One simple rule to make window boxes like these more interesting – plant a thriller (something tall), like a spiky cordyline; a spiller (something to trail over the sides), like white bacopa; and colorful fillers, like yellow million bells, coral twinspur, and orange snapdragons.

Beaufort, SC: Historic LowCountry Coastal Living by CoastalLiving.com If you like mild, warm weather, the fresh smell of a sea breeze, historical roots, a commercially viable area and proximity to iconic Southern cities, then Beaufort and the surrounding South Carolina Lowcountry may be for you. Beaufort (pronounced byoo-fort), the Queen of the Carolina Islands, is a... Continue Reading

Small Towns We Love These small towns evoke the best of what Southerners are as a culture. They’re places with a beating heart, where tradition is the lifeblood, a helping hand is a given, and neighbors gather on front porches to watch the sun dip below the horizon. The curving, tidal Beaufort River wraps around... Continue Reading

Downtown Beaufort Farmer’s Market is now open every Wednesday from 2 to 6pm under the pavilion at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Find fresh fruit, veggies, breads, plants and lots of other goodies. Enjoy live entertainment, local organizations and more. A healthy way to eat your way through the many flavors of summer!

Saturday, June 14th at 7:30 pm, the Parris Island Marine Band will present their Summer Concert hosted by the University of South Carolina, Beaufort at the Beaufort Center for the Arts on Carteret St., Beaufort, SC. Although the concert is free and open to the public, tickets are required.  Tickets can be picked up at... Continue Reading

When history buffs think plantation life, what typically comes to mind is Charleston or Savannah with their stately live oaks, classic Old South charm and array of antebellum homes. But nestled between these two iconic Southern cities is another coastal town, smaller in size but large in historical significance. In fact, Beaufort, SC, on Port... Continue Reading

Beaufort, SC, home of Pinckney Retreat, has been named in 10 of South Carolina’s most walkable downtowns. With plenty of shops, restaurants, art galleries and more, the cultural and historical aspects offered by Beaufort are endless. From boating and fishing, to museums and art, Beaufort offers a variety of activities to fill your calendar. To... Continue Reading

Pinckney Retreat is so excited that our preferred builder, Allen Patterson, of Allen Patterson Residential, LLC, has been awarded the Cornerstone Award For Outstanding Leadership! Allen Patterson Residential, LLC has been building custom homes for more than 30 years. Many of these homes can be found in Pinckney Retreat, and we are proud of his... Continue Reading

CHARLESTON, S.C. — On a clear, moonlight night 150 years ago, the hand-cranked Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley glided out over glassy seas off South Carolina, sailing into history as the first submarine ever to sink an enemy warship. A century and a half later — and nearly a decade and a half after the sub was... Continue Reading

Jet Blue Airline is now offering non-stop service from New York to Savannah-Hilton Head International airport. Here is an article that ran in the Beaufort Gazette this past year announcing what this means to the area. A new airline is coming to Savannah-Hilton Head International airport, and local officials hope the carrier will provide enough... Continue Reading