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Welcome to The Galena Territory!

A Guide for Making the Most of Your Visit!

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Welcome to The Galena Territory!

On behalf of the more than 4,000 property owners in The Galena Territory, I’d like to welcome you to our beautiful area. The Territory is a 6,800-acre private recreational and residential lake community located six miles southeast of the historic city of Galena. Nestled near the center of The Territory is Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, known for its 63 holes of championship golf and open to the general public. For the benefit of our property owners, their friends, family members and rental guests, The Galena Territory Association, Inc. (GTA) has set aside 1,900 acres of protected recreational land, providing facilities and amenities that include hiking trails, Lake Galena, a marina complex, an equestrian center and a clubhouse complex. In order for you to make the most of your time spent in The Galena Territory, we’ve compiled this quick guide to the GTA’s private and public facilities and amenities that are available right outside your front door. Abiding by a few of our general rules will make your stay as safe and pleasant as possible.

General Rules and Regulations for Property Owners, Their Friends, Family Members and Rental Guests

1. The Galena Territory is primarily a residential community. As a courtesy to fellow property owners and guests, please control noise levels; excessive noise is prohibited.

2. Property owners and their guests are expected to keep The Galena Territory free of refuse and litter.

3. The Galena Territory Association’s (GTA) private facilities and amenities include:

The Owners’ Club complex with recreation options that include indoor/outdoor pools and a state-of-the-art fitness center

24 miles of trails for hikers, cyclists and horseback riders that wind through 1,700 acres of undeveloped, preserved Greenspace

Boating and outstanding fishing on our 225-acre Lake Galena

4. Access to the above list of GTA facilities and amenities requires the use of a GTA proximity card or a temporary guest pass (one per person for everyone five years of age and older.)

5. GTA temporary guest passes are available at The Owners’ Club Administrative Office, Monday through Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.) Cost is $5/person/day.

6. Pets must be securely confined, leashed or under control of the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in GTA facilities and cannot be tied to fences outside GTA facilities.

7. Smoking is prohibited at all GTA facilities. This includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes or alternative nicotine products.

8. Camping is prohibited in The Galena Territory.

9. No firearms or unauthorized fireworks may be discharged within The Galena Territory.

10. Skateboarding, rollerblading and skating are prohibited on the tennis courts.

Vehicle and Traffic Regulations

1. All vehicles owned by property owners or guests must display a GTA vehicle decal or temporary vehicle pass when parking on or near the common properties owned by the GTA.

2. Temporary vehicle passes (available at the Marina, Owners’ Club and all Guest Accommodation/Rental Companies) must be placed in a visible location inside the vehicle. Citations may be given to owners of vehicles not displaying proper identification.

3. Off-road vehicles, all-terrain cycles, mini-bikes, snowmobiles, etc. are prohibited on the GTA’s protected Greenspace and trails.

4. The Galena Territory is a residential and rural area. Drivers should watch for walkers and bikers as you round the curves in the road. While we know the scenery is beautiful, it’s best to keep your eyes on the road at all times.

Please note that certain rule violations are subject to fines, and that these rules are subject to change without notice. While this represents a quick overview of our GTA Rules and Regulations, a complete list is available at www.thegalenaterritory.com. Thanks for taking the time to review our rules and reminders. I hope you have a pleasant and memorable visit to The Galena Territory. Sincerely,

Joe Mattingley, General Manager The Galena Territory Association, Inc.

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PROPERTY OWNERS’ CLUB COMPLEX

Indoor Facilities: Open Year-Round

Indoor Pool Fitness Center Game Room Gymnasium Business Center (free wireless) Lounge (available to rent) Social Halls (available to rent) Arts & Crafts Room (available to rent) GTA Offices (Admin, Architectural & Recreation)

Outdoor Recreational Facilities: Seasonal Hours Tennis Courts Basketball Court Kids’ Playground Outdoor Pools (Pools open May 15 through September 15)

Snack Bar (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

The Owners’ Club is owned and managed by The Galena Territory Association (GTA).

This private facility (monitored by onsite GTA Security) is only for property owners & their guests.

A GTA proximity card or guest pass is required (one per each visitor older than five years of age).

A permanent GTA vehicle decal or temporary GTA guest parking pass is required on all vehicles parking at the facility.

HOURS OF OPERATION MONTHS DAYS HOURS

Administrative Office 815-777-2000 January - December Monday - Saturday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Architectural Review Office 815-777-8392 January - December Monday - Saturday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Recreation Office 815-777-8272 January - December Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Business Center for Members & Guests January - December Daily 5 am to 8 pm

Fitness Center (for ages 14 and up) January - December Daily 5 am to 8 pm

Indoor Swimming Pool

Aquatic fitness and lap swimming

Open swim (all ages welcome) (One lane reserved for aquatic fitness and lap swim)

January – December January – December

Daily Daily

5 am to 10 am 10 am to 8 pm

Outdoor Swimming Pools

Activity Pool and Wading (kiddy) Pool (Swim diapers required, as needed)

May 15 to Memorial Day

Memorial Day to Labor Day Labor Day to Sept. 15

Daily Daily Daily

10 am to 6 pm 10 am to 8 pm 10 am to 6 pm

Snack Bar

Food Services

Bar Services

Memorial Day to Labor Day Memorial Day to Labor Day

Daily Daily

11 am to 6:30 pm

Noon to 7 pm

Game Room, Gymnasium, Video Arcade January - December Daily 5 am to 8 pm

Owners’ Club Lounge & Social Halls Available for rent (call 815-777-8272)

January - December Daily 5 am to 8 pm

Outdoor Basketball Court Seasonal Daily Dawn to dusk

Outdoor Tennis Courts – reservations required Call 815-777-2000

Seasonal Daily Dawn to dusk

Outdoor Playground Equipment Seasonal Daily Dawn to dusk

For more information, call 815-777-2000, or visit www.thegalenaterritory.com.

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LAKE GALENA & MARINA PARK COMPLEX

Bait & Tackle Shop Boat Storage Pen Boat Launch Ramp Private Docks Rental Fleet (Pontoons, Fishing Boats, Kayaks & Canoes) Fish Cleaning Station North Cove Park

Marina Lounge (available to rent) Marina Pavilion (available to rent) Outdoor Picnic Lawn Volleyball Court Kids’ Playground Fishing Pier Thunder Bay Falls Park

The lake and Marina are owned and managed by The Galena Territory Association (GTA).

This private lake and Marina complex (monitored by GTA Security) are open to property owners and their guests, and guests staying at Eagle Ridge Inn.

A GTA proximity card or guest pass is required (one per each visitor older than five years of age); or Eagle Ridge Inn guest credentials.

A permanent GTA vehicle decal or temporary guest parking pass is required on all vehicles parked at the facility.

HOURS OF OPERATION MONTHS DAYS HOURS

Lake Galena January - December Daily Anytime

Thunder Bay Falls Park January - December Daily Dawn to dusk

North Cove January - December Daily Dawn to dusk

Marina and Bait & Tackle Shop 815-777-2012

April and October May and September

Memorial Day – Labor Day

Weekends only Daily Daily

8 am to 4:30 pm 8 am to 4:30 pm

7 am to 7 pm

Boat/Storage Pen (if gate is locked, call GTA Security at 815-266-6251)

January - December Daily Anytime

Fish Cleaning Station January - December Daily Dawn to dusk

Tennis Courts – reservations required Call 815-777-2012

Seasonal Daily Dawn to dusk

Playground Equipment Seasonal Daily Dawn to dusk

Horseshoe Pits Seasonal Daily Dawn to dusk

Volleyball & Badminton Court Seasonal Daily Dawn to dusk

Marina Lounge April and October May and September

Memorial Day – Labor Day

Weekends only Daily Daily

8 am to 4:30 pm 8 am to 4:30 pm

7 am to 7 pm

Marina Pavilion Seasonal Daily Dawn to dusk

Marina / Lake Galena Rules

1. Swimming is prohibited in Lake Galena and below the spillway area at Thunder Bay Falls Park.

2. Fishing is permitted on Lake Galena and from the shoreline, the fishing pier and at Thunder Bay Falls Park. An Illinois State Fishing License is required and can be purchased at the Marina or online at www.dnr.state.il.us/admin.gov.

3. Fishing is prohibited from the docks at the Marina and from the lake spillway.

4. Only boats owned, registered, and titled by property owners are allowed on Lake Galena. Guest boats are not allowed.

5. The waters of Lake Galena are under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Property Owners/Guests may be fined by the IDNR Patrol Officers if they are not in compliance with state fishing and boating statutes.

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GREENSPACE & TRAIL SYSTEM

24 miles of private trails meander through woodlands and prairies… perfect for hikers, cyclists and horseback riders.

Greenspace and trails are owned, managed and maintained by The Galena Territory Association (GTA).

Trail maps are available at the GTA Owners’ Club Administrative Office.

The trails are open year-round for property owners and their guests, and guests staying at Eagle Ridge Inn.

A GTA proximity card or guest pass is required (one per each visitor older than five years of age); or Eagle Ridge Inn guest credentials.

Trails are patrolled by GTA Security.

Belden School is the only surviving one-room schoolhouse in Jo Daviess County.

Built in 1859, the school sits on one acre of Greenspace in the woods at 52 Heatherdowns Lane. The school was lovingly restored by the Galena Territory Foundation and opened to visitors on September 5, 2009, in time to celebrate its sesquicentennial.

Belden School is open from 1 to 4 p.m. for visitors on the first and third Saturday of the months from June to October. Docents are present to share lessons of the past with students of today.

Belden School ~ Teaching Again!

SHENANDOAH RIDING CENTER

Trail Rides Riding Lessons Clinics and Riding Camps Horse Boarding

Special Events (including a rodeo over the July 4th holiday weekend )

Property owners receive discounts by presenting their GTA proximity cards.

The equestrian center is owned by The Galena Territory Association (GTA) and is leased to a third-party management team.

This is the only GTA-owned amenity that is open to the general public.

For more information, call 815-777-9550, or visit www.theshenandoahridingcenter.com.

DUMPSTER / REFUSE / RECYCLING FACILITIES HOURS OF OPERATION MONTHS DAYS HOURS

Mount Hope Road January - December Daily Anytime

Brodrecht Road January - December Daily Dawn to dusk

Dumpster facilities are owned by The Galena Territory Association (GTA) and are open to property owners and their guests.

A permanent GTA vehicle decal or temporary guest parking pass is required on all vehicles accessing the dumpsters.

Dumpster facilities are monitored by GTA Security and citations may be issued for non-compliance to access requirements.

Town home, condominium and golf villa complexes have their own collection sites for the sole use by their owners and guests.

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EAGLE RIDGE RESORT & SPA

Eagle Ridge Inn:

80 Guest Rooms Stonedrift Spa Indoor Pool Fitness Center & Game Room Ballrooms and Convention Services Peddlers Shop Starbucks Woodlands Restaurant & Lounge Paisanos Restaurant

The General Store

Outdoor Recreational Facilities: Seasonal Hours 63-holes of Championship Golf Tennis Courts Boat Rentals at the Inn Docks Kids’ Playground Hot Air Balloon Launching Site Winter Nordic Center (Sledding, Ice Skating and Cross-Country Skiing)

Woodstone Restaurant at The General Golf Course

The resort is open to the general public.

Property owners (PO) in The Territory receive discounts by presenting their Eagle Ridge PO cards.

Golf and Resort Memberships are available.

For more information about PO discount cards or memberships, please contact [email protected].

For more information about the resort, call 815-777-5000 or visit www.eagleridge.com.

Copyright 2014 – May. The Galena Territory Association, Inc. All rights reserved.