Just $99 per night for two people

(Sunday through Thursday nights only)

Summer: 7/1 – 7/29/10 No Minimum Stay!

Fall: 8/15 – 9/1/10 No Minimum Stay!

Call 800.334.3581 for reservations!

The Take A Break Special package includes accommodations in an Island View Camellia Guest Room with a wetbar and refrigerator, a full hot Southern breakfast buffet each morning, daily housekeeping, complimentary use of bicycles and discounts to area restaurants and shops.

• Add Dinner For Two for $65.00 (gratuities not included) at choice of 3 nearby restaurants:• Add Dinner For Two for $65.00 (gratuities not included) at choice of 3 nearby restaurants:

Roberto’s Italian Ristorante:
Dinner Includes: Two Entrees (special menu for Winds Guests), Bottle of House Wine, Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.

Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant: (overlooking the intra-coastal waterway)
Dinner Includes: Two Entrees (any menu item), 4 Glasses of House Wine, Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.

Cinelli’s Italian Restaurant: (overlooking the intra-coastal waterway):
Dinner Includes: Two Entrees (any menu item – except steak), Bottle of House Wine, Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.

Bourbon Street:
Any two entrees on the menu, two sides per entree,  a bottle of wine and choice of dessert at table side.

Also on Sizzling Saturday night of Labor Day weekend. Its time to party down around the oceanfront pool as DJ Joe keeps the fun coming with music, contests and games for all ages!

Try your hand at the hula hoop contest, line dancing and a whole lot of fun! Meet and mingle with the other guests.

Don’t miss out on the fun! Check the Activities Schedule section of our website for up to date details.

Tropical Thursdays:
Starting June 17th, 2010
Every Thursdays Night from 6:30-9:30pm
Free to all Winds guests. (Winds Guests Only Please)

Also on Sizzling Saturday night Labor Day weekend.

The concerts are free every Friday which beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Museum of Coastal Carolina parking lot from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Event organizer Tobin Henry says that the concert series was started back in 2001 with justone band. The event will feature 14 bands and 15 concerts this year with a line up that includes The Craig Woolard Band, who will perform on two dates, and Bailout, a local band from Ocean Isle Beach.

New to the concert series this year is The Entertainers of Charlotte, Legends of Beach of Raleigh and Jim Quick & Coastline.

The concerts run from 6:30-8 p.m. every Friday from May 28-Sept.3 and draw anywhere from 500-1,500 people per show. There is a large area perfect for dancing right in front of the stage for anyone who feels like getting up and shaking their tailfeathers. Free parking is available at the Museum of Coastal Carolina.

Concertgoers can bring their own blankets or lawn chairs for seating.

Cool 105.3 radio will be on hand doing live remotes from the scene. Sunset Slush will be there again this year, and cash donations for local food pantries are appreciated.

Here is the schedule for the 10th annual Ocean Isle Beach NC Concerts on the Coast:

May 28: The Entertainers, beach/variety
June 4: Bailout, Classic Rock and more
June 11: The Imitations, beach/Motown
June 18: Legends of Beach, beach
June 25: The Attractions, ’60s/beach
July 2: Mark Roberts and Breeze, beach/variety
July 9: Craig Woolard Band, beach
July 16: Continental Divide, variety
July 23: Band of Oz, beach
July 30: GB4 Band, classic rock/blues
Aug. 6: Goldrush, variety
Aug. 13: The Holiday Band, beach/variety
Aug. 20: Jim Quick & Coastline, variety
Aug. 27: Craig Woolard Band, beach
Sept. 3: The Tams, beach/oldies

Here’s the programs, schedules and fees:

Yoga
June 1 through September 2, 2010 Tuesday & Thursday’s from 7 am—8 am
Held at the Winds Beach Resort Club on the Oasis Deck!
Mats required
Fees:
Winds Guests: $5/class
Regular Fee: $40 per month, $10 Drop in Fee

Water Zumba:
May 4 —August 31 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 pm -6:30 pm
Winds Guests: Free
Regular Fee: $35/month or $10 Drop in

Water Aerobics
June 1– August 31 Mondays &  Thursdays from 9:30 am – 10:30 am
June 1– August 31 Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:30 am – 2:30 pm
Winds Guests Free
Regular Fee: 2 times/week $35,  4 times/week $45, Drop in $10

I recently took an afternoon off and revisited this incredible place – I hadn’t been there in years and forgot what I was missing.

First of all the location alone is amazing – wooden walkways wind amongst ruins of the pre-Revolutionary town which lie side by side with  the remains of a Civil War era Confederate fortification originally called Fort St. Philip’s (later renamed Fort Anderson).

All of this is located along a virtually undeveloped area along the Cape Fear River offering some of the most beautiful views of the river seen through ancient live Oak trees dripping with Spanish moss. A great place to spend the day and have a picnic on the grounds.

I don’t know if there is anywhere where more history is packed into such a small area!
The town of Brunswick was settled by merchants coming from Barbados by way of Goose Creek SC in 1726 by Maurice Moore (who’s descendants later built Orton Plantation next to the town).

The port became a bustling shipping area for exporting tar, pitch, and turpentine. These products, derived from the resin of the longleaf pine, were known collectively as naval stores. This “sticky gold” was essential for building and maintaining the great wooden sailing ships of the Royal Navy and the merchant fleet that sailed the oceans between Europe, its American colonies, and the islands of the Caribbean.

In 1748 the town was attacked by Spanish invaders who were eventually driven off by 80 brave men many of which were African slaves.

In 1765 (eight years before the Boston Tea Party!) the residents challenged the Crown’s authority to distribute hated tax stamps halting the collection of the tax along the Cape Fear.

Brunswick was the seat of two Royal Governors until Brunswick’s decline which resulted from several factors, including the growth of Wilmington and the relocation of the royal governor to New Bern in 1770.

Few people remained in Brunswick in the spring of 1776 when British redcoats were put ashore from the Royal Navy ship Cruizer. Some reports indicate that much of the town was burned during this raid. By the end of the Revolutionary War families and merchants had moved to other locations, and the ruins and land became part of Orton Plantation in 1842. After being was razed by British troops in 1776 Brunswick was never rebuilt.

Painting Courtesy of Miller Pope from his book: "Tales of the Silver Coast".

Then, during the Civil War, Ft. Anderson was constructed atop the old village site. Colonial foundations dot the present-day tour trail, which crosses the earthworks of the Confederate fort. This serene riverside setting, colonial and Civil War history, and colorful exhibits will be long remembered by visitors.

In 1861 the Confederate States of America decided to build a large fort at the site as part of the river defense of Wilmington. The Cape Fear was an essential route for supplies moving by rail from Wilmington to Petersburg and Richmond for General Lee’s army.

The Confederate army used manual labor to construct the large sand fortification originally called Fort St. Philip’s. There were two batteries, each with five cannons overlooking the shipping channel and providing protection to blockade runners.

In February 1865, following the fall of Fort Fisher at the mouth of the river, Union forces repositioned to attack Fort Anderson. Federals attacked from the land and river. After three days of fighting, the Confederates evacuated the fort at night. Union gunboats started firing at first light, unaware Federal soldiers were breaching the walls of the fort. The infantry frantically waved sheets and blankets to stop the deadly fire from their own forces. There was a one-day fight north of the site at Town Creek before the Federals occupied Wilmington on George Washington’s birthday, February 22, 1865.

The Site Today

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, archaeologists uncovered foundations from Brunswick’s earliest days.

The most visible structure is the hulk of St. Philip’s Anglican Church with its surviving walls dating back to 1754.

Another interesting foundation is Russellborough, an old sea captain’s house that was used by royal governors Tryon and Dobbs.

The visitor center houses several displays that cover the time periods of both the old town and the fort.

In the lobby is a colorful mural created by Claude Howell and Catherine Hendricksen depicting a scene from a Spanish attack on the town in 1748.

Also the original large color painting of the Confederate soldiers shown above by Miller Pope (founder/owner of The Winds Resort Beach Club!). This painting is from his book Tales of the Silver Coast – A Secret History of NC’s Brunswick County.

All of Miller Pope’s books are available at his website http://MillerPope.com

A cannon on display was recovered from the river in 1986 and is believed to be from the Spanish ship Fortuna, which blew up in the river as the townspeople regained control of the port.

The remains of homes, businesses, and other buildings bear witness to the story of Brunswick. Along with artifacts from the Civil War and the imposing mounds of Fort Anderson, this site offers a unique look at two fascinating periods of American history.

“For there are deeds that should not pass away,
And names that must not wither.”
- plaque in St. Philip’s Church

Brunswick Town? 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE?, Winnabow, NC 28479? Phone: (910) 371-6613? Email: brunswick@ncdcr.gov
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Closed Sunday.

After many years with a no pet policy The Winds has designated several units as pet-friendly (please call for pet friendly accommodations options). We now welcome one pet to stay with you in your “pet friendly” unit.

Acceptable pets include cats (declawed only) and dogs weighting 30 pounds or less. Animals of other species are not permitted on property.

The Winds has always welcomed Service Animals at any time and the weight limit does not apply to them.

You can learn all about the new Pet Policy at The Winds by clicking here!

These two first met two years ago when Roscoe followed staff from The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.S.) in Myrtle Beach home. He was immediately spotted by the orangutan who ambled over to make friends.
The founder of T.I.G.E.R.S., Dr Bhagavan Antle said: ‘Roscoe looked really thin and a little lost so we fed him and took care of him;
‘He followed us through the gate and ran over and found Suryia. As soon as he saw Roscoe, Suryia ran over to him and they started playing. It was unusual because dogs are usually scared of primates but they took to each other straight away. We made a few calls to see if he belonged to anyone and when no-one came forward, Roscoe ended up staying.’
These days Suryia acts as an animal ambassador helping raise baby primates at the preserve but likes nothing better than spending quality time with his canine buddy on his day off.
‘They will spend a few hours each day together rolling around, swimming,’ said Dr Antle. ‘Suryia will take Roscoe for walks around the enclosure and even feeds him some of his monkey biscuits. When they are both feeling a little lazy they will go for a ride on the back of Bubbles, our 27-year-old African elephant.’

Myrtle Beach Safari is a great side trip when staying at The Winds and any money they take in is used to help the animals at the preserve.

This video shows how Suryia the orangutan and Roscoe the dog met and became best friends.  The story was featured on “Oprah” and will be also be on National Geographic Channel’s show “Odd Couples” this fall.
Click here for Google Map showing location of Myrtle Beach Safari

Sugar Shack features authentic Jamaican home cooking (yes, the chef/owner is Jamaican) in a colorful, intimate setting about a mile from the beach. Amid greenery, tropical artwork and floral table coverings, recorded reggae music adds a lively island feel, while live music is offered on weekends.

The house specialty is a huge steak, marinated, slowly grilled and richly flavored. But the flavorful jerk selections, served with a hot ‘n’ sweet sauce, are the highlight of their delightful menu that also includes Stamp & Go (a traditional spicy cod fritter), Brown Stewed Fish (slowly cooked red snapper) and a curried goat so tender it literally falls off the bone. But be sure someone in your group gets the award-winning baby back ribs.

Nothing is too spicy for the average palate, but imported hot sauce is available if you want to hurt yourself. Some appetizers are enough for a meal, and the Jamaican Sampler is a good introduction. Other offerings include a grilled mango tuna, spiced-just-right crab fritters, homemade soups, great burgers and nightly specials, such as lightly fried coconut shrimp served with mango-pepper marmalade. Then you just need to top it all off with a luscious slice of homemade Key lime pie. Guinness and Red Stripe beer are served. Take-out orders are welcome.

Sugar Shack is one block west of the intersection of Ocean Isle Beach Road, a few yards off N.C. 179. Sugar Shack is open nightly for dinner in summer and Tuesday through Saturday off-season. Live entertainment is featured on Saturday nights. Reservations are strongly suggested.

Now we would like to ask our subscribers to help their fellow travelers by taking a minute or two to post a comment Tripadvisor.com. As more and more people rely on online communities for unbiased information the site has become very influential to people who have never been to The Winds.

As a small resort/hotel we realize that not everybody likes the same kind of place – some people just really want to be in all the action of Myrtle Beach for instance. And not everybody is going to rate us as the best but we feel that any comment is helpful to future guests trying to decide if The Winds and Ocean Isle Beach are right for them.

We also feel that when there is a negative review we want to know about to either improve the next person’s stay or to respond to explain why we feel it is unfair to us.

We would ask that people with an negative issues address it directly to us so that we can address it first in private rather than in public.

If you have a moment here is the link to put a review:

Post your comment on TripAdvisor.com here.

If you do have an issue that you would like us to address please email it to us here: info@thewinds.com

We will respond to you and address your issue… we promise!