Azalea Magazine

Happy Mother's Day, y'all. 🌸

To the mamas, the grandmamas, the bonus mamas, and the women who mothered us when we needed it most — today is for you. Thank you for the porch lessons, the Sunday suppers, and the kind of love that just keeps showing up.

If you missed our May AZALEA Insider, we put together a little love letter to the mamas of the Lowcountry — where to take her, what to make her, and why the slow Sunday is the gift she really wants. New to Insider? Stay connected here --> https://theazalea.com/subscribe/

Happy Mother's Day from all of us at AZALEA. 💛

The azaleas are peaking. The farmers markets are opening. Spring is in the air and the April edition of AZALEA Insider is out! It's full of everything that makes this season worth savoring: a guide to the best regional farmers markets, a Lowcountry Easter basket guide, and a Crab Quiche recipe from the 'Pon Top Edisto cookbook that might just become your new brunch fav.

Made with love for the Lowcountry.

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If you're new here — welcome. Here's what you need to know about us. 🌸

AZALEA Magazine has been the editorial voice of Summerville and the Lowcountry for over 15 years. We've been sharing the real stories - from hidden history to the artists and musicians and business owners building something remarkable here, to the extraordinary homes, places, and experiences that make this one of the fastest growing communities in the South.

A few things that set us apart:
🌸 We are the only truly editorial magazine in the region — and we are proudly independent. Not a franchise. Not a template. Every issue is designed and edited entirely in-house, with the creative control that produces a publication on par with national brands.
🌸 Every story we publish is there because it deserves to be told. Editorial and creative is something we protect and it shows on every page.
🌸 Our reach is real. 80,000+ readers per issue. 300+ carefully placed distribution points across 15 counties — from Summerville's historic downtown to businesses, visitor centers, and curated events throughout the region. And a digital audience that's growing every month.
🌸 For the businesses and brands who call the Lowcountry home — AZALEA is a true multi-platform partner. Our readers find us in print, in their inboxes through the AZALEA Insider newsletter, and across our growing digital channels. Your brand is woven into a community of engaged, loyal, local readers across every touchpoint, every month.
🌸 We've covered more historic homes in Summerville than any other publication. And we are honored to serve as the exclusive publication partner for Summerville's Historic Homes & Gardens Tour.

Rooted in Summerville. Reaching the Lowcountry. Telling the stories that matter.

If you're just finding us — we're really glad you're here. 🌸
🌸 Spring issue available now

Our Spring Double Issue has arrived — and we couldn't be more proud of this one. 🌸

Gracing our cover are Gray Benko and Chelcie Eastman of Magnolia Network's Anything But Gray. We sat with them on the now-famous pink sofa and talked about color, character, and why the boldest thing you can do at home might just be to be authentically yourself. It's inside.

And what a weekend to celebrate the character of home. AZALEA was honored to serve as the exclusive publication partner of Summerville's inaugural Historic Homes & Gardens Tour — five breathtaking private homes, century-old architecture, and stories in every room.

This issue is our love letter to the Lowcountry — to its history, its homes, and the remarkable people who make it unlike anywhere else.

Pick up your complimentary copy at select locations in Summerville, Charleston and throughout the surrounding area or subscribe and have it delivered directly to your door.

To Gray and Chelcie, to everyone who opened their doors, and to every person who walked the tour this weekend — thank you!

Gray Benko Summerville Museum and Research Center Visit Summerville Town of Summerville, SC

Welcome to February in the ton... and in Summerville, where our sacred pines are unexpectedly dusted with snowflakes ❄️✨ Who knew our balmy Lowcountry could conjure such a delightful chill? With gardens napping under frost, it's the perfect moment to embrace cozy living and February's quiet magic.

This month's AZALEA Insider invites you to:
📖 Stay in with a good book (see what we're reading this month)
❤️ Indulge in gentle self-care to celebrate love in its softest forms
🍫 Bake rich, fudgy Sourdough Discard Brownies from Jessica Tavares of Laila's Lowcountry Sourdough (because chocolate is love)
🌟 Toss on an extra layer and venture out to regional happenings with a loved one (Editor's Pick inside!)

Whether you're curled up by the fire or dreaming of spring adventures, you're part of our cherished community. Thank you for letting AZALEA be your companion through every season in the place we call home.

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Our beautiful Winter hits the streets this week! We're bringing all the seasonal vibes as we celebrate cozy gatherings, timeless traditions, and new adventures. Bread lovers - Christmas just came early for you! 🍞 Our Winter issue features Your Sourdough Journey with baker Jessica Tavares of Laila's Lowcountry Sourdough, a gluten-free cornbread twist, and a festive take on classic cinnamon rolls. Plus, a look at the lake in the quiet season, our gift guide, stories that celebrate our Lowcountry heritage, and more. Grab your copy while they are out and about or head to theazalea.com to subscribe so you never miss!

December in the Lowcountry is pure magic, and the new AZALEA Insider is here to help you live every glowing second of it ✨
Inside:
🎄 Your complete December events calendar (parades, boat lights, Scuba Claus & more)
🛍 Hand-picked holiday markets for the prettiest local gifts
🍽 An exclusive subscriber gift: Chef Nico Romo’s legendary family lasagna recipe
Plus a sneak peek at our upcoming Winter issue: Cozy Gatherings, Timeless Traditions & New Adventures.
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Your November Field Guide is here! 🍂

From BBQ festivals to holiday lights to model trains—Summerville and the Lowcountry are coming alive this month. Our newest AZALEA Insider Newsletter is packed with everything you need to make the most of November:
📅 15+ local events (many FREE!)
⭐ Editor's Pick: Edisto Blackwater Boogie
🥧 Pre-order your Thanksgiving pies from CiderHouse Pie Shop (order by Nov. 16!)
🍖 Holy Smokes BBQ Festival, YallFest, Third Thursday Night Market & more
👨‍🍳 Plus a delicious recipe from one of Summerville's favorite taste makers, Jonathan DuPriest

Don't miss out on the gathering season. Subscribe to AZALEA Insider → https://theazalea.com/

✨ 50 years of helping our community! ✨

HELP of Summerville is celebrating half a century of service this Saturday, October 18th, with a special anniversary luncheon and fashion show at Summerville Presbyterian Church.

For 50 years, HELP has provided critical assistance to Summerville families in need—from emergency financial aid to food and resources that keep our neighbors stable during difficult times.

Join us at noon for "Fashions Through the Years" featuring local favorites Fly Modern Apparel, Maggie Rose, Fleet Feet, and Mermaid Miscellany, plus a delicious lunch by Eclectic Chef. It's a beautiful way to honor five decades of HELP's impact in Summerville while enjoying an afternoon of style and community.

Tickets are $50 and support HELP's mission. Don't miss this milestone celebration!
📍 Summerville Presbyterian Church Gymnasium
🕛 Saturday, October 18 | 12:00 Noon

🎭 All aboard! Murder on the Orient Express officially opens tomorrow night at Flowertown Players, and the mystery is unfolding beautifully. If you caught our Fall 2025 issue or our October digital newsletter, you know this Agatha Christie classic has been on our radar and now it's HERE. Opening night promises to deliver the intrigue, suspense, and all the usual suspects!

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The show runs through November 2nd, so there's still time to catch this whodunit before it leaves the station. Don't miss it! 🚂🔍