Four Simple Ways to Leave
Your Legacy for Kiawah
Donate Real Estate
Donate undeveloped real estate to the Kiawah
Conservancy to ensure habitat preservation in perpetuity.
Leave Your Legacy in the Naturally Kiawah Garden
Commemorate a loved one or special event with
naming opportunities starting as low as $250 in the Naturally
Kiawah Demonstration Garden located in Night Heron Park.
Become a Legacy Donor
By including a gift to the Kiawah Conservancy in
your estate plans, you join a growing number of visionary
conservationists.
The Kiawah Conservancy relies on and appreciates our
volunteers. We are always looking for enthusiastic individuals
with diverse talents. There are many different positions for
which to volunteer, both in the field and in the office.
Contact us today to learn more about these and other
donation opportunities and leave your Legacy for Kiawah.
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The Kiawah Conservancy’s Philanthropists of the Year came a little slowly to Kiawah
Island. Bob and Paula Ott, long time Ohio residents, visited the Island many years ago when
they were first married, and enjoyed their time but were not particularly motivated to commit
to it, at least at first. The Island was largely undeveloped, shopping was always a challenge,
picking up a box of nails involved an multi-hour, fifty mile round trip, and opportunities for
dining or cultural activities were limited. Happily for the Otts and the Kiawah community,
Bob’s brother Kevin and sister-in-law Libby, long time Kiawah owners, allowed both Paula and
Bob opportunities for family visits at their villa in Windswept. The Otts continued to come
occasionally and then all that changed a few years ago. Bob and Paula began to notice all of the
changes that had taken place over the years: the arrival of Freshfields and all it has to offer; the
increase in great restaurants; the abundance of social and cultural activities; and the natural
beauty of the Island that had not changed at all.
Inevitably they began looking for a place on Kiawah to call home. They began their
search with a real estate agent, but also viewed sites via Google Earth (how cool is that?).
Visiting houses proved intriguing, but they never found the right house in the right place –
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A Legacy for Future Generations
the place requirement being a view of the ever-changing marshes. Finally they decided to
consider finding a lot and building a home, thus maximizing the possibility for the house
they envisioned in a place they selected. The choice was easy. They selected a beautiful site at
83 Blue Heron Pond Road and began to plan their dream home. Along they way, they made
the decision to donate a portion of their wonderful lot to the Kiawah Conservancy. Their
generosity helps insure that Kiawah’s wildlife will have a special place to forage and rest in a
peaceful setting forever. The Otts have almost completed their new home and plan to move in
in early May. Perhaps they will spend some of their hours on the Island enjoying the company
of their resident bobcat, a buddy of theirs who frequents the area. For sure they will enjoy