Life on Kiawah
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11th Annual Kiawah Island Art and House Tour Slated for April 8
The 11th annual Kiawah Island Art and House Tour, sponsored by the member auxiliary group, Gibbes, etc., will take place on Friday, April 8, 2011, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. This year, five stunning Kiawah Island homes will be opened for public viewing. Proceeds from the 2011 tour, along with dollars raised from the past 10 tours, are expected to reach the $1 million mark this year. An extensive online art auction has been created to help the volunteer group meet the cumulative $1 million goal.
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Start Packing – It’s Spring in Charleston
Beginning in early March, the Lowcountry will start to stir from its winter rest as the temperatures grow warmer, the days last a bit longer, and the azaleas and camellias begin to bloom. Though the peak blooming season may not occur until mid-April, there are so many reasons to visit Charleston and Kiawah in the springtime. Whether you are a food or art connoisseur, an active runner or have a green thumb, there are a number of special events and festivals for everyone to enjoy. So grab your suitcase, and start planning and packing for your next trip to Kiawah now. We’d love to see you soon at some of these fantastic events!
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Descends On Charleston
Each February, downtown Charleston opens its doors to thousands of wildlife experts, artists, visitors and more as the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) comes to town. The festival welcomes some of the country’s foremost experts in nature and wildlife conservation and preservation, and environmental education.
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Be Our Friend…on Facebook!
Staying in touch is even easier now that Kiawah Island Real Estate is on Facebook and YouTube. Through these online, interactive initiatives you can watch videos, look at photo galleries of Island life and events, share your own experiences of Kiawah and stay connected.
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Freshfields Village Is Ready For The Holidays!
As the holiday season gets into full swing, everyone is making his or her lists (and checking them twice!), and what better place to shop than Freshfields Village?
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The Kiawah Island Marathon Races Into Town
On Saturday, December 11 thousands of men and women will hit the pavement running as they participate in the 33rd annual Kiawah Island Marathon and Half Marathon. Since its inception in 1977, the Kiawah Island marathon has challenged thousands of athletes from around the world to take part in the longest running race in South Carolina.
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Thanksgiving Recipes: Favorites From Kiawah Island Club Staff
The Thanksgiving holiday is a favorite for many – getting together with loved ones, sharing the bounty of the season, and celebrating family traditions. As the chefs at the Kiawah Island Club are busy preparing for a busy Thanksgiving on the Island, they share some of their favorite holiday recipes. From their kitchens to yours, enjoy these – they may even become traditions in your family.
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Kiawah & Charleston Recognized As Best of the Best!
2010 has been a very good year for both Kiawah Island and Charleston as each scored top rankings from some of the travel industry’s leading publications. For the 18th consecutive year in a row, Condé Nast Traveler magazine awarded Charleston with the No. 2 ‘Top Ten’ travel destination, falling slightly behind San Francisco by just .04 of one point!
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KIRE Presents Annual Fall Tour of Homes
For many, spending the holidays on Kiawah has become an annual tradition not to be missed. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, life on the Island will soon pick up as family and friends arrive to spend time together, relax and enjoy all that Kiawah and its surrounding fall beauty has to offer.
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Lowcountry Artist Linda Fantuzzo Presents Kiawah and Its Evolving Collage of Colors at Cassique
“Expanding savannas, cedars rising out of tall grass and merging with the blue green skies in October light, here, where the sky meets the land, is where I feel a true sense of place, and that place is Kiawah.” – Linda Fantuzzo
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