Nature Adventures

Couple's Retreats

Sunny South Carolina Coastal Retreat

September 21-23, 2012 - Monday thru Thursday, 2 nights
$325 per person

Located in the Beautiful historic Shrimping village of McClellanville, SC including the Francis Marion National Forest and the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.

Day 1
Arrive at Coastal Home around 1:00 p.m. Get settled in from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Village Museum Visit at 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. followed by a Sunset Champagne Paddle in Historic Shrimping Village of Jeremy Creek at 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Return to Coastal Home followed by Dinner at 7:00-7:15 p.m. with libations afterwards by campfire or in screened in porch overlooking the water.

Day 2
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – Leave for Blackwater Paddle into the Wambaw Swamp Wilderness Area in the Francis Marion National Forest. 6-9 miles of paddling depending on group dynamics. Return to Accommodations around 4:00 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m.

Day 3
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – Hike to Santee Coastal Reserve IBA Washoo Reserve Nature Conservancy Trail. Retreat Ends at 12 -12:30 p.m.

North Carolina Land of Waterfalls Couple's Retreat

October 11-14, 2012 - Wednesday thru Saturday
$495 per person

Located in the beautiful Smokey & Appalachian Mountains of Lake Glenville/Cashiers and Highlands area of North Carolina.

Day 1
Arrive at our mountain / water cabin between 1 and 3 p.m. Get settled into your bedrooms and enjoy social time! Then we'll embark on a Sunset Champagne Paddle with Dinner on lake.

Day 2
Arise by 8 a.m. with Breakfast served from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Get ready to leave by 9:45 a.m. to go Kayaking on Emerald Green Lake Glenville to the Waterfalls. We will pack our lunches and eat on an island or shoreline while kayaking. The kayaking should end around 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Return to cabin and relax for a wonderful Campfire dinner cookout.

Day 3
Arise at 8 a.m. with breakfast served from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Get ready to leave by 9:45 a.m. to go Hiking in the beautiful Horsepasture River Gorge. Here we’ll see 3 waterfalls along the way. We’ll pack lunches and eat riverside by “bust yo butt” falls (it’s real name). We’ll see lots of wildflowers and beautiful mountain vistas. The hiking should end around 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Explore town of Cashiers and Highlands. Dinner at 7 p.m.

Day 4
Arise at 8 a.m. with breakfast served from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Pack your things and follow our guide to “Dry Falls” where you’ll take a short hike and actually walk under a waterfall and view the gorge! ……. Retreat ends at 12:00 noon