Summer 2016 | Sea Island Life Magazine Spring/Summer 2016 | Page 3

WELCOME

WELCOME TO SEA ISLAND!

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n addition to the beauty and warmer temperatures that lure us
outside this time of year, the arrival of spring and summer at
Sea Island reminds us of the stories of our childhood, including the
fun of summer camp. Those days, filled with new discoveries, skills
and friendships, continue to characterize the experience of camp today. In
“Happy Campers” (page 16), we explore the lasting benefits of such programs and how they have evolved; some even welcome adults, providing a
chance for different generations to bond.
Families are also connecting over other outdoor pursuits, including golf.
Learn how the PGA and Sea Island are making the game more accessible
and welcoming to all skill levels on page 40.
This time of year is also marked by the re-emergence of favorite flavors.
Melon, for example, makes its way into a variety of creative, delicious
dishes to be enjoyed with perfectly chilled libations (page 8). When it
comes to frosty beverages, we discovered the crucial role that highquality, custom-cut ice plays in craft cocktails (page 10). Southern flavors
are sweeping the nation, as more top chefs are serving regional favorites
in their restaurants from the Northeast to the West Coast (page 28). At
Sea Island, we celebrate this homegrown cuisine and culture during
Southern Grown, Sea Island’s food, drink and music festival, June 9-12.
Putting this issue together made us feel slightly nostalgic. Two of our
feature stories illustrate that some of our favorite childhood activities still
have a place in our adult lives. For instance, sand castles can be transformed
into sprawling works of art, which you can read about on page 52. Another
modern-day masterpiece, pop-up books are challenging the preconceived
notion that these movable books are only for children (page 34). We are
excited that, over Easter weekend, we will introduce “Sea Island Pops Up”
by Robert Sabuda, our own pop-up book about our history, natural beauty
and traditions.
As you spend time on Sea Island, we invite you to embrace your favorite
activities from the past, relive some favorite moments and create fresh,
new stories all your own.
Sincerely,
Scott Steilen
President, Sea Island

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