Mount Pleasant Magazine Nov/Dec 2021

57 www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com | www. ReadMPM. com | www. I LoveMountPl easant . com and using sustainable building materials and colors that blend in with the forest, commented Sheridan Wilson, a Mount Pleasant resident who also serves as Dewees’ Architectural Resource Board coordinator. She works with contractors and homeowners on siting homes appropriately within the landscape. “This community is an experiment looking at how people can develop and live on a barrier island sustainably,” she added. Currently, there are 70 homes with one home under construction. “Building has its challenges, but it’s completely worth it,” commented Fairchild. “You design your house for the home site, planning for breezes, shade and views.” LIVING LIFE OUTDOORS Some might think growing up on a barrier island would get boring, but 11-year-old Ian, a Dewees’ resident, avid swimmer and junior turtle team member, loves it. “It’s very cool. We get to go to the beach every day. And to the pool.” Along with Dewees’ other children, Ian rides the ferry twice daily every weekday to attend school. Fairchild raised her children on Dewees, where they grew up spending most of their time outdoors. “My kids could all bring home dinner by the time they were 5,” she feature For all your Photography, Videography, and Drone needs Southern Studios LLC For more information, visit us at www.SouthernStudiosLLC.com Jeremy@SouthernStudiosLLC.com Specializing in wedding videography! Follow us on Social Media!