Video and Photos: 2nd Annual “Jingle All the Way” Boat Caroling on Lake Keowee

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Posted on December 15, 2011

Ho Ho Ho Your Boats!

In a tradition unto itself, residents of The Reserve at Lake Keowee enjoyed their 2^nd Annual “Jingle All the Way” boat caroling event, “dashing through the lake” amid warm 60-degree temperatures in merry spirit and festive fun.

Four boats carrying 37 carolers participated in this year’s event, which consisted of four planned stops at different Reserve owners’ docks decorated for the occasion. Singing traditional Christmas songs along the way, the carolers docked at sunset at The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Marina, and walked up to The Village’s Market to enjoy warm house made soups and sandwiches.

The evening ended around a roaring fire, roasting s’mores for dessert. If ever there were a portrait of a quintessential Christmas evening (with a twist), it could certainly have been here.

» View photos from the event.

Famed acrobatic troupe, Cirque du Soleil, visits Greenville SC

Posted on November 18, 2011

The Circus of the Sun performs in Greeville’s BI-LO Center arena November 23-17. “Quidam” is one of the latest touring productions from the fabulously successful Cirque du Soleil. As is true with all Cirque shows, Quidam promises to dazzle audiences with an array of acrobatic performances delivered with breathtaking artistry. All performances are scheduled to take place in Greenville’s BI-LO Center, a state-of-the-art 15,000 seat sports and entertainment arena, consistently recognized as one of the top 50 venues in the world.

Greenville is quickly becoming a mecca for the arts in South Carolina; in addition to the Bi-Lo Center, Greenville has an array of venues and performance groups including, The Peace Center, Furman Theatre, SC Children’s Theatre, Greenville Symphony Orchestra, and more, plus a selection of popular amphitheater-style sites for more casual al fresco entertainment. Greenville is also home to South Carolina’s Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, The Metropolitan Arts Council, and each spring plays host to Artisphere, one of the top 20 art festivals in the nation.

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» Learn more about how The Reserve at Lake Keowee Community Foundation supports the Performing Arts

Lake Keowee News: Reflections Newsletter, Fall 2011

Posted on October 24, 2011

News from The Reserve at Lake Keowee

A collection of stories, photos, and upcoming events
that guarantee another exciting season of Life on Lake Keowee!

The Fall 2011 issue of Reflections is now available online,
download it here.

Lake Keowee News: Reflections Newsletter, Summer 2011

Posted on July 12, 2011

News from The Reserve at Lake Keowee

A collection of stories, photos, and upcoming events
that guarantee another exciting season of Life on Lake Keowee!

The Summer 2011 issue of Reflections is now available online,
download it here.

Blue Ridge Fest: Upstate, SC’s Largest Classic Car Cruise-in!

Posted on May 4, 2011

Save-the-Date for Blue Ridge Fest 2011: May 13 and 14.
Nicknamed “The Gem of the Foothills,” Pickens, South Carolina is a quiet little town that has a lot to offer… beautiful Lake Keowee… the Blue Ridge Mountains … and Blue Ridge Fest! Each May, Pickens’ Main Street is alive with revving engines, live music, and dancing! This year, Blue Ridge Fest enjoys its 14^th birthday by celebrating the 50^th Anniversary of “The Twist” with Chubby Checker himself!

Blue Ridge Fest is not only a neighborhood party, but a huge fundraiser for 13 local charities. Since 1998, the festival has donated more than $1 million to the community. What could be better than twisting the night away to beach music with Chubby Checker, Coastline, and The Flashbacks while helping so many Upstate Charities?

Join the festivities!
Blue Ridge Fest events take place at
Blue Ridge Electric Co-op:
734 West Main Street, Pickens, SC

Beach Night and Classic Car Cruise-In
Friday, May 13^th from 6 – 10 pm
Featuring live music by Chubby Checker, Jim Quick and Coastline, and the Flashbacks!

Blue Ridge Fest Charity Bike Ride
Saturday, May 14^th beginning at 9:15 am
Proceeds benefit 13 local charities!

» For all the details and ticket information, visit the www.BlueRidgeFest.com

Clemson University Announces the Tigers’ 2011 Football Schedule

Posted on February 22, 2011

Clemson home games kickoff with the tradition of southern cuisine and the team running down the hill past Howard's Rock to ignite the fans.

The Clemson University Athletic Department has just announced the Tigers’ Football schedule for 2011. Lake Keowee is only 20 minutes from Death Valley in Clemson, South Carolina, so quite a few Reserve members enjoy spending their fall afternoons on the Clemson campus cheering on the Tigers.

Clemson roots extend well within the gates of The Reserve, where Coaches Dabo Swinney and Brad Brownell, Clemson Alumni and parents of current students enjoy having a lakefront retreat so close to their alma mater!

- Learn more about Clemson and the Lake Keowee area
- Plan a weekend in The Reserve at Lake Keowee Guest House
- View the Clemson Tigers’ 2011 Football Schedule

The Great Pumpkin Carving Contest, Winners Announced!

Posted on November 1, 2010

A little friendly competition…
The Reserve at Lake Keowee staff show off their
creativity, pumpkin carving skills, and Halloween spirit
in the 2010 Great Pumpkin Carving Contest!

See all the photos here!

Lake Keowee News: Reflections Newsletter, Autumn 2010

Posted on September 29, 2010

News from The Reserve at Lake Keowee

A collection of stories, photos, and upcoming events
that guarantee another exciting season of Life on Lake Keowee!

The Autumn 2010 issue of Reflections is now available online,
download it here.

Happy First Day of Fall — Celebrate the season with these great Lake Keowee area events!

Posted on September 23, 2010

Happy First Day of Fall!

This time of year a boat ride in the crisp air, taking in the contrast of the fall foliage against the emerald green waters of Lake Keowee is invigorating! In addition to the natural beauty of the season, The Reserve and nearby Greenville, Asheville, and Clemson University host some great events to celebrate the season:

September 23-26, Euphoria Greenville Food Festival
September 25, Reserve Fall Festival and Oyster Roast
October 8-10, Fall For Greenville Festival
October 23, Clemson vs. GA Tech VIP Tailgate
October/November, Peak Leaf Season in Upstate, SC and Western, NC — Plan a discovery visit to The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
All Autumn Events at The Reserve

The Autumn 2010 issue of
Reflections is now available,
download it here.

Nashville singer/songwriter Jonathan Birchfield packs The Reserve’s Pub Night with the sounds of summer

Posted on August 9, 2010

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Nashville singer/songwriter Jonathan Birchfield rocked out with a collection of original and cover songs that epitomize summer on the open-air stone terrace in the Village at The Reserve at Lake Keowee, in a live concert for the community Pub Night.

Read what Jonathan had to say about his first visit to The Reserve at Lake Keowee and see all the photos from the best concert of the summer!