Writer Bethany Lyttle captures the essence of Palmetto Bluff in today's edition of the NY Times. Read the story, "Challenging the Planned Community Stereotype."

A multi-media slideshow accompanies the story.

We are working on the fall issue of the CONNECTIONS newsletter. Southern food and tradition is our theme. Last night, we hosted a good ol' pig pickin' at Moreland to help tell the story. Chef Kirk spent the day in the kitchen. The pig spent the day on the spit. Here is a behind the scenes look. Stay tuned for the full story.

Behind the Scenes: Pig Pickin' from Courtney Hampson on Vimeo.

The readers of Travel + Leisure have once again determined the travel experiences that matter now. This morning T+L announced the 2010 World's Best Awards and, we are excited to announce that Palmetto Bluff is at the top of the list again, named the #2 Resort, and the #1 Spa, in the U.S. and Canada.

See the complete list here

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Wildlife Manager, Jay Walea, gives an armadillo education to this week's PB Explorer's group. Check out the video below.

PB Explorers is designed for Palmetto Bluff Club Members and Resort Guests ages 5-12. PB Explorers allows children to experience positive group interaction in a safe and fun environment. We place an emphasis on cooperation, teamwork, participation and fun. Through arts and crafts, sports, daily recreational activities, and special events, we give children an opportunity to develop teamwork skills, experience fun adventures, and create new and lasting friendships!

Download the Palmetto Bluff Explorers' Schedule and Details

Armadillo Education from Courtney Hampson on Vimeo.

Longfield Stables' Summer Riding Camp is giddying up and getting along ... with the first session down, and the remaining sessions nearly booked, we've added another week for 5-7 year olds for July 5-9. Find the camp registration details here.

Campers at Longfield Stable's Summer Riding Camp take a break from riding to allow their more creative sides to emerge. 'Cairo', pictured here stands patiently while campers use him as a live canvas to create masterpiece works of art with finger-paint.

Last week, Daron Joffe a.k.a. "Farmer D" joined us for the Conservancy's First Friday Lecture. He tackled the topic of organic farming, and had some fun telling us how he came to be "Farmer D." Believe it or not, it all started with a sandwich. Check out the clips below. And, stay tuned for more information on Farmer D and the Palmetto Bluff Community Garden ...

Farmer D Breaks Down Organic Farming from Courtney Hampson on Vimeo.

How to Grow a Sandwich from Courtney Hampson on Vimeo.

Gary and Pam Lackey from Columbia, SC are enjoying their recently completed home in South Wilson, and they invited us in to chat about the Palmetto Bluff community and building process.

Q: With so many coastal communities to choose from in the southeast, why did you decide to purchase a homesite at Palmetto Bluff?
A: We were staying at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff when we first saw the beautiful sunrise over the May River. It was at that moment we told each other we had to figure out a way to get that sunrise into our lives. In addition to the natural beauty that first captured our attention, we found that Palmetto Bluff is the most stress relieving place we have ever experienced. Everything from the wildlife and open spaces, to the attention to detail and the quality architecture, combines to create one of the few places we can truly relax. Palmetto Bluff is a true stress reliever.

Q: When it came time to build you decided to select one of the house plans in the Design Sketchbook Program. What about the Design Sketchbook Program was most appealing?
A: Beyond the fact that the sketchbook program is a perfect dollars and cents choice over custom architectural design, we found that the architects represented in the program are second to none. Plus we were able to take one of the sketchbook homes and modify the plan to suit our needs. This saved us a lot of time and it allowed us to take advantage of the favorable market for custom home construction.

Q: Some people find the home building process daunting. Now that you are finished, how would you describe the building process at Palmetto Bluff?
A: Palmetto Bluff has very high standards for architectural design so from the very beginning the community attracts some very high-quality contractors. Our building process was easy because our builder quarterbacked the entire job. Every detail was taken care of because our builder took ownership of the process from day one. We have to say that we are 100% pleased with the entire process and we would not change a thing. It’s great to be in our dream home at Palmetto Bluff.

The June issue of Travel + Leisure features the "World's Best Service 2010" reader's poll, and The Inn at Palmetto Bluff is named #1 in the Continental US and Canada.

The story also features a profile on Angela Hunsinger, Assistant Director of Recreation.

Read the complete story here.

Our antique yacht and her Captain George York "grace" the cover and pages of CB/CH2 magazine this month.

Her name is Grace and she celebrated her 97th birthday this April; she’s still sleek, strong and distinguished. She doesn’t work every day, but on the days she does, she holds her own to gals half her age. She’s been known as the darling of a millionaire, but she’ll never scorn the admiration of ordinary folks. She’s Grace, the elegant yacht, captained by George York, moored at the Inn at Palmetto Bluff’s Wilson Landing, freshly renovated and ready to provide pleasure to 25 passengers, for several hours each week, on the May River. Continue reading

We are very excited to share that the May issue of Coastal Living includes a piece on Palmetto Bluff. Titled "The Art of Conservation,” (ç this is a link, click it!) the article discusses our mission to respect regional architecture and the Lowcountry landscape.