Get Ready For Polo (an Aiken past time for over 100 years)

It will be here before you know it! Yaaaayy!! Polo Season in Aiken, South Carolina. While there are a few summer leagues playing right now - the actual 'season' begins near the end of THIS MONTH!!!!

We have alot of ground to cover to get you ready to enjoy the matches :)

Be on the look-out for 'joint' posts. My associate Gene Mock and I will be sharing the task of filling you in on the aspects of the game, etc. Be sure to check Gene's blog as well as mine!

So much to tell you and so little time. Hope to see you at some polo matches this season!!

Did you know there are over 25 polo fields in Aiken County! (Oh - and it is a co-ed sport, for both the players and the horses, lol)

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Please think of me (and Jane Page) if you - or someone you know - is moving to/from Aiken, South Carolina. Buying - selling....it doesn't matter, we do it all! Land - Residential - Commercial - Luxury - Historic - Equestrian..... no matter what kind of property you are looking to buy or sell, we have the experience to assist :) (don't forget about our affiliation to Leading Real Estate Companies of The World...helping buyers/sellers all over the world - call me for more info!)

Save the date!! 8/15 - 8/16/08

Mark you calendars so you won't miss this great show!

Who: The Aiken Community Playhouse

What: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

When: 8 pm. 8/15 - 8/16/08

Where: Located at: 126 Newberry Street, Aiken, South Carolina

Warning: Contains adult some adult language and situations.

Contact: 803-648-1438 http://www.aikencommunityplayhouse.org/

This is what The Aiken Community Playhouse website had to say about the upcoming show:

"THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) embodies one of comedy's most essential impulses: the adolescent urge to take a baseball bat to the culturally revered. A mix of pratfalls, puns, willful misreadings of names and dialogue, clunky female impersonations, clean-cut ribaldry, and broad burlesque. The gung-ho vitality is impossible to resist. The conversion of the histories into a football game is very funny. So is a rap version of OTHELLO. HAMLET truly soars and allows the actors to come into their own as manic clowns. At its giddiest, its tone recalls the fabled Bullwinkle cartoon shows."
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Remember me for your Aiken, South Carolina real estate! Actually Jane Page and I can help you ALL OVER THE WORLD!! Our affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of The World connects us with other top INDEPENDENT Companies from ALL OVER THE WORLD. It is pretty neat actually. No matter where you are moving to or from...whether you need to buy or sell - - ANYWHERE...JUST CALL ME FIRST. 803-648-8660. Jane Page and I would be happy to help you

OVER 2000 ACRES OUT YOUR BACK YARD!

RIDE INTO THE HITCHCOCK WOODS FROM YOUR BACK YARD!

The Hitchcock Woods is like our 'beach' here in Aiken - - - and the surrounding properties would compare to 'beach front'! Very desirable -and can be very pricey. BUT NOT THIS HOUSE!!! TURN KEY - - AND PRICED TO SELL :)
(sellers offering a $5000 paddock allowance at closing - use this cash to expand your present paddock area....or put in a pool... whatever you want!)



This Dutch Colonial home is located ON THE EDGE OF THE WOODS!!

Fox Hunt from your backyard ~ A marvelous home in the Foxchase equestrian community. Foxchase is an established equestrian neighborhood which offers DIRECT access to Hitchcock Woods, Aiken's 2000+ acre riding reserve.

Community swimming facility, riding arena and community trails are a few of the amenities available.


The five bedrooms in this home provide room for the whole family. And bring your horses to the four stall barn.


The landscaped yard offers privacy and space to add to the existing three paddocks. With a den upstairs and down - a formal living room and dining room, The Dutchy is ready for entertaining too.





Property Details:


Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 3
Square Ft: 3426
Fireplace
4 Stall Barn w/3 paddocks
Attached 2 car garage
direct access to Hitchcock Woods
Bonus Room over Garage

5 minute hack to The Hitchcock Woods - - -OR ENJOY THE TRAILS WITHIN FOXCHASE!

What are you waiting for? Call either Jane Page Thompson or me (I am her assistant!) to see this great Aiken horse property. Offered at $539,000.

The Carolina Real Estate Company
333 Park Avenue SW ~ Aiken SC
803-648-8660

The Watson House & The Packing Shed -- in Historic Ridge Spring, SC

The Watson House in Historic Ridge Spring, South Carolina

The Watson House in charming Ridge Spring is currently used as an events location for weddings and parties. Said to be one of the oldest homes in Ridge Spring, SC.









The original home was believed to have been built in the mid 1700's, while the current residence dates to the early 1800's.

With hardwood floors, fireplaces and elegantly proportioned entertaining spaces, The Watson House is an ideal residence or could continue to be the place where happiness begins.

The grounds and the separate banquet facility, "The Packing Shed", offer ample parking and romantic spaces for marriages and other functions and events. Commercial equipment negotiable. Offered at $686,000
In case you were wondering WHY it is called 'The Packing Shed".....well, it used to be where they packed the peaches back in the day! And it has been called that ever since :)
For more information, contact the listing agent Jane Page Thompson or ME!! (I am her assistant)







Kara Casamassina, Realtor, SRES, & Realtor Assistant to Jane Page Thompson
The Carolina Real Estate Company
333 Park Avenue SW - Aiken, SC 29801

Renovations await this historic property - available for sale.

Historic Church waiting for you!

This little church is over 100 years old, and is waiting just for you! Would be great for a unique residence or shoppe. Room to expand on this one acre lot. The possibilities are endless :)

Located at 2296 New Holland Road - in the hamlet of New Holland, in Aiken County South Carolina.
A set of doors from another 100 year old church also convey with this property.
PRICE REDUCED TO $38,000.

Some of the restoration has begun..... new roof deck and shingles, top eave replaced, some sills replaced and footings poured. For more information call or email ME!!

Please consider me for your Aiken SC real estate needs....and all over the world for that fact. As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, I can assist you with your real estate purchase...or sale - - - anywhere! Please call me first :)

Have a great day :)

we welcomed the rain to the party!

Good Morning. I hope everyone had a safe 4th of July.

I was at a get together yesterday afternoon when the skies opened up. Everyone was as happy as could be that it was finally raining. Yes, finally! This part of the county has had very little rainfall. I wish Mother Nature would 'even up' the rainfall a little bit. Some areas get so much they flood - and others get so little that things just burn up. But that is another story.

It was finally raining...at least here on Sarah's farm (and the people from down the road were hoping it was raining at their house, too!)

It did not 'dampen' any spirits at all...in fact, just the opposite.

Why was everyone so happy to have the rain?

Well,....... these are horsepeople...

and they need the rain ...

... to grow the hay

... to feed the horses!

Oh, and the horses were enjoying the rain, too - they were running around all excited in their paddocks. Playing in the rain like children :)

Besides the rain, it was a great time. I've only known the hosts a short time and was happy to be included! They have alot of friends, and Jane Page has the property listed for sale. I met some new people. There were about 6 Realtors there - - - like I said - these are horsepeople - -- and there are alot of Realtors in Aiken that ride :) It is nice to get together outside of the offices like this. We really do have a good time. This is an annual event, and I'm looking forward to next year!

Thanks, Sarah and Barry, for a great afternoon/evening :) I had fun!

A Human Statue of Liberty
It's amazing that this photo, taken so many years ago, actually still exists! Who even thought to do this? This INCREDIBLE picture was taken in 1918. It is 18,000 men preparing for war in a training camp at Camp Dodge in Iowa. EIGHTEEN THOUSAND MEN!!! What a priceless gift from our grandfathers.
In celebrating our independence tomorrow....let's also celebrate the men and women who are protecting our freedom every single day. Thank you.

check my other blog - http://activerain.com/blogsview/577123/A-Human-Statue-of and look down in the comments for more pictures like this one..and an explanation on why they were taken!!

---better pics on that blog....not sure why the pics wouldn't work over here.

Happy and safe Fourth of July :)