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club life
reciprocal clubs
Two very different WAC reciprocal clubs
mark the lower shores of the St. Johns
River in Jacksonville, Florida. e aptly
named River Club, in the heart of the
city, offers straightforward and elegant
dining. e business-focused club in-
cludes the 34th and 35th floors of
1 Independent Drive, just a block off the
river. e club's St. Johns Dining Room
offers stunning views of Jacksonville's
skyline and serves house specialties,
such as the chef 's own she-crab soup—
similar to bisque—and a one-of-a-kind
bread pudding. Meanwhile, the club's
Vue34 lounge is a highlight in Jackson-
ville's cocktail and social scene.
Six miles south and out of the urban
core, the Alfred du Pont mansion and
English gardens of Epping Forest Yacht
& Country Club invite reciprocal mem-
bers to relax. Built in 1926, Epping For-
est quickly gained stature as one of the
country's finest estates of the 1920s and
1930s. e Vanderbilts and Carnegies at-
tended lavish parties here, and President
Gerald Ford also visited. If you go, take
some time to wander the facility and
grounds. But don't be fooled. e prop-
erty offers all the amenities you would
expect in a modern facility—with six
lighted tennis courts and just as many
pools. You'll also enjoy a large fitness
center. e club's marina and rental fleet
offer easy access to the St. Johns River,
the lifeblood of Jacksonville, northern
Florida's commercial and cultural hub.
Contact WAC Director Member
Services Amanda Brynn at
abrynn@wac.net.
Jacksonville covers 850 square
miles, making it 15 times larger
than Miami.
Jacksonville, Florida
The River Club
1 Independent Drive, Suite 3500
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
info@jaxriverclub.com
904.354.1111
Epping Forest Yacht
& Country Club
1830 Epping Forest Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32217
info@efyc.com
904.739.7200
To visit a club, members must request a letter
of introduction. Log on to wac.net/loi. Submit
club reviews at wac.net/reciprocal-reviews.
wac.net/reciprocal-clubs
Reciprocal Clubs in Jacksonville, Florida
A river runs through them
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