Category: Activities

Sip & Stroll: Celebrate the Marsh to Breakers Trail

On By SIPOAIn Activities, Nature Trails

Join the SIPOA Board and the Amenities & Activities Committee for the launch of the Marsh to Breakers Trail on February 9th at 2:00pm at the entrance to the Oyster Catcher parking lot. Ribbon-cutting promptly at 2:00. Complimentary champagne.

When: February 9th at 2:00pm
Where: Entrance to Oyster Catcher Parking Lot
Why: Celebrate the Marsh to Breakers Trail

What is the Marsh to Breakers Trail?

This world class 1.2 mile loop allows walkers to experience a variety of Seabrook Island’s natural ecosystems in a very compact journey. You will enjoy maritime forest, hammock islands, interdune ponds, grasslands, shrub thicket, Kiawah River Estuary and the beauty of Seabrook Island’s North Beach — all within a compact trail just slightly over 1 mile. 

The trail has three surfaces: paved, woods, and boardwalk. After beginning on a paved surface, the trail moves into the woods where it is more rugged with uneven surfaces and tree roots. The final surface is boardwalk. The trail is easy and suitable for children and dogs on leash but not recommended for strollers, bikes or wheelchairs.

If the weather is good and you still have energy, there are 2 optional beach walk add-ons to this trail:

Cap’n Sams Loop: Walk to the shoreline at the end of BW1. Turn left. Walk as far as you can to the end of Captain Sams Spit and return. Add an additional 1.8 miles to your walk. If it’s low tide, you may see our amazing local dolphins strand feeding!

Deveaux Loop: Walk to the shoreline at the end of BW1. Turn right. Walk to the seawall at BW7 and return. Add an additional 2.5 miles to your walk.

Click image to view trail video by Jeff Davis

Holiday Parade 2025

On By SIPOAIn Activities, Holiday Events, Lake House

THURSDAY, 11/28: Show us your Holiday Spirit by dressing up in your most festive attire and decorated vehicle to celebrate the holiday season! All participants in the winning vehicle will receive a coupon for 50% off Lake House merchandise!

Register Here

Start the holiday season off right with your neighbors and friends at the Annual Seabrook Island Holiday Parade!

The parade begins at 3:30pm at the Lake House and completes the loop around Seabrook Island Road to finish back at the Lake House.

If you want to be in the parade, gather at the Lake House at 3:00pm. The parade will begin at 3:30pm. Holiday-themed decorated cars, trucks, and LSVs are encouraged! (No bikes)

Holiday Parade Information:

  • For safety reasons, ALL participants riding in the bed of trucks MUST REMAIN INSIDE the bed of the truck with the truck tailgate CLOSED. No sitting on truck bed rails. No standing in truck beds. Truck tailgate must be closed for the entire duration of the parade.
  • Any type of vehicle allowed on Seabrook Island roads and able to maintain 10mph may take part in the parade. No bikes.
  • Do not throw candy/items from vehicles in the parade. No water balloons allowed.
  • All participants must be at their lineup location by 3:00pm. Staff will be on hand to assist.

For more information on the Holiday Parade, please email jmogus@sipoa.org.

Calling All Shoppers- A Holiday Market 2025

On By SIPOAIn Activities, Holiday Events, Lake House

Seabrook Island is home to many talented artists, craftsmen, photographers, hobbyists, and more! All are invited to apply to exhibit their high-quality hand-made work at A Holiday Market. This year, A Holiday Market will benefit the two local public secondary schools: St. John’s High School and Haut Gap Middle School. All funds generated by the Holiday Market, including donations by non-exhibiting Guild members and visitors to the Holiday Market will be given to the schools to purchase art supplies to enhance their students’ growth and development in visual and applied arts.

Annual Turkey Trot – 2025

On By SIPOAIn Activities, Holiday Events, Lake House

This is a fun run that starts and ends at the Lake House. The route takes some of the race away from the traffic on Seabrook Island Road and into the interior of the island. It’s a 5K+ (just at 3.5 miles). Race shirts are limited.

Seabrook Island Annual Turkey Trot 2025

Thursday, November 27, 2025
8:00am at the Lake House
$35 Entry Fee

**ALL TURKEY TROT EVENT SHIRTS ARE SOLD OUT**

Leave the cooking for later and join us at the Seabrook Island Annual Turkey Trot! There’s no better way for Seabrookers and their guests to start Thanksgiving Day!

Turkey Trot Details:
Online registration closes at 8:00pm on Tuesday, 11/25. You can register in person at the Lake House on Wednesday, 11/26 from 10:00am – 4:00pm and Thursday, 11/27 from 7:15am – 7:45am.

  • Race will start promptly at 8:00am from the Lake House. Please arrive 10 -15 minutes early.
  • Course is just over a 5k at 3.5 miles
  • Participants will be placed in corrals to space out the start.
  • This is a fun run. A clock will be at the start/finish; however, there will not be official times recorded.
  • Packet Pick-Up: Wednesday, November 26 from 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Race Day Pick-Up: 7:15am – 7:45am
  • There are NO REFUNDS.
Register Here

Please note: Event shirts are limited. Availability and size are not guaranteed after Friday, November 3rd.

If you have any questions, please email jmogus@sipoa.org.

The Lake House is looking for Volunteers to assist with Seabrook Island’s Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on Thursday, 11/27 – Volunteers are asked to meet in the lobby of the Lake House at 7:15am (the race should be completed by 10:00am). Responsibilities may include: directing participants on racecourse, hydration support at the water station, and cheering on participants. Please email jmogus@sipoa.org if you are interested.

Calling All Exhibitors – A Holiday Market 2025

On By SIPOAIn Activities, Holiday Events, Lake House

Seabrook Island is home to many talented artists, craftsmen, photographers, hobbyists, and more! All are invited to apply to exhibit their high-quality hand-made work at A Holiday Market. This year, A Holiday Market will benefit the two local public secondary schools: St. John’s High School and Haut Gap Middle School. All funds generated by the Holiday Market, including donations by non-exhibiting Guild members and visitors to the Holiday Market will be given to the schools to purchase art supplies to enhance their students’ growth and development in visual and applied arts.

A Holiday Market 2025
Friday, November 28, 2025
12:00pm – 6:30pm at the Lake House
Benefiting St. John’s High School & Haut Gap Middle School Art Departments

Exhibitor Guidelines:

  • Submit a completed registration form and $20 show fee (Checks should be made out to SIAG) no later than Saturday, November 1 @ 12:00 pm.
  • Non-Guild Members will participate in a soft jury process and pay the $20 show fee once notified of acceptance.
  • Donate 10% of gross sales (Checks should be made out to SIAG).
  • Set up from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
  • Breakdown/Cleanup from 8am to 1pm on Saturday, 11/28. The Lake House is not responsible for works left on site beyond the designated take-down time.
  • Request up to 4 rack-panels (36” wide x 84” high) or 2 tables (3×3 or 6×2.5).  Please note, depending on response, the number of rack-panels/tables per exhibitor may be adjusted to accommodate everyone.
  • Request display location: outside in the circle in front of the Lake House or inside the Lake House. Please note, in the event of inclement weather, all displays will be set up inside the Lake House.
  • Have all artwork/photography wired for display.
  • Replace any work sold during the show immediately by another work that is display-ready and appropriately labeled. Each exhibitor who chooses to sell is solely responsible for doing so.  If you prefer not to sell your work, please indicate “NFS” (Not for Sale) on the label.
Holiday Market Registration

Registration form must be submitted no later than Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 12:00pm. No entries or walk-ins will be accepted.

Get the Scoop – SIPOA Roadway Management Plan

On By SIPOAIn Activities, Engineering, Get the Scoop, GOMC, SIPOA

SIPOA owns and maintains approximately 28 miles of roads behind the gate on Seabrook Island. Many of these roads were first paved in the 1970s. These roads are an asset that must be managed in a cost-effective manner.

This summer, as part of the engineering intern program, we documented the history of the management of SIPOA roads and outlined future management plans in the SIPOA Roadway Management Plan storymap. This storymap is an interactive tool that residents can use to learn more about SIPOA roadways.

Steve Hirsch, SIPOA Director of Engineering, will present on current management practices as well as discuss future repaving plans at the next Get the Scoop meeting at the Lake House.

When: Monday, October 13

Where: Lake House, Live Oak Hall

Time: 3:00pm

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Lake House Fitness Trail Ribbon Cutting Celebration

On By SIPOAIn Activities, Lake House, Nature Trails, Wellness

Distance: 0.8 miles, loop

Surface: Primarily paved with a short earthen trail through woods

Difficulty: Easy

Description: The trail is an immersive nature experience with great opportunities for bird watching and wildlife spotting, stress relief and exercise in a serene, uncrowded environment. Be on the lookout for deer, egrets and many songbirds. Don’t be surprised if you see an alligator sunning itself as you walk around Palmetto Lake.

Video by Jeff Davis
Navigation

Start at the Lake House front door. A sign at the half circle drive has directions and a QR code to see a video preview of the trail. Turn right and follow the sidewalk out to the bike path. Turn right onto the bike path and follow it clockwise around Palmetto Lake. Bear left at the playground to take the wooded trail that has exposed tree roots or bear right to continue along the paved path. Turn right when you reach the bike path again and take the first driveway back to the Lake House front door. Throughout your walk, keep blue markers on your right and yellow markers on your left.

Sip & Stroll: Celebrate the Lake House Fitness Trail

On By SIPOAIn Activities, Fitness

Sip & Stroll: Celebrate the Lake House Fitness Trail

Join the SIPOA Board and the Amenities & Activities Committee for the launch of the Lake House Fitness Trail on September 15 at 4:00pm at the Lake House half circle. Ribbon-cutting promptly at 4:00. Complimentary champagne included.

When: September 15 at 4:00pm

Where: Lake House Half Circle

Why: Celebrate the Lake House Fitness Trail

What is the Lake House Fitness Trail?

The Lake House Fitness Trail is a new trail that combines two current trails: Lake House Nature Trail and Palmetto Lake Trail. It is a nearly 1 mile scenic trail that begins at the Lake House front door. It goes around Palmetto Lake and through the wooded area beyond the playground. An alternative for those who wish to stay on a hard surface is to continue around the playground along the Lake House outdoor pool to the bike path.

Submitted by Joyce Phillips, Amenities & Activities Committee Chair