MEMBERSHIP

Available to Members who live and work 20 miles or more away from Winchester Country Club. Privileges
include full use of all club amenities for the Member, spouse, and dependent children 24 or younger living at
home or a full-time college student. Includes two lockers and club storage. Also includes free access to all DGM
Golf Courses in Northern Nevada.
$3,000.00 Membership Fee (non-refundable)
$650.00 ~ Monthly Dues

DGM INDIVIDUAL GOLF MEMBERSHIP

Available to Individual Members who live and work 20 miles or more away from Winchester Country Club.
Privileges include full use of all club amenities for the Member. Family members are subject to appropriate
guest fees when applicable. Includes one locker and club storage.
$2,000.00 Membership Fee (non-refundable)
$500.00 ~ Monthly Dues

SOCIAL/FITNESS MEMBERSHIP

Social Membership includes full access to fitness, social, and dining events for Member and spouse. Includes
access to the driving range and six (6) rounds of complimentary golf per year (subject to tee time restrictions).
$500.00 Membership Fee (non-refundable)
$125.00 ~ Monthly Dues

MEMBER GOLF CART PLANS

The Family Cart Plan provides unlimited cart usage for the family or individual Member.
$1,650.00 ~ Yearly Family Cart Plan
$1,300.00 ~ Yearly Individual Cart Plan
$1,100.00 ~ Yearly Trail Fee (Member-owned cart)
$25.00 (per rider) ~ Daily Cart Fee
Further details regarding Membership at Winchester Country Club may be obtained by calling John
Coman at (530) 878-3000 or emailing jcoman@dgmgolf.net.

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