Melrose at the Beach – Update!

Melrose at the Beach – Update!

There will be a soft opening of the Beach Club on Memorial Day weekend. There will be tours, information, and food provided to the public, and a separate area set aside for current members. There is water in both pools, the new logo on the bottom of the large pool, and construction is well underway [...]

“Spring Breakers” Arrive on Daufuskie Island

“Spring Breakers” Arrive on Daufuskie Island

It began as it often does with the sudden arrival of “spring breakers” invading the beaches along the east coast, including Daufuskie Island. The boys, full of themselves as usual, waiting in the surf for the girls to make their way out of the Atlantic. And then, as you walk the beach in the morning [...]

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Daufuskie Island’s “Melrose on the Beach” Beginning To Take Shape

Pelorus Group, owners of the resort amenities in Melrose, is beginning to make serious progress toward reopening many of the amenities that have been shuttered for the better part of two years. With a crew of over twenty people in constant motion, the Beach Club is being prepared for a Memorial Day Weekend Opening. Each [...]

Todd Ballantine on Connecting Nature and Human Nature

Todd Ballantine on Connecting Nature and Human Nature

In celebration of Earth Day, Daufuskie Island Conservancy, an organization committed to protecting Daufuskie Island’s natural environment,  will be hosting a brunch at the Haig Point Clubhouse on Sunday April 22 from 10:30am – 2pm. This event will include a live and silent auction and a presentation by guest speaker Todd Ballantine on Connecting Nature and [...]

Eagle's Nest Restaurant is Busy, Busy, Busy and So Is The Service And Food

Eagle’s Nest Restaurant is Busy, Busy, Busy and So Is The Service And Food

Good things are always happening on Daufuskie Island, SC!  Opened now for just six months, The Eagle’s Nest Restaurant at Bloody Point is very busy – so busy in fact, that owners Patrick and Tai have had to revamp their current reservation system for dinner services. Parties of 1-6 will now be serviced on a first come, [...]

Bike Tour of Daufuskie Island

Bike Tour of Daufuskie Island

Saturday, March 31st, Haig Point will host one leg of a bike tour of Daufuskie Island. The cyclists are from a Hilton Head biking club comprised of area doctors, lawyers, retirees and other professionals. They will come from Freeport through our South Gate, ride along Haig Point Road to the Strachan Mansion, then to the [...]

Time Once Again For The RBC Heritage

Time Once Again For The RBC Heritage

South Carolina’s only PGA Tour event is back April 9 – 15 with the RBC Heritage. This popular tradition began back in 1969 when Sea Pines developer Charles Fraser was working to make Hilton Head a household name. Played by golf legends such as Nicklaus, Palmer, and Greg Norman, this event draws thousands of fans [...]

Daufuskie Island’s Eagle’s Nest at Bloody Point Hosting Monthly Cooking Classes

Daufuskie Island’s Eagle’s Nest at Bloody Point Hosting Monthly Cooking Classes

If you like to cook, and would like to expand your skills or repertoire, then be sure to sign up for the monthly classes offered by the Eagle’s Nest at Bloody Point! Each month, Chef Jay will teach you time-saving techniques, great recipes, and wonderful skills to make even the most novice of cooks look [...]

The Equestrian Center at Haig Point, Daufuskie Island, SC

The Equestrian Center at Haig Point, Daufuskie Island, SC

There may be no better way to experience the natural lowcountry beauty and peacefulness of Daufuskie Island than on horseback. The Equestrian Center at Haig Point is a full service facility for private horse owners and trail riders consisting of a 12 stall barn, four turnout pastures, a riding arena, and a round pen situated [...]

5 FAQs About Daufuskie Island, South Carolina

5 FAQs About Daufuskie Island, South Carolina

Daufuskie Island, South Carolina offers residents and visitors alike a rich blend of history and modern conveniences while still holding on to echoes from the past. Approximately one nautical mile west of Hilton Head Island’s Harbour Town and only 5 miles long and 2 miles wide, Daufuskie Island is a unique environment where you’ll find beautiful beaches, stunning river and marsh [...]

Daufuskie Island's Bloody Point - Well On Its Way To Being Back And Better Than Ever

Daufuskie Island’s Bloody Point – Well On Its Way To Being Back And Better Than Ever

The restoration of Bloody Point is now well under way. The Eagles Nest restaurant has been open for four months and is a huge hit on the island with meals available all day long and open every day except Tuesday and Wednesday. The Love Organization has been in the process of recontouring the greens and [...]

Gullah Celebration - Explore South Carolina Sea Island Heritage and Culture

Gullah Celebration – Explore South Carolina Sea Island Heritage and Culture

For Daufuskie Island residents, the month of February is a special time. During this month, the Lowcountry  pays homage to its’ Gullah heritage with the annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration which features food, music, art, and a host of other activities that encompass the traditions of the Gullah culture. The original Gullah people were slaves from West Africa who were brought to the colonies [...]

The 4th Annual Hilton Head Island & Bluffton Restaurant Week

The 4th Annual Hilton Head Island & Bluffton Restaurant Week

With the holiday season behind us, it’s time to get back out and enjoy all the things that make Daufuskie Island and nearby Hilton Head such a special area to live in. Great dining venues is certainly one of those things, and Hilton Head Island, a short 5 minute ride via water taxi from Haig Point [...]