I can’t believe that we are wrapping up July!! Though the unbearable heat has made this summer feel endless, the truth is that it will end. We must remember to slow down and savor the moments that we are given…tomorrow will come soon enough. I think that one of my favorite parts of this summer [...]
Continue reading...10. May 2010
The foodie in me feels some shame today. I have decided, after multiple attempts this season, that I just don’t love soft shell crabs. I’m really embarrassed to write that and now I feel that I should hide my head when I walk into my favorite restaurants. I want to like them, I really do. I [...]
Continue reading...28. April 2010
My name is Elizabeth Lewis and I am from Sumter, SC, a small city about two hours outside of Charleston. My grandparents lived in Charleston most of my life, so it was almost my second home. I fell in love with the city during the duration of my numerous visits, so when it was time [...]
Continue reading...23. April 2010
My name is Stephanie Orlando and I’m from Alpharetta, GA, just a little outside of Atlanta. I’m currently a sophomore at the College of Charleston majoring in Corporate Communications and minoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management. I’m in love with both of my areas of study, and it was actually through the Hospitality program that [...]
Continue reading...30. March 2010
Giving thanks… It takes a team to pull together the amazing events that we host, and our interns are an important part of that team. They tirelessly give of their time because they are interested in what we do and they gain valuable experience that they can take with them into the workplace. We have a [...]
Continue reading...29. March 2010
The Cooper River Bridge run kicked off Friday with a luncheon at Lowndes Grove. Though it was a little windy (think Twister), it was nothing that our staff couldn’t handle and the event went off without a hitch. The table settings were lovely, the food was delicious, and we were fortunate to host the elite [...]
Continue reading...19. March 2010
Think you know everything about Charleston? It might surprise you to find out that Patrick Properties is home to Charleston’s best-kept getaway secret. Both The William Aiken House and Lowndes Grove have guest accommodations for out of town guests or for Charlestonians looking for a getaway in your own town. Tucked away from the hustle and [...]
Continue reading...19. March 2010
We just received our copies of the most recent Charleston Weddings…always an exciting day!! Both Lowndes Grove and William Aiken House are featured throughout the magazine. Well, after flipping through the issue to find ourselves (admit it, we all do it!), we noticed a really interesting piece entitled “Rain, Rain, Go Away.” Though rain on [...]
Continue reading...16. February 2010
We love feedback. It helps us learn, grow and motivates us to work towards the highest level of hospitality and comfort for our guests. We especially love feedback when it comes it forms like this: ”My husband and I recently went to Charleston to help our daughter move into her new home. We had the opportunity and [...]
Continue reading...4. February 2010
Next weekend, King Street (and most of the peninsula for that matter) will be bustling with out-of-towners and locals alike. The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) brings folks to Charleston from all over the state to celebrate wildlife art and nature events. Not only is it SEWE weekend but Valentine’s Day as well, so we couldn’t miss an [...]
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27. July 2010
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