… Melissa Vanacore has been named Equestrian Manager for Longfield Stables. Vanacore spent 10 years in Ocala, Florida – considered the “Horse Capital of the World” – and brings to Palmetto Bluff a wealth of experience riding and managing horses. She will live on site and oversee all programming and facilities, which will include three barns, a covered riding arena, a cross-country practice area and 170 acres of pastures. For more information on Melissa Vanacore, please click here.

… Tyler Florence’s Lowcountry Celebration will be held November 16-18. Florence, who hosts three programs on The Food Network, and Coastal Living magazine are teaming with Palmetto Bluff to offer participants multiple culinary experiences including a cooking demonstration by the namesake host; a showcase of local chefs, growers, vintners and brewers; and an oyster roast and Lowcountry boil at Moreland. For registration or more information, click here.

… “Unearthing Palmetto Bluff’s History” will be the focus of October’s First Friday Program. Dr. Mary Socci will discuss what an archaeologist does, why it is important and what her team has been working on at Palmetto Bluff. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel on Friday, October 5.

… RT’s Market will offer a “Featured Wine of the Week” throughout the fall. Each Friday, samples of that week’s wine, plus assorted food products, will be available for tasting from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the wine may be purchased at a 10% discount during that time. The first tasting will feature a Simi Cabernet Sauvignon on Friday, October 5. The tasting on Friday, October 12 will deviate from the wine theme and feature a line of hand-crafted, naturally brewed beers including Duvel and Golden Monkey. Stay tuned to PB Online for details on the Wine of the Week in subsequent weeks.

… Croquet & Chardonnay, an instructional series on Six-Wicket Croquet, is being offered at the Wilson Lawn & Racquet Club this fall. The complimentary sessions run from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the following dates: October 3, 10 and 24, and November 1. Participants are asked to commit to all four dates if possible. To R.S.V.P., contact Warren Florence at 843.706.6635 or click here.

… In other croquet news, the Wilson Lawn & Racquet Club is one of six host sites for the Coastal Croquet Clubs Fifth Annual Fall Invitational Tournament. Competition will take place at Palmetto Bluff on Tuesday, October 16 and Saturday, October 20.

… The Women of Palmetto Bluff will hold their next meeting on Thursday, October 25 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Marilyn McDonald. The primary topic of discussion will be a Habitat for Humanity project for 2008. Marilyn McDonald lives at 12 Anson Park Road East in May River Forest. To R.S.V.P., please call her at 843.837.6641 or Jan Spears at 843.757.5676.

… A Property Owner Grace Cruise will be held on Friday, October 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. by October 24 to Nick Dennis (843.706.6603, email).

… An Interpretive History Kayak Trip to the Bluffton Seafood Festival will be held on Saturday, October 27 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $50 for property owners. Please R.S.V.P. by October 25 – call the Concierge at 843.706.6515 or click here. For more information on the festival, click here.

… A Halloween Fun event will be held on Sunday, October 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fire Pits adjacent to the River House. Participants of all ages are welcomed and are invited to come dressed in costume. The complimentary event will include pumpkin decorating, crafts, activities/games, trick-or-treating around the Village, a costume contest, and cookies and cider.

… Invitations to the May River Golf Club Championship have been mailed. The R.S.V.P. deadline is November 5 for the November 9-11 event. Watch PB Online for results of the Fall Member-Guest Tournament on October 11-13.

… Congratulations to Smith Anderson of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, who (with partner Greg Gorrel) won the inaugural Wilson Lawn & Racquet Club Member-Guest tournament on September 21-23. Atlanta’s Noel Dennehy and partner Sally Haas finished second. Click here to view photos from the event. The next tennis Member-Guest Weekend is scheduled for April 12-13, 2008.

… The property owner rate for the Inn’s lagoon-view guest cottages will increase from $300 per night to $350 per night, effective January 1, 2008. Regular guest rates will also increase and will vary seasonally, as opposed to the special owner rate, which is effective year-round, subject to anticipated availability. Also beginning in 2008, the West Wilson rental home discount for May River Golf Club members will change from 50% to 25%, based on 2008 rack pricing. If you have questions regarding cottage and rental home rates and availability, please call 866.706.6565.

… Invitations to participate in the annual Property Owner Survey have been emailed to owners who have not completed the survey in the past. The online survey takes only a few minutes to complete, and your insights and suggestions are invaluable to the planning process. If you have never participated in the survey and have not received one by email, please contact Courtney Naughton at 843.706.6451 or click here. The deadline for completing the survey is Friday, October 5.

… The Environmental Team’s Fall 2007 Hunting Program begins this month. Limited to four hunters at a time, the hunts are scheduled for Thursday afternoons in October, November and December, excluding Thanksgiving Day. To R.S.V.P., contact Jim Scheider (843.706.6445, email), or click here for more information.

… Buffalo’s fall operating hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday and 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

… A Recycling Dropoff Station is located in the West Wilson North parking lot (adjacent to the May River Golf Club). Bins are in place for plastic, glass, aluminum and paper.

… Automobile detailing is available at RT’s Market on Tuesdays and Fridays. Simply call 706.3448 by noon a day in advance to make the arrangements. Prices vary depending on size of automobile and services rendered. The range is $30 to $50 for basic exterior wash, $45 to $65 for deluxe wash, and $100 to $150 for full detailing.

… The Fall issue of Cornerstones – the hometown newspaper of Palmetto Bluff – was mailed on September 27. If you have not received your copy, please contact Allen Allnoch at 843.706.6024 or click here.

… The Palmetto Bluff Club Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 8 at the River House. Watch for invitations in the mail later this month.

... A friendly reminder: If you R.S.V.P. for an event and subsequently need to cancel, please contact Nick Dennis (843.706.6603, email). This will be a great help in estimating food and beverage costs. If you do not cancel a reservation for property owner functions, your member account will be charged the per-person fee for that function.

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

 

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