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Fresh, Local Food from Nearby Fields and Waters Lowcountry Fresh is a Bluffton business on a mission to help secure the future of local family farmers,fishermen, and makers. Lowcountry Fresh is a complete food market filled with locally-grown and madegroceries, a scratch bakery, cafe, and demonstration kitchen for cooking classes. It is a showcase ofexceptional … Read more

77 Years of Hard Work and Family Island History The Oak-n-Oyster brand is a heartfelt tribute to family; the love of our surrounding coastal waterways and oak-covered land. Our brand is a symbol of the respect and gratitude for the hard work of that era and generation now passed. No electricity, no running water…just the … Read more

A brief history of our lighthouse as it turns 150 years old this year.Join us all year at various events as we celebrate this milestone. In December 1872, James H. Reed of Washington D.C. was contracted to acquire all the material for the two range lights and dwelling, transport the material to Daufuskie Island, and … Read more

As we look ahead to the fall season we have tons of fun activities. October 8th – 10th is the Meals, Music, and Muses weekend. Our sales and marketing team worked very hard to get James Beard Award Winner Chef Alexander Smalls to curate this weekend. We have Claire Smith from Gregory James Winery who … Read more

An update on our Equestrian Program As the seasons begin to change and the temperatures simmer down, we would like to update our membership on some exciting transitions that are occurring in the Equestrian Department. As most of you are aware, we have recently made the difficult decision to discontinue our lease of the Melrose … Read more

The timeline of the Haig Point II retrofit, as told by Captain Richard Inglis, Director of Transportation The Haig Point II is a custom-built fifty-five-foot passenger vessel designed by Timothy Graul and built by Breaux Brothers Enterprises in Loreauville, Louisiana for International Paper Realty Corporation of South Carolina.Two ferries were built as part of a … Read more

The number one priority of the Marine Department is ensuring a safeand enjoyable ferry experience for Members and guests. This is achievedthrough the commitment and dedication of our Marine staff. To keepattracting and maintaining quality Marine candidates, we have created theMarine Career Ladder program. The Marine Career Ladder is a professional skills development programthat provides … Read more

LIFE JACKETS ARE ESSENTIALGood swimmers still need life jackets. When people fall off a boat, they may become disoriented, injured or unconscious. Life jackets can keep victims’ heads above water so they can breathe and be rescued more easily. Every child should wear a life jacket at all times when boating. Choose the right life … Read more

The team at Stunning & Brilliant Events designed a dose of coastal romanceresulting in elegant and moody wedding inspiration captured by IVS Photography Planner: Stunning & Brilliant EventsVenue: Haig Point – Daufuskie Island, Daufuskie Trail RidesPhotographer: IVS PhotographyHair & Make Up: Southern Belle By MariaNoëlJewelry: Forsythe JewelersFlorals: Gardenias Floral DesignDresses: Millia LondonModels: Dani Battles & … Read more