Mingo Point, the rustic outdoor venue on Kiawah Island is one of my favorite places in the world. Just 5 minutes from the 5-Star Sanctuary Resort, it's a slice of our pristine lowcountry natural treasure.

The saltwater Kiawah River wraps around Mingo Point almost 360 degrees. Everywhere you look it's water, spartina grass, live oaks, cypress, egrets, heron, osprey, palmettos and more.

Most of our events there are in the evening, and the setting sun over the marsh and river is a living work of art. When the full moon is shining through the live oaks, well you just have to experience it yourself.

I love to fish, and let me tell you the Kiawah River is an amazing fishery. It is absolutely loaded with speckled trout, spottail bass (redfish) and flounder. It's rare when you DON'T see folks fishing at the nearby bridge. With it's remote location, the vast majority of the gamefish there have never seen a hook! Add in the short distance to the ocean, and the result is an angler's dream. Bring stout gear, those Kiawah River spottails can reach thirty pounds. During the summer and fall, you can net a shrimp dinner for an entire family in about 15 minutes. TIP: Go at low tide.

About the flowers, simple, rustic, lowcountry is the rule at Mingo. We shouldn't and don't try to compete with the natural beauty on Mingo, just accent it a little. The earthy colors of the rented linens, seagrass container and local sunflowers are all we need to make the point "POP".

Kiawah Resort is smart about using Mingo Point the "right" way. While it has all the amenities you expect, it has kept its natural appeal. Kayak, fishing and dolphin trips are all offered through the resort, and all are great for the family day trippers or the serious nature enthusiasts.