CULTIVATING
Sustainability
Being an expression of the foodways of the South Carolina Lowcountry requires that we look not just at presenting food, but at food production.
The Farm at Palmetto Bluff
- More than a working farm, The Farm is an integral part of the Palmetto Bluff community—leading the way in recapturing and cultivating the authentic farming traditions of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Here, neighbors and guests connect through shared harvests, hands-on learning, and a collective respect for the land.
Dig In
A Rich History of Eating Well
Through our small, productive working farm, we focus on sustainable farming practices that have a historical connection to this geography and climate. We build strategic partnerships, document our practices, educate others and create opportunities for employee, guest and member experiences, including shared meals.
Meet the Farm Manager.
As farm manager, Shane Rahn is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Palmetto Bluff Farm, monitoring and developing the seasonal plantings and harvests, educational outreach and programming for employees, members and guests. Before taking the helm of the Farm, Shane was a wildlife technician with the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy for four years, supporting the team in its land management efforts. Shane has a bachelor’s in crop and soil environmental sciences. No stranger to farming, Shane’s family’s farm in Haddonville, Georgia, has been growing sweet corn, red potatoes, zucchini, squash, watermelon and sugarcane for seven generations.
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Conservation
Summer Birding at Palmetto Bluff: A Birder’s May in the Lowcountry
Birds of the Lowcountry: A Guide to Summer Breeding Season at Palmetto Bluff By June, migration has wound down. What remains on the land are the species that chose the Lowcountry as their breeding ground—nesting, calling, and raising young across 20,000 acre...
May 2026
Real Estate
From Vacation to Forever Home: Why So Many Palmetto Bluff Residents Start as Guests
For many residents, the story of life at Palmetto Bluff began with a short stay. For most Palmetto Bluff homeowners, the story begins the same way: a first visit becomes a lasting tradition the moment the community starts to feel like home. They stayed at ...
May 2026
Club Life
Close Encounters
Dolphins return season after season to feed, calve, and navigate the familiar channels of our protected estuarine system. With Captain Boo Harrell of Outside Palmetto Bluff decoding tide cycles and surface shifts, the river becomes a map of intricate patterns ...
May 2026
Real Estate
Step Into This Resort-Style Retreat at 415 Corley Street
Imagine coming home to a vacation. Nestled within a maritime forest along the marsh, 415 Corley Street feels less like a residence and more like a secluded boutique retreat in the heart of the Lowcountry. Designed by Pearce Scott Architects, the home is define...
May 2026
Club Life
Summer in Coastal South Carolina
The summer months are packed with activity and cultural experiences at Palmetto Bluff and throughout the surrounding area. Just 30 minutes from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and a quick 15 minutes from Hilton Head Island Airport, Palmetto Bluff is...
May 2026
Culture
Spring Events at Palmetto Bluff: Things to Do in May and June 2026
Your Guide to Things to Do at Palmetto Bluff: Spring Events, Activities, and Experiences in May and June Spring runs long at Palmetto Bluff. From early May through the end of June, the calendar fills up with music, markets, kids’ camps, waterway excursions, a...
May 2026
Culture
The Savannah Edit
Savannah is a historic city in the truest sense. Its riverfront location, shady squares, and remarkably intact architecture create an atmosphere that is completely distinct.There is a slightly mysterious quality, an old Southern allure supported by genuine cul...
