Marker Flags

Have You Seen the Little Green Flags Around Some Buildings?

There are numerous little marker flags around several buildings. These are being used to mark downspout/drainage lines that have been cleaned out and repaired by crews from The Greenery.

Please Do Not Remove or Disturb Flags.

Board members will be doing a walkthrough with the Greenery to make sure that they have addressed all our concerns and also to update our diagrams for future reference.

What's happening in Hummingbird Woods?

The baby hummingbirds say "hello"

Thanks to Danielle Lowe for more amazing pictures.

Fountain Progress!

Application of the Line-X spray-on protective coating
to the inside walls
and floor of the fountain pool

Water beading up nicely on the slate top after being
sealed with coating

Back in Action!
"Thank You" to the Fountain Committee

History Right Next Door

Have you ever wondered what those historic preserve signs along our fence really refer to? There was a system of earthworks and fortifications known as batteries built in this area during the Civil War.

Jim Hay forwarded this aerial view courtesy of Grahame Long, Curator of History at The Charleston Museum. The heat sensing imagery reveals (A) The Retreat (B) Earthworks (the zig zag line) (C) Battery 1 (D) Battery Pringle and (E) Stono River. (We'll try to get a larger print of this added to the bulletin boards.) You can learn more by taking the Signature Tour at the Dill Sanctuary's Confederate Fortifications. It’s one of The Charleston Museum Signature Series Tours led by museum curators. The Museum, their two historic houses and their curators can offer unlimited topics for your group, such as decorative arts, women’s history and culinary tours as well as military history. Learn more: http://www.charlestonmuseum.org/visit-group-tours

Hummingbird Update

“I’m a sleepy baby but you can see my fluffy feathers!” Another amazing glimpse into the nest at “Hummingbird Woods” from Danielle Lowe.

New Pine Straw - Fresh Paint

New bales of straw have been distributed to cover the area around the clubhouse, the entrance drive approaching the fountain, the rear of building 200 and the open area between buildings 1000 and 1100.

Painting/repairs were completed at building 300 and The Retreat sign at the entrance.

Front Gate Update and More

Work is to begin on several maintenance and beautification projects around the property.

A welder has been given the go ahead to repair the sliding gate at the main entrance. Once it is operating properly, then the arms will raise and lower normally. Again, the keypad access is programmed in such a way that the arms would not operate independently of the gate in this case.

The cleaning and repair of the rain gutters and  downspout systems will be underway. All the gutter leaf guards will be inspected and a report generated in preparation for repair and replacement as needed.

The Greenery will be starting on new landscaping for the main  entrance to each building. Adjustments will be made to the irrigation system  as needed to ensure that these areas will receive proper watering. This is part of Phase One of a Master Plan for overall improvements. Many thanks to the landscaping committee for helping to develop and facilitate an ongoing plan for enhancements and care. As our natural areas mature, needs change for our growing things.

–The Retreat Board of Directors

Notice Regarding Our Ponds

Please be advised that the insurance company that provides "General Liability" coverage for The Retreat requires us to have "No Swimming or Fishing" signs posted at all the ponds on our property. We were recently advised that if we do not comply with this provision in our insurance policy that it would be cancelled. We have therefore taken the necessary steps to comply with these provisions and CMG will shortly be posting the signs at all the ponds.

–The Retreat Board of Directors

    Tropical Storm Andrea Alert 

The first named storm of the 2013 season is headed right for us. Expect winds of 15-35 mph from the SSW with gusts to 40 mph beginning just after midnight tonight (Thursday June 6) through Friday. There is a flash flood warning in effect for coastal South Carolina through 12 noon Friday. Rainfall total of 3-5 inches is expected.

Please bring in or secure hanging baskets, bird feeders and such on your porches. Move furniture that you don't want to get wet. Make sure your unit windows are closed and locked and car windows are up.

Some James Island roads may be flooded. Please try to stay off the roads if you don't have to be out. The intersection of Folly and Ft. Johnson and along Central Park Rd. near the creek are among areas that are quite flood prone. There may be limbs blowing down.

There is an 80% chance of rain for today. The forecast looks pretty good for Saturday but more rain is in the forecast for next week.

Beyond the Gates (Charleston Area Events):

Charleston Water Taxi

Here’s an excursion you might not have considered. Get an all day pass to cruise over to “East of the Cooper” on your own leisurely schedule. Boats depart from “our side” at the Maritime Center and there are 3 destinations to choose from: Patriot’s Point, Shem Creek and Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina. They have some sightseeing cruises in addition to the ferry service.  http://www.charlestonwatertaxi.com/

Farmers Markets Now In Season

The Charleston Farmers Market is now open in Marion Square each Saturday from 8-2 for fresh vegetables, herbs, fun foods, ingredients and the creations of local artisans.The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is at Moultrie Middle School on Coleman Boulevard Tuesdays 3:30 til dusk.

Summer 2013 at Folly

Calendar includes something fun for everybody: shagging/fishing tournaments on the pier, run/walk event and bring you dog Yappy Hour concerts: http://www.follybeach.com/events/