On Location: Kiawah River

Spring gave us the pleasure of exploring Kiawah River to capture our new collection, a thoughtfully preserved waterfront community where Lowcountry landscapes, working farms, and winding waterways come together along Charleston’s Sea Islands. Rooted in nature and designed for life outdoors, Kiawah River offered the perfect backdrop for the season ahead.

We kicked off the day at the Spring House, the heart of the community, and a natural gathering place. Poolside, we soaked in the sun while taking in sweeping views of the water. Just steps away sits The Dunlin, recently named the #1 resort in South Carolina, where you can enjoy delicious Southern cuisine at Linnette’s against a waterfront backdrop. Nearby, Kiawah River’s working farm and garden provide fresh produce, flowers, and pasture-raised eggs at their community farm stand, making it just as easy to embrace a farm-to-table evening as it is to enjoy an elevated riverside dinner. 

From there, we explored Kiawah River’s 20-mile network of nature trails, passing beneath live oaks draped in Spanish moss. Cruising the paths in our ride for the week, a vintage Land Rover, we took our time and spotted plenty of local wildlife along the way. The area is home to a wide range of plant and animal species, from beautiful Magnolia Grandiflora to the occasional Roseate Spoonbill wading through the marsh. With more than 1,000 of its 2,000 acres preserved, sustainable land design and wildlife conservation are thoughtfully woven into the fabric of the community. 

We wrapped up the day at the community’s historic farmhouse with a riverfront oyster roast. Surrounded by the Duck Head team and local friends, it was the perfect way to immerse ourselves in the laid-back, Lowcountry lifestyle that defines Kiawah River. As the sun set over the marsh and the tide rolled in, it was clear why this stretch of the Sea Islands feels so timeless. A place where conservation and community come together as naturally as the landscape.