Daufuskie Island, South Carolina http://www.daufuskiesouthcarolina.com/

Stranded in the middle of nowhere after our cart dies, but at least we stopped by the Daufuskie Island Rum Company 1st. We had rum, ice, mixers ahhh at last we'll survive.

Please keep our special island in your prayers. Send money to our gofund me account or just come down with your chainsaw and help with the clean up.

The new ferry service to Daufuskie is here! The Daufuskie Island Ferry Service operates between Palmetto Bay Marina on Hilton Head and Melrose Landing on the island. Here’s the schedule and operating information Departing from Hilton Head Departing from Daufuskie Palmetto Bay Marina Melrose Landing Monday – Friday 6:00 am Monday – Friday 7:00 am Weekends 8:00 am Weekends 9:00 am Monday – Friday 8:00 am Monday – Friday 9:00 am Weekends 10:00 am Weekends 11:00 am Monday – Sunday 3:00 pm Monday – Sunday 4:00

Posted in South Carolina May 01, 2016 by Robin Jarvis Oh, how nice it would be to just be able to turn your back on reality and get away for a few days…right? It’s not as tough as it sounds if you live in the Palmetto State. There are so many great South Carolina locations where you can drive a short distance to get away from it all and just chill. Here are some great islands in South Carolina where you can make that happen. 1. Kiawah Island ocdan-course Yelp/Joe S The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island is currently ranked in the top 10 most difficult courses in the U.S. If golf isn't your cup of tea, don't worry. There are plenty of things to keep you occupied on Kiawah - or not... 2. Fripp Island Flickr/Frank DiBona This barrier island is known mostly as a resort so it's perfect for a getaway. They cater to guests all the time! You might recognize some of the spots here if you're an avid fan of the movie "Forrest Gump." Vacation re

From the DI Front Porch: The holiday issue of the Front Porch has traditionally been our “Thankfulness Issue” In truth, what this issue is about more than anything else is getting to know our neighbors and strengthening community bonds. This year, instead of asking what you are thankful for, we are varying things slightly and asking our readers to send in their response to either or both of the following questions: What is the best thing that has happened to you this year? or What is the strangest thing that has happened to you this year? We welcome all responses and ask that you email them to us at info@daufuskieislandfrontporch.com by November 12th so that we may include them in our next issue. *************************** The Daufuskie Island Front Porch will be hosting its annual 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser, our "Trot & Gobble - 5K & A Taste of Daufuskie" will be held on November 28th 2015 at 11:00AM. The race will start and finish at the Melrose Beach Club with o

Melrose on the Beach is getting a brand new management team to breath new life back into a great resort. The investor/owner group released this statement. As we continue to bring Melrose Resort back to its status as one of the finest resorts on the east coast, a major objective has been to partner with an established resort operations company. With great pleasure we announce our partnership with Century Resorts, a subsidiary of Century Golf Partners located in Dallas,Texas. Century Resorts will be responsible for all operations related to Melrose Resort including golf, food and beverage, and beach club operations. We are confident this collaboration will facilitate our efforts to help Melrose reach its full potential. The Century Resorts Melrose Management Team will be led by Gary Rosenberg. Gary is a principal at Century Resorts and has over 40 years experience in the hospitality and development business in world-class resorts. Formerly the COO of ClubCorp Resorts, Gary is no stran

Local Daufuskie author Roger Pinckney will be in attendance and signing his new book. The band Cranford Hollow will be releasing their newest CD.

Wednesday, May 6th join us for an all you can eat Fish Fry! Melrose on the Beach-Club is currently open Wednesday through Saturday, 11:30 am to 8:30 pm Our popular Beach Club and Bar is the perfect place for a great meal and your next special event. To make Reservations please call 843-341-2640. The Beach Club is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11:30am until 8:00pm. Every Wednesday join us for our “All You Can Eat” dinner specials.

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: From the First Union African Baptist Church - Daufuskie’s Community Church: Please come and celebrate Easter Sunday with us at our 10:00AM Easter Service at the church. Coffee and the Bible will start at 9:00AM at the Mary Fields School. Following the Easter Service, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt and Pot-Luck fellowship meal at the Mary Fields School. All are invited to attend this wonderful celebration! *************************** From the Daufuskie Island Council: Last Chance to Make Your Voice Heard! The response to the Daufuskie Island Council Survey has been great. It will definitely prove a useful tool as the Council charts its course over the next year. If you haven't responded, there's still an opportunity to join your neighbors and make your voice heard. Please follow the link below to the short, 11 question survey. It should take less than ten minutes. http://daufuskieislandfrontporch.us3.list-manage

What could be better than brunch at the club? Join us for our Easter Celebration on April 5th! We will be serving Easter Brunch, including an Easter Platter, from 11am to 3pm. We will also be having an Easter Egg Hunt at 12pm for children along with a special visit from the Easter Bunny! Can you guess who's behind the mask?

Don't Miss the Boat and Don't Miss the Party at Daufuskie Island Rum Company. It's time for the Spicy Rum Launch Party. Tours of the distillery will be $5 (bring cash) and master distiller Tony Chase will give you a great tour of how the rum is made right on Daufuskie Island. When: Saturday April 11th 2015 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm Cranford Hollow will be playing Where: The Daufuskie Island Rum Co. 270 Haig Point Road, Daufuskie Island, SC 29915 (843) 342-4786 info@daufuskierum.com

I want to thank the editor of the Daufuskie Island Front Porch Newspaper Paula Nickels for tirelessly keeping everyone updated on DI News: Announcements and Reminders from the Daufuskie Island Front Porch Daufuskie Island Front Porch Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: From the First Union African Baptist Church: Join us this Sunday for special musical guest Bill Alston and the preaching of Pastor Clarence Edmondson. And then come down to the Mary Fields School following the service for a pot-luck fellowship meal. *************************** From Melrose: Greetings from Melrose! Join us tomorrow (weather permitting) for Bingo Bango Bongo at the Melrose Golf Club - call 843-422-6963 for details. Next Wednesday is All You Can Eat Crablegs at the Melrose Beach Club! Friday Night Oceanfront Low Country Boil and Oyster Roast is back - starting Friday April 3rd, live music by La Bodega!And remember to join us for Easter Brunch - 11-3 on Easter Sunday, Apri

Please note the following: From Calibogue Cruises: The following changes to the Calibogue Cruises Ferry Schedule will be effective beginning March 14th. Departing Daufuskie Departing Hilton Head Monday & Friday Monday & Friday 7:45AM 6:45AM 12:00 Noon 11:00AM 5:15PM 4:00PM Tues, Wed & Thurs. Tues, Wed & Thurs. 7:45AM 6:45AM 10:00AM 9:00AM 2:30PM 11:00AM 5:15PM 4:00PM Sat & Sun Sat & Sun 12:00 Noon 11:00AM 5:15PM 4:00PM **No Palmetto Breeze ferry passes will be accepted on boats departing Hilton Head at 9:00AM & 11:00AM.

Get the best seats for the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament at the Calibogue Club. The 47th Annual Heritage Golf Tournament is April 13th-19 at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island. Book your accommodations and tickets now. Daufuskie Island will be full and Sea Pines Resort will be full. You may want to just anchor your boat right off of Harbour Town to watch the PGA tournament. Kroger locations to sell RBC Heritage tickets all month Four local Kroger grocery stores will be selling tickets to this year's RBC Heritage presented by Boeing in Savannah, Bluffton and on Hilton Head... Read more here: http://www.islandpacket.com/rbc-heritage-news/#storylink=cpy

I have spent many romantic and non-romantic Valentines Days on Daufuskie Island, SC 29915. It is the perfect little winter get-away for you and your Valentine. Bloody Point and the Eagles Nest Restaurant is hosting a spectacular Valentine's Day. Join us on February 14th for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner at The Eagle's Nest. Call 843-341-5522 to make reservations. Space is limited!

http://www.daufuskierum.com/ What island would be complete without rum? Now we have Daufuskie Island Rum Company making white rum, spice rum and gold rum right on the island. Stop by for a tour and a tasting. Purchase a really cool t-shirt, sweatshirt, shot glass, flask, or a bottle of rum on your visit. Tony Chase, Master Distiller The Daufuskie Island Rum Company is open for business! The distillery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10-4. We have silver rum and many items in our gift shop available for purchase. Tours and tastings are offered at the top of each hour from 11-3. The cost is $5 and includes a complimentary shot glass. We would like to invite all of our island friends and supporters to our island grand opening on Jan 10 from 1-4. There will be music, food and free tours of the distillery. You will be able to sample the silver edition rum as well. We hope to see you all there!