Founded in 1901, Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club is a private club and a member owned facility located on the coastline of Branford, Connecticut, bound to the south by a deep harbor with views across the Long Island Sound. Always having been a very family oriented club, Members enjoy a full range of amenities including golf, tennis, poolside and waterfront activities as well as dining and social programming in a comfortable, informal atmosphere. Club amenities include: a 9-hole course, 8 Har-Tru, 1 hard and 4 pickle courts; access to a 102 slip marina; an Olympic sized swimming pool and a wading pool; and men’s women’s and children’s locker rooms. Yoga and aerobics classes are available as well as junior programming and camps in golf, tennis, sailing and swim team. Golf and tennis lessons are also available to the membership as well as opportunities to participate in tournaments. The Club enjoys an active social calendar in season.
The 16,500 square foot clubhouse is situated with beautiful views of the Long Island Sound and is open March through December with varying hours of operation throughout the year. The club is closed January and February. Dining options include the Marine Lounge with a capacity of 110, the Grille Room with a capacity of 72, and the Patio and Terrace areas that can accommodate 42 and 55 respectively. The Main Dining Room can accommodate up to 170 guests and the adjacent Ballroom an additional 150 for larger weddings and parties. Annual gross revenues are about $5 million with food and beverage sales totaling about $2.5 million. During the height of the season, there are approximately 160 employees
