The People Behind the Magic
Chef Justin Smith
Born and raised in the coastal town of Washington, NC, my passion for fresh, local ingredients began where the water met my grandmother’s kitchen. Catching blue crabs and watching her create unforgettable meals was where my love for cooking took root.
Starting as a dishwasher in high school, I quickly discovered the creative energy of the kitchen was where I belonged. My culinary path led me from local restaurants to roles with Marriott Hotels before earning my stripes at The Culinary Institute of America. Along the way, I trained under Certified Master Chefs at prestigious clubs like Cherokee Town & Country Club and Shoal Creek Club, even leading culinary operations during events like the 2018 U.S. Women’s Open.
Years later, the Lowcountry called me home. At The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, I rediscovered the coastal lifestyle I grew up with and a deep appreciation for the region’s bounty of fresh seafood, which has become the soul of my cooking.
Now at Haig Point Club, I’m inspired every day by this island’s beauty and unique character. It’s a privilege to share my love for fresh, locally sourced flavors and to call this special place home with my wife, Laurel, and daughter, Mary Elizabeth.
Pastry Chef Savanna Brodar
Savanna Brodar is an award-winning Pastry Chef whose creations blend timeless tradition with modern artistry. Hailing from the charming town of Lexington, North Carolina, Savanna discovered her love for baking in her grandmother’s kitchen, where cherished family recipes and sweet traditions sparked a lifelong passion.
A 2014 graduate of Johnson and Wales University with an Associate’s degree in Baking and Pastry Arts, Savanna began her culinary career with a clear vision and boundless ambition. Her dedication to her craft has earned her esteemed accolades, including the NCRLA People’s Choice Best Dessert award in 2021 and 2022. By 2023, she was recognized as Runner-Up for NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year, culminating in the honor of being named North Carolina’s Pastry Chef of the Year in 2024.
Savanna’s decade-long career in Charlotte saw her flourishing in luxury hotels, where she mastered the art of refined desserts. Her time at the prestigious Country Club of North Carolina further elevated her expertise, but her insatiable desire for creativity and connection led her to a new chapter on Daufuskie Island. Now at Haig Point Club, Savanna is redefining the pastry experience by refining the club's pastry program and opening an artisanal bakery storefront. Here, in the serene beauty of the Lowcountry, she finds endless inspiration, blending her culinary artistry with the island’s idyllic surroundings.
Rooted in her grandmother’s teachings yet driven by innovation, Savanna’s pastries celebrate the perfect harmony of heritage and imagination. With a heart full of gratitude for the experiences that have shaped her, she looks forward to sharing her passion for handcrafted, world-class desserts with the Haig Point community and beyond.
Lalie & Todd
Performing Friday, October 24, 2025
For more than a decade, Lalie Baldwin and Todd Tohm have been lighting up Lowcountry stages with their effortless harmonies and laid-back energy. Known for blending soulful vocals with smooth acoustic guitar, their sets feel like the golden hour—warm, familiar, and full of heart. Whether reimagining classic favorites or sharing original songs, Lalie & Todd bring the kind of easy charm that turns a night under the stars into a memory.
Brims on The Bluff Hats
Joining us Friday, October 24, 2025
More than just a hat shop, Brims on the Bluff is a full immersive hat-bar boutique rooted in Old Town Bluffton, where style meets creativity.
At the event, guests can pull up a seat, sip a beverage, and work side-by-side with the Brims team to design a custom brim from the ground up—from selecting the crown style, brim shape, materials and band, to adding personalized touches, charms, or hat jewelry.
It’s a chic, interactive experience: fashion + craftsmanship + personal flair. Whether you’re finishing it that evening or previewing an idea to go, you’ll leave with a handcrafted hat that’s distinctly yours and a memory of creating it in style.
Little fish boateak
Joining us Sunday, October 26, 2025
little fish BOATEAK is a handcrafted jewelry brand based on Hilton Head Island, created by designer Lissy, who infuses each piece with coastal inspiration, timeless charm, and personal touch.
Lissy designs and handmakes her collections from her home studio, blending texture, color, and storytelling into rope bracelets, charm necklaces, earrings, and more.
At the event, she’ll lead a mini charm-making experience—giving guests the chance to build their own custom keepsakes in the spirit of her handcrafted aesthetic.
Jon Lee & the apparitions
Performing Saturday, October 25, 2025
Fronted by singer-songwriter Jon Lee Murphy, this energetic ensemble blends rock, roots, and soulful storytelling into compelling live sets. With tight instrumentation, commanding vocals, and dynamic arrangements, The Apparitions bring both original tracks and inspired covers to life. Their catalog includes songs like Start Over, Grinnin’, and Movin’ On, and they’ve even tackled crowd-pleasing reimaginings of classics (e.g. their take on Purple Haze) in concert.
Whether on stage in Savannah or at a coastal festival, Jon Lee & The Apparitions deliver a show full of grit, groove, and emotional resonance—ideal for lighting up your Saturday evening.
CF Cigars
Joining Us Saturday, October 25, 2025
CF Dominicana is a premium Dominican cigar brand and the creative force behind Cigar Catering®, a nationally recognized event experience featuring live cigar rollers, custom cigar bands, and high-end presentation. Their cigars are imported from the Dominican Republic and finished with care in front of your guests, blending Connecticut Shade wrappers with Dominican filler for a smooth, mild-to-medium smoke. Their “cigar roller performance” is as much theater as craftsmanship — guests can watch and interact as cigars are hand-rolled on the spot.
When CF Dominicana sets up at your event, it’s more than cigars — it’s an elevated guest experience that blends elegance, live craftsmanship, and a memorable sensory moment.
Greenhouse Studios
Build-Your-Own Bouquet Bar Sunday, October 26, 2025
Greenhouse Studios, Bluffton’s premier full-service florist located at 70 Pennington Drive, brings elegant floral design and local flair to every arrangement. Known for weddings, seasonal arrangements, and fresh bouquets, their team blends style, color, and regional blooms to create landscapes in vases.
For brunch, Greenhouse Studios transforms from florist to workshop, setting up a build-your-own bouquet bar where guests can hand-select stems, foliage, and accents. With guidance from floral stylists, you’ll design a personal bouquet to carry home—an elegant, hands-on floral keepsake that captures the softer side of Sunday’s send-off.
Hat Trick Band
Joining us Sunday, October 26, 2025
Hat Trick brings their dynamic side with a Yacht Rock party set — that breezy, smooth-rock sound of the late ’70s and early ’80s that’s perfect for sunny afternoons and ocean vistas. Think soft grooves, mellow harmonies, and easygoing rhythms to complement your send-off.
Their talented members coming from Groove Town Assault are coming together as “Hat Trick” for this special performance, and for one of those rare sets, they’re joining you to deliver a soulful, nostalgia-inflected mix that will feel like sailing through golden-hour memories.