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August Events at Saluda River Club

There’s lots of action in August at Saluda River Club! 
Check out our Calendar of Events for these and other planned activities. 

River Kids Play Time
August 4th & 11th,  4:00 – 5:00pm, Riverfront Playground
Calling all SRC kids to the playground! Moms and Dad can take a break while the kids run, play and laugh in the shade!

Family Movie Night on the Green
Friday, August 13th, 8:00 – 10:30pm, Village Green
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and favorite movie snacks to enjoy the movie “UP” under the stars. Weather permitting.

Cooking Class with Chef Rawlings
Thursday, August 19^th   7:00 – 9:00pm, Information Center
RSVP by Aug. 16^th 
Chef Christopher Rawlings is back to show us how to host an awesome summertime dinner party with minimal time and planning.

Great American Waterway Cleanup
Saturday, August 21^st  10:00am…until   Volunteers Needed!
RSVP by Aug. 19^th 
As part of the Keep the Midlands Beautiful program, Saluda River Club adopted our property edge along the Saluda River to maintain and keep beautiful throughout the year.  Meet us at the Chickawa Outdoor Center at 10am and we’ll get you geared up and ready to go.

Back to School Pool Party
Friday, August 27^th  6:00 – 9:00pm, Chickawa Outdoor Center
Join us in celebrating the end of summer with a Back to School Pool Party.  We’ll have live music from Brian Connor and His Amazing Friends, and food from Lizard’s Thicket.

Be sure to RSVP as noted or contact our Lifestyle Director for details. 

Exciting News for Saluda River Club and Two Terrific Builders

Earlier this summer, the Homebuilders Association of Greater Columbia presented the 2010 Tour of Homes, Columbia’s Largest Open House of New Homes.   Two of the homes built in Saluda River Club won Best Overall Home in their category.

“The Logan”  by Paradime Construction won Best Overall in the category of $301,000-$400,000.
“The Heathwood” by Vesta Builders won Best Overall in the category of $501,000 – $750,000. 

Saluda River Club congratulates these builders and are proud of their work within our community.

Kind Words from the Lexington County Council!

Visits to the Lexington County Council are usually pretty serious affairs, with lots of talk about zoning, property lines and that kind of thing.  But there was definitely a lighter feeling in the air at a recent meeting when the Council honored Saluda River Club for winning the Best in American Living Award (BALA) for Community Design. 

Bill Theus, Walter Taylor, Andy White and other members of our team were on hand when the Council issued a resolution congratulating us on the BALA award.  The prestigious design competition is sponsored each year by Professional Builder magazine and by the National Association of Home Builders.  

The BALA award was presented earlier this year in Las Vegas at the NAHB International Builders’ Show (yes, we certainly did attend and had a fabulous time!).  Saluda River Club is only the second South Carolina community, and the first in Columbia, to receive it. 

We’ve framed the resolution and hung it with pride in our conference room.  Winning the award was so satisfying…and getting an official pat on the back from the Lexington County Council was pretty sweet, as well!

Thank You Members of the SC General Assembly!

Talk about a terrific honor!  Saluda River Club principals Walter Taylor and Bill Theus led a delegation of staff and associates to the South Carolina State House recently. 

They were presented with a Resolution commemorating the community on winning the Best in American Living Award (BALA) for Community Design. 

“It’s one thing to be recognized by an industry group, but for members of the General Assembly to take the time to honor our efforts in this way really meant a lot,” said Walter.

The BALA award is sponsored by Professional Builder magazine and by the National Association of Home Builders.   Saluda River Club is the second South Carolina community, and the first in Columbia, to receive it. 

The Resolution had all of the “be it resolved” formality that’s typical of these proclamations.  But the mood was as warm as you can imagine, with plenty of handshaking and friendly greetings from lawmakers from the Midlands and other regions of the state.

Thanks again to the General Assembly for honoring us in this way.  We’ll remember this day for many years to come!

Pictured in the photo taken at the top of the State House steps: (left to right) Andrew White, Brad Harper, Lee Blythe, Edmund Monteith, Bob Jones, Walter Talyor, Ryan Brandt, Rep.Chip Huggins, Tony Carnagio.

Saluda River Club Featured in Annual Tour of Homes

Saluda River Club is one of the “Featured Communities” during Columbia’s largest Open House of New Homes for Sale.  The HBA of Greater Columbia’s Annual Tour of Homes starts May 1^st and continues May 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 from noon to 6pm.

Visit the Saluda River Club Information Center for your free 2010 Tour of Homes Guide Book and we’ll give you a guided tour of our community and our homes featured in the HBA Tour.  Also visit us on-line at SaludaRiverClub.com

The Annual Tour of Homes gives you the opportunity to see innovative ideas, special design features, dynamic floor plans and the finest craftsmanship from the Midlands best builders and developers.  The event is free and the guide books with maps to the homes are free.  Additional details are available on-line at www.columbiabuilders.com

Saluda River Club Expands Team to Meet Demand

Riverfront Community Welcomes New Sales Professionals.

With record sales of over $17 million since the community opened in late fall of 2008, Saluda River Club is growing its team to ensure the very best in customer service. 
The Lexington riverfront community welcomes residential home sales veterans:
Elizabeth Webber Akre and Catherine Wright.

Elizabeth Akre is an accomplished South Carolina real estate professional.  She was named 2008 REALTOR^® of the year by the Central Carolina Association of REALTORS^®.   Akre has served in a variety of leadership positions with the association, and in 2013 will assume the presidency.  Most recently, Akre was part of an award-winning sales team with RE/MAX Real Estate Services in Columbia.  At Saluda River Club, she will support the onsite sales organization.

Catherine Wright has enjoyed a successful real estate career. Her accomplishments include managing a branch office of a large Ohio real estate company and serving as sales and marketing manager for local and national real estate firms.  Wright, licensed since 1970,  is a lifetime member of the Regal Circle of the Sales and Marketing Council of the National Homebuilders Association.

“We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth and Catherine.  Their skills and experience will be a tremendous asset as we respond to an increased demand for information about our community,” says Edmund Monteith, Jr., SRC Senior VP of Sales and Marketing.  “Interest has been especially high since we were honored with the Best of American Living Award for Community Design in January.”

Saluda River Club, a Lifestone Communities development, occupies 235 pristine acres along a mile of the Saluda River.  The River District features traditionally crafted large and estate homes on wooded lots.  The Village District has townhomes, cottages and single-family residences.

To learn more about Saluda River Club call (803) 358-3969 or visit saludariverclub.com.

From Fly Fishing to Fine Wine Events

Saluda River Club residents, guests and prospective home owners are invited to experience Saluda River Club from the shores of the river or from a wine tasting event at the Village Clubhouse.  

Wine Lottery, March 26, 7pm  (see PDF for details) 
Fly Fishing Classes, Sundays 2pm (March, April, May)

Saluda River Club is honored to have Michael Frank of Frank’s Fly Arts conduct fly fishing classes on the banks of the Saluda.  Frank’s Fly Arts is Columbia’s only professional fly fishing guide service.

Participants will enjoy learning everything from fly tying, fly casting and basic fishing tactics.  Pre-paid registration is required.  See PDF for details.

These are two of the many great events and activities taking place at Saluda River Club.  See our Event Calendar to learn more.

Premier Event at Saluda River Club

“The Auction Down by The River” was held at Saluda River Club March 4^th .

The Chickawa Outdoor Center was the venue for the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce’s Premier Event of the Year!  

The auction event is designed to promote the Lexington Community and to have fun while raising funds for the Chamber.  Participants enjoyed live entertainment, great food, with a live and silent auction.

Blue Marlin Signature Catering provided: Steamed Oysters, BBQ, Low Country Stew, Premium Libations, Music and More.

The Auction is one of many great events being held at Saluda River Club.  Visit our website for details about other exciting activities taking place at the community awarded Best In American Living. Call today to schedule a full tour of Saluda River Club. 803-358-3969.

Saluda River Club Wins National and Local Award

Saluda River Club received the highly acclaimed Best in American Living Award for Community Design. 

Sponsored by Professional Builder magazine and the National Association of Home Builders, Saluda River Club is the first community in the Midlands of South Carolina to receive this prestigious award.  

The 2009 BALA winners were announced at the NAHB 2010 International Builders’ Show and officially presented to the developers at the Regal Awards in Columbia on Saturday, February 20th.  Click here to read the full story.

Also presented at the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia annual awards ceremony, Saluda River Club won a Regal Award for Best Special Promotion  for Art On The River. 

Art on the River showcased the outstanding talents of the artists and the beauty of the venue.  The event included local and international artists, a wide variety of paintings, photographs and silverwork all displayed at the Chickawa Outdoor Center within Saluda River Club.  See photos of the event at SaludaRiverClub.com

Saluda River Club Achieves Record Sales

The lifestyle and recreational community along the Saluda River has emerged as one of the brightest spots in the South Carolina real estate market.  Saluda River Club, a development of locally owned Lifestone Communities, achieved new home sales in excess of $15 million in 2009.

“Despite the recession, we’ve found that you just can’t keep people from their dreams,” said Lifestone/Saluda River Club principal Walter Taylor. Taylor, along with partners Andy White and Bill Theus, decided to stay the course in 2009  - never compromising on quality and continuing to emphasize extraordinary lifestyle and value.  Their strategy paid off.

See the Saluda River Club website for the full story.

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