--- title: Chimney Rock's Grand Opening Celebration description: From vendor pop-ups and a celebrity meet-and-greet, to face painting, caricature art, outdoor games, and live party tunes, Bridgewater, NJ's Chimney Rock's ribbon-cutting event was a smashing success. image: https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/DSC01813.jpg --- - [Home](https://www.regencycenters.com/) - [Properties](https://connect.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://connect.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://connect.regencycenters.com/contact) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://connect.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Blog](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog) - [Corporate Responsibility](https://www.regencycenters.com/corporate-responsibility) - [Leadership](https://www.regencycenters.com/leadership) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://www.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Careers](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/careers) [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://www.regencycenters.com/) [![Search](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-search.svg) Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) ![Menu](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-menu.svg) Menu - [Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://www.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) Search - [Inside Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/inside-regency) - [News Releases](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/news-releases) - [Retailer News](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/retailer-news) # Chimney Rock's Grand Opening Celebration [Regency Centers](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/author/regency-centers) November 13, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In September, the Bridgewater, NJ community gathered for the successful grand opening of the [Chimney Rock](https://www.regencycenters.com/property/detail/60786/Chimney-Rock) development. Anchored by [Whole Foods Market](https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/), [World Market](https://www.worldmarket.com/), [Ulta Beauty](https://www.ulta.com/), [Saks Off 5th](https://www.saksoff5th.com/Entry.jsp), and [The Container Store](https://www.containerstore.com/welcome.htm), the 218,274 SF premier shopping destination is situated in one of the wealthiest locations in the U.S. After kicking off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony facilitated by Bridgewater Township’s Mayor Daniel Hayes, and a donation to the [Martinsville Fire Department](http://www.martinsvillefire.org/news/index/layoutfile/home), the celebration started with several hundred community members in attendance, enjoying a host of perks, experiences, and entertainment. ![Ribbon cutting ceremony at Chimney Rock plaza](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC01813.jpg?width=600&name=DSC01813.jpg) Chimney Rock merchants who donated product samples or distributed promotional and giveaway items to event attendees included [Blaze Pizza](https://blazepizza.com/), [Habit Burger](https://www.habitburger.com/), [Paris Baguette](http://parisbaguette.com/) and [Frutta Bowls](https://www.fruttabowls.com/), as well as [Lands’ End](https://www.landsend.com/), [Club Pilates](https://www.clubpilates.com/), [Spavia](https://spaviadayspa.com/), [The Lash Lounge](http://www.thelashlounge.com/), [Tempur-Pedic](https://www.tempurpedic.com/), [European Wax](https://www.waxcenter.com/), and [Nordstrom Rack](https://www.nordstromrack.com/). Hands-on activities included necklace making and succulent potting stations, and guests had the unique opportunity to meet and greet with local celebrity Melissa Gorga from [Real Housewives of New Jersey](http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey). | ![Club Pilates demonstration outside at grand opening event](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Chimney%20Rock/DSC05284.jpg?width=600&name=DSC05284.jpg) | ![Firetruck engine at Chimney Rock grand opening event](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Chimney%20Rock/DSC05286.jpg?width=600&name=DSC05286.jpg) | ![Woman holding #CelebrateChimneyRock sign in front of teal backdrop at Grand Opening event](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Chimney%20Rock/DSC01960.jpg?width=600&name=DSC01960.jpg) | | --- | --- | --- | "Bridgewater is a special place," said Mayor Hayes, in a [MyCentralJersey.com interview](https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/money/business/2018/09/15/chimney-rock-crossing-lands-end-grand-opening-bridgewater/1306120002). "From my interactions with the merchants at Chimney Rock, they recognize that is a special location, not only in the county, but also in the state. I’m thrilled whenever anybody sees and views Bridgewater as special the way I do, so I’m just thrilled to see it here." ![Outdoor display featuring a van and bright clothing](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Chimney%20Rock/DSC05328.jpg?width=600&name=DSC05328.jpg) The extravaganza featured other family-friendly activities like face painting, caricature art, outdoor games, and live music courtesy of local New Jersey-based band, [The Counterfeiters](https://www.thecounterfeitersband.com/). To top off the experience, guests went home with promotional items in tow, including branded tumblers to commemorate the event. > We're really excited to be creating history in the Bridgewater community. ![Jack deVilliers headshot](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brandfolder/Regency%20Headshots/Headshots/Jack-DeVilliers_500x500.jpg?width=150&height=150&name=Jack-DeVilliers_500x500.jpg) "Chimney Rock's grand opening celebration truly represented the big picture for us, and we've been thrilled to watch the community embrace the shopping center throughout its development," said [Jack ](https://www.regencycenters.com/employee/1768/Jack-deVilliers)[deVilliers](https://www.regencycenters.com/employee/1768/Jack-deVilliers), VP of Investments. "We're so thankful for the town of Bridgewater and the many merchants, organizations, and community members who chose to be a part of the event. When you build from the ground up you're creating your own history. We're really excited to be creating history in the Bridgewater community." Learn more about Chimney Rock [here](https://www.regencycenters.com/property/detail/60786/Chimney-Rock). ##### Connect With Us [Join Our Mailing List](https://www.regencycenters.com/connect-with-us/)  > [Explore Our Markets](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties/our-markets)  > [Find a Space For Your Place](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties)  > ##### Related Stories [Dec 30 Regency Centers Recognized Among 250 Best-Managed Companies in 2022](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-best-managed-companies-2022) [Dec 16 Regency Team and Persimmon Place Give Back to Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-and-persimmon-place-give-back-stanford-health-care) [Feb 25 LUXE Wearhouse Opens Second IL Location; Provides Boutique Experience](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/vernon-hills-mellody-farm-luxe-wearhouse-opening) [Jul 18 Regency's Dunwoody Village Transforms Into a Vibrant Outdoor Hub](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/the-dunwoody-village-transformation-into-a-vibrant-outdoor-hub) [Jun 15 Corbin's Corner Shopping Center Transforms with Modern Upgrades](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/corbins-corner-transforms-with-modern-upgrades) [Jun 08 Regency’s Latest Placemaking Efforts Enhance Shopping Centers Nationwide](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-placemaking-shopping-centers-nationwide) [Jun 17 Regency's Westbard Square Celebrates Grand Opening in Bethesda, MD](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/westbard-square-grand-opening-bethesda-md) [Jul 03 Niko Niko Boba Now Open at Regency’s Rockford Road Plaza](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/niko-niko-boba-now-open-rockford-road-plaza-0) [May 14 Food Universe Marketplace Opens at Regency's Van Houten Plaza in Passaic, NJ](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/food-universe-marketplace-holds-grand-opening-at-van-houten-plaza-in-passaic-nj) [May 14 Regency Centers Earns 18th Consecutive First Coast Healthiest Companies Award](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/18th-first-coast-healthiest-companies-award) [Feb 05 Regency Centers Announces Lone Tree Village Development in Colorado](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-announces-lone-tree-village-a-king-soopers-anchored-retail-destination-serving-the-ridgegate-community) [Jan 29 Regency Centers Acquires Mount Sinai Shopping Center in Long Island](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/mount-sinai-shopping-center-in-long-island) [Nov 19 Northeast Momentum: Regency Delivers New Retail Destinations](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/driving-northeast-development-regency-delivers-community-focused-retail) [Mar 27 Gregory’s Coffee & Shake Shack Join Glenwood Green in Old Bridge, NJ](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/gregorys-coffee-shake-shack-glenwood-green) [May 14 Food Universe Marketplace Opens at Regency's Van Houten Plaza in Passaic, NJ](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/food-universe-marketplace-holds-grand-opening-at-van-houten-plaza-in-passaic-nj) [Jul 01 Willows Shopping Center Hosts Virtual 'DiGi Dance Fest 2020' Event](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/willows-shopping-center-digi-dance-fest-2020) [Jul 17 National Teddy Bear Picnic Day Draws 220+ Kids to Arlington, VA Shopping Center](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/national-teddy-bear-picnic-day-2019-market-common-clarendon-arlington-virginia) [Feb 20 Cultivating Community: Urban Farm at Regency’s Mellody Farm](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/cultivating-community-recap-of-urban-farm-at-regencys-mellody-farm) [Jul 18 Regency's Dunwoody Village Transforms Into a Vibrant Outdoor Hub](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/the-dunwoody-village-transformation-into-a-vibrant-outdoor-hub) [Jun 15 Corbin's Corner Shopping Center Transforms with Modern Upgrades](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/corbins-corner-transforms-with-modern-upgrades) [Nov 19 Holiday Shopping Suggestions from Four of Regency's Experts](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/holiday-shopping-suggestions-regency-experts) [Apr 02 Breaking Bread at Chimney Rock's New Paris Baguette in Bridgewater, NJ](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/breaking-bread-merchandising-with-paris-baguette) [Nov 15 Fresh Look Stories, Fall 2018](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/fresh-look-stories-fall-2018) Subscribe [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/) - 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