Attention to the little details

We pride ourselves at Cobblestone for thinking ahead of our guests.  What their needs, wants, etc might be.  A lot of things we do go unnoticed, and that's ok, that's what we want.  We want you, our guests, to feel at home in our house. 

One of my least favorite things to do is grocery shop on vacation.  I just want to arrive, and have all my favorite food items nicely put away in the kitchen.  I can walk in, grab a twizzler or maybe a chocolate chip cookie (yep-those are two of my favs) and relax.  Ok-so maybe not just one twizzler or ONE chocolate chip cookie-but who is counting!  :)

We will grocery shop for you!  Submit your list at least 48 hours in advance and we'll have your initial grocery order put away and ready for you when you arrive.  And we thoughtfully place everything in the house for you.  From the fridge to the counters, the freezer and bar area.  Every item you order is in its appropriate place!  And yes, we are kind of excited by how nice it looks when it is all put away....

Fall Fashion Luncheon

This Saturday, the 2nd annual, Fall Fashion with Flair luncheon, is being hosted at the Jasmine Porch.  Benefiting the Charleston Center for Women, this luncheon will showcase the latest in fall fashion from the following designers:

Eden Boheme,
Cose Belle
Cavortress
Monkee's of Daniel Island
Lori Wyatt Vintage
Jewelry by Candy Shop Vintage
Taashki Handbags

$45 (plus tax and gratuity) not only benefits a wonderful local center, but also gives you a fantastic 3 course lunch at a 5 Star/5 Diamond resort.  Want to spend the day out here?  Well along with your 3 course lunch, gain access to The Sanctuary's pool and beach for that day only.   

 

So come on out and enjoy a relaxing day at The Sanctuary!  Reservations required, call 843.768.6253.

Walk above the Cooper River

Want to take a beautiful walk above the Cooper River?  How about walking across the Arthur Ravenal Jr. Bridge going from downtown Charleston into Mt. Pleasant SC? 

Opened in July 2005, this newly constructed bridge has been the early morning and late evening walking/running/biking spot in Charleston.  After all it is our only "hill" in the Charleston area.  (Seriously-stop and think about how flat we are here!)  :)

The bridge design features a 1,546 long main span, the longest such span in all of North America and signature diamond shaped towers that reach 572 feet into the air.  The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge carries eight 12-foot wide travel lanes and a 12 foot wide bicycle and pedestrian path. Both directions of travel include four foot inside and outside shoulders. The pedestrian lane follows the Charleston Harbor side of the bridge.  See yourself 186 feet up from the shipping channel?  It's pretty cool actually.  Run it there and back and you are looking at about 8 miles. 

Each year the bridge (including its predecessor) hosts the annual "Cooper River Bridge Run"  This event his held in April and is one of the most popular events in Charleston. 

So be sure when you visit Charleston, you at least walk to the top of the bridge.  It offers you amazing panoramic views of Charleston and it's surrounding islands.

Magnolia Plantation

Located about 40 minutes from Kiawah Island is the beautiful Magnolia Plantation.  Magnolia is one of the most frequented tourist attractions in Charleston.  With it's beautiful gardens, plantation home, swamp garden, fantastic function space, petting zoo, and a train ride, how can you not want to make a stop here?   The current main house – the core of which was built prior to the Revolutionary War and floated down the Ashley River to Magnolia after the Civil War — gives a glimpse of plantation life in the 19th century and beyond. Ten rooms are open to the public, furnished with early-American antiques, porcelain, quilts, and other Drayton family heirlooms.

You can make a full day or a half day out of Magnolia Plantation.  The beauty of the gardens is unbelievable.  We once took 2 and a half hours of walking through, marveling at all of the wildlife, in just the swamp garden.  I think I took over 120 pictures that day. 

Make sure you stop by the petting zoo.  Yes, you can be above the age of 6 and still enjoy the peacocks, and the pigs, and roosters. 

A fun fact about the garden?  Some of the gardens are over 325 years old, making it the oldest, unrestored garden in the United States. If you can, go there in April when the azeleas are blooming.  You will not be disappointed.

For more information about the plantation, visit their official website at http://www.magnoliaplantation.com/

It's BAAAACK!!

Charleston Restaurant Week!  September 8th-19th, 2010

One of the nation's hottest culinary destinations is hosting a week long celebration of its award-winning fare at a special price. From September 8-19, diners may enjoy $20 and $30 three course menus at more than 50 participating Charleston area restaurants. From casual to fine dining, the options span the local culinary scene, which includes lacavore cuisine, sustainable seafood, heirloom recipes and more.  Reservations strongly suggested.


Visit http://restaurantweekcharleston.com/ for a complete list of restaurants participating and for their menus! 

This is a fantastic way to experience some of Charleston's best restaurants without breaking your budget. 

On Kiawah-experience The Ocean Room, Jasmine Porch, & Red's Ice House at a discounted price! 

Southern Style Salon

Nothing makes you feel better about yourself then a good haircut, style and blow dry especially when you are on vacation. And sure, we all have our relationships with our hairdressers, but I have got to tell you that Collette at Southern Style Salon located in Freshfield’s Village is hands down the best there is. Not sure how you should wear your hair, what color looks good on you, or maybe you just want a fun up do for an evening out on the town? No worries, sit in Collette’s chair and I GUARANTEE you that you will walk out looking and feeling like a million dollars. (Most times I am so relaxed in her chair I almost fall asleep!) Call today for your appointment. (843) 768-4247

The Ocean Course

The Ocean Course is certainly South Carolina’s #1 golf adventure! It was the site of the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches, better known as the “War by the Shore,” which pitted the best U.S. touring professionals against the best players from Europe. Kiawah Island Golf Resort is excited to be hosting the 2012 PGA Championships.
All 18 holes offer panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, and it is by far Kiawah’s most demanding and challenging test of golf. In fact when the course was originally built, there were no prevailing winds, but Dye changed that by building one course with winds that affect a golfer from the east and the west. Dye’s wife, Alice, suggested raising the course so that while golfing, you are looking straight at the ocean and not into the dunes.
Golf Digest named The Ocean Course "#4 Public Golf Course in U.S." and "America's Toughest Resort Course." It is one of only 17 "5-star" courses in North America in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play" reader's poll. GOLF Magazine has rated it #4 in its "Top 100 Courses You Can Play" list.
**PS-the picture shot is a view from the back of the clubhouse. I unfortunately only had my camera phone on me this day, so it isn't the best picture. However, i think you can see how amazing playing this course would be.