Fall in the Lowcountry is always spectacular as we welcome everyone back, and this year we’re excited to show-off a number of successful summer projects!
Around the Club, we've completed our Berkeley Room refresh along with the Men’s Locker Room update, and a classic Tap Room renovation you’ll be enjoying come October. Now it’s all about gathering together and enjoying our enhanced Berkeley Experience
On the greens, our agronomy team has done an amazing job getting the North Course ready to reopen! We are exceptionally thankful for their efforts to keep the South Course in pristine shape throughout the summer, as we look forward to a glorious golf season! Our courses are ready, and we’ve got a full line-up of popular events from our North-South Challenge to the Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation’s signature event, the 2024 Charity Cup! (read more on pages 6-7).
I look forward to seeing many of you at BHC’s Welcome Home gathering, the
Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards
Names Charleston #1 City in U.S.
Charleston was ‘Voted Best in the U.S.’ for the 12th straight year by T+L readers, who say it “Can compete with any European capital!”
The Holy City earned the top spot yet again thanks to its historic architecture, walkability, arts, entertainment, Southern hospitality and unbeatable culinary scene. Fortunately, just a short drive for us –perfect for day trips and weekend getaways!
perfect kick-off to a great season of member events, and exciting culinary happenings from Chef’s Table dining with new Executive Chef James Kremer, to his wonderful Fall menus that invite you to dine with us at the Club!
Our wellness philosophy encompasses all aspects of our healthy club lifestyle, and Maria Swartz, our new director of fitness operations, is gearing up for fall with some great new offerings and programs, including our popular Wellness Speaker Series.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. Join us in celebrating a Club milestone, as we welcome our 500th equity member family to BHC! The Stevens are excited to join our community, and you can learn more about them in our Q&A on page 5.
From our velvety greens to the golden marshes that lead us through coastal waters, Lowcountry sunsets like the one gracing our cover always take our breath away. Cheers to great gatherings here at the club, and evening sunsets on the dock!
Adam Kushner General Manager & Chief Operating Officer
HURRICANE SEASON –KEEPING YOU INFORMED
While skies are blue and temperatures mild, we are in the midst of hurricane season, which runs through the end of November.
During this season, it's important to be prepared and plan ahead for a hurricane evacuation. Look for updates on weather activity from Berkeley Hall. We will keep members informed of any severe weather conditions via e-communications, member website updates, Club app, and social media channels.
If you’re not already following us on social media, simply go to the main page of our website and click on the icons located at the bottom of the main page at BerkeleyHallClub.com.
Special thanks to Greg & Loran Streit for capturing the stunning sunset from the dock that graces our cover. “A true palette of beauty and nature!”
You’ll Feel Right at Home: in our charming cottages with easy access to everything. From golf weekends to family stays, our cottages offer all the amenities you could ask for. It’s a short walk to the Clubhouse and onto the greens, and you’ll find the Spa & Fitness Center just around the corner.
1BR Master Suite
$265
2 BR/2BA Town Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $525
3 BR/3BA Master + Town Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $630
4BR/4BA Full Cottage, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $800
Rates do not include sales and accommodations tax of 11%. Cottage Rate does not include Golf Rate. Daily tidy service may be arranged. Fee schedule is available upon request. 2-Night Minimum Stay Required. Please contact Concierge Services at 843.815.8952 for reservations and additional information. *72-hours advance
Cancellation required to avoid full charge.
Make Your Next Visit Exceptional: Immerse yourself in our Lowcountry setting as you relax at our luxury day spa, enjoy Club dining, and our beautiful Savannah Gardens and River Park.
We’re happy to arrange curated casual fare with charcuterie boards and select wines for your stay. Simply request 72-hours prior to your arrival from our Concierge team and we’ll provide your requested amenities upon arrival. We also feature pet-friendly cottages, please reserve in advance.
Dr. Michael & Connie Denney Hanover, PA
Al & Anne Hammond Andover, MA
Rusty & Donna Hamrick
St. Helena Island, SC
Jerry & Lynn Landau South Salem, NY
Patrick & Jacqueline Quigley Mason, OH
Robert & Rebecca Rupel Pinehurst, NC
Dr. Andrew Stevens & Amandine Azran-Stevens Los Angeles, CA
Christopher & Stephanie Todd Morgantown, WV
Michael Ziegler Twin Lakes, WI
James & Katherine Schorgl Kansas City, MO
Speaker Series with Elizabeth Angelone, Member/Photographer
TUESDAY, OCT 29 | 3-5PM
Celebrating the beauty of our Lowcountry setting – Elizabeth Angelone, member/photographer, captures exquisite views of our wildlife and nature.
BHC's Photography Club is a natural extension of our In-the-Zone wellness series philosophy, and all members are welcome. Join them at Tuesday's meeting from 3-5pm in the Palmetto Room with special guest speaker Elizabeth Angelone.
Immersed in the very setting of her subjects, most of her images are shot in
Presented by BHC Photography Club
her Berkeley Hall backyard, “early in the morning or late afternoon when the light is soft,” shares Elizabeth.
She’ll talk a bit about camera angles, shots and movement, with a look at her images and other photographers that she loves and follows. Plus some how-tos on iPhone images and best settings. “Florals especially are great, for the wonderful detail,” she says, “although I most often use my camera for wildlife.”
To learn more about the BHC Photography Club contact Bennett Stewart at gbstewartiii@gmail.com.
Complimentary | Club Casual Palmetto Room | Member Charge Bar
PGA Magazine’s Working Together Series Showcases Berkeley Hall
Berkeley Hall’s Adam Kushner, GM/COO was recently featured in PGA Magazine's Working Together series. In the 4-page spread, Adam highlights our exceptional Club team and the key support of Dustin Dunn, Assistant GM.
As they say, "Teamwork is not just a buzzword in the successful operation of a golf club. It's the very essence that drives
every aspect of the club, from course maintenance to clubhouse management and all the collective efforts of the entire team." (You can find the full article on the member website.)
Around the Club, we've completed our Berkeley Room refresh along with the Men’s Locker Room update, and a classic Tap Room renovation you’ll be enjoying
come October. All these projects come down to that one important principle: Teamwork. “That's the key to our momentum that keeps driving us forward,” says Adam.
“We’re excited to kick off the fall season with our fresh Club updates, and now it’s all about gathering together and enjoying our enhanced Berkeley Experience!"
Welcome to Andrew & Amandine
s Berkeley Hall welcomes our 500th equity member family, the club is poised to grow into its settled stage of 530-540 homes.
“It’s always been our goal to remain an intentionally smaller, welcoming community,” shares Adam Kushner, GM/COO.
“We’ve just gotten here a little sooner than originally thought possible, thanks to the Club’s momentum!”
Dr. Andrew and Amandine Stevens were drawn to Berkeley Hall from the first moment they entered our gates. Below, we welcome them and share their story, as they get ready to build their new home here at Berkeley Hall.
BHC: What drew you both to BHC?
A&A: “We knew as soon as we drove along the tree-lined streets of Berkeley Hall that we felt very at home,” said Amandine. “It reminded us of growing up in Canada and Andrew is an avid golfer, so the stunning golf courses drew him in immediately.”
“And Amandine felt a strong sense of community and comfort as we explored the neighborhood,” added Andrew.
BHC: Tell us a bit of your story, how did you meet and what brought you to relocate to the Lowcountry from the West Coast?
Amandine: “We met in university through mutual friends, actually Andrew’s brother Scott, and have been together ever since,” said Amandine. “We didn’t know where we’d be heading after the West Coast - we circled some states on the map that appealed to us, including coastal South Carolina. When Andrew (a pulmonary critical care specialist) was offered a position with Beaufort Memorial Hospital, we knew we had to see the area. BHC’s long, lush roads had an endearing familiarity, it reminds us of driving to our cottage in Canada.”
BHC: Amandine, as co-founder of Amandine Sol Botanicals skincare and lifestyle brand, will you find it easy to work from the Lowcountry?
Amandine: Each time I’ve moved my business, from Canada to LA and now LA to South Carolina, it has evolved in a new and exciting way, integrating into new environments within the local wellness and self-care community. I’m very
passionate about how wellness and beauty can connect us and love sharing what inspired the line – family, nature, and a return to simplicity.
BHC: When it comes to our Lowcountry lifestyle, were there any amenities that stood out?
A&A: “We’re drawn to the leisurely lifestyle here, and there’s so much I’m excited to dive into, from spa and wellness to culinary,” said Amandine. “Just being able to head out to the course, hit a few balls after work,” shares Andrew. “Kind of gave us that aha moment, we can have this dream now, one we always thought would be further in our future.”
BHC: Building your dream home is a wonderful journey, what influenced your decision to build at BHC?
A&A: “We toured a number of communities from Bluffton to Beaufort, and when we came here, we knew we’d found our home. We saw ample opportunity to build what would be perfect for us as we enter this next chapter – a spin on the modern farmhouse, with some beautiful details that make it ours.”
Charity Cup 2024
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14
Golf tournament & signature fundraising event!
ONLINE AUCTION KICKS OFF MONDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
oin the fun and excitement of this signature event! The 2024 Charity Cup event is on Monday, October 14th and it’s always a sell-out!
SIGN UP NOW: Go to https://berkeleyhallclub.ejoinme. org/RegistrationCC24 to register for the Charity Cup tournament and evening dinner, donate auction items, sponsorships, and get ready for online and live auction bidding!
Together, we truly are able to Make a Difference. The annual Charity Cup is our signature fundraising event. Each year, monies raised at the annual Charity Cup event fund the following year’s grant cycle and the need is greater than ever. Thanks to the support of our Berkeley Hall community and our generous sponsors, last year we were able to fund 26 carefully vetted grants to 24 local non-profits including Bluffton Self Help, The Children's Center and others.
Get ready for another incredible evening event as live auctioneer Fritz Hatton returns by popular demand! One of the nation’s most experienced wine auctioneers, Fritz and his family own Arietta, one of Napa’s top producers of Bordeaux-style blended wines. Fritz’s knowledge, energy and unbridled passion make for an amazing live auction experience!
CHARITY CUP TOURNAMENT: Our Step Aside Scramble format with teams of four begins with morning tee times. Enjoy a great day of golf with fellow members, guests and sponsors, followed by tented dinner and awards ceremony on Front Mall along with exciting raffle, and fabulous Live Auction!
NEW! CHARITY CUP RAFFLE TICKETS: Fabulous prizes are: Charleston Place Getaway, In Shore/Off-Shore Fishing Charter w/Fresh Catch Dining at Red Stripes, and Chef Dinner for 8 at Member Home with Chef James/Butcher Meat & Market Gift Certificate. Raffle ticket prices are 1@$65, and 3@$150. Winners announced at event!
ONLINE & LIVE AUCTION: We're Collecting! Consider donating Auction items such as golf foursomes, getaways, wine and more!
Online Auction Runs Oct 7 - Oct 15. Our online Silent Auction opens one week prior to the event: on Mon., Oct. 7th at 9am, and runs through Tues., Oct. 15th. Featuring great trips, culinary adventures, dining and more! **The Silent Auction closes on Tuesday, October 15th at 5pm, one day after the Charity Cup event, to give everyone time to get all their bids in!
LIVE AUCTION: Begins October 14th at 7:30pm!
Here's your chance to bid on exciting trips and travel, extraordinary wines, original art and more! New this year: Cases of fine wines donated by members will be packaged in cases, an exciting collection of surprise vintages, and wonderful varieties for the Live Auction! Bidding begins at 7:30pm for the Live Auction. Start planning your bids with friends now!
Exciting 2024 Live Auction Items include: Exclusive Grove Golf Course Experience at The Grove XXIII, Hilton Head Island Oceanfront Getaway, Wine Tastings, North Carolina Mountainview Cabin, Stunning Heritage Jewelers Ring, Berkeley Hall Wine Dinners and more exciting surprises!
The Children's Center
Bluffton Self Help
eals on Wheels provides a healthy hot meal to 186 neighbors in the Bluffton area each day. That translates to over 50,000 meals annually.
“The request for meals is increasing dramatically as local residents age and their cost of living outpaces their income. Rent alone in our area has increased over 30% in the past two years making meal insecurity a real issue,” explains Linda Pitts, BHCF Grants Chair.
Linda and her husband Larry have been delivering meals for MOW for the past four years. “When we started, there were 3 MOW routes in Bluffton – Today there are 5 routes, with 3 in Sun City alone.”
In our greater Bluffton area, there are a growing number of couples and single residents who want to remain independent and stay in their own homes. MOW gives them the confidence of knowing a hot meal will be delivered Monday-Friday and a frozen meal for the weekend, taking at least one worry off their plate.
MOW is only one of the 2024 Grant Recipients the Charitable Foundation supports. All of our non-profit grant recipients are doing equally important work that focuses on children, the disabled, the elderly/infirm, low-income families, veterans, education, abuse prevention and housing the homeless.
With compassion and dedication, these agencies work diligently to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in our community.
Please join your Berkeley Hall neighbors at the Charity Cup event on October 14th for golf and a night under the tent as we come together to “Make a Difference Locally”. We cannot do it without each of YOU!
Thank you for your continued commitment and support!
Please contact me if you’d like to learn more about our grants and the agencies we support.
Linda Pitts, BHCF Grants Comm. Chair 847-846-5765 | lindafletcher22@icloud.com
Meals On Wheels is much MORE THAN A MEAL. It is a daily knock on the door that lets the clients know someone is checking on them and can help if needed. MOW also provides volunteers with emergency phone numbers for each client in the event they do not answer the door or find them in distress. Here, we share a few of their stories: (names have been changed).
Sharon’s arthritis is getting much worse. When meals are delivered, we loosen the water bottle cap and at times, she asks for help with other bottles and containers she cannot open.
Bob is a disabled veteran whose wife of many years passed away. Bob has limited
resources and is not able to prepare his own meals. He looks forward to the variety of food delivered (something different every day for a month and then the menu repeats) and the daily interaction with volunteers.
John, a new client 89 years old, had been taking care of his wife, who has Alzheimer’s.
He was unable to leave her alone even to grocery shop and had never cooked. Neighbors had been buying microwaveable frozen meals for the two of them for the past year. A nurse practitioner reached out to MOW and they are now getting the MOW help they need.
Meals on Wheels recipient featured with volunteer.
THURSDAY, SEPT 12 | 6:45PM
MEMBER EVENTS
Las Vegas-style entertainment right here on Hilton Head Island! Resident headliner Kerry Pollock brings over 30 years of experience performing in venues from Reno to Maui, Las Vegas and Hollywood’s Magic Castle.
Enjoy a hilarious evening in their cozy,
SUNDAY, SEPT 22 | 5-8PM
candlelit venue in South Island Square at Comedy Magic Cabaret on September 12. Kerry’s also consulted, designed and built illusions for magic stars from David Copperfield to Penn & Teller and more!
Grab an early dinner at the Club, 5pm reservations suggested, bus pick-up
at 6:45pm. Food and drinks are also available for credit card purchase at the comedy club. Minimum of 20 attendees required. Come prepared to laugh!
$60 (ticket & transportation)
Optional Club Dining 5:00 6:45 Bus Pick-Up
elebrate Oktoberfest with us on Sunday, September 22 from 5-8pm. Gather with us for a casual, rustic night on the Verandah, with tasty food stations!
From our delicious Jägerschnitzel to homemade strudel, choose from a wide array of German-style specialties including Wursts over Sauerkraut, Sauerbraten, Spaetzle, Cabbage Bacon and more.
LobstahPalooza
Three days of fabulous feasting on fresh, coastal Maine lobster in all its wonderful incarnations, October 8-10 at BHC.
Chef James’ Lobstah menu features deliciously steamed or broiled Maine Lobster, Lobster Bisque, Lobster Tempura, signature Lobster Roll and
OCT 8-10 | 5-8PM
Luxuriate in Everything Lobster!
everyone’s favorite, Surf & Turf with Filet and Lobster. Dining Reservations are recommended! Other dining menu favorites will also be available.
Verandah & Palmetto Room
Dining Reservations Recommended
Member Charge Bar
Club Casual
Savor great food and libations as we bring everyone together to toast to a special evening Berkeley Hall style!
$24 Plus Sales Tax | Member Charge Bar Verandah | Club Casual | Jeans Permitted
“Luxuriously tender chunks of lobster, wonderfully crispy and flavorful: our Lobster Tempura is absolutely incredible!”
– Executive Chef James
Get Ready for the Main Course:
Steamed 11/2 lb. Maine Lobster
Broiled 11/2 lb. Maine Lobster
Lobster Bisque
Lobster Tempura
Lobster Roll
Surf & Turf: Filet & Lobster
SATURDAY, OCT 5 | 6-10PM
Welcome Home Explore, Indulge & Celebrate!
Berkeley Hall is the place to be, especially with all our newly renovated spaces throughout the Clubhouse! Come join us for a casual member gathering on Saturday, October 5th from 6-10pm and enjoy some time strolling through our new gathering venues.
It’s a great night for everyone to come together with friends, sip a welcome glass of wine and indulge with wonderful light bites and more hearty dining fare from stations around the Clubhouse.
SATURDAY, SEPT 28 | 5PM
DINNER & A SHOW
Spend some time in our inviting Tap Room and explore all the enhancements to the Men’s Locker Room and refreshed Berkeley Room.
We’ll have live entertainment and open seating on the Verandah and in the Palmetto Room, with some seating in the Tap Room and Men’s Locker Room. Come celebrate with us – we look forward to seeing you there!
$69 Inclusive | Club Casual Member Charge Bar | Clubhouse *Exclusive Dining Option*
“Funniest Musical in 400 years!”
Welcome to the Renaissance! Two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical in this hilarious mash-up of 16th century Shakespeare and 21st century Broadway!
You’ll love Something Rotten, the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce lauded by audiences and critics alike! This big song and dance comedy phenomenon was hailed as “the funniest musical in at least 400 years!”
A boisterous, witty musical that’s anything but rotten!
Join us on Saturday, September 28th for this fabulous show at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.
Enjoy an optional dinner pre-show in the Palmetto Room at 5pm. Dining reservations recommended. Arranged transportation departs from Clubhouse at 6:15pm. Tickets $55. Optional transportation at additional fee of $35.
Optional Dinner at 5pm, transportation at 6:15pm, show at 7:30pm!
WEDNESDAY, OCT 16 | 5:30-6:30PM
Pumpkin Carving
Pumpkin Carving – It’s Not Just for Kids! Halloween fun for all ages, and a great chance to show off your creative talents! Pumpkins and carving equipment provided. Join us in the Palmetto Room and let’s carve some pumpkins!
$5+ per pumpkin| Member Charge Bar Jeans permitted | Palmetto Room
THURSDAY, OCT 31 | 5:30PM
Trick or Treat with Us!
Trick or Treat! We love to see our trick-or-treaters on Halloween and BHC has a great complimentary night of fun in store, starting at the Clubhouse at 5:30pm!
Creative costumes, some witches brew, come enjoy Halloween trick or treating around the Community, with a dedicated route planned to visit all our participating Halloween homes! All trick or treaters to meet in front of Clubhouse by 5:30pm to start!
Complimentary | Sign-up on Events Calendar
Trick or Treat Homes
Take part in Halloween festivities as one of our Halloween Homes! Welcome adorable trick or treaters to your home on Thursday, October 31st and celebrate Halloween BHC-style! Stop by the Clubhouse for our complimentary Halloween mailbox decorations and join the fun by signing up on the member events calendar!
Complimentary | Sign-up on Events Calendar
BOOK CLUB
Read any good books lately?
Join our BHC Book Club –
Our meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 3pm. For details contact Wendy Hansen: hansenwendyj@gmail.com.
“Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett
“Tom Lake” revolves around a central love story, one Lara Kenison tells her three daughters, Emily, Maisie and Nell, over the long, strange summer of 2020 on the family-run cherry farm in Michigan. It is the story of her affair with a famous actor named Peter Duke, which took place when both were in summer stock at Tom Lake, Michigan, when Lara was 19 years old. The girls have heard parts of it before, but this time they’re getting the full account. Lara starts at the very beginning, when she played Emily in a community theater production of “Our Town,” which led to a brief career in Hollywood and then a reprise of the role of Emily at Tom Lake. “Tom Lake” is her first novel with a narrator who is a mother, whose maternal role and emotions are at the core of who she is.
Review: The Washington Post
OCT 7 | 3PM | THE VERANDAH
“The Marriage of Opposites” by Alice Hoffman
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Dovekeepers, a forbidden love story set on the tropical island of St. Thomas about the extraordinary woman who gave birth to painter Camille Pissarro, the Father of Impressionism.
Growing up in the early 1800s, Rachel dreams of life in faraway Paris. Rachel's mother has never forgiven her daughter for refusing to live by the rules. Growing up, Rachel's salvation is their maid Adelle and her life-long friendship with Jestine, Adelle's daughter. But Rachel's life is not her own. Married off to a widower with three children to save her father's business, when her husband dies suddenly and his handsome, younger nephew Fréderick arrives from France to settle the estate, Rachel seizes her own life story. Beginning a passionate affair and sparking a scandal that affects her family, including her favorite son, who will become one of the greatest artists of France.
Review: Goodreads
MEMBER EVENTS
Cards, Mahjongg, Book Club & More
At Berkeley Hall, there's always something to do and new clubs to explore, from Bridge to MahJongg, Hand, Foot & Elbow, Bible Study and more! We offer advanced games for experienced players and beginner games for those ready to try something new. Berkeley Hall Clubs meet in Ladies Locker Room unless indicated at Fazio Room.
BHC Artists
Mondays & Tuesdays, 9am-3pm | Fazio Room
The Artists Club meets Mondays and Tuesdays 9am-3pm in the Fazio Room. All levels: oils, watercolors, sketches, photography, whatever your medium. Everyone's welcome. Contact Leanora Colletti at leanora1948@msn.com or text: 732.320.7159.
Beginner Hand, Foot & Elbow
Mondays at 11:45am (couples & individuals)
Want to learn this great game? Join us on Mondays and we're happy to teach you! No rsvp needed. We will not meet in July or August, and resume in September. If you'd like to play, email Carol DePhillips at jcdephi@aol.com.
Advanced Hand, Foot & Elbow
Wednesdays at 6:45pm & Saturday at 11:30am
Experienced players are welcome to join the fun. For details on both advanced games, contact Marsha Levin: 843.757.2801 or marslev@aol.com.
Casual Monday MahJongg
Afternoon MahJongg
Tuesdays at 2pm
Our Tuesday afternoon game is played at 2pm. If you’d like to play, please contact Sharon Pumroy at spumroy@ comcast.net or Janet Henke at janethenke2@gmail.com.
Afternoon MahJongg
Fridays at 2pm
Welcome players of ALL levels - those who've never played to experienced players! We have learning tables during Friday play and are happy to teach you. If Friday doesn’t work, we will arrange a learning time. To be added to our distribution list, contact Maureen Austen at stephen.austen@yahoo.com or at 704.651.0485.
Evening MahJongg
Tuesdays at 7pm
Our Tuesday night game is played at 7pm. If you'd like to play and be added to our distribution list, contact Teresa Gannon at 843.706.2219 or Tggabby@aol.com.
Thursdays at 2pm
All members and your guests are welcome! If you'd like to play, contact Lou Ann Hamilton at lah9708@gmail.com.
Ladies Bible Study
Wednesdays at 10am | Fazio Room
Please join us. All members are welcome. For more information contact Angie McGeorge at 865.315.5976 or bhallmcgeorge@gmail.com or Susie Sutton at 406.670.7900 or ssutton57@gmail.com.
Mens Bible Study
Wednesdays at 3:30pm | Fazio Room
Please join us at the Fazio Room. All members are welcome. For more information, email Don McGeorge at dmcgeorge54@gmail.com or Hal Sutton at halsutton1@gmail.com or 406.698.5282.
Ladies Bridge
Mondays at 3pm
All levels are welcome to this casual Monday session! If you'd like to play and be added to our distribution list, please contact Lise Shanahan at 858.353.3273, liseshanahan@yahoo.com.
As a natural extension of BHC's In-the-Zone wellness series philosophy, several new BHC Member Clubs have branched out, and new members are welcome!
Share your interest, develop friendships and try something new. From cooking clubs to photography, tai chi, a guitar group, writers, theatre lovers and more, it’s all right here.
CHAIR AEROBICS CLASS
Annette Boatright: choco3652@gmail.com
Mondays at 1:30pm
All members and your guests are welcome! The group plays social bridge, and cards and tallies are provided. Contact Lou Ann Hamilton at lah9708@gmail.com.
COOKING FOR FUN
Vanessa Starr: vhfstarr@gmail.com
WHOLE FOOD PLANT-BASED
COOKING CLUB
Val Laporte: vlaporte0214@gmail.com
GUITAR CLUB
Kean Westcott: keanwestcott@gmail.com
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Bennett Stewart: gbstewartiii@gmail.com
Notary Services
Notary Services are provided by Concierge Services at 843.815.8952. Commissioned by the State of SC.
PSYCHOLOGY: KNOW THYSELF
Chas Bassos: golfnpsych@gmail.com
TAI CHI CLASS
Kathy Westcott: kpwestcott1@gmail.com
THEATRE CLUB
Gina Coia: coia.regina@gmail.com
THE QUIET WRITER’S GROUP
Renée Robertson: rmrobertson@me.com
F COME TRY CHEF JAMES’ NEW FALL MENUS!
rom fresh fall apples and delicate squash to pears poached in California Cabernet, this time of year brings all the flavors of autumn home.
Chef James’ lunch and dinner menus offer innovative twists on classics, as well as some traditional favorites for a truly enjoyable dining experience.
Tender prime steaks from Chicago’s family-owned Linz Heritage Angus
assure flavorful quality and pair perfectly with your favorite bottles of red wines, and our sommeliers are always happy to offer a suggestion!
“Some of my favorite entrees are the simplest, a classically roasted chicken, a slowly braised veal shank.”
– Chef James
Staying close to our coastal roots, we feature Carolina rice, stone ground grits and seafood from our local waters, sourced right off the coast of Old Town Bluffton.
Partnering with our local farms, you can look for some amazing roasted butternut squash with house-made ricotta gnocchi, artisanal greens and toasted pine nuts, and wonderfully seared scallops. We invite you to come try them all!
Join us at the Chef's Table for a Chef-Led Dining Experience
THURS, SEPT 26 | 6:30PM
TUES, SEPT 10 | 4-6PM
Join Chef James at the Chef’s Table for an intimate, chef-led dining experience on Thursday, September 26th at 6:30pm in the Palmetto Room.
Enjoy a superb four-course menu with paired wines and carefully curated ingredients for an unsurpassed culinary evening at the Club.
With stories to tell and conversation among friends, he’s happy to share his wonderful knowledge of cuisine and all that goes into the exciting sourcing, preparing and plating of each course!
$120 Inclusive
Semi-formal | Palmetto Room
Bottles start pouring at 4pm – Come sip and savor an array of great wines at our Stock Your Cellar wine event!
Club Casual | Palmetto Room
SUNDAY SUPPERS AT THE CLUB
Our Sunday Suppers at the Club serve up delicious favorites that rotate weekly!
Come enjoy casual Sundays at the Club, serving up all your favorites from Tex Mex Tacos to Lowcountry Hits,
Home Cooked Classics
Lowcountry Hits
Asian Night and Home-Cooked Classics!
$24+ Sales Tax | Member Charge Bar Club Casual | Verandah & Palmetto Room
Taco and Salad Bar with assorted Salsas & Guac Bar, Corn and Flour Tortillas, Cheese Enchilada, Quesadillas, Chicken or Steak Fajitas, Ground Beef, Pork Al Pastor, Baja Shrimp, Black Beans, Shredded Cheese, Roasted Corn, Pico de Gallo, Flan & Tres Leches Cake.
It’s the best of home cooking with Chicken Pot Pie and Meatloaf, of course, along with Seafood Mac n’ Cheese, Biscuits and Beef Stew, Garden Salad, Farm Fresh Vegetables, and Fresh, Home Baked Pies.
Yup – these sure are! Brunswick Stew, Country Fried Steak, Shrimp & Grits, Fried Seafood Basket, Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, Fried Green Tomatoes, Red Rice, Hoppin’ John, Baked Mac n' Cheese and Classic Homemade Desserts!
Asian Night
This may just be your new go-to! From Sweet & Sour Chicken to Mongolian Beef, Crab Rangoon and Vegetable Fried Rice, served with Asian Greens and light Carrot Ginger Dressing, delicious Miso Soup, Eggs Rolls and Almond Cookies!
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BERKELEY HALL GOLF
TWITH KIERAN
KIERAN STAUNTON | DIRECTOR OF GOLF
he North Course Summer project, that began back in June, is drawing to a close here in September. It certainly has been a hot summer for the maintenance staff out on the course but they have done a great job with the project, even with some delays due to heavy rains. We look forward to getting the North Course back in action and playing on the new grass!
The South Course has been in great shape all summer long, and we are sure that we have a fabulous Fall season ahead of us on both courses for the upcoming season.
Our Fall tournament season begins here at Berkeley Hall with the NorthSouth Challenge, as we see whether or not the South Team will be able to defend their title from last year. We have a full schedule of ‘Major’ events
UPCOMING FALL EVENTS
North-South Challenge September 28
The “HAIG” Two Day Member-Member October 11-12
BHCF Charity Cup October 14
Women’s Invitational
Berkeley Classic
Club Challenge
October 22-24
November 6-9
December 5-7
There is no better time in the Lowcountry than a Fall day! The perfect time to get out and enjoy a game of Golf….
as well as the seasonal Men’s, Ladies’, and Mixed events.
It has been great to see many of the events so well supported this year, and the Fall tournaments have already seen great interest. So, we are looking forward to full fields for all the events, and hope that you too are looking forward to some friendly competition out on the course!
Many members have been hitting the mark on the Par 3’s since our last issue. Congratulations to all that have had Hole-in-Ones!
LAURA KRAWINKEL - Jul 5 - Hole #5 South
DON RYDER - Jul 8 - Hole #3 South
LUCIA SIMON - Jul 18 - Hole #16 South
SEND US YOUR PHOTOS!
If you happen to make a Hole-in-One here at Berkeley Hall, we would love to see a photo of you celebrating your special shot. Use the hashtag #holeinoneatBHC and we will share it across our social media channels.
his summer took us to the Scottish Highlands for a wonderful golf trip with a group of Berkeley members, where we played six tremendous courses, and enjoyed fabulous weather.
West of Inverness in Scotland is a castle called Eilean Donan Castle dating back to the 1200’s. Recently the castle has seen some location
BERKELEY HALL GOLF
filming for movies such as Highlander, The World is Not Enough, and Maid of Honor. As we toured the castle, I spotted a familiar logo in a few pieces of artwork on the castle walls. Amazing to see the Berkeley Shield making an appearance so far from South Carolina, and gain a little context to the history of the Shield!
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SEPTEMBER 28
GAME ON! 2024 NORTH-SOUTH CHALLENGE
Fall tournament season officially kicks off with our North-South Challenge on Saturday, September 28th.
This popular event involves some good-natured camaraderie, a bit of competitive rivalry and lots of fun! It’s
a great way to lead off the fall season and earn bragging rights for your home course!
This tournament brings everyone out for the first event of the season, as members who live on the North
Course compete against our members who reside on the South Course. Will the South team hold onto their title?
Don’t miss this fun opportunity to help your side “claim the title” for the next 12 months!
MEMBER LESSON RATES:
(Based on 1 hour lessons)
Krista Dunton: $180
Kieran Staunton: $100
Stephanie George: $100
Assistant Pros: $90
To book lessons, contact Golf Shop at 843.815.8444.
SPECIALTY CLINICS WITH KRISTA
When it comes to golf instruction, Berkeley Hall’s Krista Dunton is top in her field. As a member, Krista can show you how to get the most out of your game with her hands-on approach.
A former student of Jim Hardy, Krista has the expertise to understand and solve any swing and help any player take their game to the next level.
Fri, Sep 6 | 9am-11am
$200/person
Come learn the best method for green reading and speed control! As used by many PGA and LPGA tour players and top amateurs! Take the mystery out of green reading. www.aimpointgolf.com
SHORT GAME CLINICS
Mon, Sep 9 | 9-11am
Thu, Sep 19 | 9-11am
Wed, Oct 2 | 9-11am
Fri, Oct 25 | 9-11am
$90/pp | 4-8 players
Covering all shots from 40 yards in!
Low running chips, finesse wedges, a standard 25 yard shot and bunker shots. Learn what shot to use when and how to control the height and distance. Technique, routine and shot selection all covered to improve your confidence around the greens.
FULL SWING CLINIC
Wed, Sep 11 | 9-11am
Thu, Sep 26 | 9-11am
Fri, Oct 18 | 9-11am
Mon, Oct 28 | 9-11am
$90/pp
Get a jump start on your swing! Come learn specific tips and drills to help improve your ball striking and add distance to all your shots.
SPEED SESSION
Fri, Sep 13 | 9-10am
Fri, Sep 20 | 9-10am
Fri, Sep 27 | 9-10am
Fri, Oct 11 | 9-10am
$195/pp | Min 4 players, Max 6
4-week program focusing on increasing your club head speed and distance off the tee. Combination of technical, fitness and drills, and exercises for mobility and how the body needs to work to generate speed, club fitting... be sure you are using the best driver for you to maximize your contact. Baseline and final measurements taken to track your progress.
BECOME A WEDGE WIZARD
Mon, Sep 16 | 1-2 pm Mon, Sep 23 | 1-2 pm
Mon, Sep 30 | 1-2 pm
Mon, Oct 21 | 1-2 pm
$195/pp
Focus on scoring with your wedges: Around the greens and your approach shots. Learn the difference in hitting a finesse wedge and a distance wedge. Specific drills and games to improve your wedge game. Start lowering your scores by hitting your shots closer to the in and with more confidence. Learn to hit a variety of different lies.
Fri, Oct 4: Lag Putting & Speed Control Tue, Oct 8: Improve your Drives
Fri, Oct 11: No Clinic – The HAIG
Tue, Oct 15: Bunker Basics
Fri, Oct 18: Hit Your Irons Solid Tue, Oct 22: Practice for Peak Performance
Fri, Oct 25: Chipping
Tue, Oct 29: Greenside Bunkers
COMPLETE PUTTING CLINIC
Thu, Sept 19 | 9-11am Mon, Oct 21 | 1-3pm
$90/pp
Improve the four main skills in putting: Green Reading, Start Line, Distance Control and Mindset. Also learn to practice your putting correctly so results show up on the golf course! Become not a good putter but a Great Putter!
WITH KRISTA DUNTON
October 16-18 | October 29-31
$2,395/pp Non-Member | $2,195/pp Member
Top 100 Instructor Krista Dunton brings a level of excitement to Berkeley Hall Golf Academy that’s unparalleled.
Dunton’s unique, custom approach is matched by the award-winning technology at Berkeley Hall’s 33-acre Learning Center. “We have the technology to properly diagnose what’s going on with the golf ball, the golf club. I individualize what you can do with your body through bio-swing dynamics, because
everyone is built differently. No one is going to swing the golf club the same, nor should they, as we all have different physical structures. In my 25-plus years of teaching, what makes me different is I know what to leave alone and what to pinpoint and fix so you build a golf swing you can own and it can repeat on the course.”
Once on the course, Dunton works on the other elements of human skills: how you think, react to your shot, manage your emotions and develop great technical skills that repeat under pressure, with a good mental set that allows you to perform at your best.
“We are fortunate to have some of the best technology so we can measure and assess. We measure so we don’t guess, and the changes we make as your teachers and coaches are going to help you improve your game.”
We want to offer you something different, and customize it to you, the individual. I believe everyone has their own unique swing DNA. We work with what you have, and enhance that and make it better.
–Krista Dunton
DAY 1 We use technology to get a game plan of where you are and where you’re going to go to.
DAY 2 The process of getting your game on the course. How to think correctly, make it productive, implement swing changes under competition and pressure.
DAY 3 How to keep this going, and practice correctly and efficiently.
“We want to teach you how to manage variability. What I love about our Learning Center and two golf courses, is we’ve got every shot imaginable you can learn to play,” adds Dunton. “We teach you a variety of shots, different trajectories –so when you go on the course, you take those shots you learned in practice and tap into that with confidence.”
View our Berkeley Hall Golf Academy Video to learn more, under the Golf Corner tab at BerkeleyHallClub.com
ON THE GREENS: FALL ON THE NORTH COURSE
s we welcome the cooler days of fall, we’re pleased to look back on the immensely successful summer we’ve seen on the South Course. With the lower temps, the South rough has begun to grow a bit more slowly and this month we’ll begin overseeding so we can continue to enjoy great winter playing conditions.
Our agronomy team performed exceptionally well, and we thank them for their hard work in keeping the South Course pristine while completing the North Course project and maneuvering around some excessive rainfall.
As you may remember, the South Course will close for 10 days in order to let the rye grass begin to grow. As the course opens, the rye grass will be intentionally long, and the fairways will be a bit wet until the temperatures cool and the grass is strong enough to take our winter mowing heights.
As for the North Course, we look forward to opening in the next few weeks. We were fortunate to get off to a quick start with a dry June which put us ahead of schedule into early July. It was then the weather and Tropical Storm Debby made
it more challenging to get sod on property without too much disturbance throughout the course.
When you regrass a course, there is much involved to make the new turf playable. In August, we aerated all of the fairways and rough, top dressed heavily, and mowed in various directions to try to train the turf to
forward to for years to come.
This fall and winter, you may notice the fairways are a bit longer than we typically keep them. This is in an effort to keep the young turf healthy during the winter season. We will plan on cutting the fairways to our normal length when the temperatures rise in 2025.
We’re excited to welcome you back to enjoy a refined North Course experience!
–Adam Miller
make it smoother for carts to drive over and the ball to sit nicely on the turf.
As happy as we are with the North Course, we know as with all golf course projects, it will take about a year for the new turf to really mature and play the way we look
Thank you for your continued support! We’re excited to welcome you back to enjoy a refined North Course experience, along with all the updated aesthetics throughout the course.
See you on the greens!
W FALL FITNESS
e're gearing up for Fall with great new offerings, programs and features! Our wellness philosophy encompasses all aspects of our healthy club lifestyle from fitness classes to complimentary orientations, stretch clinics, personal training, spa services, physical therapy sessions, TPI-training and racquet sports.
Our group fitness classes are a great
way to enhance your daily workout –from Yoga to Spin, Pilates and more, including private Pilates sessions. Plus our new class offerings: Chair Aerobics, Yogalates, Chair Yoga and Functional Fitness. (See Fall Class Schedule below.) From 30-minute Stretch Clinics to Complimentary Equipment Orientations, Personal Training and more, our full roster of fitness offers everything
you need! And Group Fitness Class Reservations now mimic the Tee Time Schedule - 6am, 2 Weeks Out! Register in advance online or via the BHC App. Did You Know: The Fitness Center is staffed Mon-Sun from 7am–5pm. And you can enjoy after-hours access as a keyless registered user from 5am-7am and 5pm-9pm. Stop by the front desk to learn more!
FALL (SEPT – NOV) CLASS SCHEDULE
8:00am -NEWFunctional Fitness Jade 9:00am Pilates Mary Lou
10:00am
Sculpt & Tone Mia 11:00am Barre Fit Mia
12:00pm Small Group Personal Training ($45pp, 4 max) Jade
4:00pm Tai Chi ($60 class shared by attendees)
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Racquet Sports at Berkeley Hall TENNIS | PICKLEBALL
Sign up for our Fall Tennis & Pickleball Leagues. We have home and away games and spectators are welcome! It’s a fun, community experience – come support our teams!
Tennis & Pickleball Socials w/Royce & Mike: 2 hours of mixer round robin format with creative team competition followed by fun social. All levels welcome. Look for more details and save the dates for Sept. 18th and Nov. 20th!
Enjoy Evening Social Pickleball Play: Come out Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30-8pm and meet fellow members on the courts! All levels welcome. (now through Nov. 3). Sign up on Team Reach app. Group code: BHEveningPB, Password: BHPMPB24. Contact George Couch via Team Reach or text 304-280-3252.
It’s easy to get on the court with Berkeley Hall’s active racquet sports program led by Tennis/PB Pro Royce Silvan and Pickleball Pro Mike Dolan. Work on your game with fun, challenging drills, match play and complimentary clinics.
Royce offers complimentary tennis/pickleball clinics, as well as private and group lessons on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Mike offers private lessons Monday-Saturday. To schedule, email: michaeldolan7329@gmail.com and roycetennis@hotmail.com
PICKLEBALL W/ROYCE:
Complimentary 1 Hour Clinics: Wednesdays, men & women
8:30am: 3.0/3.5 level
9:30am: 2.5 level 10:30am: 2.0 and beginners
TENNIS W/ROYCE:
Complimentary 1 Hour Clinics: 9am: Mon & Fri, men & women
USTA LADIES TENNIS FALL LEAGUE:
Royce Silvan, league organizer
BHC Women’s Tennis is hosting 2 fall teams.
3.0 Ladies USTA League
Captains: Suzanne Hatcher & Janet Forlines
4.0 Ladies USTA League
Captains: Janet Henke & Blythe Merrifield
LOWCOUNTRY PICKLEBALL LEAGUE (LADIES):
Mike Dolan, league organizer
BHC Women’s Pickleball is hosting 3 fall teams. Matches begin after Labor Day.
3.0 A League
Captains: Carol Carlson & Nancy Babich
3.0 B League
Captains: Gina Coia & Cindi Rotelle
3.5 League
Captains: Kathleen Young & Barbara Gill
Want to receive Racquet Sports Activities updates? Email michaeldolan7329@gmail.com
Court Reservations can now be booked at 6am two weeks out! (same as tee times!) Simply “Book a Tennis Court” or “Book a Pickleball Court” online and on the app!
MIKE DOLAN Pickleball Pro
ROYCE SILVAN
Tennis/Pickleball Pro
SPEAKER SERIES
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Matt Cuccaro, Ed.M.
Performance & Leadership Consultant
Sustaining Success: How to Keep Showing Up
Thursday, Sept 12 | 4-5:30pm | Palmetto Room
An exploration into human performance, motivation and reaching our potential: When it comes to maximizing the mental aspects of elite performance, Matt Cuccaro brings his passion garnered over two decades of success working with athletes, coaches, parents, businesses and educators.
Matt’s clients include major Championship winners on the PGA and LPGA TOURS, Olympians and innovators leading Fortune 500 companies. Now he brings his passion to BHC’s
In the Zone Revisited
Wellness Series, on Thursday, Sept. 12th.
As a performance leadership consultant with Telos Sport Psychology Coaching, Matt assists the development of individuals and teams from the junior level to the highest professional ranks. He currently serves as Director of Performance at The Golf Learning Center at The Sea Pines Resort, leads mental game programming at Smith Stearns Tennis Academy and collaborates with NCAA teams across the country.
Thursday, Oct 10 | 4-5:30pm | Palmetto Room
As a natural extension of BHC’s In the Zone wellness series philosophy, spearheaded by clinical psychologist Dr. Charles Bassos, a number of BHC clubs have formed, and new members are welcome!
In our October Wellness Series, we’ll revisit the Zone concept, and the importance of wellness, purpose and connection when we look to longevity and happiness. Come learn more about BHC clubs from some of our group speakers as they offer brief overviews, share stories and talk about future plans – from cooking
clubs to photography, theatre, and tai chi, it’s a wonderful way to share your interests, develop friendships and explore something new!
Cooking for Fun:
Vanessa Starr: vhfstarr@gmail.com
Whole Food Plant-Based Cooking Club: Val Laporte: vlaporte0214@gmail.com
Theatre Club (Ladies Night): Gina Coia: coia.regina@gmail.com
"Challenge is actually your friend, it’s the only way we get stronger.” –Matt Cuccaro
His work with Junior Sports Corp. (International Jr. Golf Academy and Ivan Lendl International Jr. Tennis Academy) produced numerous All-American student-athletes who continue to emerge from the culture created under his guidance.
Follow him on Instagram/X: @MentalCoachMatt
Tai Chi: Kathy Westcott: kpwestcott1@gmail.com
The Quiet Writers Group: Renée Robertson: rmrobertson@me.com ...and others!
Come join us! We will also have sign-up sheets for new ideas. We’re happy to share all the opportunities we offer you, within our community and will also have sign-up sheets for new ideas you may have.
CLUBHOUSE
Adam Kushner
843.815.8488
General Manager & COO akushner@berkeleyhallclub.com
Dustin Dunn
843.815.8950
Assistant General Manager ddunn@berkeleyhallclub.com
Mary McGoldrick
843.815.8490
Director of People & Culture mmcgoldrick@berkeleyhallclub.com
ACCOUNTING
Carolyn Taylor
843.815.8405
Director of Finance ctaylor@berkeleyhallclub.com
Denise Joyce
843.815.8953
Member Billing djoyce@berkeleyhallclub.com
ARB
Jennifer Johnson
843.815.8443
ARB Administrator jjohnson@berkeleyhallclub.com
MEMBER SERVICES
Alex Madeiros
843.815.8423
Director of Sales & Marketing amadeiros@berkeleyhallclub.com
Anne Feldman
843.815.8951
Director of Communications afeldman@berkeleyhallclub.com
