Our Members come from diverse backgrounds, but they share a love for nature, community, and meaningful living. In these stories, you’ll meet a few of the individuals and families who’ve made Spring Island their own -from passionate conservationists and artists to adventurers and everyday visionaries. Their words capture the spirit of the Island better than anything else can.
We both love living here; we love the privacy of the island, and its stunning nature. We're both active and engaged in all the community offers - mostly The Arts Program and Sports - and have made wonderful friends. We've hosted many prospects, and some have purchased homes here. I believe that by coming for a visit, interacting with Members and learning about all the activities is what really sells this island.
Our favorite tradition has become the 4th of July parade with golf carts - it's like taking a step back in time. Children riding decorated bicycles with families dressed in their full patriotic spirit, horses hand painted by young and old alike, and decorated golf carts. Our children and granddaughter have joined us every year to enjoy a small slice of Main Street, Spring Island style.
I first visited Spring Island by boat as the bridge had not yet been built. There was only one home on the island and a developer’s vision to build a community within nature. The trip around the island that day was nothing short of breathtaking. The beauty and serenity of the Lowcountry speaks for itself and Spring Island is its crowning jewel. I was initially skeptical that you could build a community on an island without disturbing the natural beauty. I now have lived here for twenty years and can say that the extraordinary beauty and abundance of nature still overwhelms me. I spend enormous amount of time on the water primarily fishing, shrimping and boating
– Bill
Hometown: Far Hills, NJ
We moved here for the privacy and the poetic nature of the marshland, but we gained so much more that - wonderful friends, the myriad of events, and first class learning opportunities. Performing Arts, fine arts, birding, fishing, farming, just to name a few, are all so educational, enlightening and most importantly fun!
- Helen & David
Hometown: Chicago, IL
We knew we wanted to find a home in the Lowcountry given the region’s natural beauty, sense of history and mild seasons, but we didn’t want our days to be solely focused on our next tee time. Once we discovered Spring Island we were captivated. Almost immediately we felt a sense of calm driving through the miles of Live oak canopies and scenic marshes. Sure, there is a wonderful golf course but what stood out was the passion Members had for preserving the unique beauty of the island. Our neighbors have multi-faceted interests and encourage curiosity about nature, the arts, Trust talks, and of course the golf, tennis, fishing, equestrian, farming and fitness programs. This is a place where we use our minds… in addition to an active physical life.
- John & Jane
Hometown: Boston, MA
My first visit to Spring Island was to play Old Tabby Links with some friends. I was immediately struck by the natural beauty of the place. While I am an avid golfer, I was not interested in living in a community dominated by a golf course - Spring Island provides that in spades. There is an amazing array of amenities for such a small number of Members. What continues to impress me is the interesting array of backgrounds of my fellow Members, though it's important to note that whatever one accomplished in life before crossing the causeway to Spring Island is irrelevant. We're here to enjoy a variety of pursuits without the need for fanfare. It's a rare and refreshing way to live.
- Eugene
Hometown: Boston, MA
With our children off to college and tired of challenging New York winters, we were ready for a change. But, the thought of relocating after 30 years in our community was daunting. Would we fit in? How difficult would it be to make new friends? Where could we find a place that suited both our recreational and cultural interests? Then we visited Spring Island - and the “light bulb went off.” We instinctively knew that life here would not be a new challenge - but rather the next great chapter in our lives. Living on Spring Island is a gift.
- Cecily & Jim
Hometown: Armonk, NY
