Susan Gardner
June 2, 2021
The first settlers of the area were a group of Congregationalists from Dorchester, Massachusetts. They sailed on the schooner Friendship with their minister, Reverend Joseph Lord, down the Ashley River. They arrived to the area in 1696 and named their new settlement after their home township, Dorchester. Old White Meeting […]
May 28, 2021
Bee City Beginnings Bee City Farm is family-owned and operated. Started over thirty years ago, the family has a love for honeybees and a passion to educate people about the importance of bees to our world. Right on their farm, they make many products from honey and beeswax. Bee City […]
May 25, 2021
Every day in the U.S., roughly 10,000 people turn 65. Prior to the health crisis that swept the nation in 2020, most people had to wait until retirement to make a move. Many people dream of moving to the beach, the golf course, or the senior living community for their […]
May 11, 2021
Selling Your House? 3 Strange Questions That Potential Buyers Might Ask and How to Answer Them Are you selling your home now, or in the near future? If so, you have probably come to terms with the fact that soon you’ll be having strangers tour through your home. And they’ll […]
April 27, 2021
Epicenter is in Summerville It is called the Charleston Earthquake of 1886, but did you know the epicenter was in Summerville? The reason it is called the Charleston Earthquake is because of all the damage that occurred in downtown Charleston. Summerville in 1886 was considered rural with far fewer buildings […]
April 20, 2021
Staging is one of the most important aspects of any home sale. The more attractive your home is to potential buyers, the faster you can finalize the sale and move on. With that in mind, let’s explore four home staging ideas that won’t cost a fortune but are sure to […]
February 12, 2021
Home ownership has some great financial benefits. Here are three that come to mind immediately: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values. It’s never too early to think about how homeownership can propel you toward a stronger future. Let’s look at a couple of these reasons […]
February 1, 2021
February is the month of love and presidents. Break out of the winter blues and go do something!! There is a lot to choose from and I’ve compiled a shortlist of some Summerville events going on in town. Valentine Card Making for Kids – Feb 13, 10-11am Children ages 3-10 […]
January 21, 2021
The Pine Forest Inn The Pine Forest Inn is a lost treasure in Summerville. It sat on sixty acres and welcomed its first guests in 1891. The internationally renowned hotel had four floors, elevators, and 150 sleeping apartments. They hosted several famous guests, including U.S. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William […]