2025 Property Owners Luau
The Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) Luau was started several years ago as an effort to welcome new Property Owners to the island. This year, the event was modified so all Property Owners could join in on the celebration welcoming new neighbors to the Seabrook Island community. The Property Owners Luau is one of four annual SIPOA-sponsored events. (The Oyster Roast and Luau are for adults only. The July 4th celebration and November Tree Lighting are family-focused events).
Newcomers are at the heart of the Luau, and SIPOA is trying to do more to welcome new Property Owners, especially since so many properties have changed ownership since 2020.
This year’s event was held on Saturday, May 24th from 5:00-8:00pm on the Lake House lawn. Greeters welcomed fellow Seabrookers to the Luau with colorful leis and warm smiles. Property Owners were treated to a complimentary, authentic pig roast, delicious BBQ style side dishes, and adult beverages.
The layout for the festivities was strategically planned to take full advantage of the ample shade from the grand oak trees on the property. Many attendees brought their own chairs and set them up in this area. Tiki torches dotted the perimeter and attendees enjoyed the wonderful live music from Tommy & the Chucktown Players. The timing of this event coincided with an arts and crafts show in Live Oak Hall sponsored by the Seabrook Island Artists Guild.
There was an overwhelming response to the Luau. Joyce Phillips, chair of the SIPOA Amenities & Activities Committee, estimated that over 600 people attended the event, which far exceeded the projected number of attendees. The committee will do a post-event evaluation and determine ways to continually improve this Property Owner-focused kick off to summer event!
A BIG thank you goes out to Nic Porter, Lake House Director; Jamie Mixson, Lake House Manager; and ALL of the wonderful Lake House employees for planning, staffing, and making this start-of-summer celebration so special. Their personal involvement was critical to the success of the Luau
Submitted by Beth Wright, Amenities & Activities Committee
Photos by Jeff Davis