Mix 20,000 acres of protected land with a luxurious five-star resort and you have one of the best eco-friendly properties in the world: Palmetto Bluff. While going “green” is not necessarily a new concept in the travel industry, it is becoming more popular with each passing day. Palmetto Bluff is proudly at the forefront of the growing environmental movement, as they have demonstrated for decades that eco-awareness and sustainability can unequivocally coexist in a positive way with tourism. The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, a non-profit organization dedicated to natural resource protection, fiercely safeguards the resort’s massive grounds. They are responsible for educating and collaborating with every developer, construction contractor, and homeowner on the property. All of the homeowners are required to become a Conservancy member and each home sale funds the conservation’s vision for a brighter and cleaner future.
One of the first things that you notice in this ecological haven are the abundance of trees. My favorite are the moss-laden Spanish oak trees, which are such an incredibly emblematic symbol of the South.
Eco-friendly properties defy generalization, as they can range from thatch-roofed huts on a beach to a grand mountain estate. Although they differ by design, what they do have in common is that they are committed to preserving nature and improving the well being of locals. As the result of Palmetto Bluff’s environmental integrity, visitors today are still able to enjoy the exquisite, untouched beauty of Bluffton with its winding tidal creeks, lush archipelago of salt marshes and fresh water lagoons, and ancient Maritime Forest.
Let your desires guide you each day: perhaps you will want to do nothing more than enjoy a drink next to the heated, horizon lap pool or maybe instead you will play a round of golf on the Jack Nicklaus course. One thing is for certain: You will always have something to do and see at Palmetto Bluff. If adventure is more your style and you would rather explore via land and sea, there are hiking and biking trails all over the grounds. You may also rent a kayak or take a guided boat ride along the rivers. Upon your return, it is time for a visit to the Spa or an evening stroll through one of the gas-lit neighborhoods where you can make plans for the following day.
During dusk and dawn, a special trip to the Bird Island, which is located in the property’s freshwater lagoon, must be made. This piece of land was intentionally left by the developers as a roosting spot for the Federally Endangered Woodstork. It is also teeming with a variety of other species such as egrets and herons.
Every evening Palmetto Bluff sets out complimentary ingredients for s’mores, as well as lights up several fire pits as a thank you to its guests. In my opinion, it is a perk that every hotel should offer.
Demand for more eco-friendly hotels in the luxury-travel sector will continue to increase, which provides a win-win situation for everyone. Even the most environmentally conscious consumers still travel, however supporting hotels like Palmetto Bluff is the best way to be responsible for the future. Unforgettable, serene, and exclusive, this property will stir your soul and awaken your senses.
Ahhh, this is amazingly gorgeous! I just love those mossy trees too!
-Jamie
ChatterBlossom
Thank you very much! They’re sooo gorgeous!!!
So beautiful! I’ve always wanted to see South Carolina. You make me want it even more 😉
xo
Awww I hope you can visit soon, it’s an awesome state!
Stunning photos…it’s hard to forget how many beautiful places there are in our own backyards.
Thank you! Yes, I totally agree.
some southern perfection!!
Yes!!!!!
Oh how – it looks so wild and free and open and utterly peaceful. 🙂 I’d love this place. 🙂
Yes yes yes!!! So beyond amazing! I could have moved there in a heartbeat.
I am feeling more and more drawn to the south lately…
Wahoooo come for a visit PLEASE!!!
great photos! really makes you feel like your there
Thank you so much!
Looks like such a beautiful place. Gorgeous photos as usual!
It absolutely is and thank you dear!
Seriously gorgeous! I love Spanish Oaks – I saw one that was 1,100 years old in Charleston. Bird Island looks incredible, too!
Wow where in Chaz? Do you remember? Trees are the best! Bird Island was awesome, but they are a little loud haha.
Ooooh you look so pretty and happy in that pic!
Thank you sooo much! XO
Looks fun!
-Alecia
Was so much fun!
Your photos are sooo good! Gives me something to “shoot” for 😉
Thank you for such an awesome compliment!
You had me sold with the photographs. Looks gorgeous. its good there are more eco friendly lodges coming to the US. I think the US needs to really push them more instead of more of the non ecofriendly ones.
Absolutely, couldn’t agree more! Glad you liked my photos!!!
mmmm s’mores….looks like a great time!
S’mores are the best right?
I love hotels like this – just stunning!
I agree, they rock!!!
that looks so serene, i love it. i love those reflection photos!
Thank you so much! Yes, I felt so at peace when I was at PB!!!
What a BEAUTIFUL property! Really fantastic photos, Andi! I love the second shot of the tree especially 🙂
It is sooo gorgeous! You should go there for your 1st year anniversary!!! Thanks for the kind words re: my photos!
What a dreamy place…It definitely had me at s’mores!
Sooo dreamy, perfect word to describe it!
Wow, what a beautiful place! The vegetation is so luxuriant!
So lush and verdant! I loooved it!!!
One of my favorite things about the south is spanish moss. I wish we had that here in NC. I just steal it from my parents when I visit home in FL. 😉 Sounds like a lovely place!!!
Hahaha you steal it from FL? I love that! Bring me some!!! 🙂
That is stunning! I can’t wait to visit the south…the landscape is just completely different from us in the PNW!
You will absolutely fall in love with the south! It’s sooo romantic!!!
The s’mores alone make me want to visit this place! Gorgeous pictures.
Happy travels 🙂
Thank you so much, I hope you get to visit soon! Happy travels to you as well!!! 🙂
I love all the pictures. I have had quite a few fantasies about the southern part of this country, after all, but I love the reflection ones most. They are really emotive.
Thank you X a million! This is such a special part of the world indeed.
Those are beautiful photos, Andi, you really make me want to visit. I’m a sucker for the Spanish moss too. Such a romantic symbol of the South.
Thank you so much for your kind words, they really mean the world to me. Spanish moss is amazing right?
oh wao! I have always to visit the area. Those trees! I have never really much ventured through the old south…but its in the plans!
Yay, so glad that it is in the plans! Do let me know if you pass through the south, I would love to meet!!!
What a gorgeous place!
Yes, super de duper gorgeous!!!
You really take gorgeous pictures. My favourite is the one with the reflection on the water of the arms forming a heart (sort of).
Thank you so much!!! What a nice compliment! Haha we tried our very best to make a heart. 🙂
Absolutely stunning, Andi! Love the photos…
Thanks a million Mel!
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Aww, I love your sunset heart arms picture! It looks so peaceful.
Hahaha thank you love!!!
What a gorgeous place!
Yes Brynn it’s sooo gorgeous!
Fanatstic Photos as always Andi! Very creative and beautiful captures, you have a natural eye for all things beautiful <3
Awww what an amazing compliment, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Such a pretty place! tell Lucas to take more pictures of you! :))
Hahahaha okay I will do it for you amiga!
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Oh, my gosh. The s’mores would be diving. Beautiful photos.
I meant divine. Typing too quickly.
Thank you so much! Yes, the s’mores were beyond delicious!!!