For over 40 years, Village On The Isle (VOTI) has been an integral part of the Venice community, providing a supportive, faith-based environment for active seniors where health, wellness, and fitness are priorities. Since its founding in 1982 as a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), it has consistently focused on helping residents live healthier, longer, and more fulfilling and fun lives.
Now, VOTI is elevating its commitment to wellness with The Core Wellness Pavilion, a new 9,200-square-foot facility at the heart of its campus, designed to support holistic living and encourage active, healthy lifestyles.
A Vision for Holistic Wellness
More than just a fitness center, The Core Wellness Pavilion will be a vibrant hub tailored to meet the diverse fitness needs of VOTI’s residents. It boasts a state-of-the-art fitness studio, and a multipurpose room that doubles as an indoor pickleball court, thus catering to both recreational and competitive interests. “Our Resident Life team is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life through meaningful exercise programs,” said Beverly Day, Director of Marketing and Sales. “Accessibility and adaptability are our top priorities, and we aim to create an environment where all skill levels feel confident and supported.”
The Core Wellness Pavilion’s offerings will include a range of fitness classes:
- Functional Fitness: Full-body cardio-aerobic workouts integrating strength, balance, flexibility, and mental acuity.
- Resistance Bands: Seated stretching and strengthening, set to nostalgic tunes.
- Drum Fit: Cardio drumming that combines rhythm and exercise.
- Gentle Yoga: Chair and mat yoga classes suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners.
- Water Aerobics: Low-impact, twice-weekly classes in the new zero-entry pool.
- Boxing: Basics of boxing taught by a licensed instructor.
- Personalized Training: Custom wellness programs designed to support residents at all stages of life.
Beyond Fitness: Amenities to Revitalize
Adjacent to the fitness studio is The Oasis, a spa with a full suite of services, including a salon, manicures, pedicures, a sauna, and a private massage room, providing both physical and mental rejuvenation. The fitness studio itself features pneumatic strength-training equipment, allowing residents to adjust resistance with a touch, and key fob technology for personalized workouts.
A Poolside Retreat
The Core’s zero-entry pool includes two lap lanes, a sunbathing platform, a jetted seating area, and a shallow section ideal for water aerobics. Surrounding the pool are lounge chairs and a large fire pit, creating a relaxing outdoor setting. Adjacent to the pool, Brezza—a poolside lounge—offers a mosaic-tiled pizza oven, a bar, and both indoor and outdoor seating, blending comfort with the scenic outdoors.
Wellness at the Center
The Core Wellness Pavilion will be the focal point of VOTI’s enhanced campus, which also includes an expansion of the pet-friendly Emerald Terraces neighborhood. This addition will introduce 54 new apartments ranging from 1,300 to 1,800 square feet, each with spacious floor plans, large terrace lanai, high ceilings, full-size kitchens, and walk-in closets. The new apartments offer beautiful views and ocean breezes, adding to the coastal lifestyle that residents enjoy.
Overlooking the landscaped central courtyard, The Core Wellness Pavilion and surrounding spaces foster social connections and active living, embodying VOTI’s forward-thinking approach to retirement. “At VOTI, wellness isn’t just about physical fitness—it’s about creating a vibrant lifestyle,” said Day. “The Core is an exciting step forward in offering residents the tools and opportunities to live fully.”
With its innovative facilities and focus on whole-person wellness, Village On The Isle continues to set the standard for retirement living in Venice. The Core Wellness Pavilion is poised to be a centerpiece for health, connection, and vitality for years to come.
The Core Wellness Pavilion will foster social connections and active living, embodying VOTI’s forward-thinking approach to retirement.