… R.T.’s Market will open on Tuesday, June 19, and a Grand Opening event will be held on Saturday, June 30 beginning at 4:00 p.m. The Grand Opening will include music, wine and cheese, and a presentation from Archaeologist Dr. Mary Socci, who will discuss Wilson family history and how it relates to the facility, which is named for Richard Thornton Wilson Sr. The market will be open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and can be contacted at 843.706.3448 or market@palmettobluffonline.com.

… An R.T.’s Charge Card will enable property owners to charge purchases to a personal R.T.’s account and receive an invoice each month. R.T.’s will include fuel service; coffee and fresh pastries; fresh meats and seafood cuts; gourmet products such as cheese, crackers, spreads and jams; chilled and frozen goods; newspapers, books and magazines; and an extensive selection of wines. The market will offer home delivery of these goods, plus delivery of Buffalo’s menu items. Ask an R.T.’s staff member about setting up your charge account.

… The Spa at Palmetto Bluff is offering Palmetto Bluff Club members 10% off Spa services on Mondays through Thursdays through the end of this year. The special rates are also available to one guest of the member, provided the member is present and receiving services. The rate is based on availability, excludes holidays, does not apply to retail or gift certificate purchases, and may not used in conjunction with other discounts. To schedule your Spa treatment, call 843.706.6615 or click here.

… The Palmetto Bluff Club introduces PB Explorers, a summer day camp for children ages 5-12. Featuring games, crafts, sports, and other recreational and educational activities, PB Explorers will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (June 5 – September 1) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day. The cost is $45 per child per day. To make reservations, please call the Concierge at 843.706.6515 by 5:00 p.m. the day prior to your desired camp day.

… Property owners have easy access to Hilton Head Island via the Harbour Town Water Taxi. The 25-minute trip begins daily at 10:00 a.m. at the Lodge Dock, with returns at noon and 3:00 p.m. Free trolleys run between Harbour Town and the Sea Pines Beach Club, allowing you to enjoy some time soaking in the sun and the Atlantic sea breeze. For water taxi reservations, please call the Concierge at 843.706.6515 the day before your desired trip date.

… If you prefer to make the drive to Hilton Head later in the day, consider a meal at the Harbour Town Yacht Club. Palmetto Bluff property owners have access to the Yacht Club, which serves dinner on Wednesdays (May through October) and Fridays from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The lounge opens daily at 4:00. For dining reservations, call 843.671.1400 and identify yourself as a Palmetto Bluff Club member.

… A Property Owner Grace Cruise will be held on Friday, June 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. To R.S.V.P. (by June 13 please), call Nick Dennis at 843.706.6603 or click here.

… A Collage Workshop will be held on Saturday, June 16 from 10:00 a.m. to noon in front of the Chapel. For more information, call Weezy Alcott at 843.575.3373 or click here.

… A Property Owner Lowcountry Boil will be held at Moreland on Saturday, June 16 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Shuttle transportation from the River House will begin at 6:30 p.m. To R.S.V.P. please contact Nick Dennis (843.706.6603, email) by June 14.

… Palmetto Bluff’s third annual Fourth of July Parade will be held on the Wilson Village Square on Wednesday, July 4 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Come out and decorate your golf cart/GEM car, bicycle, wagon – or even your pets! Registration and decorating will begin at 9:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded in all categories.

… A “must-see” presentation will be held on Saturday, June 30 regarding EcoManor, a luxury Atlanta home that has taken environmental sensitivity to a new level. Jillian Pritchard Cooke, president of DES-SYN, an interior design firm based in Atlanta and San Francisco, will describe the amazing technologies and techniques that were used in building this house (including a computer system that alerts residents when the home is saving money!). The hour-long presentation will be offered twice, at 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the River House Wine Cellar, and will be a tremendous experience for anyone in the planning, designing or building stage of a new home. To R.S.V.P., please call Patty Kennedy at 843.706.6443 or click here. For more information on EcoManor, click here.

... A GEM Car Promotion will be held from June 30 through July 8. These eco-friendly electric vehicles will be on display at the R.T.’s Market Grand Opening on June 30 and will be available for use throughout the week. To reserve a GEM car, call Allen Allnoch at 843.706.6024 or click here.

… The Recreation Department is offering swim lessons for individuals of all ages and skill levels. For more information or to schedule a lesson, call Rob Bender at 843.706.6636 or click here.

… June 30 is the deadline for the Property Owner Photography Contest. Submissions are being accepted in the categories of People and Pets, Places, Nature, and Wildlife (all subjects must include Palmetto Bluff or its immediate surroundings). Winners will be featured in the 2008 Calendar and on PB Online. Please submit digital photos via email, preferably as a jpg file at a resolution of 300 dpi; or mail prints to Patty Kennedy, 11 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC 29910.

… Congratulations to Terry Rohlfing, who teamed with Gary Duren to win the May River Golf Club's Spring Member-Guest Tournament on May 4-5. The other flight winners were Paul Masters and Joe Trammell in the Ribault Flight, Butch Floyd and Ryan Floyd in the Vanderbilt Flight, and Winston Wilfong and Vernon Minor in the Estill Flight. Gerry McGuire and Jay Boring won the Skills Challenge.

… The Conservancy is exploring a Galapagos Islands Tour with International Expeditions, a world leader in ecotourism and nature travel. Watch PB Online and future issues of Tidings for trip dates and other details.

… The new Palmetto Bluff Club Recreation Guide and an updated Property Owner Handbook were mailed on May 24. If you have received not these publications, please contact Allen Allnoch (843.706.6024, email).

… The Summer issue of Cornerstones, the quarterly hometown newspaper of Palmetto Bluff, is scheduled to mail on June 28.

 

Questions and comments: Contact Allen Allnoch at 843.706.6024 or ahallnoch@crescent-resources.com

 

Visit www.palmettobluffonline.com for additional details on life and events at the Bluff.