The Gathering Place

NatureWalk at Seagrove is the ultimate walkabout community in Santa Rosa Beach. It has a prime location near the famed County Road 30A in addition to providing residents and visitors with the amenity-rich Gathering Place, access to the Lilly Lane beach trail, and direct access to the 15,000-acre Point Washington State Forest. With the perfect balance of a prime, walkabout location, breathtaking views, and endless activities, NatureWalk at Seagrove truly is the ultimate beach community.

The premier amenity of NatureWalk’s HOA is The Gathering Place, a private gated facility for members and their guests. It has a shallow-access pool, heated lap pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, lounge chairs, gas grills, fire pit, kitchenette, shower, restrooms, and a sheltered patio with various tables and chairs. The building also houses residents’ mailboxes and larger shared boxes for small parcel delivery.

Hours of operation are posted at the front gate and may change. The facility is open year-round from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Pool rules are posted on the bulletin board inside the front entrance of The Gathering Place.

Access to the Gathering Place is controlled through key card readers at the front and back gates. Entry is disabled at closing time. 

During the peak vacation season, attendants welcome guests and enforce the Gathering Place rules. Surveillance video cameras have been installed for added security during closed hours.

Free Wi-Fi internet access is available at the Gathering Place; the password is posted on the bulletin board.

The rules for the Gathering Place are posted on the bulletin board to the left as you enter the main entrance.  The rules include the following, but are not limited to:

The latest full version of the NatureWalk HOA General Rules and Enforcement Policy for owners is available on the HOA portal.

  • No trespassing / illegal entry after posted hours.
  • No glass containers are permitted.
  • No pets are permitted.
  • No diving, running, pushing, dunking, rough play, or any personal conduct endangering the safety of self or others.
  • No swimming allowed with lightning/adverse weather in the area
  • No floats, balls, or air mattresses allowed.
  • No smoking in The Gathering Place.

Throughout NatureWalk at Seagrove, there are a variety of other neighborhood amenities for use by owners and their guests throughout the community, including:

  • Sports courts
    • 2 Pickleball courts
    • 2 Half-court basketball courts
  • Tot Spot Playground
  • Access to Point Washington State Forest hiking & biking trails
  • Fitness stations throughout the community
  • Pet waste stations