Saturday a group of girlfriends came to town from Columbia and invited me to dinner. They had made reservations at, where else? Fish. I had been looking forward to trying the new winter menu so I gladly accepted the invite. We shared a lot of small plates like calamari and dim sum, but I ordered the golden trout with potato, zucchini and butternut squash quiche as my entrée and a cheese plate to share. Both were exactly what I wanted. The brown butter almondine sauce on the trout was fantastically sweet and went well with the quiche, too.  The cheese plate was a big hit with the all of the girls as it was passed around the table.

On Sunday Patrick Properties hosted an oyster roast and BBQ at Lowndes Grove for the employees. It was nice to see everyone out of the office, relaxing and enjoying each other’s company. The highlights for me were definitely the fresh local oysters and susnet views. I”ll leave you with these photos that sum up a Lowcountry Oyster Roast at its finest.

Dear Ashley,

I want to express how much we enjoyed our stay at Lowndes Grove, but it goes beyond the sentimentality of staying at the place we were married.  Patrick Properties went above and beyond to make our Anniversary/homecoming a truly special time.  Stephanie was so helpful, from suggesting activities to making reservations.  She was always available yet never intrusive.  The staff at Fish Restaurant were excellent; we were treated so well.  And the food – amazing! … We will certainly dine at Fish on our next visit to Charleston, and look forward to the next time we have opportunity to interact with Patrick Properties.

From Lowndes Grove on the banks of the Ashley River to Fish in the heart of downtown, hospitality is the thread that ties our versatile venues together. We’re in it for the memories that are created at our properties, so thanks to those that let us be a part of their special moments.

Keep in mind Fish is FREE to rent for group dining (all year, not just during the holidays) and custom menus can be created for you.

Or, if you’d like to keep the party at home or in the office, Fish is offering holiday take-away platters and full dinner menu choices so we can bring the party to you.

We’ll do the cooking . You enjoy the party.

Please call our sales office at 843.853.1810 for details.

*50 person minimum

Bridal portraits by Tillman Branch Photography.

The Ashley River marsh and live oaks are a stunning backdrop not only for events, but for bridal portraits as well. The window on the third floor of Lowndes Grove is one of my favorite places for a pretty feminine portrait. Call 843-853-1810 for an appointment to have your portraits taken at any of our properties.

Check out our photosand videos as well as a great piece by The Digitel. Wonderful to see local producers like Rita Bachmann out and about enjoying the day and meeting the folks who appreciate the fruits (and veggies) of her labor!

LLF Chef's Potluck at Middleton Place

In other news, we’re very excited to announce our Spring/Summer Specials for our super luxe accommodations at Lowndes Grove and The William Aiken House. If you’re thinking of a vacation or my favorite, a staycation, there’s really nothing quite like we offer in our fair city. All you need to do is decide if you’d rather be in a secret hideaway just steps from the Upper King Design District or waterfront for a spectacular Ashley River sunset. These are good problems to have, people. I’d share our rates, but I’ve been told that you must inquire for specifics. Email us at info@patpropevents.com or simply call 843.853.1810 and say, “Spring/Summer Specials, please!”  P.S. Um, perfect Mother’s Day gift!