New in the Lowcountry: Places to Shop, Explore and Gather in October 2026

A place begins to feel like home through the stops you make between home and work: the shop where you find a gift, the studio that fits your schedule, or the gallery that teaches you something about the community. This October, new Lowcountry businesses offer more ways to make those connections.

Here’s what has opened, plus a few places to watch in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Port Royal and Hardeeville. Opening plans can change, so check directly with a business before making a special trip.

Now open in the Lowcountry

American Gullah brings a cultural heritage house to Port Royal

824A Paris Ave., Port Royal

Artist Sonja Griffin Evans has opened American Gullah’s flagship Cultural Heritage House on Paris Avenue. The space brings together fashion, jewelry, fine art prints, heritage objects and cultural experiences rooted in the living traditions of the Gullah Geechee Sea Islands. Evans’s American Gullah art has traveled well beyond the Lowcountry; the Port Royal location gives visitors a place to engage with that work close to its cultural home. sonjagriffinevans.com

For anyone exploring Beaufort real estate, it is a meaningful reminder that the area’s appeal includes the people and traditions that shaped it.

10 Petals Antiques & Interiors opens on Hilton Head Island

138 Arrow Road, Hilton Head Island

The former Michael & Co.’s Antiques and Consignments space has a new occupant. At 10 Petals Antiques & Interiors, shoppers can browse consigned furniture, antiques, vintage pieces, new décor and finds that change as inventory comes and goes. The shop also accepts consignments, giving furnishings another life in a Lowcountry home. locallifesc.com

Beaufort Memorial adds concierge care in Hardeeville

300 New River Parkway, Hardeeville

Beaufort Memorial Concierge Care expands the area’s primary care options with a membership-based practice led by family medicine physician Dr. James K. Frost. Its model includes longer appointments, smaller patient panels, direct provider communication and same- or next-day visits when needed. Readers considering membership should contact the practice for current availability, fees and services. locallifesc.com

Coastal Home introduces a Designer Partner Program

Coastal Home’s new Designer Partner Program gives local interior designers and decorators access to its showroom, furniture, accessories, artwork and brands. Designers can use the space to meet clients and review selections, with staff assistance on product details and special orders. It is a useful local resource for projects ranging from a single room to furnishing a newly purchased home. Learn more at Coastal Home. locallifesc.com

Birdies Golf Club brings golf indoors in Bluffton

115 Persimmon St., Bluffton

Rain, heat and an elusive tee time are less of a problem at Birdies Golf Club. The membership-based indoor simulator studio offers 24/7 access for practice, virtual rounds and time with friends. It uses Uneekor EYE XO2 launch monitors and GSPro software, pairing detailed swing feedback with a relaxed club setting. Check Birdies Golf Club for membership and reservation details. birdiesclubsc.com

Coming soon, or worth checking before you visit

Maison & Cambren, Old Town Bluffton

The Promenade, Old Town Bluffton

Maison & Cambren plans to bring gifts, entertaining essentials and home accents to the Promenade ahead of the holiday season. Its focus on hosting and gift giving feels right at home in walkable Old Town Bluffton. Watch Maison & Cambren for opening details. locallifesc.com

The Readery, Hilton Head Island

Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, Hilton Head Island

The Readery is planned as a café and bookshop where readers can linger over a bite or a drink. The concept would add another gathering spot to Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. Confirm its opening before visiting. locallifesc.com

Reform Modern Pilates, Bluffton

105 Persimmon Place, Unit 103, Bluffton

Reform Modern Pilates is bringing strength-focused reformer and mat classes to Bluffton. Its website now lists classes and a schedule, so prospective clients should check current booking availability directly rather than rely on an earlier “coming soon” announcement. Reform Modern Pilates

What’s new near the place you call home?

For buyers looking at Hilton Head homes for sale, Bluffton homes for sale or Beaufort homes for sale, the home is only part of the decision. The shops, healthcare options, cultural destinations and everyday gathering places nearby help determine how life there will feel.

Charter One Realty helps buyers explore Hilton Head real estate, Bluffton real estate and Beaufort real estate with that fuller picture in mind. If you’re comparing Lowcountry communities, connect with a Charter One Realty agent to find the location and home that fit the life you want to build here.

Quick answers

What new businesses have opened in the Lowcountry? Recent additions include American Gullah in Port Royal, 10 Petals Antiques & Interiors on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort Memorial Concierge Care in Hardeeville and Birdies Golf Club in Bluffton. Coastal Home has also launched a program for local designers.

What new businesses are coming to Bluffton and Hilton Head Island? Maison & Cambren has been announced for Old Town Bluffton, and The Readery is planned for Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. Reform Modern Pilates has a Bluffton location and online class schedule; check each business for its current status before visiting.