Of all the places I’ve lived, Charleston, South Carolina still has my heart. There’s just sumpin’ ‘bout the South you can’t replace: the Colonial design, the rich history, warm ocean waves, shrimp ‘n grits, gators and golf courses and sweet southern charm.

As a tween, it’s where I embraced my preppy style. It’s where my passion for horses began and where I first recall feeling grateful for my life. Today, when asked to picture my happy place, I’m at Middleton Place sitting on a bale of hay chewing sweet grass.

This summer, fate intervened during a planned reunion with my best friend from high school. She rented a summer home in Beaufort, SC, and while I was supposed to fly into Savannah, flights changed, and I woke up in the historic district of my beloved Charleston. It made our time together that much sweeter.

Reconnecting with a treasured past is so good for the soul. If it’s been a while for you, I can’t recommend it enough.

In our fall edition, you’ll find many things to nourish your soul from Celebrating Self-care, to Coming Home; from the Radical Honesty Challenge to Coming Together to Make a Difference; from Back to Our Roots to Nourishing Your Nerves; from Motivation to Move Forward to supporting valley kids, and more.

Before season sets in, do something special for yourself. Take advantage of September’s Spa Month offerings, reconnect with an old friend, or take a trip down memory lane and revisit your roots. Your soul is sure to thank you.

Hope to see y’all soon!