As the team that showed off those great locations to recruit this movie to SC, we are very pleased with the response it has received. Just lovely! I was there last year. Boone Hall Plantation was used for scenes of the Hamilton's summer house. It was known as Mont Royal Plantation for the movie. Noah’s house is definitely my favorite. We visited a few of the old slave cabins along the front of the property, those were pretty cool, but by far the best part of the tour was the "bus tour" that you catch in front of the butterfly cafe. -Julia. Love it. Backwards totally works there! 6AM's growing network of modern local media brands is redefining how communities engage, communicate, and connect with their cities.
Have you ever feathured the house from “Practical magic”?? today, we’ve compiled fun facts, history, + more about the various locations of, which was mainly filmed right here in Charleston, . Have I told you lately that I love you!?!
I just wanted to tell you that the Magnolia in the movie was not the only one built in the south from the Sears kit. What a great site!!! Gosling spent time rowing the Ashley River + taking woodworking classes (a table he built is actually featured in the film), while McAdams took ballet, etiquette, + southern accent coaching.
.-= Mom in High Heels´s last blog ..Random Thoughts Tuesday!
-Julia, And Bob Vila did a 30-minute segment on his show, “Home Again” featuring a “Sears Crescent” that turned out to be Pacific Ready Cut Home #367.
While this theater no longer shows movies, one of the most popular things it’s used for it displaying marriage proposals. Thanks for telling us about that. Boone Hall plantation is super pretty, but I was disappointed with the house tour. .-= beth´s last blog ..The best kind of camping =-. You can do a birdseye view and see the out-buildings and how they relate to the house. The shop keeper thought I was nuts when I begged for the chair. A true labor of love!
Thanks, Brandon. For 10 years, I have traveled to 25 states and given more than 200 lectures on Sears Homes and I’ve written about Sears Homes and researched Sears Homes.
Music Mountain is said to be America’s oldest continuously operated chamber music hall. I’m sure there’s a market for them, wouldn’t you agree? That was so incredibly beautiful.
=-.
Just stuff =-. .-= The Mrs.´s last blog ..One Fabulous Mom Gets A Makeover! All are amazing and highly recommended! Excellent post! Gosling spent time rowing the Ashley River + taking woodworking classes (, he built is actually featured in the film. The historic farm dates back to the 1700s, a true representation of its southern heritage. The interiors for the house that Allie’s parents owned were shot in a private residence in downtown Charleston, about 15 minutes from Boone Hall called Calhoun Mansion (https://www.calhounmansion.net/) . Robin– That’s interesting! I think I remember the little girl in Miracle on 31st Street wishing for such a home for Christmas. I’d have to choose between The Magnolia and the white house with blue shutters.
The fact that it was built backwards is the clincher for me!! The entire place was beautiful and breathtaking.
. It offered something most movie reviews don’t: a focus on the locations. Luckily, the SCDNR + United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) have implemented plans to help foster the restored growth of the Carolina Heelsplitter species. I really did enjoy this movie. It can be very educational and fun....or, if you are just a big fan of "The Notebook" like myself, then go for that reason (and take pictures of yourself by the gates where Noah stood looking for Allie and by the front porch of the Allie's summer home, of course!
Two of the houses used in this movie were also used in the 1980’s mini-series ‘North& South’.
It can be very educational and fun....or, if you are just a big fan of "The Notebook" like myself, then go for that reason (and take pictures of yourself by the gates where Noah stood looking for Allie and by the front porch of the Allie's summer home, of course! please let me knw if this was the purpose! AT ONE TIME ,I HAD STARTED TO WATCH THIS MOVIE YEARS AGO AND DID NOT GET TO FINISH WATCHING IT. At Boone Hall Plantation we believe there is a responsibility to present the history of slavery in an accurate and educational manner each day in a way that pays honor and respect to that history and the progress of Black Americans. I love that old house….and the movie too! I even went to the King Street theater to see the movie when it was first released (this is the theater that Noah and Allie go on their double date). Martins Point Plantation, Private residence, Wadmalaw Island. I don’t think I ever realized they were different houses. Great post! The cottages are still on the property.
Such an interesting post too. The pictures are amazing, per usual, and the revelation that the Magnolia was a kit home is quite interesting to me. All of the interior shoots in the movie were filmed at this house. Anyone and everyone who is a history buff needs to visit this amazing plantation! The interior views of the Large home where he is in the Parlor, she comings down the stairs and The mother sits at the dining table are all “The Calhoun Mansion” at 16 meeting street, charleston, SC (I use to live in the house) It is now open for tours, and The long dining table is still in the house with the chairs.
A co-worker just finished reading “The Lucky One” Friday and passed it along to me. I’ve heard reference to the avenue of oaks too, and cannot remember where. I do love an old house made over. . Thanks so much!
All the inside shots of their summer home were filmed at the Calhoun Mansion in downtown Charleston.
What a beautiful post to go with a beautiful movie. God bless, d .-= Deanna´s last blog ..Metamorphosis Monday =-. Robin B– I did a post about Something’s Gotta Give that you can see here: https://hookedonhouses.net/2009/05/04/the-beach-house-in-somethings-gotta-give/, I’ve written a post about Sense & Sensibility, too, that I’ll be posting soon. Review of Boone Hall Plantation. for spending a day in the life of Allie + Noah. While this plantation home is widely known as Black River Plantation, it has held various names such as Rice Hope Plantation + Waddell Ranch, and was at one time the International Paper Company House. .-= bungalowbliss´s last blog ..Murphy Joins the Pack =-. – Vivi@n. While summering in Charleston a few years back my father was restoring some of the beautiful staircases seen in the film in the Calhoun Mansion. Marlene– Yes, as a matter of fact, I just finished writing a post about “Practical Magic.” I’m planning to publish it in October (Halloween month!). Love Nicholas Sparks, just wish his books, and movies didn’t always make me cry. I have been to Boone Plantation. Many thanks to both Rick and the SC Film Commission for providing more details about the locations!
I hope you’re having a good weekend! I’m 100% certain of this. Our tour guide was personable and funny and had a lot of stories and information about the entire grounds.
THIS COMING FROM A GUY SAYING , THE MOVIE AT THE END BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES SEEING ALLIE NOT REMEMBERING AND THEN SEEING THEM ,END UP DYING IN THE NURSING HOME TOGETHER . It was used in a couple of other movies as well including “The In Crowd” and “O”. And that porch swing takes my breath away!
Definitely plan to visit "Exploring the Gullah Culture". Read our full Editorial Ethics Policy here.
Blessings, Robin .-= Robin´s last blog ..Our Birthday Girl’s Celebration =-. Me and my husband want to build that EXACT house. I didn't realize that the family was still sort of living in the upstairs, so we basically only saw 2-3 rooms and then we were escorted out.
Old Village in Mount Pleasant set the scene for “Seabrook”, SC. UPDATE: Someone who studies the Sears kit houses tells me the dimensions are a bit larger and the floor plan is different than The Magnolia, but since the homeowners provided this information, I’m going to assume it was a version of the plan, at least. I’ve been to Boone Hall Plantation to see the house, I’ve gone boat riding in Cypress Garden swamps where the swan scene takes place, I walked down King Street the sight of the first date and laying in the road adventure. -Julia . The house shown above (in the movie and photo) is NOT a Sears Magnolia.
I think the DVD commentator was wrong.
Cheri .-= Cheri Peoples´s last blog ..The Knock Off Knock Out Party =-. It was a highlight of the trip to Charleston for sure!.
I’ve been to Boone’s Hall Plantation several times (my dad was stationed in Charleston twice when I was growing up) and you are correct, the interiors look nothing like they do in the movie. You just can’t beat a view of the water, a big porch, and a glass of lemonade! The inside of Allie’s Family’s Summer Home was filmed at the Calhoun Mansion in Charleston, SC. Great movie just loved it….my daughter and I saw it at the theatre….after the movie we used the ladies room, we could tell by all the red noses who had come from seeing The Notebook….
-Julia, I was looking for ideas on curb appeal for my home’s exterior door when I came across this wonderful journey about Noah and Allie’s homes!
As the team that showed off those great locations to recruit this movie to SC, we are very pleased with the response it has received. Just lovely! I was there last year. Boone Hall Plantation was used for scenes of the Hamilton's summer house. It was known as Mont Royal Plantation for the movie. Noah’s house is definitely my favorite. We visited a few of the old slave cabins along the front of the property, those were pretty cool, but by far the best part of the tour was the "bus tour" that you catch in front of the butterfly cafe. -Julia. Love it. Backwards totally works there! 6AM's growing network of modern local media brands is redefining how communities engage, communicate, and connect with their cities.
Have you ever feathured the house from “Practical magic”?? today, we’ve compiled fun facts, history, + more about the various locations of, which was mainly filmed right here in Charleston, . Have I told you lately that I love you!?!
I just wanted to tell you that the Magnolia in the movie was not the only one built in the south from the Sears kit. What a great site!!! Gosling spent time rowing the Ashley River + taking woodworking classes (a table he built is actually featured in the film), while McAdams took ballet, etiquette, + southern accent coaching.
.-= Mom in High Heels´s last blog ..Random Thoughts Tuesday!
-Julia, And Bob Vila did a 30-minute segment on his show, “Home Again” featuring a “Sears Crescent” that turned out to be Pacific Ready Cut Home #367.
While this theater no longer shows movies, one of the most popular things it’s used for it displaying marriage proposals. Thanks for telling us about that. Boone Hall plantation is super pretty, but I was disappointed with the house tour. .-= beth´s last blog ..The best kind of camping =-. You can do a birdseye view and see the out-buildings and how they relate to the house. The shop keeper thought I was nuts when I begged for the chair. A true labor of love!
Thanks, Brandon. For 10 years, I have traveled to 25 states and given more than 200 lectures on Sears Homes and I’ve written about Sears Homes and researched Sears Homes.
Music Mountain is said to be America’s oldest continuously operated chamber music hall. I’m sure there’s a market for them, wouldn’t you agree? That was so incredibly beautiful.
=-.
Just stuff =-. .-= The Mrs.´s last blog ..One Fabulous Mom Gets A Makeover! All are amazing and highly recommended! Excellent post! Gosling spent time rowing the Ashley River + taking woodworking classes (, he built is actually featured in the film. The historic farm dates back to the 1700s, a true representation of its southern heritage. The interiors for the house that Allie’s parents owned were shot in a private residence in downtown Charleston, about 15 minutes from Boone Hall called Calhoun Mansion (https://www.calhounmansion.net/) . Robin– That’s interesting! I think I remember the little girl in Miracle on 31st Street wishing for such a home for Christmas. I’d have to choose between The Magnolia and the white house with blue shutters.
The fact that it was built backwards is the clincher for me!! The entire place was beautiful and breathtaking.
. It offered something most movie reviews don’t: a focus on the locations. Luckily, the SCDNR + United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) have implemented plans to help foster the restored growth of the Carolina Heelsplitter species. I really did enjoy this movie. It can be very educational and fun....or, if you are just a big fan of "The Notebook" like myself, then go for that reason (and take pictures of yourself by the gates where Noah stood looking for Allie and by the front porch of the Allie's summer home, of course!
Two of the houses used in this movie were also used in the 1980’s mini-series ‘North& South’.
It can be very educational and fun....or, if you are just a big fan of "The Notebook" like myself, then go for that reason (and take pictures of yourself by the gates where Noah stood looking for Allie and by the front porch of the Allie's summer home, of course! please let me knw if this was the purpose! AT ONE TIME ,I HAD STARTED TO WATCH THIS MOVIE YEARS AGO AND DID NOT GET TO FINISH WATCHING IT. At Boone Hall Plantation we believe there is a responsibility to present the history of slavery in an accurate and educational manner each day in a way that pays honor and respect to that history and the progress of Black Americans. I love that old house….and the movie too! I even went to the King Street theater to see the movie when it was first released (this is the theater that Noah and Allie go on their double date). Martins Point Plantation, Private residence, Wadmalaw Island. I don’t think I ever realized they were different houses. Great post! The cottages are still on the property.
Such an interesting post too. The pictures are amazing, per usual, and the revelation that the Magnolia was a kit home is quite interesting to me. All of the interior shoots in the movie were filmed at this house. Anyone and everyone who is a history buff needs to visit this amazing plantation! The interior views of the Large home where he is in the Parlor, she comings down the stairs and The mother sits at the dining table are all “The Calhoun Mansion” at 16 meeting street, charleston, SC (I use to live in the house) It is now open for tours, and The long dining table is still in the house with the chairs.
A co-worker just finished reading “The Lucky One” Friday and passed it along to me. I’ve heard reference to the avenue of oaks too, and cannot remember where. I do love an old house made over. . Thanks so much!
All the inside shots of their summer home were filmed at the Calhoun Mansion in downtown Charleston.
What a beautiful post to go with a beautiful movie. God bless, d .-= Deanna´s last blog ..Metamorphosis Monday =-. Robin B– I did a post about Something’s Gotta Give that you can see here: https://hookedonhouses.net/2009/05/04/the-beach-house-in-somethings-gotta-give/, I’ve written a post about Sense & Sensibility, too, that I’ll be posting soon. Review of Boone Hall Plantation. for spending a day in the life of Allie + Noah. While this plantation home is widely known as Black River Plantation, it has held various names such as Rice Hope Plantation + Waddell Ranch, and was at one time the International Paper Company House. .-= bungalowbliss´s last blog ..Murphy Joins the Pack =-. – Vivi@n. While summering in Charleston a few years back my father was restoring some of the beautiful staircases seen in the film in the Calhoun Mansion. Marlene– Yes, as a matter of fact, I just finished writing a post about “Practical Magic.” I’m planning to publish it in October (Halloween month!). Love Nicholas Sparks, just wish his books, and movies didn’t always make me cry. I have been to Boone Plantation. Many thanks to both Rick and the SC Film Commission for providing more details about the locations!
I hope you’re having a good weekend! I’m 100% certain of this. Our tour guide was personable and funny and had a lot of stories and information about the entire grounds.
THIS COMING FROM A GUY SAYING , THE MOVIE AT THE END BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES SEEING ALLIE NOT REMEMBERING AND THEN SEEING THEM ,END UP DYING IN THE NURSING HOME TOGETHER . It was used in a couple of other movies as well including “The In Crowd” and “O”. And that porch swing takes my breath away!
Definitely plan to visit "Exploring the Gullah Culture". Read our full Editorial Ethics Policy here.
Blessings, Robin .-= Robin´s last blog ..Our Birthday Girl’s Celebration =-. Me and my husband want to build that EXACT house. I didn't realize that the family was still sort of living in the upstairs, so we basically only saw 2-3 rooms and then we were escorted out.
Old Village in Mount Pleasant set the scene for “Seabrook”, SC. UPDATE: Someone who studies the Sears kit houses tells me the dimensions are a bit larger and the floor plan is different than The Magnolia, but since the homeowners provided this information, I’m going to assume it was a version of the plan, at least. I’ve been to Boone Hall Plantation to see the house, I’ve gone boat riding in Cypress Garden swamps where the swan scene takes place, I walked down King Street the sight of the first date and laying in the road adventure. -Julia . The house shown above (in the movie and photo) is NOT a Sears Magnolia.
I think the DVD commentator was wrong.
Cheri .-= Cheri Peoples´s last blog ..The Knock Off Knock Out Party =-. It was a highlight of the trip to Charleston for sure!.
I’ve been to Boone’s Hall Plantation several times (my dad was stationed in Charleston twice when I was growing up) and you are correct, the interiors look nothing like they do in the movie. You just can’t beat a view of the water, a big porch, and a glass of lemonade! The inside of Allie’s Family’s Summer Home was filmed at the Calhoun Mansion in Charleston, SC. Great movie just loved it….my daughter and I saw it at the theatre….after the movie we used the ladies room, we could tell by all the red noses who had come from seeing The Notebook….
-Julia, I was looking for ideas on curb appeal for my home’s exterior door when I came across this wonderful journey about Noah and Allie’s homes!
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We were covered in bites pretty good after leaving.
Okay, I'll admit...the only reason we really decided to check this place out was because we had read that it had been used in the movie "The Notebook", which happens to be our favorite movie. The piano kept there is really grand.
( what is the round window for anyway?
As the team that showed off those great locations to recruit this movie to SC, we are very pleased with the response it has received. Just lovely! I was there last year. Boone Hall Plantation was used for scenes of the Hamilton's summer house. It was known as Mont Royal Plantation for the movie. Noah’s house is definitely my favorite. We visited a few of the old slave cabins along the front of the property, those were pretty cool, but by far the best part of the tour was the "bus tour" that you catch in front of the butterfly cafe. -Julia. Love it. Backwards totally works there! 6AM's growing network of modern local media brands is redefining how communities engage, communicate, and connect with their cities.
Have you ever feathured the house from “Practical magic”?? today, we’ve compiled fun facts, history, + more about the various locations of, which was mainly filmed right here in Charleston, . Have I told you lately that I love you!?!
I just wanted to tell you that the Magnolia in the movie was not the only one built in the south from the Sears kit. What a great site!!! Gosling spent time rowing the Ashley River + taking woodworking classes (a table he built is actually featured in the film), while McAdams took ballet, etiquette, + southern accent coaching.
.-= Mom in High Heels´s last blog ..Random Thoughts Tuesday!
-Julia, And Bob Vila did a 30-minute segment on his show, “Home Again” featuring a “Sears Crescent” that turned out to be Pacific Ready Cut Home #367.
While this theater no longer shows movies, one of the most popular things it’s used for it displaying marriage proposals. Thanks for telling us about that. Boone Hall plantation is super pretty, but I was disappointed with the house tour. .-= beth´s last blog ..The best kind of camping =-. You can do a birdseye view and see the out-buildings and how they relate to the house. The shop keeper thought I was nuts when I begged for the chair. A true labor of love!
Thanks, Brandon. For 10 years, I have traveled to 25 states and given more than 200 lectures on Sears Homes and I’ve written about Sears Homes and researched Sears Homes.
Music Mountain is said to be America’s oldest continuously operated chamber music hall. I’m sure there’s a market for them, wouldn’t you agree? That was so incredibly beautiful.
=-.
Just stuff =-. .-= The Mrs.´s last blog ..One Fabulous Mom Gets A Makeover! All are amazing and highly recommended! Excellent post! Gosling spent time rowing the Ashley River + taking woodworking classes (, he built is actually featured in the film. The historic farm dates back to the 1700s, a true representation of its southern heritage. The interiors for the house that Allie’s parents owned were shot in a private residence in downtown Charleston, about 15 minutes from Boone Hall called Calhoun Mansion (https://www.calhounmansion.net/) . Robin– That’s interesting! I think I remember the little girl in Miracle on 31st Street wishing for such a home for Christmas. I’d have to choose between The Magnolia and the white house with blue shutters.
The fact that it was built backwards is the clincher for me!! The entire place was beautiful and breathtaking.
. It offered something most movie reviews don’t: a focus on the locations. Luckily, the SCDNR + United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) have implemented plans to help foster the restored growth of the Carolina Heelsplitter species. I really did enjoy this movie. It can be very educational and fun....or, if you are just a big fan of "The Notebook" like myself, then go for that reason (and take pictures of yourself by the gates where Noah stood looking for Allie and by the front porch of the Allie's summer home, of course!
Two of the houses used in this movie were also used in the 1980’s mini-series ‘North& South’.
It can be very educational and fun....or, if you are just a big fan of "The Notebook" like myself, then go for that reason (and take pictures of yourself by the gates where Noah stood looking for Allie and by the front porch of the Allie's summer home, of course! please let me knw if this was the purpose! AT ONE TIME ,I HAD STARTED TO WATCH THIS MOVIE YEARS AGO AND DID NOT GET TO FINISH WATCHING IT. At Boone Hall Plantation we believe there is a responsibility to present the history of slavery in an accurate and educational manner each day in a way that pays honor and respect to that history and the progress of Black Americans. I love that old house….and the movie too! I even went to the King Street theater to see the movie when it was first released (this is the theater that Noah and Allie go on their double date). Martins Point Plantation, Private residence, Wadmalaw Island. I don’t think I ever realized they were different houses. Great post! The cottages are still on the property.
Such an interesting post too. The pictures are amazing, per usual, and the revelation that the Magnolia was a kit home is quite interesting to me. All of the interior shoots in the movie were filmed at this house. Anyone and everyone who is a history buff needs to visit this amazing plantation! The interior views of the Large home where he is in the Parlor, she comings down the stairs and The mother sits at the dining table are all “The Calhoun Mansion” at 16 meeting street, charleston, SC (I use to live in the house) It is now open for tours, and The long dining table is still in the house with the chairs.
A co-worker just finished reading “The Lucky One” Friday and passed it along to me. I’ve heard reference to the avenue of oaks too, and cannot remember where. I do love an old house made over. . Thanks so much!
All the inside shots of their summer home were filmed at the Calhoun Mansion in downtown Charleston.
What a beautiful post to go with a beautiful movie. God bless, d .-= Deanna´s last blog ..Metamorphosis Monday =-. Robin B– I did a post about Something’s Gotta Give that you can see here: https://hookedonhouses.net/2009/05/04/the-beach-house-in-somethings-gotta-give/, I’ve written a post about Sense & Sensibility, too, that I’ll be posting soon. Review of Boone Hall Plantation. for spending a day in the life of Allie + Noah. While this plantation home is widely known as Black River Plantation, it has held various names such as Rice Hope Plantation + Waddell Ranch, and was at one time the International Paper Company House. .-= bungalowbliss´s last blog ..Murphy Joins the Pack =-. – Vivi@n. While summering in Charleston a few years back my father was restoring some of the beautiful staircases seen in the film in the Calhoun Mansion. Marlene– Yes, as a matter of fact, I just finished writing a post about “Practical Magic.” I’m planning to publish it in October (Halloween month!). Love Nicholas Sparks, just wish his books, and movies didn’t always make me cry. I have been to Boone Plantation. Many thanks to both Rick and the SC Film Commission for providing more details about the locations!
I hope you’re having a good weekend! I’m 100% certain of this. Our tour guide was personable and funny and had a lot of stories and information about the entire grounds.
THIS COMING FROM A GUY SAYING , THE MOVIE AT THE END BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES SEEING ALLIE NOT REMEMBERING AND THEN SEEING THEM ,END UP DYING IN THE NURSING HOME TOGETHER . It was used in a couple of other movies as well including “The In Crowd” and “O”. And that porch swing takes my breath away!
Definitely plan to visit "Exploring the Gullah Culture". Read our full Editorial Ethics Policy here.
Blessings, Robin .-= Robin´s last blog ..Our Birthday Girl’s Celebration =-. Me and my husband want to build that EXACT house. I didn't realize that the family was still sort of living in the upstairs, so we basically only saw 2-3 rooms and then we were escorted out.
Old Village in Mount Pleasant set the scene for “Seabrook”, SC. UPDATE: Someone who studies the Sears kit houses tells me the dimensions are a bit larger and the floor plan is different than The Magnolia, but since the homeowners provided this information, I’m going to assume it was a version of the plan, at least. I’ve been to Boone Hall Plantation to see the house, I’ve gone boat riding in Cypress Garden swamps where the swan scene takes place, I walked down King Street the sight of the first date and laying in the road adventure. -Julia . The house shown above (in the movie and photo) is NOT a Sears Magnolia.
I think the DVD commentator was wrong.
Cheri .-= Cheri Peoples´s last blog ..The Knock Off Knock Out Party =-. It was a highlight of the trip to Charleston for sure!.
I’ve been to Boone’s Hall Plantation several times (my dad was stationed in Charleston twice when I was growing up) and you are correct, the interiors look nothing like they do in the movie. You just can’t beat a view of the water, a big porch, and a glass of lemonade! The inside of Allie’s Family’s Summer Home was filmed at the Calhoun Mansion in Charleston, SC. Great movie just loved it….my daughter and I saw it at the theatre….after the movie we used the ladies room, we could tell by all the red noses who had come from seeing The Notebook….
-Julia, I was looking for ideas on curb appeal for my home’s exterior door when I came across this wonderful journey about Noah and Allie’s homes!
