Six Senses, an eco-conscious resort, spa and residential community will soon be coming to the South Carolina shores, including Hilton Head Island, Daufuskie Island and Bay Point Island.
Opening in 2026 and spanning multiple coastal locations, Six Senses South Carolina Islands will be located close to the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The hotel management agreement was recently signed by Timothy Pitcher, president of Whitestone, along with partner Redrock Portfolio, and Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs and Chief Development Officer Omar Romero, marking the next chapter in a working partnership extending several years.
Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island is known for its small-town charm, tidal creeks, white-sand beaches, and protected wildlife. This will serve as the main welcome hub and entry point to the resort and residences, with a bespoke restaurant and retail outlet. As a gateway to life on the water, it will also serve as a convenient embarkation point for Six Senses guests and residents to hop aboard a hybrid yacht or electric boat with a ride on the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway.
Daufuskie Island
With its environmental focus, remote shores and eclectic culture, Daufuskie is the southernmost inhabited sea island in South Carolina. The ethos of the 460-acre Six Senses South Carolina Islands is regeneration, which is central to the master plan for the guestrooms and private suites, as well as the cottages dotted along the beachfront and the maritime forest.
There will be a limited number of branded guest residences ranging from two to five bedrooms, all with access to the resort’s amenities and services, including a team of dedicated guest experience makers to curate activities.
The all-day restaurant will be joined by a specialty eatery and bar, beach club, pool grill and pop-up programming. Cuisine will showcase the best of the region, focusing on seasonal and local food.
Along with water sports, sailing and fishing, adventures continue on land to encompass Daufuskie’s culture, including studios to showcase local artistry. Beyond the resort, there will be an integrated farm and championship golf course, with highlights including heritage livestock and equine therapy.
Bay Point Island
Whitestone has built its reputation on its eco-credentials and has upheld a decades-long pledge to maintaining this pristine island. It’s through these efforts that Six Senses has come on board to support a small community of like-minded, environmentally forward homeowners committed to preserving the island’s unique ecosystems for generations to come.
With its “Southern Island Coastal” inspiration, the modular, category-5 hurricane-resilient, biophilic, and self-contained branded residential villas of Bay Point Island will have a state of the art infrastructure and waste handling, renewable energy, reverse-osmosis water supply, and helical piling to limit soil disruption and lighten their footprint. The villas will be a year-round home away from home, whether gathering on the porch to enjoy the breeze or spending afternoons sun-soaked and sandy. A limited number will be available for sale in 2024.
“Whitestone strives to nurture and celebrate the critical connection between the human experience and the ecosystems that sustain us," Whitestone President Timothy Pitcher said in a statement. "The thrill of innovation resonates in every thought and design as we weave a canvas that intertwines regenerative luxury with the roots of our existence. This project is a celebration of Six Senses and Whitestone’s shared vision to seamlessly blend integrated wellness with the untamed beauty of the natural world, redefine living spaces with a commitment to ecological mindfulness, quite literally sowing the seeds of a new era."