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Director of Marketing at The Reserve at Lake Keowee

The Reserve at Lake Keowee presents fourth annual ARTISPHERE Getaway Contest

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Artisphere Arts Festival in Greenville SC near Lake Keowee Real EstateNow in its fourth year, The Reserve at Lake Keowee is pleased to once again sponsor the Artisphere Getaway Weekend contest. One lucky winner will receive a complimentary package to enjoy Artisphere, a nationally-ranked outdoor arts festival taking place May 10-12 in downtown Greenville, S.C. The contest has already kicked off and participants can enter to win on the Artisphere website or on The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s website here. Entries are due by 11:59 p.m. on April 28.

One lucky winner will receive a two-night, three-day luxury experience in the nationally-acclaimed upstate of South Carolina. The Westin Poinsett Hotel, the city’s only four-diamond hotel located in the heart of downtown Greenville, S.C., joins the Getaway Contest this year by including a complimentary one-night stay for the winner on the evening of May 10. This historical hotel provides perfect, walking-access to the festival, as well as other must-see Greenville attractions.

On May 11, the winner will enjoy complimentary overnight accommodations within The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s picturesque Guest House, complete with on-site activities at The Reserve, two weekend VIP hospitality passes to Artisphere, and a $250 gift certificate to spend on art while at the festival.
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Photos: BMW Charity Pro-Am Media Day at the BMW Performance Center

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The celebrity commitments and a new celebrity tracker Facebook page for the 13th annual BMW Charity Pro-Am were announced today at the tournament’s Media Day.  The event was held at the BMW Performance Center where sponsors, supporters and guests were also treated to on-track and off-road driving experiences.

Keep updated here on tournament-week details, including Reserve at Lake Keowee hours and ticket information. See you at the lake May 13-18!

Friday, May 11 Concert: The Reserve welcomes Blues Legend Mac Arnold for an outdoor concert at 7pm

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Environmental, education, cultural arts and outreach programs from our Community Foundation have long been some of the hidden treasures to life here at The Reserve at Lake Keowee. At 7pm on Friday, May 11, The Reserve Community Foundation takes center stage when it welcomes Blues legend Mac Arnold and his band Plate Full O’Blues for a free outdoor concert.

James Brown played piano in Mac’s first band, and at age 24 Mac joined the Muddy Waters Band which launched his career in music. He went on to perform with the likes of Eric Clapton, Howlin’ Wolfe, Otis Redding, Bill Withers, and B.B. King. While living in Los Angeles Mac also played on the TV sets of Soul Train and Sanford & Son.

The 2012 Blues Music Awards will be announced on May 10th—the night before his concert at The Reserve. Mac is nominated for the “Traditional Blues Male Artist” category.

Click Here for more event details. Non-Reserve members please call 864-481-4010 to make reservations prior to May 8th. See you at The Reserve on Friday, May 11!

Audio: Real Golf Radio destination spotlight features Greenville South Carolina and The Reserve at Lake Keowee

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“…peaceful serenity not found in most places.”

Travel and golf writer Chuck Miller (a.k.a. The Traveling Guy) is featured each week on the nationally syndicated Real Golf Radio program, where he reports on location from his 50-state tour of America’s greatest destinations. His March 10, 2012 audio report recaps his visit to Greenville, his stay at The Reserve at Lake Keowee, and his golfing experience on our Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.  Chuck comments on all that he discovered here at The Reserve including “…peaceful serenity not found in most places.”

Listen to the Real Golf Radio interview here:

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Video: Open-air ice skating rink starts a cool, new holiday tradition on Main Street Greenville

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If you’re visiting Upstate South Carolina this holiday season, be sure to take a spin around UBS Ice On Main—Greenville’s new outdoor skating rink at the Courtyard Marriott on Main Street.  Opening ceremonies for the inaugural season are at 10:30am on Friday 11/25.  Skating hours are from 11am – 9pm daily from November 25th to January 8th.  Day passes are $10 for adults and $8 for children.

- Click Here for more details about USB Ice On Main
- Click Here to schedule your Real Estate Discovery Visit to The Reserve

Photos: Fall colors on display at Lake Keowee

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The Reserve at Lake Keowee celebrates all that you love about Fall…brilliant autumn colors, refreshing mountain air, a full schedule of outdoor activities and all the nearby excitement of Greenville, Asheville, and Clemson University. Schedule your Real Estate Discovery Visit today and experience it all firsthand.

- Click here for our full gallery of Fall photos

Virtual Tour: Proposed lakefront home/homesite package (Reserve site #A-20) with mountain and lake views on the main channel of Lake Keowee

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This proposed waterfront home (on Reserve homesite #A-20) enjoys main-channel access to beautiful Lake Keowee. Offered by Reserve Showcase Builder Sexton Griffith, this 3,600 square-foot retreat combines spacious living and entertainment spaces, 3 bedroom suites, 3.5 baths, and Lake & Mountain views throughout. Signature touches inside include huge windows, high ceilings, wood flooring and a gorgeous chef’s kitchen. Designed for outdoor living, this open floor plan welcomes you home with a sun deck, screened porch, stone terrace and accents, and gentle path to the water.

- View this complete MLS Real Estate listing here.
- View all Available Homes and Cottages at The Reserve.
- Click Here to schedule your Real Estate Discovery Visit to The Reserve.

Video: Fall for Greenville Festival celebrates 30th anniversary with music, food, and fun along Main Street

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The Reserve at Lake Keowee is just 45 minutes from Main Street Greenville—site of the annual Fall for Greenville “A Taste of Our Town” Festival. This year’s three-day, 30th anniversary event featured menu items from 40 of Greenville’s finest restaurants, kid’s rides and six stages of non-stop musical acts from rock to country to blues and jazz. Enjoy this look back at all the music, food, and fun including a dueling strings rendition of the 1960′s folk anthem “House of the Rising Sun”.

- Click here to learn more about Greenville.
- Experience Greenville during your Real Estate Discovery Visit to The Reserve.

Photos: Travel+Leisure Magazine recognizes nearby Furman University as one of “America’s Most Beautiful College Campuses”

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One of “America’s Most Beautiful College Campuses” is just 35 minutes from The Reserve at Lake Keowee…that according to the September 2011 issue of Travel+Leisure Magazine. Furman University in Greenville, SC is one of 30 featured colleges in a Travel … Continue reading →

Photos: Audio: short game guru Dave Pelz visits The Reserve for a Golf Magazine photo shoot

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Short game expert Dave Pelz, instructor for PGA Tour professionals such as Phil Mickelson and former Clemson standout Kyle Stanley, recently visited The Reserve at Lake Keowee to shoot photos for an upcoming series of articles in Golf Magazine. Dave’s team spent their mornings along the lake, exploring our Jack Nicklaus Signature Course for the perfect backdrop. Reserve members welcomed Dave at the Orchard House clubhouse and event lawn during an evening reception and putting contest.

“I have never personally seen a lake more beautiful than Keowee.” Dave Pelz

During his visit, Dave was interviewed by Clemson’s flagship radio station The Drive 104.9 where he commented “I have never personally seen a lake more beautiful than Keowee.”

Listen to the 20-minute radio interview here: