Beach Klub News

The Beach Klub and PapaWack Theatre are ALMOST DONE!!! Unfortunately, construction is running about a week behind, so we expect to be open either May 31 or June 1. Stay tuned for details! Yoga By the Beach, Live Music, The Avon Jamboree and much more is less than 2 weeks away!!

New Retail- Almost Famous Granola

Koru Village is now carrying locally, handmade Almost Famous granola. Check out their story below…

Hurricane Irene was bearing down on us and we had to evacuate fast! Lynn grabbed her wallet, car keys, random clothing…and her home-made granola. Potato chips and sugar snacks didnt make the cut. When the power in our motel quit for 3 plus days, Amy, Grace and Lynn huddled in the sweltering heat for an update: How were we to feed a baby, three dogs and assorted husbands? Our survival Staple became Lynn’s granola.

Outdoor Adventure at Koru Coming Soon!

Get Excited!! Adventure at Koru will now include Stand-up Paddleboarding Clinics,  Kayak Eco-Tours, Sunset Sessions, Kids learn-to-SUP, Buxton Woods Eco-Hikes and 4WD Beach Exploration Tours.

Outdoor fitness classes such as the SUP Paddling Machine Fitness Class, Kayak Core Fitness Class and SUP Yoga on the water will also be offered weekly throughout the summer.

All of the programs will begin June 1!!

Yin Yoga Workshop

Explore inner space during a special two-hour Introduction to Yin Yoga at Koru Village on Sunday, May 20 from 3 to 5 p.m.  For most of us, our time on and off the mat can be energetic and outwardly focused.  A Yin practice cultivates a balance by complementing our yang world with a quieter, more meditative, physical yoga practice.  Settling into supported stretches, you move beyond muscles and have time to notice where your practice is taking you – physically and mentally.

Yin is not a restorative practice; the assumption is the practitioner is starting from
a healthy place. Those with some familiarity with hatha yoga might benefit from and enjoy the practice most.

The session will be led by Susan Wilkinson, RYT200.  Susan has studied Yin Yoga with Biff Mithoefer, creator of The Yin Yoga Kit and co-author of The Therapeutic Yoga Kit, and Ann Hunt of Nosara Institute and Evolve Yoga and Fitness.

The fee for the workshop is $25 and reservations are recommended. Contact Koru Village at info@koruvillage.com or 252-995-3125 or visit www.KoruVillage.com to learn more about this workshop, make reservations, or find out about yoga in Cape Hatteras.

Cape Hatteras Dream Wedding

Visit http://www.visitnc.com/sweeps/view/cape-hatteras-dream-wedding-sweepstakes for your chance to win your dream wedding on Cape Hatteras!

Shore Break 5 K at Beach Klub

Run through Kinnakeet Shores on gorgeous Cape Hatteras Island, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This race terrain will keep you entertained the entire 3.1 miles, from paved roads through winding beautiful Kinnakeet Shores to wooden bridges, boardwalks, beach walkways, a few steps up and over the dunes and finally finishing with a unbelievable view of the Atlantic Ocean as the final stretch takes you to the beach. Run, jog or walk, all are welcome!  Come celebrate Hatteras Island and give back to a great community! All proceeds from this event will go toward the Hatteras Island Youth Education Fund and the OBX GO FAR (Go Out For A Run) Children’s Health and Nutrition Program.

Shorebreak 5K Fees: Standard registration is $30; $20 for ages 18 and under. Register early to avoid price increase! On May 11th the price will increase to $35 for adults and $25 for 18 and under.  Race fee includes goody bag, T-shirt, medal, age group winner prizes, and post-race OBX beach party with Carolina Brewery beer (for racers 21 and older) and yummy snacks.

Tide Pool Fun Run Fee: $10 for non-competitive run or walk, finisher medals and t-shirt. 

Registration: Online at

http://www.fsseries.com/index.php?action=event&event_id=548

Race registration closes May 25th at Midnight or at race capacity of 500, whichever occurs first.  On race day registration will be available on site from 7:00am-7:30am but there is no guarantee of a shirt (you can also register at packet pickup—see below.) This is a great race to run with friends and family–encourage them to sign up.

Paddle Palooza is 3 weeks away!!

Less than 1 month until Paddle Palooza!! June 1-3, Frisco Woods will host Cape Hatteras’ second annual paddle festival. Paddle Palooza will feature race divisions for the experienced paddler, fun water events for the entire family and plenty of events off the water too, including a traditional North Caroline barbeque, prize giveaways and live music. Visit obxpaddlepalooza.com for more information.

May Member of the Month

Congrats to Jim Jones, our May Member of the Month! He received a $25 gift certificate.

May Membership Specials

From May 1-31, Koru Village will be offering 3 month memberships for only $99!! This will be the last membership special until October!! Don’t miss out and stay fit for summer.

Tropi Treats

All the way from Costa Rica, Tropi Treats are now at Koru Village! These little treats are gluten free, fat free and vegan. Come try a free sample and get your Tropi Treats fix today!

Hallow Daze Soap

Koru Village and Spa is now carrying locally handmade Hallow Daze soap. This all natural soap is made and cut in Buxton. We are currently carrying two scents of Hallow Daze, Ylang Ylang and Sandbar.

May Featured Service

Sea Salt and Mint Scrub

Natural sea salt will gently exfoliate dead, dry skin while mint from our very own garden will awaken your senses and leave your skin feeling fresh. This scrub is sure to polish your skin and leave you with a soft, radiant glow for summer.

New Staff

Rachel Weishaupt- Massage Therapist

Rachel just recently relocated to Hatteras Island from Providence, Rhode Island. She began her professional like in Army Counterintelligence, but changed gears to natural healing in 2004 when she attended Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College in Arizona. She has lived and worked as a therapist and massage college recruiter all over the country, and most recently graduated from the University of Rhode Island with her B.A. in Psychology. Motivated by the connection between mind, body and spiritual health, she is pursuing her graduate degree in psychology while working as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Her modalities include myofascial release, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, prenatal massage and energetic healing, along with basic Swedish and deep tissue massage. She enjoys hiking, camping, painting and looks forward to learning some of the local water sports from Koru’s outdoor adventure staff.

Mother's Day Yoga and Brunch

Join us Saturday May 12 from 9:30-11am to celebrate that special lady in your life. Koru Village’s annual Mother’s Day Yoga and Brunch will leave her feeling rejuvenated and loved. Enjoy a relaxing restorative yoga class with massage, followed by brunch from The Catering Company of Hatteras Island. Please sign up in advance at the Front Desk as space is limited. $20 per person.

Little People at Koru Village

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and to raise awareness of the issue tons of “little people” have been placed in the front yard of Koru Village. Each little person represents a child in Dare County that has been affected.  We love when the little people come to town!

Now Hiring- Housekeeping

Koru Village and Spa is seeking housekeepers and cleaners for seasonal and possible year-round positions. Full and part-time work available. Cleaning duties will include rental units (Villas), Spa/Fitness facility and laundry service. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and occasionally be available on short notice.

This position is available immediately.

Please email your resume to info@koruvillage.com or apply in person on location.

Building The Beach Klub

On May 24 Koru Village will host a ribbon cutting for Cape Hatteras’ first oceanfront beach club and North Carolina’s first oceanfront theatre, The Beach Klub and PapaWack Theatre.

The ribbon cutting will be followed by an official Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours.

“What a great new addition to Dare County and to the Outer Banks! This facility will offer Hatteras Island a great location for community gatherings, live music, weddings, festivals and celebrations,” said Chamber Vice President of Public Relations Angie Brady-Daniels.

The Beach Klub will host its official Grand Opening on May 31, giving residents and guests a taste of what the facility has in store for summer.

“The Grand Opening will be a mini version of our weekly Avon Jamboree, offering North Carolina barbeque, drinks, live music by the Doerfel Family band and our house band,” said owner of Koru Village and The Beach Klub Joe Thompson.

Located beside the Avon Pier, the Beach Klub has undergone a massive renovation this winter with the addition of The PapaWack Theatre which was designed by Cahoon and Kasten Architects.

“After twenty-one years of practice Cahoon and Kasten has designed numerous Hatteras Island projects, but the Beach Klub’ Theatre stands out for two reasons.  It will be a bit of a landmark, a much needed major public event venue.  And it will also be an opportunity for our firm to contribute in a small way to the recovery and resurgence of Hatteras Island,” said Ben Cahoon of Cahoon and Kasten Architects.

The Beach Klub will be open for fitness programming in the morning and then it will transform into an exclusive club for members to enjoy throughout the day.

Maureen Sullivan who owns a vacation home in Avon called “Canary Sings” was one of the first homeowners to sign up for the Klub Koru Gold program and is anxiously awaiting The Beach Klub’s grand opening.

“I am so excited for my guests to have access to all of the Beach Klub’s amenities and I can’t wait to go to yoga by the beach at the Klub when I am down this summer,” said Sullivan.

In the evening, The Beach Klub and PapaWack Theatre will come to life for live music and a variety of events.

“The Beach Klub and PapaWack Theatre were built with the intention of creating a venue adorning a multitude of amenities that offer residents and visitors a one-of-a-kind experience,” said owner Joe Thompson.

For more information about The Beach Klub visit koruvillage.com or call 252 995 3125.

New Retail- Thistle Ridge Soap

Handmade Thistle Ridge Soap just arrived! We have a variety of scents and their special loofah scrub soaps too! The bars fit perfectly in our natural soap bags that are made from vegetable fiber.

Beach Klub Update

The Beach Klub’s addition, The Papawack Theatre, is coming right along! The pilings are in for the theatre and there is something new being added on every day. The entire Beach Klub also has a brand new paint job. The Beach Klub will open Memorial Day weekend! There are a lot of exciting events coming up for this summer at The Beach Klub. Stay tuned!!!!

New Outdoor Adventure Coordinator

Sara grew up near Norfolk VA and took many family vacations to the Outer Banks. She moved to Annapolis MD for high school and was recruited to St. Mary’s College of MD as part of the Varsity Sailing Team, winning the National Championships twice. Sara graduated cum laude from St. Mary’s with a BA in Political Science. Sailing since she was 7 years old, Sara spent her summers and some time in college working at various sailing and outdoor adventure programs across the country. While at St. Mary’s she learned to windsurf and this brought her to Avon upon graduation. After working as a windsurfing instructor for a few years Sara joined the team at Koru to continue her exploration of sports and outdoor adventure. When she’s not working Sara likes to windsurf, kiteboard, wakeboard, SUP surf, do yoga, or go clamming for free dinners of her favorite food!