Saluda River Club Blog

Trout Stocking on Saluda River

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ Freshwater Fisheries Section stocked about 13,000 brown and rainbow trout in the Lower Saluda River Dec. 13, 2011 using a helicopter and specialized lift bucket. The stocking benefits South Carolina’s $14 million trout fishery.

This year’s trout stocking is a cooperative effort between the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the State Law Enforcement Division with SLED providing the pilots and helicopter for the aerial stocking.

Helicopter stocking allows DNR to better distribute trout up and down the river system and prevents the concentration of fish in any particular area. This will allow the fish more time to acclimate and disperse before anglers begin trying to catch them. The SLED aircraft also allows the DNR to be more selective in the type of habitat where the fish are stocked.

Here’s a video of the trout stocking in progres:

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 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.

We’re Rolling Out the New Year with Wonderful Events

Check out our new EVENTS AT SALUDA calendar for all of the activities taking place at Saluda River Club.  We’ll be updating it often, so be sure to keep it bookmarked for easy reference.  Here are just a few of the fun events we have planned:

Valentine’s Day – Parent’s Night Out
Village Clubhouse      Friday, February 12th       6:00pm-9:00pm
Let us take care of the kids while you enjoy dinner and cocktails at the Village Clubhouse.   My Gym Children’s Fitness Center will host children’s activities followed by a movie at the Chickawa Outdoor Center. Children ages walking to 9 years old are welcome.   RSVP by February 2   (SRC Residents Only)

St. Patrick’s Day Party
Chickawa Outdoor Center      Wednesday, March 17th       6:00pm-9:00pm
Bring your family and friends to celebrate with traditional Irish food and spirits.
Don’t forget to wear your GREEN!
RSVP by March 1

Easter Portraits and Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 27th      10:30am-12:30pm
Dress the kids in their Easter best to have their picture taken, hunt Easter Eggs and
parade around the lawn of the Chickawa Outdoor Center.  Easter Egg Hunt will take place 10:30-11am, followed by awards, snacks and refreshments.  Rachel Browne Photography will be available to take family and individual portraits. 

Please note that from time to time, events at Saluda River Club may be for “residents only.”  

Saluda River Club offers an exciting, amenity-rich lifestyle with walking trails, parks, a fitness center, clubhouse, bar and concierge services.  Located on the banks of the Saluda River, the community also serves as an escape to nature, offering fly fishing, kayaking and canoeing for homeowners.  Call today to schedule a full tour of the community. 803.358.3969.  or visit Saluda River Club’s website for more details.

New Year’s Eve on the River

Saluda River Club is hosting a New Year’s Eve Party at the Chickawa Outdoor Center!    December 31, 7 – 9 pm

Join homeowners, guests and prospective home owners for fun, food and fireworks.  Click here to RSVP to the event.

Homebuyer Tax Credit Q & A

As you may have heard, the tax credit for first time home buyers has been extended! 

To see a great selection of homes and home sites available visit SaludaRiverClub.com.   Remember, you need to close before July1, 2010!

• Q: What has stayed the same in the new law?   First-time home buyers still get a credit of as much as 10% of the purchase price, up to a maximum $8,000.  
• Q: What has changed?   A buyer must have a contract in place before May 1, 2010, and the deal must close before July 1, 2010.  No further extension is expected.  The price of the house is now capped.
• Q: Is it possible to qualify for a credit if I am building a home on a lot I already own?   Yes, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The purchase date is usually considered to be the date of first occupancy, so you would need to move in before July 1, 2010.
• Q: Where can I get more information?   Go to www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com,  a Web site sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders.

Source:  The Wall Street Journal, On-line, November 12, 2009; Tax Report: “The Lowdown on Home-Buyer Tax Credits,” by Laura Saunders.     See full article, for additional details and stipulations of the extended program.

Kayak your way to better health

Paddle your way upstream to better health with a form of exercise that is kind to your joints, relaxing, yet a great workout at the same time! It may only take a day to learn basic kayaking skills, but once you master them, you are setting yourself up for a lifetime of health benefits.

Kayaking can be a social activity or solo, strenuous or relaxing, or last a few hours to a few days if you plan a trip. Either way, it’s one of the best forms of exercise to lose weight, tone up or release stress.

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