Downtown Dog

12/22/2024

We just saw Santa on Laurens Street! ❤️🎅

Santa is making his final stop in today! Don’t miss your chance to tell the big guy what you want for Christmas!

🎅 Santa will be in Downtown Aiken from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM TODAY!

📸 Stop by Beyond Bijoux Aiken & Iron Gate Candles from 1:00 - 2:00 PM for a festive photo opportunity — just $5!

All proceeds benefit the Aiken High Yearbook Club and Aiken Downtown Development.

See you there!

12/22/2024

It’s Sunday and we’re open 1-4. Come see us!

12/22/2024

So excited for this!!!

12/21/2024

Sweet Zoe won our sweater contest! Thanks for a great day, Aiken!❤️🎅🐾

12/21/2024

Big Al came by to see us today for some treats!

12/21/2024

Team Stinkykuss Rescue is here wrapping presents for FREE (but we know they ❤️ donations)!😂

12/21/2024

FYI!

12/21/2024

Dear Friends of Hitchcock Woods,

Finally, the moment we’ve all been eagerly waiting for is here! Hitchcock Woods will reopen to the public (pedestrians, dogs, and equestrians) at dawn on Saturday, December 21, 2024. On behalf of everyone at the Hitchcock Woods Foundation—trustees and staff alike—we are delighted to invite you back into the Woods.

The Foundation staff and professional contractors have labored hard under dangerous conditions to bring us to this point. There are 2100 acres and 71 miles of trails in the Woods, much of which was significantly damaged by the hurricane.

We know how difficult it has been to be without access to this community treasure—we’ve missed it too—but your safety is, and continues to be, our top priority. Accordingly, Phase 1 of our long-term recovery effort was to remove trees, obstacles, and obvious aerial hazards from the major trails. The completion of this phase allows us to now open the Woods.

Please remember Hitchcock Woods is a hurricane storm-disturbed area, and all visitors must exercise caution. Please do not enter any areas of the Woods that are marked “Closed” or taped off because they are not safe.

Please note: Aiken Hounds will not be hunting on Tuesdays and Saturdays in the Woods before January 7, 2025, so dogs will be welcome on those days as well.

Please report all hazards and the location to the Hitchcock Woods Foundation office at 803-642-0528.

Again, thank you for your patience and steadfast support as we work to restore Hitchcock Woods. Our work is just beginning, so we hope you will continue to support us throughout this long-term effort.

We look forward to seeing you in the Woods soon. Please stay safe and enjoy!

Mary Katherine Philipp MD, Executive Director
Bennett Tucker, Woods Superintendent

12/20/2024

12/20/2024

Puppies make us happy!!!🐶🐾🤍
Look at these beautiful Frenchie puppies!

12/20/2024

Happy Friday!!!🐶🐾🎄
Come Shop New Christmas Pjs!
$14.95!

12/19/2024

They’re back on Saturday for their annual gift-wrapping day! Drop off all your gifts and pick up when ready! Saturday 11-3!

12/19/2024

Happy Thursday!!!🐶🐾🎄
We are open late for Ladies Night Tonight!

12/18/2024

Christmas is one week away!🐶🐾🎄
Come Grab Your Holiday Gifts and Treats Today!

12/18/2024

Don’t miss this book signing on Wednesday!

12/17/2024

Come downtown and see the great holiday windows! 🎅🌲