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THE NEXT CHAPTER

EARL KLUGH’S WEEKEND OF JAZZ

A PARADISE FOR GOLF ENTHUSIASTS

ALWAYS A STEP AHEAD

COUGAR REBORN THE BARTH FAMILY & KIAWAH TENNIS ANOTHER SIDE OF KIAWAH THE ART OF UNWINDING HOME COOKING CAN’T LOSE WITH LOCAL BREWS MAKE THE MOST OF THE WEEKEND

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at the newly renovated Cougar Point Golf Course was beautifully captured

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his year marks a significant milestone for Kiawah Island Golf Resort: It is the 25th anniversary of the Goodwin family’s stewardship of the property. The past 25 years have brought remarkable successes to

the resort, most notably: the opening of The Sanctuary, South Carolina’s first and only Forbes Five Star hotel and spa; the opening of a stunning new clubhouse at The Ocean Course;

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hosting the 2012 PGA Championship; and the complete

Pages K2-K3: The new Robert A.M. Stern Architects–designed Cougar

renovation of all five of the resort’s championship golf

Point Clubhouse as it will appear from the 18th green. Above: The West

courses, concluding with Cougar Point, which just reopened in October 2017.

Not content to rest on the laurels of its past successes, in 2018 Kiawah Island Golf Resort launches the next generation of exciting new developments that will propel the resort toward

Beach Conference Center. Opposite, from top: The new West Beach Village oceanfront hotel; a bird’s-eye view of the reimagined West Beach Village.

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Opposite page, from top: A view of the new West Beach Village hotel from the beach; the grand entrance of the West Beach Village hotel.

This page, from top: The pro-shop at the new Cougar Point Clubhouse; Atlanta-based Karen Kent Design is planning the décor for the clubhouse.

success for the next quarter century — and beyond. The resort is calling the initiative Kiawah 2.0. Breaking ground in March 2018 on the first of a series of major developments, the campaign will continue for three years, through the end of 2020, leading up to the return of the PGA Championship in May of 2021.

The cumulative projects will include the complete revitalization of the West Beach Village with a full-service luxury beachfront boutique hotel; a new state-of-the-art conference center featuring a 10,500-square-foot ballroom with 10 breakout rooms; a stately new clubhouse for Cougar Point; and a new villa checkin center, all designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) — one of the world’s premier architectural firms.

RAMSA, which designed The Ocean Course Clubhouse, is also designing a micro-collection of four-bedroom cottages overlooking The Ocean Course that will be available for rent.

All tennis operations will be consolidated at the Roy Barth Tennis Center, practically doubling the number of courts there. Night Heron Park, with all of its assets — including Kamp Kiawah and the Nature Center — will be completely Michael McCann for Robert A.M. Stern Architects (4)

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reimagined, and the east wing of The Sanctuary will gain a stunning new wedding chapel.

A picture is, indeed, worth a thousand words, so take time to enjoy the renderings of these exciting new developments that we are sharing over this and the following pages to get a vision of this new chapter in Kiawah’s proud history.

EDITOR’S NOTE: For all the latest information and to peruse all of the renderings for Kiawah 2.0, be sure to visit KiawahResort.com/2-0.

The cumulative p roj ects include the complete revitalization of the West Beach Village, as designed by famed Robert A.M. Stern Architects.

CO NNO ISSE U R MAGAZI NE From left: Cougar Point’s par-4 17th can be a high risk-reward hole; the par-3 6th is one of the most dramatic holes on the island, with sweeping mile-long views across salt marsh and the Kiawah River.

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BY THE NUMBE R S 10 months spent on Cougar Point renovation

Cougar Reborn

$4.2 million spent on Cougar Point alone

5 courses at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

6,875 yards at Cougar Point 4 years dedicated to the

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Golf Resort’s five courses

$12 million cost to arly on a pristine Lowcountry fall morning, Cougar

renovate the four courses

Point Golf Course reopened. Its reemergence after 10 months marked the culmination of a four-year

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Golf Resort’s five courses. The Ocean Course had already been reworked by Pete Dye. The total cost for the work exceeded $12 million, signaling the owners’ dedication to keep Kiawah as the world’s premier golf destination.

At once subtle and sweeping, the changes made to Cougar were all about enhancing the game. The last of the resort’s courses to be completely resurfaced with salt-tolerant paspalum grass, golfers

and the irrigation systems were upgraded to keep the turf in top

offers arguably the island’s most dramatic scenery — remained

of Kiawah and Cougar Point’s place within it: “The outside of nature

playing the opening round were stunned by the lush, emerald green

condition throughout the year, too.

impressive as ever. Enjoy the view, but keep an eye on the shot

is good for the inside of a human being.” Happily, with this new

across a finger of marsh to the peninsular sixth green, which is

refinement, his vision for Cougar Point and its place within Kiawah

trickier than it appears.

Island has not only been preserved, but enhanced and reaffirmed.

surfaces an unusually rainy summer had helped establish.

Not plainly visible, but evident on golfers’ scorecards, every tee

The resort replaced bulkheads that support steep banks along impoundments and elevated greens and tees. A previously

box was laser leveled, to ensure the successful start of each hole is

unused halfway house was reopened for players to enjoy mid-

exclusively a reflection of skill and not happenstance.

round refreshments.

The dimensions of all golf greens alter over time, so all Cougar Point greens were resized to Gary Player’s original dimensions;

Not everything needed improvement. The sweeping views of the marsh and Kiawah River along holes 4, 5 and 6 — a par-3 that

Player’s original vision was to treat golfers to a course with

The final touch to this masterful renovation is a stunning

enough intrigue to entice them to play it again and again. He also

new building designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects. Once

wanted to create a course in keeping with Kiawah Island’s spirit,

completed, it will provide guests with a clubhouse on par with

which he holds in the highest regard. In an interview, he observed

Cougar Point’s new stature.

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The Barth Family and Kiawah Tennis

>> FALL WOMEN TENNIS WEEKENDS Due to the success of the popular Winter Women Tennis Weekends in January and February, Kiawah is adding three additional weekends in the fall: September 28–30 October 26–28 that comes with Jonathan’s promotion as he continues the awardwinning instructional philosophy Roy taught at the resort since day one. It’s an approach rooted in developing key fundamentals

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that players at any level should master. Roy condensed these

Perfect for league team members in groups of four

fundamentals, taught in his approachable style, into the popular

to 12 guests, private camp participants get a custom

instruction manual and accompanying DVD, Tips for Better Tennis.

program created by the tennis director to address

The change in leadership coincides with an exciting new

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t’s not too much to say that Roy Barth is Kiawah tennis. The original tennis director at the property built the facilities and

chapter at Kiawah. With the redevelopment of the West Beach corridor, the tennis club there will close early in the summer of 2018, and all tennis activities will be consolidated at the Roy Barth Tennis Center in East Beach.

In addition to the existing nine Har-Tru and three hard courts —

the program from the ground up more than four decades

all of which will be resurfaced — the center will gain 10 new Har-

ago when Kiawah Island Golf Resort was little more than

Tru HydroCourts, for a total of 22 courts and one fully automated

a set of blueprints. Since then, he has developed the tennis

practice alley. Tennis guests will also enjoy the addition of locker

program to be ranked among the world’s best.

and shower facilities to the clubhouse.

As Roy announced his retirement in January to become Director

November 9–11

A hallmark of Kiawah tennis that guests will continue to enjoy

of Tennis Emeritus, the time had come to pass the torch to his

is our commitment to pair every tennis-playing guest with

son, Jonathan, who grew up at the resort and served as its head

players of equal ability to guarantee meaningful, challenging

pro for 19 years. Tennis-playing guests will value the continuity

play at every level.

specific areas the group wants to work on, including match-play drills, stroke-analysis, doubles strategy and supervised play. >> TENNIS ITEMS ONLINE In addition to Roy Barth’s Tips for Better Tennis DVDs and guidebooks, online shoppers can now buy an expanding selection of Kiawah-branded tennis products at KiawahResort.com, including short-sleeve shirts, caps and tennis towels in various colors for men and women.

Just look for the SHOP link on the home page menu bar.

To find out more about these events and any of our other tennis programs, check out our online tennis brochure at KiawahTennis.com.

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re you a beach person? If your primary activity when visiting Kiawah Island Golf Resort is enjoying your slice of our pristine 10 miles of beach, consider taking a break from the sand to acquaint

yourself with pluff mud. “What’s that?” you ask.

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Pluff mud is the dark, sticky, pungent mud found throughout the tidal creeks and marshes across the South Carolina Lowcountry.

While golf is in our name, anyone who has experienced

The tidal creeks cut through the grass-covered marshlands.

Kiawah Island Golf Resort knows that a stay here offers much

Frequently at the point where two creeks converge, the muddy

more. From children’s programs and family outings to a classic

banks are punctuated with oyster beds, their sharp shells visible

Lowcountry oyster roast, the resort offers countless ways to

above the water, at a low or ebbing tide.

become intimately acquainted with the pristine barrier island and local traditions. For more than three decades, Night Heron Park has served as the property’s main springboard for recreational adventure. Its complete makeover — part of the resort’s new generation of developments — ensures it will continue to serve the next generation of guests, now with enhanced facilities and programs. A more spacious pavilion, designed to host only in a few places worldwide, including Kiawah. The highly

Kiawah’s renowned camps and kids’ programs, can now double

diverse wildlife. In addition to oysters there are a multitude of

intelligent marine mammals herd prey fish onto the shore and

as an excellent venue for festivals or rainy-day activities. A

fish (including the iconic spot-tail bass, trout and flounder) and

purposefully beach themselves to feast on the fish.

new multipurpose space expands on popular offerings like art

The marshland habitat is an ecological treasure that harbors

crustaceans such as shrimp and blue crabs. A hot spot for birding,

So how do you engage in this brackish water adventure? It’s

classes and nature programs, while additional classroom space

the salt marsh is home to countless bird species such as clapper

easy! Drop by or call the Night Heron Nature Center or call the

allows for a greater diversity of programs. A completely new

rails, black skimmers, oyster catchers, various herons and even an

recreation department at 843-768-6001 to plan your kayaking

Nature Center doubles the amount of interpretative space

occasional roseate spoonbill. Many raptor species populate the

or stand-up paddle board adventure (yes, our experienced

for teaching about native wildlife, and a brand-new fitness

marshes, including the majestic bald eagle and osprey.

staff offers lessons). Or you can call recreation to sign up for a

center features a 3,000-square-foot exercise room that includes

motorboat tour. Either way, you’ll be amazed at what you find on

weights, machines and a 700-square-foot yoga studio that can

the “other side of Kiawah.”

accommodate up to 30 people.

One unforgettable marsh experience is spotting a pod of dolphins strand feeding in the marsh flats. The phenomenon occurs

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he Sanctuary Spa can be described in two words: culture and experience. After traversing Kiawah’s well-preserved Lowcountry maritime forest, firsttime guests are often stunned to find a hotel that

feels like an opulent home nestled within what is ostensibly a wildlife preserve.

But then they discover the spa, and it’s like time stands still, which is all part of the design. If you think of The Sanctuary as a sublime vision of a bygone era of elegance and luxury, then consider the spa its inner sanctum.

“What makes our spa unique,” says Assistant Spa Director Paul Fleming, “is that we’re an extension of the overall

aspects of working at the spa is watching these same clients

functional window shutters and locally woven sweetgrass

leave blown away by the experience.

baskets, a celebrated craft brought over in the 18th century

The Sanctuary Spa bucks the current industry trend toward

by African artisans. The tradition of creating these baskets has

Sanctuary experience, which is all about gracious living and

facilities that are spare, contemporary, almost clinical. Like the

been carefully preserved by their Gullah descendants. The nail

exceptional service.” One unique way The Sanctuary Spa is

rest of the hotel, the spa was designed to look and feel like a

salon in the spa is designed to look like a boudoir in a stately

able to seamlessly merge the level of service found there with

gracious private home with a sense of settled permanence.

home. Deborah Lippmann designed the spa’s nail line.

that of the hotel and resort is that it directly hires the best technicians, trains them in the resort’s standards, and instills a sense of pride and ownership in providing five-star service.

The spa regularly receives guests who are well traveled and accustomed to the very best. One of the most gratifying

“We make people feel like they are guests staying in a friend’s elegant yet inviting country house,” says Fleming.

The design is also rooted in local culture, which has a deep-

Such touches make a trip to the spa feel less like an appointment and more like a leisurely experience.

“It’s a slow progression that encourages [guests] to leave

rooted tradition of hospitality. That spirit is conveyed through

their digital devices in their guest rooms and take time to

decorative elements, such as genuine Charleston brick, tall

detoxify mind, body and spirit,” says Fleming.

“ We encourage guests to take their time, arrive early and relax in the solarium before and after their treatment,” says Fleming.

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his Texas-style beef brisket and his distinctive mustard-based sauce traditionally served throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry.

At Jasmine Porch, Chef de Cuisine Jeremy Holst honors longstanding restaurant tradition by preserving its signature recipe for shrimp and grits — a dish synonymous with Charleston. He stays

ADDING LOCALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS TO KIAWAH CHEFS’ HOUSE-MADE PREPARATIONS EQUALS CULINARY MAGIC.

local for the two main ingredients — sourcing his shrimp from Cherry Point on neighboring Wadmalaw Island and his grits from

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Geechie Boy Mill, where local farmer Greg Johnsman grinds his

love for Italian cuisine, particularly the foodways of the central and

spices — all house-made and top secret — before frying them to

southern coasts of Italy. Fortunately for Chef Wade, and for Tomasso

crispy gold perfection at 325 degrees.

grains on two antique grist mills. Recently, Jasmine Porch added fried chicken to its brunch menu. For that, Chef Holst created a

hen he took over as chef de cuisine at Tomasso at

winning combination of ingredients and preparations. He makes a

Turtle Point, Derick Wade brought with him the vast

special brine in which he soaks the birds for 24 hours before they go

culinary knowledge he amassed while cooking all

into a marinade made of buttermilk, egg and hot sauce for another

around the globe. He especially shared his deep

24 hours. He then dredges the pieces in a mixture of flour and

At The Sanctuary’s flagship restaurant, The Ocean Room,

diners, Italian cuisine of those regions relies heavily upon seafood and cured pork accented with farm-fresh produce — in other words,

practically everything created under the direction of Chef de Cuisine

ingredients very similar to what Kiawah chefs are able to procure

Kyle Bowling is house-made. While the restaurant is firmly dedicated

readily from the fishermen and farmers just beyond the property’s

to sourcing locally — including its produce from Ambrose Family

gates and off its coast.

Farm on Wadmalaw Island and Spade & Clover Gardens on Johns Island, and its seafood from Crosby’s Seafood in Charleston — the

Still, one staple of southern Italian cuisine that’s not part

most hyper-local item on the table is not something that’s eaten.

of the Lowcountry cooking canon is pasta. Chef Wade views

Italian-born ceramicist Fiorenzo Berardozzi created a set of

this as an opportunity, not a limitation. Soon after taking over the Tomasso kitchen, he began transforming the finest Italian

signature plates for The Ocean Room. He incorporated sand from

flour into house-made pasta. Now all the pasta served in the

the Kiawah beach into the mixture to make the plates. Chef Bowling

restaurant is created in-house.

likes using the local artist’s creations to plate such dishes as chicken sourced from nearby Storey Farms, which he serves as a roulade

When diners dive into a plate of sautéed local shrimp and heirloom tomatoes with garlic herb butter and peppers, they can

with duck fat–roasted carrots, smoked carrot puree, purple cabbage,

delight in the knowledge that the ribbon-like tagliatelle arranged

braised wheatberry and Madeira jus. On the plate, the dish is as

like a nest on the dish was freshly handmade in the kitchen. For the

much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate.

osso buco, a classic dish originating in Milan, Chef Wade substitutes the traditional veal shank with braised pork and skips the typical

Wade is not the only Kiawah Island Golf Resort chef committed

risotto to highlight his own house-made fusilli. The pappardelle (a

to a made-in-house philosophy. At Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House,

wide noodle whose name literally means “gobble it up” in Italian)

Chef de Cuisine Keith Richardson makes all the rubs used to season

he tops with guanciale (tender shreds of pork cheek cured in Italy

his signature meats himself, and he also painstakingly developed all

with a delicate blend of salt, sugar and spices) and a single fried

the hand-crafted sauces.

egg he sources from a local farmer. And remember, no meal at Tomasso is complete without a taste of the house-made limoncello.

A native of the North Carolina Piedmont, Chef Richardson grew up in one of the country’s most celebrated barbecue regions. While

With his take on classic regional Italian dishes adapted to

the regional style there is strictly pork shoulders or butts smoked low

locally sourced ingredients, Chef Wade describes his approach

and slow over hardwood and served with a thin tomato-and-vinegar

as genuinely Southern-Italian, because of this intersection of

sauce, Chef Richardson has come to embrace the rich diversity of

Old World techniques and ingredients traditionally found in the

barbecue found across the American South. This receptiveness to

American South.

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>> TOMASSO AT TURTLE POINT

Our relaxed yet elegant take on classic Lowcountry cuisine

The classic cuisine of southern Italy meets the American

features signature dishes crafted from locally sourced, certified

South, with uber-fresh house-made pasta dishes featuring

organic, local produce and seafood, all enjoyed in a down-

fresh local produce, sauces, meats and seafood, as well as

home environment with sweeping views of the Atlantic.

house-made pizzas. Dinner

Highlights include Charleston Shrimp and Grits and She-Crab Bisque. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch

>> TURTLE POINT BAR & GRILLE

Enjoy a casual lunch or dinner from the Tomasso kitchen >> LOGGERHEAD GRILL

with a refreshing drink while relaxing at the bar or seated on

The Lowcountry meets the Caribbean at this poolside oceanfront

the gracious verandah with its sweeping views of the Jack

café serving gourmet sandwiches, grilled burgers, salads, wraps,

Nicklaus–designed golf course. Lunch and Dinner

and a fabulous selection of frozen drinks and cocktails.

Lunch and Dinner (seasonal)

>> CHERRYWOOD BBQ & ALE HOUSE

Authentic barbecue focused on regional styles cooked

Can’t Lose with Local Brews

>> BEACHES & CREAM

low and slow over hardwood and served with house-made

The Sanctuary’s ultimate stop for a quick breakfast, light lunch

signature sauces and sides, headlined by our award-winning

or evening sweets is just steps from the beach and our outdoor

Four Cheese Macaroni. Soak in views of Osprey Point

pools. It’s impossible to resist indulging in our specialty

Golf Course as you safely view alligators lounging by the

lemonades, iced coffees, lattes, mochas and wide selection of

canal beside the clubhouse and enjoy a selection from the

homemade sweets and ice creams.

extensive menu of craft brews. Lunch and Dinner

>> THE LOBBY BAR

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of four beers of your choice, or, if you have a hard time making up

Enjoy craft cocktails in the east side of our elegant lobby

>> THE MARKET AT TOWN CENTER

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your mind, the knowledgeable staff can advise you on the optimal

overlooking the Grand Lawn and Atlantic Ocean. The Lobby

Kiawah’s neighborhood market, located in the East Beach

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choices based on your taste and sense of adventure.

Bar evokes the aura of a genteel gentleman’s drawing room

Village, serves daily specials, as well as breakfast entrées,

with its leather seating, cavernous fireplace and artwork that

salads, pizzas, fried chicken, paninis and a variety of

celebrates the nautical and sporting life.

dinner entrées in a casual atmosphere.

find bottled beer from local Palmetto Brewery and Westbrook Brewing. But the bar also carries a rotating menu of seasonal

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brews on tap that hail from various local brewing companies.

>> THE OCEAN ROOM AT THE SANCTUARY

Most notably, the bar serves an exclusive brew, The Ocean

Our flagship oceanfront Forbes Four-Star steakhouse serves

>> THE RYDER CUP BAR AT THE OCEAN COURSE

Course Ale, developed in partnership with Low Tide Brewing from

only aged USDA Prime beef, fresh seafood, inspired sides made

Indoor and porch tables treat guests to sweeping views of

neighboring Johns Island.

with local produce and elegant desserts — all complemented

The Ocean Course and Atlantic Ocean. While enjoying an

>> WEST BEACH CANTINA

Lounging poolside at Night Heron Park offers ample opportunity for you to sample any one (or more) of the four beers

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

hen you belly up to the bar at one of our clubhouses

from Westbrook’s extensive list. Scan through the menu to find

after a round of golf or a long day on the beach,

the brewery’s IPA, One Claw Rye Pale Ale, Two Claw Rye IPA

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don’t miss the opportunity to raise a toast with one

and the refreshing local favorite White Thai — a take on a classic

>> THE ATLANTIC ROOM AT THE OCEAN COURSE

>> NIGHT HERON GRILL

of the signature beers crafted by a local brewery.

Belgian white with a surprising dash of Asian spices.

Our signature seafood restaurant offers dramatic panoramic

Poolside at Night Heron Park, you can soak in the festive

views of the 18th hole set against the Atlantic Ocean and

atmosphere during lunch with the family or while enjoying a

serves modern American cuisine made with local seafood and

snack and frosty beverage at the bar. The grill offers an array of

fresh seasonal ingredients. Dinner

drink specialties, as well as a menu featuring Kiawah favorites,

At Ryder Cup Bar at The Ocean Course clubhouse, you can

such as the Jerk Chicken Wrap and Cheddar Ranch Fries.

Lunch and Dinner (seasonal)

by an award-winning wine list. Also enjoy our clubby wood-

after-round beer or cocktail, tuck into a meal from our casually

Our ultra-relaxed, poolside Kiawah Island twist on casual

extensive beer menu. The beers, bottled and on tap, showcase

paneled bar, which specializes in signature cocktails, and order

elegant menu, driven by our famous Bagger Burger, Crispy

Mexican dining offes a tempting menu featuring fish tacos,

a wide selection from Holy City Brewing Co., as well as Palmetto

from our dinner menu or enjoy our hand-crafted sushi selection.

Shrimp or a tray of freshly shucked oysters.

cantina nachos and a variety of flavored margaritas.

and Westbrook. Cherrywood also offers a beer flight that consists

Dinner (closed Sundays and Mondays)

Breakfast (seasonal), Lunch and Dinner

Lunch (seasonal)

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Make the Most of the Weekend

With a number of holiday packages from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, guests can stay at Kiawah Island Golf Resort and customize their experience.

Special menus and festive dishes are featured by the restaurants for each holiday.

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Guests also have the option

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of having a special dinner delivered to their rental home or villa. Throughout December, The Sanctuary offers an array of activities, including Christmas storytelling and tea with Mrs. Claus, Santa tuck-ins for younger guests and, of course, New Year’s festivities — including fireworks.

>> EARL KLUGH’S WEEKEND OF JAZZ. GRAMMY-winning

>> KIAWAH COMEDY WEEKEND. Each January, The

The event includes daily breakfast, opening reception and

guitarist Earl Klugh’s 9th Annual Weekend of Jazz event will take

Sanctuary hosts two nights of nonstop laughter showcasing

plated dinner, hospitality room for two nights, two rounds of

place November 7–10, 2018.

some of the nation’s most acclaimed comedians.

golf (one on the famed Ocean Course), an awards luncheon

>> WOMEN’S TENNIS WEEKENDS. Special women’s-only

>> GOURMET & GRAPES WEEKEND. This culinary

events will be held in the fall of 2018 September 28–30, October

extravaganza sees the Lowcountry’s most renowned chefs and

>> NATIONAL PRO-AM. PGA club professionals from

26–28 and November 9–11.

winemakers come together each February at The Sanctuary

around the country, along with three of their members, tee it

to benefit Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of

up during the annual Kiawah Island Golf Resort National Pro-

South Carolina.

Am every March.

certified professionals with rounds of golf and time to relax on

>> FRIENDSHIP CUP. Kiawah Island Golf Resort celebrates

To find out more about holiday celebrations and special events

Kiawah Island. This is the perfect getaway, highlighted by golf,

friendships made on the course in this two-man team

or to stay up to date with the latest information, please visit

receptions, delicious cuisine and luxurious accommodations.

tournament for amateur players held annually in March.

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and a tournament gift bag.

>> WOMEN’S GOLF GETAWAY. In February, female players enjoy programming that combines instruction from top LPGA-

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The stellar 2017 lineup featured a vast array of multicultural and award-winning artists, including none other than multiple GRAMMY Award, Emmy Award, Tony Award and SAG Award nominee Vanessa Williams; GRAMMY Award–winning legends Herb Alpert and Lani Hall; dynamic supergroup BWB (Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown); Earl Klugh’s Night

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T he 2017 lineup feature multiple GRAMMY, Emmy, Tony and SAG Awardnominee Vanessa Williams.

of Guitars with Earl Klugh, Lee Ritenour, Ray Parker, Jr., and surprise guest GRAMMY Award– and Academy Award–winning artist and composer Dave Grusin; a compilation group of charttopping artists: Foreign Affair with Michael Lington, Alex Bugnon and Marc Antoine; GRAMMY-nominated vocalist and drummer Jamison Ross; rising multi-instrumentalist Vincent Ingala; special shows from Klugh bandmates Ron Otis and David Lee; PGA Champion Allen Doyle; The East Coast Party Band and many other local favorites as well.

Clockwise from left: The Night of Guitars featuring Lee Ritenour, Earl Klugh and Ray Parker, Jr.; Kirk Whalum, Rick Braun and Norman Brown of BWB; the incomparable Vanessa Williams; and legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert on stage with celebrated vocalist Lani Hall.

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s fall approaches, excitement grows in anticipation of Earl Klugh’s annual Weekend of Jazz at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Each November, jazz fans make their regular pilgrimage to the resort to experience the very

best in music, luxury, cuisine, wine and camaraderie. In the eight years since the event kicked off, many internationally acclaimed artists have graced the stage at The Sanctuary, including Vanessa Williams, Michael McDonald, Burt Bacharach, Natalie Cole, Chris Botti, George Benson, Herb Alpert, Al Jarreau and Boney James,

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among many more.

The oceanfront stage on the Grand Lawn provides the perfect setting for concerts held under the stars. In addition to the incredible music, celebrated chefs concoct exquisite culinary experiences. Specially curated wine, craft cocktail and beer tastings, a PGA Champion–led golf clinic and outing, and health and wellness activities are also part of the weekend. But what may

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Earl Klugh’s Weekend of Jazz

Founder Klugh says, “One of my favorite things about Weekend of Jazz is having the opportunity to invite my friends and heroes and celebrate great music with friends and fans. Life doesn’t get much better than this.” We couldn’t agree more!

The 9th Annual Weekend of Jazz is scheduled to take place November 7–10, 2018.

For more information and to reserve your package, visit WeekendOfJazz.com/kiawah or call 800-654-2924.

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A Paradise for Golf Enthusiasts A LIMITED RE L E ASE THAT WIL L D AZZL E G OL F A F I C I ON A D OS IS K ICK IN G O FF O N K IAWAH ISL A N D I N S PR I N G 2 0 1 8 .

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iawah, an unspoiled barrier island on the southeastern Atlantic shore, has long been seen as one of America’s most stunningly preserved natural settings.

Running along its rugged eastern tip is The Ocean

Course, site of the legendary Ryder Cup in 1991 and the 2012 PGA Championship… and now host of the upcoming 2021 PGA Championship. The stunning seaside course was named America’s Toughest Golf Course by Golf Digest in 2007 and 2011.

Bordering The Ocean Course is one of the island’s most prized communities, Ocean Park, with its mile-long park, spectacular waterside homesites, vast tidal marsh vistas, stunning golf views and the strikingly designed gathering spot Marsh House, all created with a focus on designing with nature.

As summer dawns, Ocean Park will welcome golf fans with a limited release of homesites offering grandstand views of the tuned to KiawahIsland.com for updates.)

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2021 PGA Championship amid its strikingly natural setting. (Stay

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O ce an Park of fers privacy and an independent, nature-rich lifestyle unlike any other location on the island.

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Kiawah has landed on Travel

+ Leisure’s Top 10 Islands in the Continental U.S. list and has been selected by

Barron’s PENTA as a Top 10 Place to Buy a Second Home for several years. Coastal

Living has honored Kiawah as America’s Happiest Seaside Town, and the island is just a short drive south of historic Charleston, Travel + Leisure’s No. 1 City in the World.

the decades, wanted to honor his memorable introduction to

which overlooks an unbelievable savannah of marshland facing the

designing with nature, which was initiated in the 1970s,” says

the then-wild eastern tip of the island. “We came out to the

front nine of The Ocean Course and which itself was designed in

nationally acclaimed land planner Mark Permar, who often

land, which is more rugged than much of the island is today,

harmony with nature, with soaring rooflines that frame the view,

tells others how he was introduced to what is now Ocean Park

and we looked at what it’s like to live on a golf course but not

open decking and natural materials. It’s an incredible spot.”

during that decade. His story involves an open four-wheel-drive

necessarily be a golfer. And we realized that people living next

Jeep and the thundering hooves of a herd of horses along the

to golf courses elsewhere were treating those courses like a

independent, nature-rich lifestyle unlike any other location on

bordering beach. “It was about balancing the built world within

park,” he remembers.

the island. It feels like it’s a world away, and yet it’s close to the

“The vision for Ocean Park started with the principle of

the natural world in a harmonious way.”

Permar, who has been instrumental in designing Kiawah’s carefully crafted communities and plentiful green spaces through

“From that came the plan for an open park that meanders down

PGA Championships aside, Ocean Park offers privacy and an

world-class amenities of the Kiawah Island Club, offering social

the middle of Ocean Park for more than a mile. Midway through, it

connections, fine dining and enjoyment of a sporting lifestyle.

sweeps down to the neighborhood’s social center, Marsh House,

And for golfers, The Ocean Course is just a leisurely stroll away.

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>> SWIM ACROSS AMERICA. After the successful inauguration of Swim Across America last year, the event — which has raised $75 million nationwide for cancer research — will return to Kiawah with a larger setup this year. The August 3–5 event will host Olympic swimmers, who will advise amateur swimmers, offering tips on open-water competitions (a perfect preparation for the Kiawah Triathlon); and event organizers will work with local swim teams to engage area youth. Activities will include a 1.5-mile and ½-mile adult swim and a 0.2-mile kids’ splash. All proceeds will go to fund local cancer research and programs. >> WIZARDING WEEK. With the continuing popularity of the Harry Potter phenomenon, for the first time the resort is hosting a Wizarding Week spring and summer 2018 for all the wee visiting witches and wizards. Visit our Wizarding Academy or bring the family to try your hand at our Triwizard Tournament.

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>> KIDS TRIATHLONS. After winning the Excellence in

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Programming Award last year, our Kids Triathlon — ages 3–14 —

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will return twice in 2018: March 31 and September 15. For more

>> Facebook.com/KiawahTriathlon

information, visit KiawahKidsTri.com.

>> Facebook.com/KiawahIslandNatureProgram >> Facebook.com/pages/Kiawah-Island-Tennis/189743524696

>> YOGA IN THE POOL. After a splashing debut in 2017, Yoga

>> Twitter.com/KiawahResort

in the Pool returns with its floating fitness mats; and a

>> Instagram.com/KiawahIslandGolfResort

floating boot camp will make its debut in 2018.

>> Pinterest.com/KiawahResort >> Google.com/+KiawahResort

For a full list of recreational programs, visit KiawahActivities.com.

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ost people who visit Charleston vow to return.

Not only is the Holy City brimming with culture, entertainment, history and beauty, it’s perhaps one of the most welcoming destinations you could visit.

Regardless of where you start your journey, the reception is sure to be warm and engaging. Here’s a fun three-day itinerary that offers some good suggestions on how to explore the city.

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DAY ONE: Start your morning in true Southern fashion by having breakfast at any of the charming restaurants in the heart of the city. Make it a point to seek out places that offer classic Southern fare, as the experience will be unlike any you’ve ever tasted. Fried green tomatoes are a must-try, with recipes and presentations varying greatly from chef to chef. Sweet and savory, chicken and waffles are a favorite, as are grits and the city’s ubiquitous bottomless mimosas.

Next, take a leisurely stroll through some of Charleston’s most iconic landmarks with an expert guide at Bulldog Tours. Their two-hour Charleston Stroll will take you to places like Rainbow Row, and

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Every stage of their journeys — from arrival to release — is spotlighted in the center’s new hospital facility and

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guest experience, the Zucker Family Sea Turtle Recovery, which brings the day-to-day operations of the center and its important work into full view on the historic Waterfront Battery. Bulldog’s tour guides are some

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of the most knowledgeable in the city, offering insider tips and guiding participants to less-frequented places, where cars and carriages aren’t allowed.

After the walking tour, pack up a few picnic items — locally made jams and jellies, benne wafers and Charleston-inspired prepackaged meals would be ideal — and head to one of Charleston’s lovely parks. James Island County Park is just a 20-minute drive from downtown Charleston and features a number of amenities. The $2 admission fee covers park entrances, as well as use of the picnic areas, a sand volleyball court and a Spray Play fountain (open seasonally). For an additional fee, visitors can take advantage of the Climbing Wall, the Splash Zone Water Park or equipment rental — bicycles, kayaks and pedal

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boats. Close out a day of activity by stimulating your artistic side at PURE Theatre, which has built its reputation since 2003 with thought-provoking contemporary theater.

DAY TWO: Grab a light breakfast and head to the South Carolina

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Aquarium. Housing more than 10,000 species of plants and animals, Ocean Tank houses sharks and a 220-pound loggerhead sea turtle.

Many exhibits are hands-on; others focus on local marine life, like the Carolina Seas, which features creatures found in nearby habitats.

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cakes, lobster bisque and fresh fish made in countless ways. If you’re up for it, a Firefly Moonshine Margarita is just the ticket to jump-start the second half of the day’s festivities.

Spend the rest of the afternoon doing a little leisurely shopping in some of Charleston’s unique retail establishments. No visit to Charleston is complete without a trip to the Charleston City Market, located in the heart of the city. You’ll see a number of sweetgrass artisans weaving their exquisite baskets and find a wide variety of local vendors, too. While there, don’t miss Gold Creations Fine Jewelry, where you can find rice beads and jewelry fashioned after Charleston’s iconic gates. End the day aboard a SpiritLine Cruise, where you can enjoy dinner and take in views of the city from a different perspective. Harbor tours guide you through more than 75 points of interest — including Fort Sumter, the Battery mansions and Ravenel Bridge. Dinner cruises feature full bar service, live music and amazing sunset views.

DAY THREE: Spend the first half of the day taking in one of Bulldog’s exceptional culinary tours. Ranked among the top

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five tours to take in Charleston by Southern Living magazine, you can visit the home of a celebrity chef, go behind the scenes at a number of acclaimed restaurants or sample the flavors of upper King Street. Not only will you come away with a new understanding of local cuisine; your taste buds will be singing.

After a morning of culinary pleasure, spend the afternoon St. Michael’s Episcopal Church — the oldest surviving religious building in Charleston — and historic Dock Street Theatre to the homes on Rainbow Row and those run by the Historic Charleston Foundation, the city is a treasure trove for culture, art and history buffs.

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lessed with a temperate climate and an incredible

Thanks to Charleston’s geography, its many sights can easily be

diversity of plant and wildlife, Charleston is a great

enjoyed from the water — by kayak or on a stand-up paddle board.

destination to explore as a city landscape and then

Depending on how adventurous you are or how well you know the

rediscover from the outskirts atop a paddle board,

city, you can opt to rent equipment and go solo or book a guided

astride a horse, on a bicycle or even from the pluff mud. You

tour. Visitors commonly choose to ply the waters of Charleston

can enjoy countless activities that will get you away from your

Harbor or Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, but there are other

everyday routine, even as they bring you closer to what it means

destinations not far from the heart of the city that are also worth

to truly experience the Lowcountry.

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destination that is picturesque enough for a wedding and

Visible from the Battery and Waterfront Park, Fort Sumter

well equipped for a day of outdoor activity. About 20 miles of

National Monument is a great place to raise your heart rate as

wooded trails offer joggers, hikers and people on horseback a

you explore the grounds on foot and learn about the U.S. Civil

tranquil day of Lowcountry exploration. Aside from the Mullet

War and its dramatic effects on the country, and especially the

Hall Equestrian Center — site of competitions, festivals and

South. Infamous as the site where the first shots of the war were

exhibits — the park also features a six-target archery range and

fired, Fort Sumter is now an educational center located on an

a 20-target 3D archery course.

island that is only accessible by boat. Regular service to and from the island is available, as are boat tours of the island. Over

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Being right on the coast guarantees access to the ocean, and

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activities. Consider Sullivan’s Island, a tiny destination that packs

Folly Beach, for example. Referred to as the “Edge of America”

an outsized punch, as it is home to Fort Moultrie and features

because of the prominent Folly Beach Fishing Pier — which

activities that range from fishing and paddle boarding to sailing

stretches more than 1,000 feet into the Atlantic Ocean — Folly

and kitesurfing. Neighboring Isle of Palms also offers countless

Beach is a seaside town that’s reminiscent of another time.

recreational activities on the beach itself and off it, too. Or take

Clean, expansive and generally uncrowded, beachgoers can

the Garris Landing ferry to Bull Island, home to the Cape Romain

enjoy fishing, walking, bird-watching and simply relaxing on the

National Wildlife Refuge, where nearly 300 bird species either

sand just as easily as they can head to The Washout for what is

reside or make a migratory stop. The bleached trees strewn

widely considered the best surfing in the state. Nearby barrier

across what is dubbed Boneyard Beach make for a beautifully

islands also provide their own unique blends of beach day

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of the Continental Congress. Amazingly, the Middleton family

important location in greater Charleston, whether

has maintained ownership of the property for 320 years. Thanks

as the family home of its founder, Englishman Major

to an extensive variety of flowering plants — including centuries-

John Boone, a bucolic travel destination just outside

old camellias, azaleas, magnolias, crepe myrtles and roses — the

the city, a dreamy wedding venue or a working farm.

The 738-acre property features a Georgian-designed mansion

property is in bloom every day of the year.

Visitors can take relaxing tours aboard a carriage, but those

built in 1936, several cabins that belonged to former slaves and

who prefer to explore on their own can take self-guided walks.

were occupied by sharecroppers well into the 20th century, flower

Be sure to stop by Eliza’s House to get a glimpse of the daily life

gardens, a butterfly pavilion, the Avenue of Oaks — planted by

of the enslaved people who lived and worked on the property.

Major John Boone’s son — and a farm that’s been continuously

Based on a book by the same name, Beyond the Fields: Slavery at

growing and producing crops for more than 300 years, making it

Middleton Place is a documentary that was released in 2017 and

one of the oldest working farms in the country.

serves as an excellent complement to the tour.

You could spend a whole day there, touring the mansion,

Back in the city, the Edmondston-Alston House was constructed

exploring the grounds on a motorized coach, checking out the

in 1825, the home was party to major events in American history —

Black History in America exhibit or taking in Gullah culture at The

with its privileged view of the bombardment of Fort Sumter in 1861

Gullah Theater. End the day at Boone Hall Farms Market to satisfy

and serving as a refuge to General Robert E. Lee.

the hunger you’ve worked up with a salad, sandwich or prepared

Other popular house museums, including the Aiken-Rhett House

meal, and pick up a few items for the road. Signature items include

and the Nathaniel Russell House, are run by the Historic Charleston

homemade jellies and jams, dressings and marinades.

Foundation, whose mission is to educate the public about the city’s

Another favorite destination is Middleton Place in Summerville.

historic properties, advocate for those locations that have historically

A National Historic Landmark with the oldest landscaped gardens

been overlooked, and preserve the city’s heritage and culture. The

in the U.S., Middleton Place boasts 65 acres that were first planted

organization’s annual Festival of Houses & Gardens in the spring is

in 1741. It’s the birthplace of Arthur Middleton, a signer of the

a highly anticipated affair that opens otherwise private properties to

Declaration of Independence and son of the second president

tours and kicks off the most beautiful season in the city.

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Mount Pleasant would be Charleston’s captivating cousin,

Service, encompasses 28 preserved acres of Pinckney’s original

one that has abundant stores of personality and charm.

715-acre Snee Farm. It offers a different perspective on

Fittingly, the gateway between Charleston and Mount

plantation life, as the site focuses more on its namesake’s role as

Pleasant is the breathtaking Arthur Ravenel Bridge, an eightlane, cable-stayed wonder. A trip to see the bridge at night is an

Tom Fazio leads an extensive renovation of Osprey Point

Oak Point undergoes a redesign to become a shotmaker’s dream

Jack Nicklaus Design reworks Turtle Point, which reopens to rave reviews

Cougar Point gets a remodel

by Gary Player Design to heighten the experience

a framer of the United States Constitution.

For those interested in military history, the Patriots Point Naval

absolute must, but why stop there? Head over to this delightful

and Maritime Museum gets you closer to spectacular historic

town to take in an entirely different taste of the Lowcountry.

aircrafts and the individuals who expertly flew them. The great majority of the museum is based within the USS Yorktown, an

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aircraft carrier that served in both World War II and Vietnam. Be

There are numerous other attractions and locations that make

sure to look over at Charleston’s skyline of steeples, which can

Mount Pleasant a worthwhile destination. The Charles Pinckney

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SpiritLine Cruises, which hosts a wide variety of excursions. The dinner tours offer the best of both worlds: sightseeing with a knowledgeable guide while sampling superb local cuisine on an

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Every Tuesday from April – Sept.

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Jutting out 1,250 feet under the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, the

This annual festival brings families and cultural enthusiasts together with budding and professional artists for an event that showcases a diverse array of local and regional artistic talent.

Mount Pleasant Pier is a visitor favorite. It’s part of the Memorial Waterfront Park Complex and is a great place to grab a bite, cast a fishing line or take a leisurely walk with a fantastic view.

If you can’t get enough of the great outdoors, Mount Pleasant is the perfect place to soak up the sun and spend a relaxing afternoon enjoying South Carolina’s spectacular climate. Palmetto Islands County Park features 943 acres of natural parkland.

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Cooper River Bridge Run

Lowcountry Strawberry Festival

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is Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens. Widely recognized for

Run, walk, or cheer ‘em on in this scenic and celebrated 10K race!

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Show your kid the best day ever during this celebration of fun!

Admission & all activities are free.

Join in this celebration of “all things Scottish” (yes, bagpipes too) at Boone Hall Plantation.

Send off the shrimp fleet and sample fare from area restaurants!

One of the most frequently visited landmarks in Mount Pleasant its “Avenue of Oaks” — an entry drive lined on either side by 275-year-old live oaks elegantly draped with Spanish moss — the setting feels like something out of the movies. And it is! The property has played a starring role on the silver screen a few times in its history and has also been the location of a number of

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Great food, family fun and fabulous fireworks over Charleston Harbor.

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Holiday Market & Christmas Parade

Kick off the season with gifts and goodies from the Holiday Market and bask in the glow of floats adorned with thousands of lights!

celebrity weddings.

For a unique taste of Carolina culture, visit the Old Village District, located between Shem Creek and Sullivan’s Island.

While it’s definitely charming in a nostalgic way, it can also have a distinctly modern, even trendy feel to it. Deep-rooted live oak trees pepper the landscape between residential homes,

Whether you're racing down the dock to catch a glimpse of

shopping boutiques and a variety of businesses, including food

passing dolphins or the last moments of a technicolor sunset,

and wine shops and spas.

you'll find that Mount Pleasant has a certain kind of beauty and

After visiting the district, head down the road to the Carolina Lanterns showroom. Owner Jan Clouse has established herself as the go-to expert of gas and electric lanterns, as well as other stunning light fixtures. This is a requisite stop for those who want to add a bit of Lowcountry to their personal style. Browse through the showroom and pick up a piece of Charleston to give your home more stately curb appeal or light up your living space. The dazzling showroom houses an astounding array of options — from custom-made copper and brass lanterns to lamps that use propane, natural gas or electricity. Of course, chandeliers, sconces and a host of other exceptional lighting pieces are also on display.

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Boone Hall Plantation Recognized as the No. 1 plantation in the Charleston area according to USA TODAY’s 10 Best and “a must-see on any trip to Charleston” by NBC’s “Daytime.”

Don’t miss “America’s Most Photographed Plantation.”

1235 Long Point Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-4371 boonehallplantation.com

DELICIOUS EATS South Carolina is famous for its timeless culinary offerings, and Mount Pleasant is home to its own share of great dining spots. What could be more picturesque than having a delicious seafood dinner while watching local fish and shrimp boats haul in the day’s bounty? Water’s Edge Restaurant sits right on beautiful Shem Creek and offers both an impressive menu and an award-winning wine list. Executive chef and owner Jimmy Purcell is a Charleston native who strives to present flavorful dishes that reflect the region’s rich culinary heritage.

The Charleston Harbor Fish House, which is located on Patriots Point, has been recognized as having the Best Water View Dining by Charleston Living magazine. The specials change daily depending on what the fishing captains haul in, reflecting the restaurant’s commitment to sustainability. There’s not a bad seat in the house — in terms of lovely views — and the food is reliably delicious.

If you’re looking for a place to wash down the savory food with a few brews, watch some sports or enjoy a meal on the waterfront, visit The Liberty Tap Room and Grill. Their signature satisfying menu of American standards — with a twist.

From the leisurely activities that line the waterfront to the delightful shopping and thirst-quenching brews, Mount Pleasant is the kind of place that feels like both a refreshing out-of-town visit and a return to a long-lost home.

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Bulldog Tours As featured on The Travel Channel, Food Network and Southern Living, Bulldog Tours is Charleston’s premier walking tour company, offering the best history, culinary and ghost tours in town. Voted “Charleston’s Best Tour Company” the past six years.

18 Anson St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-722-8687 bulldogtours.com

Carolina Lanterns The Basket Weave lantern is made of solid copper woven in a basket weave pattern. It can be for interior or exterior use and is made with an electric light source. Come into the Carolina Lanterns showroom to see it in person.

1362 Chuck Dawley Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843- 881-4170 carolinalanterns.com

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brands, at shopping destinations like King Street — recognized as one of the 10 Best Shopping Streets in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

If you’re inspired by the ornamental gates and wrought iron you see all around you, head to the Charleston City Market, where boutique jeweler Gold Creations has stood for more than 40 years. Its Gates of Charleston collection celebrates the fine wrought iron work that has become a hallmark of the city

diamonds and John Hardy, Paulo Geiss also carries brands like Precision Set, A. Link, A. Jaffe, Ritani, Plevé and Namdar, among others and is especially known for its custom designs, most of which are created on the premises. The jewelry house traces its history back nearly 100 years, when the current owner’s grandfather opened his first jewelry store in Brazil. Paulo’s father continued the family business in the United States, and he went on to make the tradition a legacy when he opened Paulo Geiss Jewelers in Charleston in 1984.

Another family-owned jewelry store, Dacuba’s Jewelry has been a purveyor of unique, high-quality custom pieces since 1993.

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silver jewelry in the Holy City, Dacuba’s specializes in designs

ends — pick up a few items at the Shops of Historic Charleston

inspired by the city, including the Southern Gates and Charleston

Foundation, which carry jewelry, furnishings, home accessories and

Rice collections.

other gifts. They also happen to be the city’s largest bookstore

In a city that’s as well known for its art galleries as it is for its outsized culinary footprint, Cornerstone Minerals is a fascinating

Of course, one of the aspects of the city that lures and captivates its millions of visitors is its culinary heritage. Savannah Bee

indeed carry everything from the exquisite — Think: exotic jewelry

Company offers sweetness, sustainability and beauty. Charismatic

made with precious and semi-precious stones or amethyst geodes

founder Ted Dennard started as a beekeeper. “Savannah Bee

and high-polished marble worked into decorative pieces — to the

Company grew out of my passion for bees, beekeeping and honey.

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Our specialty honey is the culmination of a 35-year search for the

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world’s best. Our beauty products deliver real benefits derived

decorative pieces. Where would a shopper be without a good

from treasured hive ingredients– beeswax, royal jelly, propolis, and

pair of shoes? Slide on a good solid pair to support your walk

honey.” It’s a beautifully appointed store where you can sample

through the various shopping districts, and then indulge your

single-source honeys, honey mead and beauty products.

inner vixen (or dandy) at Rangoni Firenze. The shop features a

Items also available in sterling silver

dedicated to local culture, cuisine, gardens and history.

little shop. The self-proclaimed “Gallery of Nature’s Art” does

But the city’s shopping is not exclusively about jewelry and

Original 14k gold Charleston charms

To prolong the Southern seduction — even after the vacation

Farther out, Middleton Place is an idyllic place for a day-

stylish collection of Italian designer footwear and accessories, and

long escape, and its Museum Shop carries books, fine art and

handcrafted shoes in a relaxed and spacious salon.

accessories that make the perfect mementos of your visit there.

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cooper and potter, and goods like the sweetgrass baskets are made by regional artisans. The nursery carries seedlings taken from the plants that grow in Middleton Place and also holds seminars on horticulture and gardening regularly.

Another place where you can reward your sense of discovery with an edible souvenir is the Charleston Tea Plantation in

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Wadmalaw Island. The property is the only working tea plantation

Coiled sweetgrass baskets are an evocative art form that African American slaves carried across the Atlantic, surfacing in

in North America, producing more than 320 varieties of both black and green teas. After taking a trolley tour of the grounds you can pick up any of the nine tea flavors, including the American Classic Tea that is served at the White House, at the gift shop. This is the

South Carolina in the late 17th century. The

only brand of tea in the world that is made exclusively with 100

Gullah tradition has traversed history with

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have meticulously honed their techniques

Village offers a mix of stylish boutiques, casual dining options, chic

and handed secrets of the tradition

services and even an upscale grocer. Make plans to attend one of

down to the next generation. Nowadays,

the many special events held there regularly, and don’t fret if you

Charleston and Mount Pleasant are modern

forget your festival gear. Stores like Islands Mercantile — which

day meccas for sweetgrass artisans and

carries a wide selection of logo apparel for Kiawah and Seabrook

collectors alike, with beautiful baskets and

guests — can set you up with a t-shirt if it’s hot, fleece wear when

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it’s cool, toys to keep the tots in check and a lawn blanket on

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County Park & Recreation Commission Featuring over 11,000 acres of parkland, the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission offers a variety of facilities, events, programs and recreational opportunities at sites throughout the county.

861 Riverland Dr. Charleston, SC 29412 843-795-4386 charlestoncountyparks.com

CHARLESTON FOOD TOURS Join us as we walk, talk and taste our way through Charleston. As featured in Southern Living and Bon Appétit, our culinary tours give you exclusive access to some of Charleston’s best “food finds.”

18 Anson St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-727-1100 charlestonfoodtours.com

CHARLESTON HOUSE OF JERKY The highest quality gourmet jerky comes from Charleston House of Jerky. We have beef, buffalo, venison, kangaroo and MORE! Come and get it!

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Charleston Tea Plantation Experience the beauty and charm of America’s ONLY tea garden. Tour the factory, take a trolley ride through the tea fields and drink freshly brewed ­American Classic Tea in this one-of-a-kind plantation.

6617 Maybank Hwy. Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487 843-559-0383 charlestonteaplantation.com

Cornerstone Minerals We offer unique items from around the world featuring an extensive variety of minerals, fossils, jewelry and décor.

Experience the Gallery of Nature’s Art at our King Street or North Market Street locations.

539 King St. or 36 N. Market St. Charleston, S.C. 29403 843-297-4217 cornerstoneminerals.com

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Freshfields Village Freshfields Village is a unique shopping and event destination in a stylish and relaxed outdoor environment, all shaped by Lowcountry tradition and high style.

165 Village Green Ln. Kiawah Island, SC 29455 843-768-6491 freshfieldsvillage.com

Gold Creations Gold Creations has been charming visitors and locals for over 40 years. Our collection stems from rich local history including Charleston Charms, Rice Beads and Charleston Gates. Come see our iconic jewelry.

74 South Market St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-970-1260 goldcreationschas.com/discover

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Located at Freshfields Village.

544 Freshfields Village Dr. Kiawah Island, SC 29455 843-329-1394

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Kiawah Island Golf Resort While in Charleston, you can play at five world-class courses just minutes from the center of town. Kiawah is the site of the 2012 PGA Championship — the place to play the round of a lifetime!

One Sanctuary Beach Dr. Kiawah Island, SC 29455 800-654-2924 kiawahresort.com

MIDDLETON PLACE On land first granted in 1675, this National Historic Landmark offers history, drama and educational discoveries at every turn.

Experience African-American heritage programs, garden tours, carriage rides and more.

4300 Ashley River Rd. Charleston, SC 29414 843-556-6020 middletonplace.org

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Paulo Geiss Jewelers Specializing in high-end designer and custom-made jewelry, Paulo Geiss Jewelers is the exclusive dealer for Forevermark diamonds and John Hardy. Other lines carried are A. Link, A. Jaffe and Namdar.

116 E. Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-577-4497 geissjewelers.com

Rangoni Firenze The shop features a stylish collection of Italian designer footwear and accessories, handcrafted shoes in a wide range of sizes and widths, and a relaxed and spacious salon, along with personalized service.

237 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-577-9554 rangonishoes.com

Savannah Bee Company A specialty honey- and beeswax-based bodycare company established in Savannah, Ga. Come by to experience our signature honey tasting and try our all-natural products.

276 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 At the corner of King & Wentworth 843-722-5664 savannahbee.com

The Spice & Tea Exchange While “Creating & Sharing the Experience of a More Flavorful Life,” The Spice & Tea Exchange offers more than 140 spices, 85 hand-mixed seasoning blends and 35+ exotic teas.

170 Church St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-965-8300 spiceandtea.com

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SpiritLine Cruises Executive Chef Shawn Eustace brings his love of local seafood and Lowcountry style to the three- and four-course dining experience, which are paired with outstanding service, live music and views of Charleston Harbor.

40 Patriots Point Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-722-BOAT (2628) SpiritLineCruises.com

South Carolina Aquarium With 60 unique habitats and over 5,000 animals, this is Charleston’s #1 family attraction! Explore The Shallows — an impressive 20,000-gallon touch tank where you can experience sharks and rays up close.

100 Aquarium Wharf Charleston, SC 29401 843-577-FISH (3474) scaquarium.org

Tervis Makers of the original insulated tumbler, Tervis offers quality drinkware in a variety of designs. Check out the new stainless steel options, as well as the classic line — keeping drinks hot and cold since 1946.

179 Church Street Charleston, SC 29401

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Town of Mount Pleasant Whether you’re hitting the beach, kayaking on the creek, teeing off on an award-winning golf course or simply relaxing with the family, you’ll soon know the warm and welcoming magic that makes Mount Pleasant a place like no other — and a feeling well worth holding onto. Come on over, y’all.

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alking through Charleston often feels like strolling a deep sense of history, but the city also has an undeniable artistic sensibility. More than 40

galleries represent local, regional and national artists — many within walking distance of each other — which makes finding a piece for your collection or starting a lifelong hobby an overwhelmingly tempting prospect.

If decorative art is what you seek, plan your visit to take place during one of the Charleston Gallery Association’s (CGA) official

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Art Walks. The walks take place in the early evening four times a year — on the first Friday of March, May, October and December — and all CGA galleries participate, opening their doors to the public and complementing the works on display with light bites and wine and other refreshments. Galleries also coincide special events or host featured artists on these evenings. For more information, visit charlestongalleryassociation.com, where you can stay up to date on all the latest news and information and also download a map with the location of all the CGA art galleries (see page 66). There are many ways to tackle the compact art district, but if it’s your first time in Charleston — or your first time hitting the gallery circuit here — we have a few suggestions.

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Title: Fernet Branca Artist: Cappiello Year: 1911 Size: 78 x 48 inches

Though there are a few outliers, you can start exploring the historic heart of the bustling art district at the corner of Market

Title: Lago di Como Year: Circa 1900 Size: 39 ¼ x 27 ½ inches

Title: Fistful of Dollars Artist: Papuzza Year: Circa 1968 Size: 55 x 38 inches

and King Streets, as the latter is one of the hubs where you will find a large number of galleries. Standouts include the highly expressionistic Reinert Contemporary Fine Art and The Audubon Gallery, which specializes in illustrations of plants, flowers, animals and other nature-related themes. Sitting right beside Audubon is the eclectic Julia Santen Gallery, which offers a thoroughly

REINERT SCULPTURE GARDEN Established by local contemporary impressionist artist Rick Reinert, his first namesake gallery — Reinert Fine Art & Sculpture Garden — is a veritable oasis of art. On any

Title: St. Gallen Skirennen, Ski Race Artist: Widmer Year: 1939 Size: 40 x 25 inches

Title: WWI Join the Air Service Artist: Verrees Year: 1917 Size: 37 x 25 inches

Title: Bullitt Year: 1971 Size: 63 x 47 inches

given day you might run into Reinert himself painting his characteristic Charleston street scenes. Just a block away, Reinert Contemporary Fine Art features the artist and gallery owner’s original work, as well as that of various other artists.

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satisfying selection of hard-to-find vintage European poster art, dating from 1890 through the 1960s. Styles range accordingly, but the gallery does the legwork to guarantee authenticity. Given their expertise in the field, they are also well suited to help you find rare or unusual vintage posters, relying on their extensive network of worldwide sources.

From the cool to the soothing, you can change up the scenery and the vibe of your experience by stepping foot in Reinert Fine Art & Sculpture Garden, the first of three Reinert galleries — two of which are a mere block from one another. The bronze sculpture garden is an oasis of calm where visitors can enjoy a respite from the bustle of King Street, take a look at the impressionist pieces on display or go on a date during one of the gallery’s Jazz in the Courtyard evenings, which feature live music, fine art and wine.

Like Rick Reinert, who showcases his own work along with that of other artists, LePrince Fine Art features the work of its founder,

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"Sailing with Dusk" • Paul Cheng Oil 12 x 16

"Carolina Rain" • Rick Reinert Oil 48 x 36 "Heart Song" Nancy Franke, OPA Oil 16 x 8

"Lake Lilies" Carolyn Anne Crocker Oil 20 x 16

Kevin LePrince. He can often be found working at the gallery,

Over on Broad Street, Corrigan Gallery, owned by artist Lese

as it is also his studio, and the gallery also offers art lessons on

Corrigan, was one of the first contemporary art galleries in the city

the premises. Other artists featured include Mark Bailey, Ignat

to represent local artists exclusively.

"Yachtsman" • David Mueller Oil 24.5 x 40

Ignatov, Eileen Power and Angie Renfro.

A couple of blocks away — lining Broad Street, Church Street

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and then more loosely scattered on East Bay Street — are

Though Charleston’s historic district lays claim to the lion’s

additional concentrations of galleries that are well worth visiting.

share of artistic offerings, it is by no means the only place

If you are on foot, make a detour onto Queen Street to stop in at

to go. Out on Johns Island, Todd & Huff Art Center features

Atrium Art Gallery, which features a thoughtfully curated selection

the work of its resident artists — Laura Todd and Pat Huff —

of contemporary and abstract art, as well as black-and-white

and also organizes workshops and provides instruction at its

architectural photography within a historic art space from the 1860s.

Bohicket Marina location.

"Tranquility" • Jake Songer Oil 24 x 20

"Eternal Love" • Laura Fontaine Oil 48 x 60

"Who Rescued Who?" Lorri Acott Cast Aluminum 6 ft.

REINERT FINE ART Open Seven Days a Week

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iawah Island is an idyllic Southern retreat. Long beaches wrap around pristine estuaries that feed tree-lined marshes. This picturesque scenery draws

visitors and artists every year. Such was the case for Karen Larson Turner, who can trace her beginnings with Kiawah back to her first mural project at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. In November 2003, Turner was commissioned to paint four murals — measuring 22 by 28 feet each — for the walls of the grand staircases.

“The murals depict marsh scenes of Kiawah Island. The first two [in the East Grand stairway] are early morning scenes, and the second pair [in the West Grand stairway] capture the sunset,” recalls Turner.

The construction made painting on location impossible, so Turner had to get especially creative.

“They were painted in my small studio. My husband and I

A summer resident of Martha’s Vineyard, Turner’s first pleinair paintings were inspired by that island’s Victorian architecture.

By age 14, she was taking commissions for house portraits.

She graduated from Calvin College in 1991 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and in 1992, she pursued her love of traditional oil

designed and constructed two walls that had a scrolling system

painting at the School of Representational Art in Chicago, which

to accommodate the long rolls of canvas,” she says. “They were

is modeled after the 19th-century atelier system and provides

painted in oils on polyflax with house painting brushes. Each

mentorship from master painters. Turner completed four years

mural was done in small scale first, at 22 by 28 inches, and then I

there, after which she began work as a full-time painter, exhibiting

used a grid to translate the small image to the large canvas. The

at galleries and accepting private commissions.

finished murals were installed like wallpaper, using a hydraulic

“While in Charleston, I have rediscovered the joys of these

lift. Seams were created between sections using the double cut

subjects in my oils, and I have remembered the reasons I first

method, after which I ascended on the lift and touched up the

began to paint,” she says. “The curve of a road, the fleeting

seams with paint to hide them and ensure everything lined up.”

shadows on a porch, a formation of clouds. Those scenes which

Though challenged, Turner was well equipped to tackle the

cause us to stop and stare... that inspire awe or contemplation…

project thanks to her classical training.

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these are worthy to be remembered.”

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FROM FLOWERS AND OPERA TO BUSINESS AND GOLF, THE HOLY CITY HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT.

Charleston is a proud city that can lay claim to a number of records, achievements and, well, firsts. Perhaps most infamous is the widely known fact that the first shot of the Civil War was fired at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861. But it’s not all about the war.

Introduced by French botanist André Michaux in the 18th century, the first crepe myrtle to arrive in North America came

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in through Charleston. The colorful blooms take over the city annually, dressing it in that flowery display for which it has

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become so famous.

Dock Street Theatre, America’s first structure built specifically to serve as a theater, staged America’s first opera. The first show produced there was The Recruiting Officer.

Founded in the same year, 1773, The Charleston Museum is arguably the first museum in the country. It opened to the public in 1824. About 40 years later, it also became the first publicly funded art museum in America to have a woman at the

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helm when Laura Bragg was hired as its director.

As the site of a fire of historic proportions, it should come as little surprise that the nation’s first fire insurance company was established in Charleston, too, as was the first chamber of commerce. Established in 1773, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce was the first municipal organization of its kind in the United States. Since then, it has become the longest

THE FINEST ANTIQUE NATURAL HISTORY & limited-edition fine art prints, as well as antique decoys, contemporary bird carvings, Southern and sporting art.

continually operating business membership association.

After receiving a shipment of golf balls and clubs from Scotland, Charleston seems to have begun a love affair with golf that would spread throughout the state. In 1786, the South Carolina Golf Club was formed, and America’s first golf course was established on Harleston Green. In 2012, the PGA Championship was held at Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s The Ocean Course, which will host the event once again in 2021.

The College of Charleston was the first municipal college in the nation, and America’s first passenger railroad started service out of Charleston, with its 136 miles of track stretching to Hamburg, South Carolina.

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arly in the evening of the festival’s opening night, Miami City Ballet returns to Spoleto Festival USA when it takes the stage at the Charleston Gaillard Center with Celebration: The Art of the Pas de Deux.

organized and hosted a performance by the same name 45 years ago, is part of a series of centennial celebrations that will take place throughout the year. Robbins’ legacy is explored through an evening of “perfectly paired duets” that mirror the five duets performed in 1973. Like the city it has made its second home since 1977, Spoleto Festival USA is actively engaged in making history.

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AT T H E T H E AT E R Set on the corner of Church Street and Dock Street (now Queen Street), the Historic Dock Street Theatre opened with a performance of The Recruiting

Officer in February of 1736, making it the first building in America made exclusively for theatrical performances.

Flora, the first opera performance in the U.S., took place there, too.

Founded as a counterpart to Italy’s annual Festival of Two

Whimsically delightful in its unapologetic romance, the Daniel

Worlds, the annual celebration is easily one of the world’s premier

Jamieson play directed by Emma Rice is as fluid as Marc Chagall’s

performing arts events. On Memorial Day weekend, Charleston’s

famous paintings and features original music and dance inspired

historic theaters, acoustically blessed churches and enchanting

by Russian Jewish tradition.

Later that opening weekend, Miami City Ballet performs

Romance on Pointe, interpretations of the legendary George Balanchine — including his Walpurgisnacht Ballet — and contemporary pioneers Justin Peck and Alexei Ratmansky.

Over at Dock Street Theatre, audiences are treated to a stroll through some of the most brutal moments of the 20th century as experienced by two artists in The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk.

The scene takes on a decidedly more sensual vibe when Courtesy of Spoleto Festival USA (5)

outdoor spaces are taken over for 17 days and nights.

GRAMMY Award nominee Jazzmeia Horn takes the stage as part of the Wells Fargo Jazz series, leading a septet with her prodigious vocal improvisation and nimble scatting prowess.

As always, Spoleto Festival USA is a festival that brings together renowned artists and emerging performers in disciplines that include opera, theater, dance and symphonic, choral, jazz and chamber music. Audiences are treated to rarely performed

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masterpieces by giants in their fields, as well as world premieres, American premieres and beloved classics presented in novel ways.

For this year’s program, the revered festival takes over venues as varied as the Emmett Robinson Theatre and Sottile Theatre at College of Charleston to an array of private gardens and historic homes for a lineup that includes the contemporary dance innovation of A.I.M., the whimsical creations of Carlo Colla and Sons Marionette Company — presenting both The Pied Piper and Il Matrimonio Segreto — and the breathtaking acrobatic performances of Backbone.

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Because an Italian performance art festival worth its salt would not go without at least one opera show, fans of that genre have a number of performances to choose from, including the U.S. premier of Pia de’ Tolomei.

Permanent festival fixtures include the Bank of America Chamber Music series, Music in Time series, Wells Fargo Jazz series and the American Express Woolfe Street series.

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IN CHARLESTON, THE VERY STREETS AND BUILDINGS HAVE WITNESSED EVENTS OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE.

1670. English colonists found Charleston as Charles Towne, named after King Charles II of England.

Atrium Art Gallery “Charleston’s Most Exciting Art Space” is located in the historic district of downtown Charleston. Contemporary paintings, photography and abstract art.

61 Queen St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-973-3300 atriumartgallery.com

The Audubon Gallery The only local gallery that specalizes in the finest natural history and sporting art from the 17th to the 20th centuries, including a magnificent selection of Audubon’s birds of America.

190 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-853-1100 audubonart.com

Corrigan Gallery We establish the traditions of the future by loving the old and creating the new.

Contemporary paintings, photographs, sculpture and fine art prints for seasoned and new collectors available.

7 Broad St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-722-9868 corrigangallery.com

Patricia R. Huff Seeking to paint the beautiful light and shadow of the Lowcountry, Huff’s subjects cover landscapes, figures and still life. Oils, pastels and watercolor allow her to experiment with the ying and yang of texture and movement.

2856 Baywood Dr. Seabrook Island, SC 29455 404-245-5766 patriciarhuff.com

Julia Santen Gallery The Southeast’s pre-eminent vintage poster dealer, Julia Santen Gallery deals in original poster art dating from 1890 to the 1960s.

Guaranteed to be authentic — no reprints of reproductions!

188 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-534-0758 juliasantengallery.com

LePrince Fine Art The studio gallery features works by a select group of artists whose work could be described as contemporary impressionism. Each unique style is defined by brushstrokes, palette choices and compositions. Open seven days a week.

183 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-442-1664 leprince.com

Caroline McCloud Self As a Southern abstract artist, Caroline McCloud Self’s paintings layer mystery and movement, juxtaposing the complexity of shape, color and texture with the poetry of nature and the joy of beauty to evoke an emotion of spirit. carolinemccloudself@gmail.com carolinemccloudself.com

PURE Theatre PURE Theatre produces award-winning plays that enliven thought, ignite dialogue, and expand consciousness. The company draws upon its love of story, history, and the human spirit to bring together diverse artists and audiences to experience their world through theatrical performance.

843-723-4444 puretheatre.org

Reinert Contemporary Fine Art The newly opened third location, Reinert Contemporary Fine Art, features highly expressionistic, contemporary fine art in a beautiful historic building.

202 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-577-9955 reinertfineart.com

Reinert Fine Art & Sculpture Garden Owned by contemporary impressionist painter Rick Reinert and his wife Ann, the gallery features award-winning artists, as well as an outdoor sculpture garden.

179 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-694-2445 reinertfineart.com

Todd & Huff Art Center Todd & Huff is a center for the continuing education of art. Instructional workshops bring top-quality artists to the Lowcountry all year.

Piece shown: Surf is Up by Laura Todd Bohicket Marina & Market John’s Island, SC 29455 843-259-4180 cbrookbill@bellsouth.net

Wells Gallery The premiere gallery at The Sanctuary Resort on Kiawah Island dedicated to providing contemporary art works focused on the Lowcountry and Southern experience.

1 Sanctuary Beach Dr. Kiawah Island, SC 29455 843-576-1290 wellsgallery.com

1687. The first French Huguenot Church is built at the corner of what is now Church and Queen Streets.

1730–1740. The buildings that would later become part of Rainbow Row were constructed to support the shipping industry. At its peak, more than 200 ships a day had to be loaded and unloaded in Charleston harbor.

1736. Dock Street Theatre was the first building in U. S. constructed to be used exclusively for theatrical purposes. It later presented the first opera to be performed in the U.S.

1770. The College of Charleston is founded as first municipal college in the nation.

1780. The Siege of Charleston takes place. The Revolutionary War makes its way to the South, and after six weeks of fighting Major General Benjamin Lincoln surrenders to the British.

1786. The first crepe myrtle arrives in the United States courtesy of French botanist André Michaux.

1861. First shot fired in the Civil War at Fort Sumter. Later that year wildfires again sweep through the city, destroying more than 500 acres of land and hundreds of homes.

1886. A 7.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Charleston; it remains the most damaging quake ever recorded in the southeastern United States.

1931. Charleston adopts the first preservation-zoning ordinance in the United States, which continues to protect the city’s iconic architecture to this day.

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magine if you will, 12 layers of delicate cake interspersed with cream and topped with its namesake coconut and buttery frosting, and you still won’t come close to the purely sensory experience that is being in the presence

of Peninsula Grill’s most famous menu item: The Ultimate Coconut Cake® (note the registration mark). Making its debut on Valentine’s Day in 1997, the airy confection became a restaurant staple from the moment it made its grand entrance and has since grown a cult following that has led to countless accolades and almost instant availability, as the cakes can be and are regularly shipped across the United States via overnight delivery to anyone craving what Southern Living dubbed “One of the

South’s Grand Desserts.”

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Charleston homes. Its brickwork, fountains and flowering trees create an ambience that is simply heavenly, especially when complemented by a slice of, well, heaven.

From icebox pies and homemade cookies to decadent red velvet marvels, the South’s love affair with rich desserts has a long history; and Charleston is the ideal place to indulge in all the sweetness the region has to offer. It’s been said that “Charleston tastes as good as it looks,” so it would be a disservice to the city — and your itinerary — not to look at it through candied lenses.

For a casually sweet encounter, Kaminsky’s Dessert Café hits the spot. Made in-house daily, their rotating selection of desserts include showstoppers like traditional Southern layer cakes and fruit- or nut-filled pies. Menu items change throughout the day, so your best bet is to stop in, take a look at

beautifully reimagined at McCrady’s, where the Chocolate, Yaupon Holly, Benne is the perfect way to end a perfect meal.

what the pastry chefs have dreamed up and treat yourself. Pair your selection with coffee — made in myriad flavors and ways — or something a little stronger. Signature hot spirited specialties, dessert martinis and hot toddies make this dessert destination as grown up as the full beer, wine and liquor options available.

Out of town, at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, the restaurant menus don’t simply include a few after-dinner sweets, as the varied dessert options there merit dedicated menus. From Tomasso’s Italian-inspired delights and the home-cooked goodies at Jasmine Porch to the Dark Cocoa + Caramel showstopper at The Atlantic Room and the elegant offerings at The Ocean Room, the bakers and pastry chefs at the resort leave no part of the Kiawah experience to chance.

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just part of a cultural region. It is the proud custodian and

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champion of many of the South’s most beloved traditions, especially when it comes to food. Take the Charleston

“Each country’s tea has its unique flavor, and I would describe

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ours as smooth and mellow,” says CTP owner William Hall, who

Tea Plantation (CTP), for example. At 127 acres, it is the nation’s

trained extensively as a professional tea taster in the 1960s. Hall

largest commercial-scale tea plantation, producer of the only tea

started growing in 1987 and partnered with the Bigelow company

grown in the U.S. This American Classic Tea is South Carolina’s

in 2003. The Charleston Tea Plantation currently produces black

official hospitality drink and the official tea served at the White

and green tea in nine flavors, including its original signature

House, too. Less than 10 miles away, Firefly Distillery uses

blend, American Classic and Carolina Mint. Grown without herbicides, fungicides or insecticides, the finished teas are available loose or in pyramid-shaped, aluminum-wrapped bags.

Tea is just one of the local agricultural products to which Charleston area chefs, mixologists, distillers, brewers and artisanal food producers have privileged access. Well-known

Tasting menu only, intimate and adventurous dining

culinary professionals and home kitchen warriors are enthusiastic fans of locally sourced ingredients and products, including the fine-ground grits, Carolina Gold Rice, heirloom produce and locally caught seafood. Prime access to these edibles affords the city’s restaurant patrons with a profound and flavorful sense of place that goes beyond the standard dining experience.

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Consider “old Fashioned” a Compliment. and a darn good CoCktail. take the road less traveled. savor the holy City one bite at a time.

D E EP R O O T S In 2017, Charleston-based High Wire Distilling released a gorgeous, ceramic bottled Jimmy Red Bourbon Whiskey, distilled from 100 percent heirloom Jimmy Red corn. That strain had been a favorite of moonshine whiskey bootleggers until the early 2000s, when the last known bootlegger died.

Just two cobs remained when he passed away, but thanks to replanting by seed saver and farmer Ted Chewning (who’s credited with reviving numerous lost heirloom grains, legumes and veggies) — along with support from growers Geechie Boy Mill’s Greg Johnson, Anson Mills’ Glenn Roberts and James Beard Award–winning chef Sean Brock of Husk and McCrady’s — Jimmy Red is enjoying a resurgence. wholesale purchasers like Whole Foods, colleges and restaurants.

Craft American whiskey makers treasure its sweet,

The importance given to the local foodways has allowed the

nutty richness. Chefs throughout the city — and

program to grow from representing five producers to working

across the country — have added Jimmy Red grits to

with more than 80 in less than 10 years.

their menus. The best part is that Jimmy Red whiskey

In 2008, the Fresh on the Menu program was created to

can easily be packed in your check-in luggage: yes,

help support the agriculture sector in the state. Restaurants

you sometimes can take a sense of place with you.

that participate in the program agree to dedicate at least 25 Centuries before the phrase “farm to table,” Charleston was

Carolina Grown products that are in season. For you the diner,

doing things “field to table.” Middleton Place may draw tourists

that certification means freshness — and the powerful flavors

and local visitors with lushly landscaped gardens — the country’s

associated with it — are pretty much guaranteed.

oldest — but along with its museums and exhibits, an organic

Local restaurants have clamored to support this part of the food community and are greatly benefited by these programs.

farm and splendid locavore eatery are part of the appeal.

At Middleton Place Restaurant the collards greens, radishes,

At the Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar in the historic Francis Marion

okra and even the flowers in the table settings are grown right

Hotel, Chef Daniel James hosts his nightly Farmers Market

on the property. “The okra we get here is meatier, grows a bit

Dinner, which makes use of farm-fresh, locally grown ingredients

bigger and more plump,” says Executive Chef Chris Lukic, whose

as part of his commitment to the program.

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n Charleston, a party isn’t a party in unless it’s got flavor.

Buzzy destination-worthy restaurants aside, the city offers all kinds of foodies ample reasons to visit throughout the year, with mouthwatering celebrations and cook-offs themed

around Lowcountry seafood, grits, mac ‘n’ cheese and chili, as well as wine, whiskey and other craft spirits. a festival of their own. April’s Lowcountry Strawberry Festival is a family-friendly affair complete with amusement and thrill rides,

around Charleston. At many of these, you can sample dishes from

pie eating contests (yes, plural!), a Miss Berry Princess contest, an

the city’s many James Beard Award–winning chefs and venues —

acrobatic dog contest, petting zoo and several U-pick options.

there are 18 semifinalists in 2018.

In its 12th year, Charleston Food + Wine is the city’s grand

Prefer fermented fruit beverages? Boone Hall’s Wine Under the

culinary fête and takes place every March. Participants include

Oaks, held in December, is strictly a 21-and-over affair that features

a veritable who’s-who of Charleston talent, as well as chefs,

incredible wines and food from more than a dozen outstanding

mixologists, artisans and culinary experts from across the country.

Charleston restaurants. Wine also rules at about a dozen other

Try spotting one of the Holy City’s famous faces: Darius Rucker

festivals, events and special programs around town, including a

has attended, and you never know where eccentric ol’ Bill

vino-tinged historic homes and gardens crawl, the Annual Historic

Murray will turn up. Stroll through the fest’s labyrinthine Culinary

Charleston Foundation Wine Tastings.

Village stalls and fill your days and nights with presentations,

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You’ll find grits on many local menus — this being the South

demos, tastings and even a Champagne-supported yoga session

and all — and April’s World Grits Festival, which is held in nearby

(Namasté Bubbly).

St. George, is the only event of its kind.

The siren song of oysters — or, more likely, the coveted

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Of course, all manner of strawberry delights are also on hand.

What about grits’ frequent bedfellow, shrimp? Check out — and

bivalves’ intoxicating essence of the sea — is celebrated in

by that we mean savor — creative and succulent shrimp-based

late January at the Lowcountry Oyster Festival, the world’s

dishes at Harborside Beach’s fall-time Shrimp on the Barbie, or

largest event of its kind. Taking place at Boone Hall Plantation,

indulge in a variable Lowcountry seafood fix during April’s Blessing

a staggering 80,000 pounds of locally and Gulf Coast–sourced

of the Fleet and Seafood Festival and the two-year-old Fish

oysters are shucked and downed by giddy festival attendants.

Festival of Saint Fortunato. Add some literal spice to your life (and

Also a functioning farm for more than 300 years, 738-acre

crawfish, alligator and jambalaya, too) at April’s Lowcountry Cajun

Boone Hall grows around 40 types of vegetables and fruit,

Festival. For the latest updates on what’s new or what’s happening,

including tomatoes, peaches, blackberries, muscadine grapes and

visit the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau website,

strawberries that are so sweet, bright and delicious they warranted

charlestoncvb.com/events, and click the Culinary event box.

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ver 10,000 people from across the globe make their pilgrimage to Charleston in late January to roast, schuck and slurp around 80,000 pounds of oysters during the annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival every

year. But Charleston offers seafood devotees far more than oysters. Year-round, diners can count on enjoying quintessentially South Carolina specialties like shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, and the Lowcountry boil. Inventive, one-of-a-kind takes on iconic dishes — both domestic and international — are also on the menu, and these can include anything from a zesty ceviche to a satisfying po’ boy.

Yes, there are perks to a coastal location, and local chefs are quick to make use of the oysters, clams, shrimp, blue crab and fresh-off-the-boat fish. South Carolina Aquarium’s Good Catch program promotes sustainable local species to both consumers and fisheries through educational programs and information. The seasonal catch chart they have on their site includes delicious options like the beefy amberjack; sweet, white-fleshed triggerfish; vermilion snapper; snapper-like red porgy; and the deep water– dwelling wreckfish, which resembles grouper but is distinguished by an even cleaner flavor.

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bit to the right, at The Darling Oyster Bar in buzzy, foodie Upper King. Besides the varied oyster selection —– the Single Lady (“briny and clean”) and Bull’s Bay Blades (“salty and slim”) are among the locally farmed bivalves — there’s a daily ceviche, the King Crab

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City Paper’s readers for 16 consecutive years, Hank’s Seafood offers a classic Lowcountry fish house experience. Classy wood and leather décor complements a simple but inspired menu crafted by Executive Chef Tim Richardson, a South Carolina native who was mentored by Hank’s founding chef, Frank McMahon. Partnered with the Good Catch program, the restaurant specializes in dressing up beloved standards. The bisque-style she-crab soup — made with crabmeat, roe and plenty of cream — is a rich flavorful

crostini) and the shellfish-stacked Seafood Plateau, which is exclusively available during weekend brunch. The Darling Bloody Mary with its king crab leg makes for priceless Instagram shots.

Chef Joe DiMaio’s globally influenced menu also boasts

must-try. South Carolina Ardluh Stone Ground Grits figure into Hank’s take on shrimp and grits. But the one specialty that keeps visitors aromatic Seafood a la Wando:

Brussels sprouts, country ham and an optional fried egg. His

Sautéed shrimp, scallops

take on Quebec’s artery-clogging, gravy-smothered cheese

and fish are deglazed with

curd and French fry delight, poutine, is fashioned with local

sherry, tossed with button

goat feta cheese and a tableside clam chowder pour-over.

mushrooms and scallions, and

Two other popular Darlings entail fried clam strips tossed in a

then blended with a creamy

house-made chili sauce with avocado mayo on the side, and

shellfish saffron sauce. A

a New Orleans-meets-Charleston Creole shrimp with seared,

sprinkling of crabmeat and a

crispy Anson Mills rice cakes.

scallop-shaped fried grit cake

Another Charleston institution, founded in 1987, Hyman’s Seafood is a fourth-generation family business that began as

Comprised of several different concepts, each restaurant has its own distinct personality that embodies a casual, friendly and eclectic atmosphere.

hooked is the savory and

an unusual take on shrimp and grits, as it comes with crispy

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a general store more than 125 years ago. Unpretentious in its presentation of Southern staples, signature dishes include a bonein, fried crispy flounder with apricot chutney; sweet and spicy boom boom shrimp; overstuffed po’ boys with a choice of more than a dozen fillings, including gator tail sausage, crab cake and oysters; a Lowcountry boil that adds crawfish, mussels and a side of garlic bread; and, of course, their iteration of shrimp and grits.

Hyman’s Carolina Delight includes shrimp, salmon or a salmon

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croquette over a fried grit cake smothered with luxurious blanket of Parmesan cream sauce and a light dusting of Cajun seasoning.

Deljuan Murphy, executive chef at the waterfront Fleet Landing is particularly fond of putting lionfish on his menu at the moment.

Ornately decked out in banner-like poisonous barbs, the brownto-black striped lionfish is incredibly tasty, and reducing the bloated population of this aggressively invasive species is actually

beneficial to the local ecosystem. “They’re just a pain to clean,” says Murphy, who joined the restaurant, located in Historic Downtown Charleston, as an entry-level sous chef after graduating from Charleston’s Johnson & Wales University.

The menu there reads like the checklist for a Lowcountry seafood blowout, but their signature item is the Fleet Landing Stuffed Hush Puppies dish, which features large, hollowed-out hush puppies stuffed with lobster, shrimp and leek sauce.

Across the harbor, in Mount Pleasant, the Charleston Harbor location. Offering dramatic views of the city’s skyline, Charleston Harbor, the Ravenel Bridge and the USS Yorktown, the excellent views are matched by the tempting seafood dishes on the menu.

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believe all great dishes begin with one essential thing — the very best, very freshest ingredients,” says Ramon Taimanglo, executive chef at Peninsula Grill. “Some of the most exquisite culinary experiences occur when the distilled

flavor of an outstanding ingredient is allowed to shine thanks to a simple, deft preparation.”

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in 2014 after highly regarded stints at Slightly North of Broad and High Cotton, points to Peninsula Grill’s popular cold-water oysters on the half shell with a house-made Champagne mignonette. “It is the most elegant, pure presentation of the oysters’ truly outstanding flavor. Southern Apalachicola oysters are consistently delicious, and we pair them with a classic rendition of Oysters Rockefeller.”

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“I also recall my first taste of Lowcountry oyster stew, which is a perennial favorite at Peninsula Grill but not a widely known Southern dish. The depth of flavor in our version of oyster stew with wild mushroom grits is a triumph of Charleston’s ingredients and cooking traditions.”

Chef Taimanglo, who was born in Germany and moved around Europe with his family as a child, introduces some unexpected global ingredients at the restaurant but anchors them to local staples. “One of my favorite dishes on the menu is delicious New

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Zealand lamb chops encrusted with a fine layer of benne seeds, which have played a role in Charleston’s Lowcountry cuisine for 300 years,” he explains.

“We also prepare a very popular dish of whipped potatoes with wild mushroom using shiitake mushrooms grown by monks at an abbey overlooking the Cooper River, just north of Charleston,” he says. “Of course, Charleston has a deserved reputation as a standout culinary destination thanks in large part to its excellent local seafood. And for a real Southern treat, we take South Carolina–grown peaches at the height of their season and create a glaze that pairs beautifully with the tender sweetness of locally caught Charleston shrimp.”

Chef Steve Stone at 82 Queen personifies the varied aspects of Lowcountry cuisine. Having grown up in a family of hunters

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and worked with Boone Hall Farm’s Farmers Market, he has an intimate understanding of the products that end up on patrons’ tables. “The abundance of fresh local ingredients we have available is what makes cooking exciting,” says Stone. “Every day brings new ideas based on what comes in from the farm.”

Likewise, the foreign-born Taimanglo conveys unabashed enthusiasm about what each new day brings to his Southern kitchen. “One of the most fulfilling aspects of my day occurs when our deliveries arrive at the restaurant,” he says. “It is a daily flurry of excitement to open the well-packed crates.”

Lowcountry Bistro’s executive chef, Michael Harvey, is particularly fond of the okra, as a result, the restaurant’s fried purple and green okra is wildly popular. Harvey blends Lowcountry with creole and Hispanic influences and tailors the

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“One thing that’s blown up here is the local grits,” Harvey adds.

“It’s gone beyond Anson Mills. We’ve got Geechie Boy hominy grits, which are hand-milled in Hollywood, S.C., and Adluh; and I can get the grind customized.”

For all these chefs, Charleston itself has become a veritable playground of ingredients and delectable possibility.

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Overlooking Marion Square, The Swamp Fox Restaurant is a true Charleston icon in the historic district since 1924.

The Swamp Fox is known for its tried and true Southern influenced menu. Executive Sous Chef Phil Gaulin prides himself on creating savory dishes chock-full of artfully enhanced flavors with farm fresh local produce, fish and poultry. It’s apparent why locals and tourists alike return time and time again.

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CHEF DE CUISINE KYLE BOWLING The Ocean Room

CHEF SIMON ANDREWS Swamp Fox

Diners in The Ocean Room will appreciate Chef Bowling’s unshakable commitment to crafting dishes made from locally sourced ingredients and delivering the refined and gracious culinary experience that is a hallmark of this nationally acclaimed premier steak house.

Chef Simon Andrews studied at the Culinary Institute of America in the early 1990s after emigrating from Ireland and began his career as an apprentice pastry chef with the Italian bistro Sfuzzi. After assisting with restaurant openings in New York, he made his way to Charleston.

CHEF/PARTNER SEAN BROCK McCrady’s

CHEF DE CUISINE DEMETRIOS DAVAKO Charleston Harbor Fish House

Chef Sean Brock is the chef of McCrady’s and McCrady’s Tavern (Charleston, SC), Husk (Charleston, Nashville, Greenville and Savannah) and Minero (Charleston and Atlanta). The 2010 James Beard Award winner hosted season two of Anthony Bourdain’s Mind of a Chef on PBS, and his cookbook Heritage (Artisan) is a New York Times best seller and James Beard award winner.

CHEF JOE DIMAIO The Darling Oyster Bar

Located in the Francis Marion Hotel Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner

Demetrios Davakos studied at The Charleston Culinary Institute and has worked in the industry for over 13 years. Prior to joining the Charleston Harbor Fish House, he worked at Magnolia’s and Blossom, as well as under Bob Carter at Barony Tavern. Through these experiences he fine-tuned his skills to make traditional dishes authentically his own.

CHEF EDMON FLOYD Hymans Seafood

Chef Joe DiMaio brings more than a decade of experience to The Darling Oyster Bar. Inspired

by Charleston’s bountiful waters and fields, he’s devised a seafood-centric menu that channels his inner fisherman. Continuinually experimenting, his experience includes renowned restaurants like the Old Village Post House and The Ocean Room at the Sanctuary Hotel.

Chef Edmond Floyd has been with Hyman’s Seafood for 25 years, since Aaron Hyman brought him on board in 1986. An integral part of the restaurant’s continued success, he runs one of Charleston’s busiest kitchens, one The Atlanta Journal-Constitution describes as, “Definitely tops in town. No fancy sauces or the like, just great food at even better prices.”

EXECUTIVE CHEF TRAVIS GRIMES Husk

This Lowcountry native learned how to make Southern food while working in Charleston.

A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, he joined Husk’s sister restaurant, McCrady’s, in 2003. With his love for pork, Grimes helped elevate McCrady’s charcuterie program. At Husk, he continues to source local heirloom varieties of meat, vegetables and grains.

CHEF DE CUISINE WESLEY GRUBBS Minero

A self-taught chef, Wesley Grubbs has worked in some of Charleston’s top restaurants and is the chef de cuisine at Minero. Prior to Minero, he worked the line at Husk, eventually becoming the restaurant’s butcher. To prepare for opening Minero, Grubbs spent many months studying the bold flavors in Latin cuisine and felt he was opened to a whole new world.

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CHEF DE CUISINE MIKE HARTWYK Lowcountry Bistro

CHEF DE CUISINE JEREMY HOLST Jasmine Porch

A 1997 culinary arts graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Chef de Cuisine Mike Hartwyk brings a diverse and impressive background to Lowcountry Bistro. Hartwyk’s first job was a pot washer at a fine dining restaurant in Philadelphia.

He spent 10 years in Washington, DC, where he cooked for three presidents as well as notable senators, representatives, and foreign dignitaries.

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Originally from Philadelphia and a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute in Burlington, Vermont, Josh Keeler has been in the Lowcountry since 2011. Keeler was named Executive Chef of 492 in 2016 after a number of accomplishments in the kitchen. His undeniable passion for the culinary industry shines in every dish on the menu at 492.

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EXECUTIVE CHEF DELJUAN MURPHY Fleet Landing

EXECUTIVE CHEF JIMMY PURCELL Water’s Edge

Executive Chef Deljuan Murphy has been in the industry for 15 years, 13 of which have been at Fleet Landing, where he started as a sous chef.

He is known for well-composed dishes, creativity and a flare for good taste; his ultimate goal is making people happy through food. Chef Deljuan is a mentor at Alston Middle School in Summerville.

Chef Purcell has created a menu that appeals to every taste bud with fresh local fish, prime rib and many more Lowcountry dishes. The wine list boasts over 450 selections of affordably priced wines from around the world. Water’s Edge is the only restaurant in Mount Pleasant to be awarded Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence every year.

EXECUTIVE CHEF STEVE STONE 82 Queen

CHEF TIM RICHARDSON Hank’s Seafood

82 Queen Executive Chef Steve Stone is the epitome of a true Charlestonian. He served as the Executive Chef of 82 Queen from 1991– 2005 before becoming the General Manager and Executive Chef of Boone Hall Farms Market Store and Café. Returning to 82 Queen in 2015, Stone brings his passion for using fresh, local produce to create authentic Lowcountry cuisine.

South Carolina native Tim Richardson gravitated to the kitchen as a teenager. He spent several years learning the business at locally owned steak houses, before discovering his niche at Twigs, a restaurant in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. He relocated to Charleston in 2001, where he enrolled in Johnson & Wales University and began mentoring at Hank’s.

CHEF RAMON TAIMANGLO Peninsula Grill

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CHEF DE CUISINE NICHOLAS TORNO The Atlantic Room

Chef Torno’s passion for seafood is evident in every succulent bite at The Atlantic Room, Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s signature seafood restaurant. He masterfully coaxes out the unique characteristics of each fish and shellfish to create infinite, delicious possibilities.

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82 Queen St. | 843-723-7591 | 82queen.com Tucked into Charleston’s historic French Quarter, 82 Queen has been a favorite destination for locals and visitors for the past 34 years. The restaurant is known for its authentic Lowcountry cuisine and award-winning she-crab soup, as well as its majestic atmosphere and gracious hospitality.

The 300-year-old address boasts 11 quaint dining areas and a turn-of-the-century courtyard with a mammoth magnolia tree. 82 Queen is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

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Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, 32 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant 843-284-7070 | charlestonharborfishhouse.com Fresh Seafood. Fresh Drinks. Fresh Air. Voted one of the Top 25 Restaurants in Charleston by Charleston Living magazine, the Fish House is Charleston’s premier location for waterfront dining. The menu, which changes seasonally, offers a variety of options from both land and sea, with a focus on featuring the freshest catches of the day and locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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hymanseafood.com A Hyman establishment since 1890, Hyman’s Seafood is a MUST when visiting the Lowcountry. Reviewed by over 30 national publications and voted No. 1 seafood restaurant in the Southeast by Southern Living magazine nine years in a row. Enjoy our relaxed atmosphere and menu featuring extensive shellfish selections and eight to 15 different fish selections to choose from daily. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week from 11 a.m. until

CH A R L E S TON ’ S MO S T R OM A NT IC E X P E R I E NCE .

A hidden garden in the heart of the Historic District, exquisite wines, and refined American cuisine launched PENINSULA GRILL on the national dining scene and earned a Best New Restaurant nod from Esquire magazine. Voted Best Restaurant in Charleston for 10 years.

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492 King St. | 843-203-6338 | 492King.com Located on Historic King Street, 492 showcases the Charleston charm diners are looking for. Guests can enjoy Chef Josh Keeler’s award-wining cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and desserts by our talented pastry team. Stop in for dinner, happy hour or Sunday brunch.

186 Concord St. | 843-722-8100 | fleetlanding.net Fleet Landing is historic downtown’s Best Waterfront Dining, with a view that is a distinctive destination unto itself. Housed in a 1940s retired naval building on the east side of the Charleston peninsula, Fleet Landing features Chef Deljuan Murphy’s classic and contemporary Southern seafood fare. Enjoy waterfront views from the wraparound deck and maritime chic dining room.

Reservations recommended.

78 North Market St. | 843-853-8270 | kaminskys.com Kaminsky’s entices visitors into its cozy atmosphere with a rotating selection of delectable desserts made in-house daily, in addition to heaping milkshakes, specialty coffees and cold beverage creations. Delight in over-the-top varieties of classic childhood desserts, signature hot spirited specialties, dessert martinis and hot toddies. A full beer, wine and liquor selection is also available.

2521 Hwy. 17 N, Mount Pleasant | 843-856-8154 | boonehallfarms.com Located on the site of an old packing facility, Boone Hall Farms Market specializes in a full line of locally grown South Carolina produce, meats, fresh local seafood and specialty products. The Boone Hall Farms Market Cafe inside features a menu with sandwiches, salads, delicious homemade desserts and home cooked farm meals “as good as Grandma makes.”

10 Hayne St. | 843-723-FISH (3474) | hanksseafoodrestaurant.com When Hank’s Seafood Restaurant opened — with its selection of caught that-day entrées, warm wood interior and whitedinner-jacket-wearing waitstaff — Esquire named it “One of America’s Best New Restaurants.” Readers of the Charleston City Paper and Post & Courier have consistently rated it Charleston’s Best Seafood Restaurant, earning the title for 17 consecutive years. Open daily for dinner at 5 p.m., the bar opens at 4:30 p.m. Hank’s Seafood Restaurant is also open on most holidays. Reservations encouraged.

THE KIAWAH DINING COLLECTION. One Sanctuary Beach Dr., Kiawah Island | 800-654-2924 kiawahdining.com One resort, more than a dozen restaurants, cafés and lounges.Dining on beautiful Kiawah Island is a feast for all the senses! Highlighting chef-driven, locally inspired cuisine, The Kiawah Dining Collection showcases seasonal ingredients from local Lowcountry farmers and fishermen. Indulge in a variety of fare, from fine steaks and fresh-caught seafood to favorite Italian dishes and authentic Southern cooking. Enjoy a wonderful meal, great value and stunning island settings. Call for reservations or book online.

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76 Queen St. | 843-577-2500 | huskrestaurant.com At Husk, James Beard Award–winning Chef/Partner Sean Brock and Executive Chef Travis Grimes reinterpret the bounty of the surrounding area and redefine what it means to cook and eat in Charleston. Named the “Best New Restaurant in America” by Bon Appétit magazine and “Best New Restaurant”

by Southern Living magazine in 2011, Husk is transforming the essence of Southern food. The adjacent Bar at Husk is located in a small historic home and features a progressive cocktail program and an extensive bourbon collection, a mustsee in Charleston.

1028 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant | 843-971-7777 libertytaproom.com Liberty Tap Room & Grill provides patrons with creative twists on traditional American fare, served alongside signature Liberty Ales, unique draft beer and craft brews.

Well known for its tasty and satisfying food, Liberty Tap Room & Grill is an easy place to relax with friends and let the friendly, attentive service take over. Enjoy a game at the bar or have a meal with friends; there’s something for everyone to love at Liberty.

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Executive Chef Jimmy Purcell brings his unique style to a savory blend of seasonal 153B East Bay St. | 843-789-2241 | minerorestaurant.com Minero is a casual Mexican eatery located in historic downtown Charleston. Minero offers a collection of tacos and margaritas inspired by the flavors and culture of Mexico, served in a fun and lively environment. Tortillas are made in-house daily using a traditional nixtamalization process, which results in a truly authentic corn tortilla. Minero is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

menu Francis Marion Hotel, 387 King St. | 843-724-8888 francismarioncharleston.com/dining Casual dining featuring Lowcountry specialties reminiscent of the Old South. Noted for award-winning shrimp ’n’ grits and certified South Carolina farm-fresh ingredients artfully prepared by Chef Simon Andrews, the restaurant overlooks historic Marion Square and features live jazz piano on weekend evenings. Private dining is available in the Parkview Room.

153 East Bay St. | 843-577-5755 | 9 Magnolia Rd. | 843-573-2277 pearlzoysterbar.com Pearlz Oyster Bar is a fun, eclectic restaurant serving the very best in fresh seafood, including an assorted mix of raw shellfish, local seafood, Lowcountry recipes and regional favorites. The raw bar offers a variety of Lowcountry and Gulf oysters as well as specialty oysters, in addition to fresh seasonal shellfish. A full-service bar providing cold beers and unique, refreshing cocktails serves as the epicenter of the restaurant’s lively environment.

80 North Market St. | 843-577-2511 | 1668 Old Towne Rd. | 843-556-2478 | tbonzgillandgrill.com As the original Homegrown Hospitality Group concept, TBonz Gill & Grill continues to set the standard for serving fresh, quality fare that leaves customers fulfilled. For more than two decades, TBonz Gill & Grill has provided the community with a relaxed dining atmosphere, seasonally fresh cuisine and excellence in service. TBonz Gill & Grill also boasts an award-winning selection of homegrown ales and plenty of family friendly options to please any palate.

2 Unity Alley | 843-577-0025 | mccradystavern.com McCrady’s Tavern is a lively, everyday gathering place, designed with its history in mind. Located in a four-story Georgian house, the restaurant has been home to outstanding food and beverage since 1778. The food reflects on the building’s history and James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock’s menus showcase reimagined American classic dishes. The beverage program highlights the history of Charleston’s drinking culture with its vast array of spirits, beer and wines.

112 North Market St. | 843-723-0700 | peninsulagrill.com Peninsula Grill is nestled at the end of a landscaped brick alley illuminated by carriage lanterns located in the very heart of Charleston’s Historic District. When Peninsula Grill opened, the handsomely appointed dining room and sophisticated interpretations of Southern cuisine set the bar for fine dining in Charleston, and Esquire magazine named it “One of the Best Restaurants in America.” The Mobil Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond Peninsula Grill is part of Planters Inn, the award-winning 64-­room Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel.

513 King St. | 843-641-0821 | thedarling.com Housed in a lovingly restored, 115-year old King Street storefront, The Darling Oyster Bar is a modern, nautical haven that caters to all palates. Local, seasonal ingredients inspire the menu of fresh and flavorful entrees, all complimented by the creative cocktail program.

French Quarter Inn, 55 South Market St. | 843-793-4224 ruthschris.net An iconic American steak house with New Orleans flare, Ruth’s Chris delights steak enthusiasts around the world with its custom-aged, USDA prime steaks, served with signature sizzle and legendary hospitality. Whether you are looking to treat yourself to an extraordinary cut — such as the classic New York strip — or you simply want to unwind with a hand-crafted, vintage-inspired cocktail, Ruth’s Chris is the perfect place to indulge your senses in sizzling style.

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1407 Shrimp Boat Ln., Mount Pleasant | 843-884-4074 waters-edge-restaurant.com Cooking is sometimes described as both an art and a science. Water’s Edge believes it’s more of a craft and takes pride in bringing guests the tastes and textures of the Lowcountry with a liberal selection of appetizers, entrées and daily chef specials. Offering the most comprehensive wine and Champagne list in Mount Pleasant, you can enjoy Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.

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2 Unity Alley | 843-577-0025 | mccradysrestaurant.com maitred@mccradysrestaurant.com McCrady’s offers a culinary journey serving a tasting menu only helmed by James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock. The 22-seat space, located in historic downtown Charleston, features exceptional hospitality and an open kitchen, creating an intimate and adventurous dining experience. Reservation only.

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49 South Market St. | 843-302-0290 | lowcountrybistro.com Located on bustling Market Street in downtown Charleston, Lowcountry Bistro is known for its farm-to-table dishes, unique Southern cocktails and gracious hospitality. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, they offer seasonal menus fusing Creole, French and Southern cuisines. The restaurant features rotating daily chalkboard specials, happy hour and private dining areas for larger groups and celebrations. In addition to the Charleston Dining Room and Alley Bar, guests can dine on the porch overlooking the historic Charleston City Market.

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that ending a vacation here is even harder because it

downtown Charleston.

feels like home away from home. An intimate beach community as one of the best islands in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure, Conde

than ever. As the only private residence club on the island, Timbers

Nast Traveler, Barron’s and more. It’s a legacy destination that

Kiawah offers all the benefits of owning a luxury second home with

evokes nostalgia for summer, a place where the days can lead you

the amenities of a five-star resort. Plus, its highly desirable location

anywhere — from biking the crescent beach and fishing in winding

on Kiawah’s 10-mile beach makes it the only new oceanfront

canals to taking in ocean views without vying for towel space.

offering in over 20 years. “The views from Timbers Kiawah are

The question is, how can you make it a permanent vacation home

incredible,” says Chris Burden, Managing Director of Development

for years to come? Kiawah’s newest, luxury beachfront real estate

for Timbers Resorts. “Not only do you get pristine beach and ocean

offering, Timbers Kiawah Ocean Club & Residences, makes it easier

views, but you also get views of the Kiawah River. It’s spectacular.”

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relatively untouched since the 1970s, Kiawah consistently ranks

160 King Street • Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843-577-0104 • Email: shop@jacantiques.com jacantiques.com • jacquesantiques.1stdibs.com • Instagram: @ jacques_antiques

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architect for 40 years. While the outdoors is invited in through

living means much fore than what is on your plate or in

the natural flow of the home’s design, and the indoor spaces

your linen closet. To Marc Camens of Camens Architecture

are treated to unencumbered views, this is by no means a place

Group it is in the integration of everything that goes into

where style trumps function.

a home: materials, structure, view. It’s about integrating how you live and where you live.

Such is the case with one of the firms latest completed

vision for what she wanted, was considered in every aspect of the design. Camen’s explains that it’s his approach to architecture,

projects. Finished in 2017, this coastal home exemplifies what

asking himself about how people live, how they cook, what

Camens calls an organic, warm, contemporary sensibility that

their privacy requirements are and many other details that make

is current and clean. Stone from the Dominican Republic

daily living. Such attention to the seemingly mundane makes for

complements the woodwork. Most importantly, the property has

magnificent living that goes beyond simple curb appeal.

a seamless connection with its natural surroundings.

“It flows right out into the pool, and out into the golf course and out into the river,” says Camens, who’s been a registered

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The owner, who was involved every step of the way and had a

“[The owners] wanted a beautiful home with vistas that connected it to the exterior,” says Camens. “The challenge was to get to the point of what it is without stopping short.”

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ocated in a maritime forest, this Kiawah Island

all about the thoughtful details. The gourmet kitchen features a La

gem was constructed to be in harmony with the

Cornue range, as well as a butler’s pantry that discreetly connects

environment — seamlessly blending in and standing

to the laundry room; the wine room is located right next door for

out in its embrace of its surroundings. In this forest,

convenience. The bedroom suites and media room are equally

the maximum coverage for all non-permeable elements is about

well-appointed. A plunge pool and outdoor living rooms ensure

4,600 square feet, and the Architectural Review Board requires

that there is a constant connection with the property’s finest

the retention of significant trees as well, making the project

feature: the natural landscape.

uniquely challenging.

As a result, the property itself is modestly sized at 14,000

The owners call the home their “Jewel Box” because it makes such efficient use of the space and because of the treasure it

square feet. By sticking to a craftsman style structure, the builder,

contains. The intent of the exterior was to evoke the feeling of a

Buffington Homes, was able to exploit the advantages of this

classic cottage with comfortable features snuggled in the woods.

intimate scale. Creating this compressed luxury property actually translated into manageable living, where the highlights become

It is an preciously designed and expertly built structure that takes full advantage of the expansive views of its setting.

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ompleted in February 2017, the Kingswood-built property at Cacique in Kiawah Island Club was created for a fellow architect. “This is his final home,” says Rob Hutzler, managing partner at Kingswood Homes. As

such it had to offer sufficient space for entertaining friends and room for the family, while remaining cozy enough for when he and his wife had the house to themselves. The design called for an expansive first floor for them, an upstairs area for guests and then suites over the garages for family. Once the general plan was thought out, it was all about the details.

“Understanding that the smallest of details WILL mean the difference in creating one-of-kind, high-quality custom homes is key,” says Hutzler. “Discussing critical details in the field and doing mock ups prior to construction can eliminate timely and costly re-work.”

This home features a living room fireplace mantel, in which the wood and white marble are blended to look as one. Most of the details on the trim, cabinets and mirrors were completed with the “Constant communication on a minimum of a weekly basis with our clients keeps everyone on the same page,” says Hutzler.

“This avoids making mis-takes due to rushing.”

When building a forever home, location is the first aspect that comes to mind as key, but function and style, especially one that

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owner — himself an architect — on site.

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Buffington Homes Buffington Homes is the custom builder on Kiawah Island with eight national awards. For the last 20 years, they have worked with acclaimed Kiawah Island architects and architects nationwide. Their history: For generations, We Build It As If It Were Our Own. 3690 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy., Ste. 2D Johns Island, SC 29455 843-768-8525 BuffingtonHomes.com

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Camens Architectural Group Camens Architectural Group has been designing homes from the inside out, wrapped around the way you live, since 1982. From Coastal Carolinas to Tuscany, listen to your dreams and we’ll listen to you.

3461 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island, SC 29455 843-768-3800 camensarchitecturalgroup.com

Kiawah Island Real Estate Kiawah Island’s lifestyle and Club have been represented for nearly 40 years by the only real estate offices on the island and the 26 agents of Kiawah Island Real Estate.

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Kingswood Homes Peter Leeke has been in the real estate business since 1977. He built awardwinning custom homes in London, and founded Kingswood Custom Homes when he moved to the U.S. in 1996.

Managing partner, Rob Hutzler, oversees the Charleston division.

253 Gardeners Circle, Suite 270 Kiawah Island, SC 29455 843-801-1600 kingswoodhomes.com

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Timbers Kiawah Principle Gallery Charleston finds joy in sharing museum-quality works from established artists within the realm of contemporary and classical realism. The gallery invites you to explore its lightfilled space featuring fresh work from the many and diverse Principle Gallery artists.

125 Meeting St. Charleston SC, 29401 843-727-4500 principlegallery.com