Welcome to Hethwood
The Hethwood Foundation is the first master planned community developed by HHHunt in 1971. The Hethwood community is comprised of 459 houses and townhouses on 316 wooded acres and houses 25% of Blacksburg's residents. Five neighborhoods make up the Hethwood Community.
The Hethwood Foundation is an organization developed for the administration of the Hethwood Community. Our team works to ensure the community and it's amenities are well maintained. The Hethwood Foundation offers a variety of amenities which include three sand volleyball courts, eight tennis courts, three basketball courts, two swimming pools, two community centers, weight and fitness center, five miles of bike/jogging trails with exercise stations, six playgrounds, pond/gazebo/picnic area and softball area. The Hethwood Foundation also provides many social events for the residents and publishes a monthly newsletter.
Mission Statement
Hethwood is a planned unit development consisting of homes, townhomes, condominiums and apartments. The Hethwood Foundation is a nonprofit homeowners association located in Blacksburg, Virginia. Our mission is to maintain the integrity of Hethwood by administering protective covenants that relate to the design, use, maintenance and architectural standards of the community. We strive to offer recreational programming within the community and to provide effective management of the amenities and common areas.
News from the Director
Summer is upon us and the Hethwood community is ready to celebrate the great weather. Make the most out of your summer with a jump start on the season. The pools are open and ready for your enjoyment, so come on out and enjoy the refreshing water or grab a chair and relax on the sun deck. As a side note, we had a large number of chairs re-strapped this winter which has allowed us to stretch our dollars a little farther and provide more pool furniture. Now is also the perfect time to review the pool rules and regulations to ensure that each member of your household is familiar with them. This includes the 5 minute break, which will requires EVERYONE to be out of the pool for the five minutes before each hour; this gives our guards an opportunity to test the chemicals and get a quick break. Please note, it is also required that each patron have a picture ID, or a pool pin for persons under 16, EVERY time you come to the facility. Remember, even if you are a familiar face at the pools, you still must bring the proper identification with you or you may not enter the pool. Another extremely relevant point, the Hethwood By-Laws (article IV; pg. 2) state that only members, their family, tenants or contract purchasers who reside on the property are delegated rights of enjoyment for common areas, including the pool. This means that anyone on the pool list must be a current resident of the property and you may be asked to provide proof of residency-thank you for understanding that our pools are limited to Hethwood residents only.
Thank you to all the homeowners who have paid dues for the year-we appreciate it! Please remember, if you have not paid yet, you have now incurred the $5 late fee and your dues total is $256.28. An additional $5 is added each month after the 10th that your dues remain outstanding, so please get your payment in immediately if you have not already done so.
Please take the time to look over the activities for the month of June. There are lots of summer activities here at Hethwood. Look inside for details on the Ice Cream Social and a chance to get to meet the 2008 Aquatics Staff!
We recently said good bye to our excellent Hethwood personal trainer, Megan Long. She has moved out of the area and we wish her the best. The good news is that we already have another excellent new personal trainer on our staff, welcome VERONICA BLUEY! Please take the time to read about her and see how she can help you get ready for the swim suit season and beyond. There is also Water Aerobics which will be starting this month; remember to come by the office for a free pass to give the water aerobics a shot. We will have swim lessons and don’t forget the new parent-run swim team, Halibuts of Hethwood.
The community just gets better and better with time and I hope you have had a chance to get out and enjoy all the great amenities Hethwood has to offer. We have a number of playgrounds around the community designed to provide lots of fun and variety for the kids! You may have noticed that we are replacing the sand and wood mulch with rubber mulch. While it is more expensive initially, it is a good choice long term. This is a great surface for the following reasons: It reduces impact, it’s cleaner, it’s easier to get out of shoes and socks, no orange sand stains, bees do not like to make nests in it, and we don’t have to spend many hours of labor hand weeding it! Please help us preserve this excellent ground covering and do not allow your children to throw the rubber mulch outside the playground.
As the days grow increasingly warmer, it is important that all residents are aware of the impact their landscaping and lawn upkeep have on the community. Curb appeal is one of the most important factors in keeping our neighborhood desirable and increasing the value of your home! It is your obligation to properly maintain your property; this includes your home, yard, any structures on it, and your driveway. Your yard must be regularly mowed and trimmed even when the grass seems never ending! The Town of Blacksburg has an ordinance that in short, states that your grass should not get any longer than 10 inches in length. The Hethwood Team will pay close attention to yard upkeep during summer inspections and hope that you will do the same. Please do your part to keep our community attractive and the best value around!
Sincerely,
Christine Miles
PS - Please remember, IF THERE IS POOP, YOU HAVE TO SCOOP!
Directions To The Hethwood Foundation Office
The Hethwood office is located in Foxridge Apartment Homes at suite 100H. Our location is off Hethwood Blvd. From Tall Oaks Dr. make a right or left (depending on which neighborhood you are coming from) on Hethwood Blvd. Follow Hethwood Blvd. and make a right on Houndschase Lane, then bear left through the parking lot and look for the 100 building (it has black awnings). Look for the Hethwood Foundation Office sign by the parking lot and follow the sidewalk. The Hethwood Foundation office is located on the 2nd floor above the Foxridge Welcome Center.
