Colors set the tone. They provide comfort and warmth to any house and add their own personal touch with eye-catching combinations and unique themes. Choosing a color pallet for a home is more difficult than it sounds so instead of painting a whole room that baby blue, try these simple decorating tips to capture the... Continue Reading

At Pinckney Retreat, we are blessed to live near some of South Carolina’s most historic sites in Beaufort. But even closer to home is the old Retreat Plantation home. Set near the banks of the great salt marsh, this glorious building is part of the past that lives on today. Having survived war and abandonment,... Continue Reading

The breathtaking home located at  was designed by Allison Ramsey Architects and built by Allen Patterson. A stunning example of Lowcountry architecture, this waterfront home has everything you could want! From the marsh and waterfront views to the main-floor living, this home is what you’ve been looking for! The spacious 2-story home has 4 bedrooms,... Continue Reading

While we were walking around Pinckney Retreat in the stunning Beaufort, SC this past Earth Day, we were reminded that we should slow down and appreciate the natural wonders surrounding us in this community! A couple of the things we found along our way were… The magnificence of the Spanish moss draping the live oaks.... Continue Reading

Here’s a tale you may have heard before: A family comes to Beaufort, SC, on vacation, falls hopelessly in love with the area, and decides they want to live here forever. If we didn’t know better, we’d swear our lovely corner of the South was putting a spell on folks who come to visit. There’s... Continue Reading

When you’re living at Pinckney Retreat in Beaufort, SC there’s no shortage of activities for you to enjoy! When you’re not discovering all of the history and natural beauty that our community has to offer, here’s 10 of the best ways you can spend your days in this timeless town! Historical Beaufort. The Beaufort area... Continue Reading

Looking for that small town charm with a luxury lifestyle? Then don’t miss this unique opportunity to tour two of our stunning model homes at Pinckney Retreat in Beaufort during the 2017 Lowcountry Parade of Homes sponsored by the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association. The Parade will take place Friday & Saturday, March 24th... Continue Reading

From places to stay to things to do, www.beaufortsc.org has it all. Read about upcoming events and see the list of 50 things to do in the Beaufort area when you visit this historic, lowcountry town. Start with these 5 things to do: • Historic Landmarks • Penn Center • Old Sheldon Church • Fort Fremont •... Continue Reading

It’s almost time to eat! Main Street Beaufort and the South Carolina Shrimpers Association present the 22nd Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival on Friday, September 30th  and Saturday, October 1st at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort celebrating SC Wild Caught Shrimp and local food and fun in the Lowcountry. Let’s hope the weather... Continue Reading

It’s no surprise to us that Beaufort was named the cutest town in South Carolina! “The poster child for adorable towns, it has all the Southern charm you could ever dream of: friendly people, a low-country culture, a slow-paced lifestyle, antebellum architecture and Spanish moss as far as the eye can see.” Click here to see... Continue Reading