Rivertowne and Snee Farm make up the only dual golf and country club option in the Charleston area. “We offer a great value for access to two great clubs,” said Emzi Wewers, membership director at RiverTowne Country Club. “We have members who enjoy each club but also have a lot of members who enjoy being able to utilize both clubs.” Said Wewers, “We work hard to keep our … [Read more...]
A Toast Beneath the Trees: Wine Under The Oaks 2016
Wine Under The Oaks 2016 Down South, it’s fair to say we enjoy our adult beverages. Wine plays a major role in most every social occasion. Whether we are sipping a refreshing white on an old porch swing or warming up with a bold, hearty red around the fire, good times are bound to ensue. Every winter, East Cooper hosts what could be considered the grand mecca of vino. Wine … [Read more...]
A Harvest of Ideas – Behind the Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch
Laura Bowers is no stranger to the thrill of the hunt. As creative director of the Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch for five years running, as well as CEO of the plantation, she never quits the search for the odds and ends – from foam swimming pool “noodles” to television satellite dishes – that could later transform into one whimsical part of a child's imagination. Searching the … [Read more...]
Flying Through Charleston: The New Zipline Adventure
There’s an adventure around every corner in the Charleston area, and one more recently arrived on the scene. Charleston Zipline Adventures, which opened in June, is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Owners Andrea and Matthew Canberg decided to create their zipline wonderland out of their love for everything outdoors and desire for friends and families to create amazing … [Read more...]
The Cut of Their Jib: Wando High’s Sailors Compete at a National Level
In April, parents of the Wando High Sailing Club drove to Lake Norman to watch their teenage sailors compete in the South Atlantic Championship Regatta. "Lake Norman is famous for its fickle wind," said Wendy Ando, mother of Wando skipper Austin Ando. "The race committee wanted them to sail for as long as possible that first day. So they had them race for 12 hours. That's a … [Read more...]
On Board: Mount Pleasant Residents Spur Skate Park Project
When SK8 Charleston — the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission’s sprawling new skate park – opens later this year, Mount Pleasant resident Shannon Smith will be there, along with husband Mark and their children, Audrey Indigo 13, and Johnny Otis, 7. When Shannon helped launch the movement to create the Lowcountry’s first full-sized skate park, Johnny was years … [Read more...]
Are You a Swinger? Try North Mount Pleasant Golf
The northern area of Mount Pleasant boasts some of the finest golf courses in the Charleston area: RiverTowne and Snee Farm country clubs, Dunes West Golf and River Club, and Charleston National Golf Club. RiverTowne, Snee Farm and now Dunes West are all owned by James Feeney, who purchased Dunes West in March of this year. “It just made sense and you don’t often get a … [Read more...]
It’s Time for Some Live Tunes: The Summer Music Round-Up
Every summer needs a soundtrack. Lucky for us, the coming months in the Lowcountry will offer plenty of moments to embrace a jam or two. From Volvo Car Stadium hosting arena-filling acts to The Windjammer providing us with intimate sets from some of our old-time favs, the forecast for this concert season calls for musical highs and scattered guitar solos. From Isle of Palms to … [Read more...]
Striking Gold: Local Cigar Manufacturer/Distributor Cigar Row
At last, there’s a product sinister Bond villain Auric Goldfinger would have felt completely at home with, and it’s created right here in Mount Pleasant. It’s a quality cigar with Dominican filler, the best wrapper in the world, Connecticut Shade, and an infusion of pure, edible 24-karat gold. Available in two styles, the Winston and the Churchill, at $55 and $125, … [Read more...]
The Local Flavor: Farmers Markets in the Lowcountry
I remember the first time I sunk my choppers into a homegrown, perfectly ripe, South Carolina peach. Like taking a bite out of the sun, it filled my senses with aromatic vibrancy and just the right amount of sweet. Grocery-store produce picking falls short of the wonder and sense of community provided at area farmers markets. Stacks of green onions, collards, crimson peppers … [Read more...]