The Land Trust's fifth 1% Wednesday Industry Grouping
highlights our dedicated lodging partners who help to preserve and protect
more than 70 acres of maritime forest and important habitat at Oatland North
by providing memorable places to stay in the Golden Isles.
These partners includes:
Each of these lodging partners participate by donating 1% of their company's proceeds
OR includes a voluntary donation per each night's stay at their location.
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Join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest Pennies for Preservation Partners and first vacation rental company, Lilmar Properties!
Beth and Adam Witt, owners of Lilmar Properties, truly love what they do and have a passion for property management and the vacation rental experience. Lilmar Properties was built on the foundation of family, fun and love.
Beth and Adam have 15-plus years of combined experience in property management and vacation rentals on St. Simons Island. As licensed Georgia Real Estate Professionals, they are trusted by owners and guests to represent an exceptional property management and rental experience.
They boast “The Lilmar Difference” which gives their guests and owners a personal and boutique interaction experience that will exceed their expectations.
"There is so much joy in sharing the beauty and magnificence of St. Simons Island with our guests. Beth and I are honored to partner with the SSLT and the Pennies for Preservation Program to help preserve our wonderful island for residents and visitors for many years to come."
-- Adam & Beth Witt, Owners of Lilmar Properties
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Experience the luxury of nature at Little St. Simons Island, an all-inclusive ecolodge, beloved for its natural beauty and gracious hospitality. This island escape offers 7 miles of undeveloped beaches and over 11,000 acres of intact wilderness for exploration, relaxation, and naturalist-guided adventures. While the Lodge provides high caliber accommodations and services for up to 32 guests, Little St. Simons Island’s profound commitment to conservation remains foremost. The Lodge supports long-term ecological research and management practices implemented to protect the island’s plant communities and wildlife populations. Indulge the outdoors and learn from nature at Little St. Simons Island.
"We know conservation depends on a community of caring, committed people. We are proud to support the conservation of the Georgia coast and partner with the Land Trust to facilitate the stewardship of our treasured natural resources."
-- Greg Hoover, General Manager
of Little St. Simons Island
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THE CLOISTER AND THE LODGE
AT SEA ISLAND
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Bill Jones, III, a fourth-generation member of the Jones family, that for decades owned and managed the Sea Island Company, initiated a lodging partnership with the Land Trust in 2001. The voluntary donation program he pioneered has enabled resort guests to contribute significantly to the SSLT over the decades. The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island are both known for their beautiful coastal settings, exceptional amenities and facilities, fine dining, and genuine Southern hospitality. Together with the Georgian Room restaurant and The Spa at Sea Island, they have received four Forbes Five-Star awards for 12 consecutive years – comprising the only resort in the world to do so. And yet guests feel like family at Sea Island, as they have since The Cloister opened in 1928.
"Bill and his family started this voluntary donation program at Sea Island nearly 20 years ago, and we are proud to carry on this important and meaningful alliance with the Land Trust. Sea Island Company has a long history of land stewardship and we are proud to be one of many corporate advocates in our community."
-- Scott Steilen, President and CEO of Sea Island
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Nestled under the ancient live oak trees and between parks and the historic oceanfront Pier Village, you will find the unique, 28-room Village Inn and Pub. Owners of the Inn, George and Michelle Stewart, restored a 1930’s beach cottage while designing and building the Inn around the renovated structure. They integrated the architecture of the neighborhood and the façade of the cottage while carefully making sure that the surrounding live oaks were also preserved. In fact, not one limb was removed or destroyed, resulting in the Stewarts receiving the inaugural “Good Developer Award” given by one of the island’s environmental groups, RUPA. Staying at the Inn will make you feel like you're stepping back in time while being offered all current-day amenities.
“My wife, Michelle, and I believe that the Live Oaks are the true property owners of St. Simons. We are proud to support and partner with the Land Trust to make sure the sheer beauty of the island is preserved for the many guests still to come.“
-- George Stewart, Owner of Village Inn and Pub
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Please remember that our local businesses
continue to need our support!
Be on the lookout for 1% Wednesday features on social media and via email.
Each spotlight will include additional opportunities to support
our hometown restaurants and hotels, retailers, and service providers.
Let's Keep It Local!
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Pennies for Preservation funds are raised by participating businesses either 1) collecting a voluntary 1% or specific dollar amount donation from their customers' receipts/invoices, 2) donating 1% of their companies proceeds or, 3) providing in-kind services to the Land Trust.
Currently, 100% of the Pennies for Preservation contributions goes directly to protecting 70 acres at Oatland North on the island’s north end and to helping create a wilderness corridor on St. Simons.
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Please also consider supporting these local businesses
by forwarding this information
to your friends, family, and co-workers.
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From the entire Land Trust team,
thank you for your partnership and support!
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