Sea Island Life Magazine Fall/Winter 2013 | Page 26

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The year that the live oak trees were
planted leading to The Lodge at
sea Island Golf Club. Anna King, the
owner of the original plantation
where the sea Island Golf Club is
now located, supervised the planting
of the trees on what we now know
as Avenue of the Oaks.

The number of delicious

shop prepares each year.

Favorite Things
MEMBER PATRICIA FREEMAN

FREQUENT GUEST DR. PATRICK MALCOLM

MEMBER CHIP CHAMPION

dr. Patrick Malcolm has been a regular
guest at sea Island since 1968. He and his
family visit the resort several times each
year. According to Malcolm, he visited
between 15 and 20 times last year alone.

Chip Champion has been a member of sea
Island for 15 years and describes it as “the
most wonderful place on earth.” He enjoys
sharing experiences with his wife, Caroline;
son, Max; daughter, Mary Wallace; and his
mother and stepfather, Louise and Bob
Bledsoe, who also are members.

His favorite …
MONTH: “september used to be my favorite
time of year on sea Island because the
water is warmer, but I can’t really say that
anymore. My favorite month? All of them!”
MEALTIME EXPERIENCE: sitting at the Chef’s
Table at the Georgian Room.
MENU ITEM: The
grilled foie gras as
well as anything
on the Chef’s
Tasting Menu.
PLACE TO RELAX:
In the solarium, or
on the sofa at the
Beach Club with The
New York Times.

His favorite ...
VIEW: The sunset over the sound as seen
from Adirondack chairs at The Lodge.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Playing golf with
his son and swimming at the Beach Club
with his daughter.
WILDLIFE ACTIVITY: Bird
watching with friend
dr. Joe Jackson,
also a sea Island
Club member.

Foie gras

ACTIVITY: Visiting the steam room at The spa
at sea Island, as well as driving up and down
sea Island drive and looking at the cottages.

SMELL: The plush
green leather
chairs in the men’s
locker room at The
Lodge, fresh green
grass and pinot noir.

Freeman spent their honeymoon at sea Island.
“I remember thinking, ‘Maybe someday we
can live here,’ ” Patricia says. After moving
to Jacksonville, Fla., in 1991, the couple
visited frequently with their daughters. Four
years ago, their oldest daughter, dorothy,
got married at Christ Church, and held the
reception and bridesmaids’ luncheon at sea
Island. Two years ago, the Freemans purchased
a home in the Ocean Forest community.
“so many of our fondest memories are set
at sea Island, and I’m sure there are many
more ahead,” Patricia adds.

Her favorite ...
TIME OF YEAR: The holidays. “I love sharing
sea Island with family and friends dur [