A Revolutionary Bluff
Because we all share a deep appreciation for the extraordinary Lowcountry setting of Palmetto Bluff, we tend to think of the Bluff as a unified, quiet place. And, in some […]
Run, Buffalo, Run
With 20,000 acres to traverse, it is only natural for folks to want to explore Palmetto Bluff, including me. As a newfound fitness fanatic a few years ago, I was […]
The Untold Story of the Humble Yaupon Holly
If you know where to look, you’ll find that sometimes the most amazing things are hiding in plain sight all around you. As you traverse the Lowcountry, do you look […]
Preserving to Expand
When Palmetto Bluff was purchased by Crescent Communities in 2000 from International Paper, it was clear that this incredible property came with a great responsibility. A great responsibility to be […]
Bats of the Bluff
If you’ve spent any time outside in the evening at Palmetto Bluff, you’ve probably seen bats darting overhead. You also probably haven’t given them much thought other than to wish […]
Strand Feeding in the Lowcountry
Few animals evoke the spirit of the Lowcountry better than the dolphin. Friendly, clever, and often stunningly beautiful, dolphins are always a delight to behold. In the waters around Palmetto […]
Then & Now: The Bluffton Historical Preservation Society Tells Bluffton’s Story
On June 4, 1863, the quiet history of the sleepy planter’s town of Bluffton was forever divided into two chapters. As Union forces invaded the small Southern town, setting a […]
Palmetto Bluff Conservancy
Local Character: Jay Walea
The fact that Jay Walea has never been featured as The Bluff’s “Local Character” until now is an absolute travesty because he is nothing if not a character. In fact, […]
Every Story Doesn’t Have Eight Sides
If any of the guests relaxing on the screened porch of the Inn’s Cottage 13 wonder about the low, crumbling tabby wall near an old cedar, it is probably only […]
