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We invite you to celebrate Thanksgiving with Timbers Kiawah—from here or afar—with Chef Teddy’s favorite turkey brine recipe. The extra prep promises to create a flavorful, chef-quality main dish for your family and friends.

South Carolina oyster season kicked off in late September, and in honor of the salty-sweet Crassostrea virginica (or Eastern Oyster) we’re outlining all the ways the crustacean inspires and enlivens beach living on Kiawah Island. From shucking and roasting to interior-design inspiration, this month is all about the mighty South Carolina mollusk—rich in flavor and Lowcountry tradition.

With Halloween approaching, historic South Carolina gears up for spooky tours and haunted houses. Get in the spirit with our recommendations for some creepy-crawly Lowcountry outings infused with local history and legends.

Chef Teddy’s pimento cheese recipe is a decadent and evocative taste of our Lowcountry heritage. Savor a taste of Timbers Kiawah from home with our quick-and-easy recipe.

Since the mid-‘90s, Kiawah Island Golf Resort has dedicated upward of $80 million to capital improvements to their five public championship courses—ensuring the links remain in tip-top shape for the island’s sea of avid golfers.

Enjoyed in the clubhouse upon arrival to Timbers Kiawah on Saturday afternoons, Chef Teddy’s sweet peach tea has become an evocative warm welcome to Owners at our Lowcountry residence club. Enjoy the version with spirits—or without—to savor a taste of Timbers Kiawah from home.

We interviewed Julie and Jan Sessor who have been Owners at Timbers Kiawah since we opened our doors!

Nesting season came early this year and now all attention on Kiawah Island is on the beach (and all the beach-facing lights are off after 9pm!). Every spring, sea turtles—mostly loggerheads—make their way from the ocean to the sand to nest, and with over 10,000 acres of land and 10 miles of beach, Kiawah serves as a vital nesting ground for these beloved and endangered turtles.

Here, nature reigns. Life on Kiawah Island revolves around the unique landscape. From the ocean to the marsh to the sand dunes to the maritime forest, Kiawah Island is home to endless acreage of untouched nature. Essentially uninhabited until 1979, Kiawah Island’s appeal lives in maintaining a balance between nature and development.

A native New Yorker who trained under a James Beard chef, dominated the Washington DC food scene and has even thrown down with Bobby Flay and competed on season 5 of The Next Food Network Star, Chef Teddy Folkman arrived at Timbers Kiawah with an impressive resume. But it’s his love of place that really makes him stand out.

Timbers Kiawah is honored to once again participate in the Backpack Buddies Chili Cookoff at Bohicket Marina. The annual chili cook-off benefits the Backpack Buddies program, run by the Kiawah Women’s Foundation and Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island.

Life is different in the Lowcountry, and we want our Owners to live, breathe and, of course, eat everything that makes life on Kiawah Island so special.

Traveling to your home at Timbers Kiawah is now as effortless as ownership. Owners and guests now receive access to fly private with Sentient Jet and enjoy a truly unique aviation experience.

Sand dunes on the beach at Kiawah Island

Discover all the reasons to visit Kiawah this Winter

Though Kiawah Island is less than 14 square miles in size, this intimate community boasts five public golf courses and two private courses. These courses have each earned accolades and praise from the golf industry, and the Ocean Course itself is one of only four golf courses ever to have hosted each type of PGA event. Plus, the Ocean Course will host the PGA Championships in 2021. If you’re a golfer you’ll find heaven on Kiawah Island. Here’s our take on the Lowcountry’s golf mecca:

With over 30 miles of trail and 10 miles of bikeable beach, Kiawah Island is a cyclist's dream. Whether you want to lazily meander to an ice cream shop or get the day's workout in while soaking in the sites, our guide to two-wheeling Kiawah will get you where you want to go.

Freshfields Village is a fun, family-friendly option for dining on Kiawah. A five minute bike ride from Timbers Kiawah, it's a lively destination with a great variety of restaurants, coffee shops, a grocery store and shopping. Here are our six favorite restaurants.

Kiawah is known for its pristine beaches, trails and marshes, but did you know that it also has deep roots in Equestrian culture?