The Reserve at Lake Keowee
At a time when many private communities are suffering the ills of Wall Street, they recognize their responsibility to local residents and are generously giving back. One such community is The Reserve at Lake Keowee in Sunset, South Carolina.
The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Charitable Foundation has pledged $20,000 to four local non-profit organizations that provide support to the communities around Lake Keowee. On April 12th, members of The Reserve Charitable Foundation’s Outreach Committee proudly distributed $5,000 checks to four deserving Pickens County charities: Prevent Child Abuse of Pickens County, Pickens County Meals on Wheels, Mary’s House, and Helping Hands of Clemson. Funded by The Reserve’s real estate sales, the non-profit charitable foundation assists local organizations through its Outreach program and facilitates volunteer opportunities for its residents. Property owners also play a pro-active role in the foundation’s activities by suggesting beneficiary charities. 
The Reserve at Lake Keowee has been the recipient of many awards including ranking among Travel + Leisure magazine’s “America’s Top 100 Golf Communities” in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The private lake and golf community stretches across 3,900 acres and 30 miles of Lake Keowee shoreline and has more than 550 homeowners from more than 30 states. $100 million in completed family-friendly amenities, including a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, a 200-slip marina, a Village Center and more than 1,400 acres of parks, preserves, trails and green space will serve as the backdrop for the community’s four-day Memorial Day celebration beginning on Friday, May 28th. Scheduled events include a Kids’ Biathlon, a Boat Show, Boat Parade and Blessing of the Fleet, a cookout, and “Pooches on Parade.” The event will come to a close on Monday the 31st with a Flag Golf Tournament. In the spirit of the community, proceeds from a Wine Auction on Friday night will benefit The Foothills Humane Society.
