Recreational & Team
Building Activities
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Quemby
Rice Plantation & French Huguenot Church Kayak Tour This blackwater kayak tour starts on Quemby Creek and
twists along the historic banks of Quemby Plantation. Journeying through abandoned rice
fields of wildflowers, we paddle on to the East Branch of the Cooper River where wooden
barges once floated rice, cotton and indigo out to the Charleston Harbor. Halfway through
the tour you will explore a French Huguenot Church hundreds of years old that rests on a
high sandy bluff overlooking the river. Here you will view bald eagles, hawks and wetland
shore birds for miles overlooking the abandoned rice fields while you stop and have lunch.
Often accompanied by the nostalgic American Alligator, this tour is truly a paddler’s
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| CHARLESTON INSHORE FISHING
CHARTER Relax
with your friends as you enjoy a private 4 hour fishing charter in the scenic waters and
marshlands of the lowcountry. Throughout the charter your experienced guide will help you
stalk fish that inhabit inshore estuaries, tidal creeks, and barrier island waters. You
will go after species that include redfish, trout, flounder, sheaphead and ladyfish. Your
licensing, rods, tackle and bait are also all included in this package. The charters are
geared to the client’s ability and experience, amateur or pro. You’re sure to
have a fun and memorable experience. All boats are USCG certified and Insured.
For your comfort we recommend you bring
sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and a long sleeve shirt. If you wish to take home your catch,
options can be arranged with the Captain. Round Trip Transportation included.
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CHARLESTON GOLF OUTING Charleston had the first golf course in the United States
on Harleston Green in 1791. Today the area has wide variety of excellent golf courses.
Among them is the Ocean Course at Kiawah which hosted the 43rd World Cup of
Golf in 2004. However, the Ocean Course is one of many courses which offer exceptional
variety and challenge. Designed by some of the world’s top architects including Pete
Dye, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Rees Jones, Arthur Hills, and Robert Trent
Jones, Sr., our courses range from true links style to tightly wooded Lowcountry layouts.
We are here to set up a tournament complete with your choice of prizes or to simply
arrange for an afternoon outing for a few of your guests. |
| CHARLESTON SCAVENGER HUNT Discover Charleston on one of the most interesting
scavenger hunts you have ever taken. You'll be looking for things like the hat man, the
Four Corners of Law, a piece of straw, a golden ball, a reclining angel and other unique
items that make this city so fascinating for those who visit her. Your search will
acquaint you with this beautiful city's rich history, marvelous architecture and unique
culture. It is also an excellent way to build team spirit and encourage healthy
competition within your group. Be sure and bring back your pictures with members of your
group in each one.
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A CHARLESTON COOKING
EXPERIENCE Stroll with your escort
to Charleston Cooks and get ready to learn all about lowcountry cooking. Lowcountry
cuisine features local seafood and delicacies brought from Africa in the 18th and 19th
centuries. Some of those delicacies are okra, sweet potatoes, benne (sesame) seed and
collard greens. This afternoon you will roll up your sleeves and work in groups with one
of Charleston's finest chef's to prepare some of our lowcountry favorites. The best part
about this excursion is eating what you cook and so that you don't forget anything you
will receive a CD of the class, a gift from Charleston Cooks and of course the receipts
(recipes) that you prepared.
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| DINE AROUND CHARLESTON - THE ULTIMATE CULINARY EXPERIENCE Charleston boasts some of the finest restaurants in the
country. This evening you will travel as your ancestors did by horse drawn carriage
through lovely streets enhanced by the soft flicker of gas lights to two of those
restaurants. Both Magnolias and Anson restaurants have been acclaimed by Southern Living,
Travel & Leisure and the New York Times. At Magnolias Chef Donald Barickman is
recognized as a pioneer in the use of the Lowcountry bounty to create his acclaimed
"uptown American cuisine with a down south flavor." Anson specializes in
Charleston heirloom cuisine characterized by beautiful presentations, vivid colors and
subtle and enticing flavors. The evening will be a culinary delight! |
Courtesy of Magnolia's
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This is just a sample of the
tours and activities we offer. We will be happy to custom design an event or
excursion to suit your group’s specific needs.
Please feel free to give us a call so that we can
discuss your needs in more detail. We look forward to providing your group with a
wonderful experience in Charleston. |
Unique Activities and Excursions
Courtesy of Middleton Place
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WATERCOLOR CLASS AT MIDDLETON
PLACE
On this deluxe outing you will travel down a lovely live oak canopied highway to Middleton
Place, the home of the distinguished Middleton family and the oldest formal gardens in the
United States. This rice plantation which has belonged to the Middleton family since 1741
along with their 20 other plantations made fortunes for the family. The tour will be
conducted by a guide well versed in the history and culture of the plantation and will
begin with a tour of the beautiful formal gardens laid out by Henry Middleton in 1741 and
completed by 1750. The stableyards will introduce you to life on the plantation and you
will be treated to a tour of the remaining flanker of the Middleton House which is
furnished with wonderful antiques and portraits which belonged to the Middleton family.
After sampling delicious lowcountry dishes in the Middleton Place restaurant, a local
artist will conduct a fascinating class in water color techniques. You will complete your
own lovely water color painting of Middleton to take home as a memento even if you have
never painted before.
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THE TASTES OF CHARLESTON
Join our local food expert on an exclusive culinary walking tour in downtown Charleston to
learn about the history of the area through the history of its food. Our walk winds
through some of Charleston's oldest, most beautifully restored neighborhoods en route to
three tasting stops: the Charleston Farmers' market, an artisan bakery and a chocolatier.
At the Farmers' Market, meet local farmers and artisan food producers and taste heritage
foods such as stone ground grits, artichoke relish, scuppernong grapes and other local
specialties. As we visit an artisan bakery, meet the bakers and enjoy the smells and
tastes of handmade items while learning how artisan breads and cakes are made. For the
grand finale, step into a European style chocolatier for a layered chocolate tasting that
includes a pairing with our favorite rich, velvety cabernet sauvignon. |
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Barrier Island Getaway
Delight your group with an authentic Oyster Roast, Crab Boil, or Frogmore Stew. These take
place on an uninhabited island near the Morris Island Lighthouse. The festivities begin
after boarding the 50ft Catamaran Palmetto with a cruise through the harbor accompanied by
beer/wine and light hors d'oeuvres. Your party will ultimately arrive at Morris Island
where the Palmetto is beached and your guests step out onto the sand. This is where your
guests indulge in a true Lowcountry experience - the Oyster Roast, Crab Boil, or Frogmore
Stew.
Interested in entertaining your guests even more? After this unforgettable beach
experience, consider timing your party's return harbor cruise with the sun's setting. You
will be sure to dazzle your guests with breathtaking views of Charleston's
sunset-silhouetted steeples.
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MAGNOLIA GARDENS WITH ISAAC
LEACH
Isaac Leach is the 3rd generation descendent of the Leach family who has managed
Magnolia's prized azalea and camellia collections for nearly a century. Isaac's
grandfather, Rev. William Leach, was an influential leader in his community through his
church, and can be credited with nurturing Magnolia's earliest camellia and azalea
varieties. Isaac's father, Rev. Johnnie Leach, is, at eighty-years old, still a tireless
keeper of his own father's plants. And Isaac, your guide, has cared for Magnolia's old
plants while planting hundreds of new specimens. On his guided walking tour of the garden
you will learn all about the design and development of the Garden itself. He will describe
how concepts of both preservation and improvement influence today's garden, and of course
point out particular points of interest within the Garden, including specified trees,
shrubs, and other blooming plants. After your stroll through the garden you will be taken
on a private tram tour which will take you into part of the Audubon Swamp Garden, home to
scores of water loving creatures and traversed by boardwalks, dikes, and bridges to put
the visitor in close contact with its inhabitants. You may even see an alligator and will
have the opportunity to view the abundant bird population of the lowcountry. Cookies and
Lemonade will be served in the Barbados Garden.
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Courtesy of Magnolia Gardens
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MIDDLETON PLANTATION TRAIL RIDE
On this special excursion limited to six riders
you will experience this beautiful old plantation from a totally different
perspective. Even though Middleton is the oldest and one of the most beautiful
formal gardens in the United States, it was also a working rice plantation. You will
begin by traversing the Middleton stableyards which interpret life on an 18th century
plantation through the crafts and the animals which were raised on the plantation. During
the course of your ride you will pass by the south rice field and catch a glimpse of the
lovely formal on the way to the bluff overlooking the north rice field where you will be
treated to a southern picnic lunch.
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WINE AND
CHEESE WITH THE SILVER LADY
Begin your afternoon with a
brief walking tour of Ansonborough, one of Charleston's early suburbs. After your
stroll join Dawn Evers, the Silver Lady, for a lecture on antique silver. The pieces
that she will show you are truly exquisite. Dawn is a nationally recognized silver
specialist and teacher of the history and construction of silver. She has made
regular appearances on national television, including the "Antiques Road show",
and is known on South Carolina public television as "The Silver Lady". Her
goal is to do more than just impart knowledge about each silver piece - she wants people
to truly love the objects and her enthusiasm is contagious. "No one ever leaves
any of my lectures feeling negative - unless of course they've just sold a treasure in a
garage sale." After the lecture wine and cheese will be served.
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AN
AFTERNOON SAIL ON THE HARBOR
Come ride with us through the famous and historic
harbor of Charleston, South Carolina. There is nothing more beautiful and quietly elegant
than the Schooner Pride. The Pride is an 84 foot three masted gaff topsail schooner and a
Class "C" Tall Ship. She was modeled to resemble the old coastal trading
schooners and has the character and charm of the great days of sailing. Help to
raise and lower her sails and even take a turn at the wheel if you like. As you sail
through Charleston's beautiful harbor view the lovely homes along the Battery, Fort
Sumter, and Patriots Point from the water. During your cruise you may even see an
occasional dolphin diving playfully alongside the ship. Refreshments such as beer
wine and hors d’oeuvres can be added to enhance your experience. Viewing
Charleston from this unique perspective will surely be a lasting memory. Includes
Round Trip Transportation.
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SEWEE INDIAN SHELL MOUNDS
AND COASTAL BARRIER ISLANDS
This is a wonderful tour that meanders through the saltwater marshes and barrier islands
surrounded by the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge and along the Intracoastal Waterway of the
South Carolina Coast. Learn all about Barrier Islands and paddle to the mysterious Indian
Shell mounds in the Francis Marion National Forest once occupied by the Sewee and Coastal
Plain Indians. On our 3 - 3 1/2 Hour and 5-6 Hour tours we journey out into Bulls Bay to
view the Islands and Commercial Oyster Beds. Paddlers often see Dolphins and numerous
wetland shore birds as they paddle through the waters and once in a while are greeted by
Loggerhead Sea turtles. |
Courtesy of Nature Adventure
Outfitters
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This is just a sample of the tours and activities we
offer. We will be happy to custom design an event or excursion to suit your
group’s specific needs.
Please feel free to give us a call so that we can
discuss your needs in more detail. We look forward to providing your group with a
wonderful experience in Charleston. |
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