Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Palmetto Bluff Clay Shooting

Whether you are a novice or skilled shooter, the Palmetto Bluff Shooting Club invites you to test your skills as you make your way through its 13 sporting clay stations, an elevated and covered five-stand station, and a wobble deck field. Winding through a 40-acre forest, the course is designed to blend in with the landscape while providing a fun and challenging recreational shooting environment for everyone regardless of age, ability, or experience.

Included • 90-minute activity • Guns • Jackets • Ear plugs

Schedule 1:45 p.m. Check in at River House 2:00 p.m. Depart for Shooting Club 2:10 p.m. Arrive at Shooting Club for brief tour introduction, get fitted for equipment, etc. 2:30 p.m. Begin activities at Shooting Club 4:15 p.m. Arrive back at River House, Montage Palmetto Bluff

Notes • Casual attire suggested, including sweater or jacket, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses,

sunscreen, and bug spray.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Palmetto Bluff Horseback Riding

Enjoy the afternoon riding the trails at Longfield Stables’ 173-acre farm. Surrounded by the lush nature of Palmetto Bluff, the farm’s boarding and training facility stands out among the best in the country.

Included • One-hour guided horse ride • Bottled water

Schedule 12:45 p.m. Check in at River House 1:00 p.m. Depart for Longfield Stables 1:10 p.m. Arrive at Longfield Stables for a brief tour introduction, horse fitting, etc. 1:30 p.m. Begin tour 3:00 p.m. Arrive back at River House, Montage Palmetto Bluff

Notes • Casual attire suggested including sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray. • Closed-toe shoes (no sandals) are required. • Since this is a physical activity, participants must be in good health.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Golf Outing May River

Designed to challenge golfers of all skill levels, the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Course features wide, inviting fairways with strategic bunkers and natural waste areas. Champions Bermuda greens, well guarded by white-sand bunkers, test your nerves, while gently undulating slopes challenge your putting skills. All tee boxes and fairways feature Paspalum, the newest eco-friendly turf.

Included • Shared rental cart • Balls • Clubs (if needed) • Caddie • Beverage cart • Boxed lunch

Schedule 12:00 p.m. Check in at River House and transfer to golf course 12:10 p.m. Arrive at golf course 12:30 p.m. First tee time 1:30 p.m. Last tee time 5:00 p.m. Depart golf course (estimated time)

Notes • Appropriate attire for golfers includes: collared shirt with sleeves, long pants, or mid-length walking

shorts. Golf shoes with spikeless golf cleats are mandatory. • Attire not permitted includes: t-shirts, tank tops, collarless shirts, athletic shorts, denim, warm-up

suits, or bathing suits. • Tee times will be assigned on site.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Spa Montage

Set beside serene waterways and moss laden oak trees, Spa Montage draws inspiration from nature to create an indigenous spa experience. Incorporating elements of the Palmetto Bluff environment into its treatments, the spa is the perfect place to unwind and be revived.

Treatment options • Massage – 60-minute Swedish style

massage • Facial – 60-minute facial treatment

Schedule 1:00 p.m., 2:15 p.m. Available spa appointment times for massages 1:00 p.m., 2:15 p.m. Available spa appointment times for facial

Notes • Must be age 18 or over to utilize the spa facilities. • Arrive at the spa at least 30 minutes prior to spa appointment. • Inform the spa of any medical conditions or recent surgeries. • Prenatal massages are available for women out of the first trimester. • The spa does not guarantee specific gender preference for massage therapists but will provide a

qualified and licensed professional.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Rose Hill Plantation Tour

The historic Rose Hill Mansion, known as the most beautiful plantation house in the Lowcountry, has long held a treasured place in Southern history. Originally built in the late 1850s by planter and physician, Dr. John Kirk and his wife Caroline, it was on the National Register of Historic Places when a fire destroyed it in 1987. We will tour the first floor of the renovated private home and hear the stories about the original owners, the house’s many inhabitants, and the restoration that has taken place over the last decade. After the tour we will enjoy a taste of local treats including cheese grits and “F.R.O.G.” jam.

Included • One-hour private docent-led history tour • High tea • Snacks and refreshments

Schedule 1:00 p.m. Check in at River House and transfer to Rose Hill 1:45 p.m. Arrive at Rose Hill Mansion 2:00 p.m. Begin Rose Hill Mansion and History Tour 3:00 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, tea tasting 3:45 p.m. Depart Rose Hill 4:30 p.m. Arrive back at River House, Montage Palmetto Bluff

Notes • Casual attire suggested including comfortable walking shoes.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Dolphin Cruise to Hilton Head

Enjoy a power boat ride through the Lowcountry estuaries as you head toward Hilton Head Island. The trip provides a fantastic opportunity to view local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin as the captain, an experienced interpretive naturalist, guides you through many of the local waterways, including Cooper River, Bull Creek, the historic May River, and more. Once on the island, take the time to tour the Harbor Light house, shop in the harbor, and enjoy a drink at a local restaurant.

Included • Round-trip transportation by boat • Dolphin tour guide • Harbor Lighthouse tour • Beverages and snacks

Schedule 12:45 p.m. Check in at River House and depart to Wilson Landing 1:00 p.m. Load boat and depart to Harbor Town 2:00 p.m. Arrive at Harbor Town 2:15 p.m. Explore Harbor Town, visit light house, snacks and drinks provided 3:45 p.m. Depart Harbor Town 4:30 p.m. Arrive back at Wilson Landing, Montage Palmetto Bluff

Notes • Casual attire suggested including sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray. • Closed-toe shoes (no sandals) are required. • Light, long sleeve shirt or jacket is suggested.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Lowcountry Shrimping Excursion

Fishing for shrimp, or shrimping, is considered a true rite of passage in the Lowcountry. Your excursion includes a scenic boat ride to a secluded deep hole where you will have a chance to cast your own net and catch some shrimp as locals have done for generations.

Included • Shrimping equipment • Dry snacks, soda, and water

Schedule 1:15 p.m. Check in at River House and depart to Chapel Dock 1:30 p.m. Load boat and depart for shrimping excursion 4:00 p.m. Arrive back at Chapel Dock, Montage Palmetto Bluff

Notes • Casual attire suggested including medium weight outer garment, comfortable shoes appropriate for a

fishing boat, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Clothing may get wet.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Morning Yoga

There is simply no better way to start the day than with an invigorating outdoor yoga session. Join the group on the May River Lawn for an instructor-led, one hour session that will renew your mind, body, and spirit.

Included • Yoga mat • Water • Instructor

Schedule 7:45 a.m. Check in at River House 8:00 a.m. Begin Yoga on the River lawn 9:15 a.m. Conclude activity

Notes • Athletic attire suggested, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Morning Nature History Hike

Learn about the habitats and history of Palmetto Bluff as you walk through parts of the River Road Preserve. Starting at the ruins, you will explore Native-American sites, early 20th century mansions, hunting lodges, a historic cemetery, and an archaeology site; and learn about the various ecosystems, marshes, wetlands, and the majestic live oak canopies found along the way.

Included • Water • Guide

Schedule 7:45 a.m. Check in at River House 8:00 a.m. Begin Hike at the Ruins 9:30 a.m. Conclude activity

Notes • Athletic attire suggested, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Savannah History and Pub Crawl

The Savannah Pub Crawl takes you on an exciting and enjoyable journey into some of Savannah’s oldest historic and haunted pubs. We start on the famous River Street and work our way to Bay Street, stopping into great haunts along the way.

Included • One drink at each bar • Tour guide

Schedule 4:00 p.m. Start Pub Crawl 5:45 p.m. Conclude activity

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Telfair Museums

Spend the afternoon enjoying some of the most beautiful artwork from the 19th and 20th centuries as you tour the Telfair Academy – the oldest public art museum in the Southeast. A former mansion built from 1818-1819, it is now home to some of the finest paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from Europe and America, including works by Childe Hassam, Gari Melchers, Robert Henri, and George Luks.

Following a look at the early artists, we will turn our attention to the cornerstone of the museum’s contemporary holdings – the Jepson Center. It features important works from the last 50 years including the original iconic Bird Girl statue, made famous in the Jack Leigh photograph on the cover of “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.”

Included • Admission to Telfair Academy and Jepson

Center

Schedule 4:00 p.m. Begin museum tours 5:45 p.m. Conclude tours

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Cemetery Tour

No visit to Savannah is complete without visiting its most famous cemetery, the Bonaventure. The cemetery is made up of 100 acres of natural beauty and colorful history. Your tour guide will take you through the historic district, which is the original part of the cemetery opened in 1846. Evergreen, as it was originally known, was designed as a traditional Victorian cemetery with curving pathways, trees, and grassy areas. Your guide will tell you about the cemetery’s historic past as well as its more famous inhabitants.

Included • Tour guide

Schedule 4:00 p.m. Begin tour of the cemetery 5:45 p.m. Conclude tour

Notes • Casual attire suggested including sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Spa Montage

Set beside serene waterways and moss laden oak trees, Spa Montage draws inspiration from nature to create an indigenous spa experience. Incorporating elements of the Palmetto Bluff environment into its treatments, the spa is the perfect place to unwind and be revived.

Treatment options • Massage – 60-minute Swedish style

massage • Facial – 60-minute facial treatment

Schedule 1:00 p.m., 2:15 p.m. Available spa appointment times for massages 1:00 p.m., 2:15 p.m. Available spa appointment times for facial

Notes • Must be age 18 or over to utilize the spa facilities. • Arrive at the spa at least 30 minutes prior to spa appointment. • Inform the spa of any medical conditions or recent surgeries. • Prenatal massages are available for women out of the first trimester. • The spa does not guarantee specific gender preference for massage therapists but will provide a

qualified and licensed professional.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Palmetto Bluff Horseback Riding

Enjoy the afternoon riding the trails at Longfield Stables’ 173-acre farm. Surrounded by the lush nature of Palmetto Bluff, the farm’s boarding and training facility stands out among the best in the country.

Included • One-hour guided horse ride • Bottled water

Schedule 12:45 p.m. Check in at River House 1:00 p.m. Depart for Longfield Stables 1:10 p.m. Arrive at Longfield Stables for a brief tour introduction, horse fitting, etc. 1:30 p.m. Begin tour 3:00 p.m. Arrive back at River House, Montage Palmetto Bluff

Notes • Casual attire suggested including sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray. • Closed-toe shoes (no sandals) are required. • Since this is a physical activity, participants must be in good health.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Charter Fishing

Spend a fun day on the Lowcountry waters and try your luck at catching a fish or two. Your local guide is well versed in handling the fishing fluctuations that occur often throughout the year and will do everything to provide you with the best possible fishing experience. This offshore fishing expedition for Tarpon, King Mackerel, or Bluefish is guaranteed to be a memorable experience.

Included • Dry snacks, soda, and water • Fishing license • All necessary fishing equipment

Schedule 1:15 p.m. Check in at River House and depart to Chapel Dock 1:30 p.m. Load boat and depart for fishing excursion 4:15 p.m. Arrive back at Chapel Dock, Montage Palmetto Bluff

Notes • Casual attire suggested including medium weight outer garment, comfortable shoes appropriate for a

fishing boat, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Clothing may get wet.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Palmetto Bluff Bike Tour

Palmetto Bluff is a bicyclist paradise. This interpretive tour will take a loop route of paved bike paths and back roads, all at an easy pace on flat elevation. Your guide will lead you along the May River, while you take in the beautiful scenery and see if you spot any wildlife. The group will stop at various points including the History Center, Conservancy, Bird Island, and duck pond.

Included • Two-hour guided bike tour • Bottled water

Schedule 1:30 p.m. Check in at River House 1:45 p.m. Depart for Wilson Landing for brief tour introduction, bike fitting, etc. 2:00 p.m. Begin bike tour 4:00 p.m. Arrive back at Wilson Landing, Montage Palmetto Bluff

Notes

• Casual attire suggested including sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray. • Closed-toe shoes (no sandals) are required. • Since this is a physical activity, participants must be in good health. Ride is on flat ground.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Page Island – Kayak and Paddle board

Get ready to spend a memorable day on Page Island. The adventure begins with a boat ride through the May River salt marshes to a remote kayak outpost on Page Island. After a brief paddling lesson, you will be ready to get on a kayak or paddle board and explore the nearby creeks inhabited by Native Americans hundreds of years ago. If you would prefer not to kayak or paddle board, you can hike the Island’s nature trails, relax on hammocks, or fish from the dock.

Included • Round-trip transportation by boat • Kayaks, paddle, life vests • Paddle boards, life vests • Fishing poles • Nature trail guide • Cornhole • Beverages and snacks

Schedule 1:00 p.m. Check in at River House 1:15 p.m. Depart for Wilson Landing 2:00 p.m. Arrive at Page Island 4:00 p.m. Depart Page Island 4:45 p.m. Arrive back at Wilson Landing, Montage Palmetto Bluff

Notes • Casual attire suggested including medium weight outer garment for boat transfer. • Comfortable shoes appropriate for a kayak, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray. • Clothing will get wet. Bring bathing suit, if preferred.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Daufuskie Island Tour

Tucked between Palmetto Bluff and Savannah, and accessible only by boat, Daufuskie Island is a trip back in time. Join us for a glimpse into the history of the undeveloped side of the island and learn about the Native Americans, European settlers, the cotton trade, the Gullah people, and the locals who have chosen to make this remote island their home. Your tour includes visits to the First Union African Baptist Church, the Praise House, Mary Field’s Elementary School (the inspiration for former teacher Pat Conroy’s novel, “The Water Is Wide”), the site of the Bloody Point Lighthouse, and some artisan studios.

Included • Round-trip transportation by boat • Two-hour island tour on golf cart • Beverages and snacks

Schedule 1:00 p.m. Check in at River House and depart for Wilson Landing 1:15 p.m. Depart Wilson Landing for Daufuskie Island 2:15 p.m. Arrive at Daufuskie Island 4:15 p.m. Depart Daufuskie Island 5:00 p.m. Arrive back at Wilson Landing, Montage Palmetto Bluff

Notes • Casual attire suggested including sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray. • Closed-toe shoes (no sandals) are required. • Light long-sleeve shirt or jacket is suggested

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Palmetto Bluff Clay Shooting

Whether you are a novice or skilled shooter, the Palmetto Bluff Shooting Club invites you to test your skills as you make your way through its 13 sporting clay stations, an elevated and covered five-stand station, and a wobble deck field. Winding through a 40-acre forest, the course is designed to blend in with the landscape while providing a fun and challenging recreational shooting environment for everyone regardless of age, ability, or experience.

Included • 90-minute activity • Guns • Jackets • Ear plugs

Schedule 1:45 p.m. Check in at River House 2:00 p.m. Depart for Shooting Club 2:10 p.m. Arrive at Shooting Club for brief tour introduction, get fitted for equipment, etc. 2:30 p.m. Begin activities at Shooting Club 4:15 p.m. Arrive back at River House, Montage Palmetto Bluff

Notes

• Casual attire suggested including sweater or jacket, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and bug spray

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Bluffton Main Street

Visit the main street of Bluffton, Calhoun Street, dotted with 19th-century homes and the landmark Church of the Cross, built in 1854. Then wander into the eclectic shops, artisan studios and art galleries. During your visit, the weeklong Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival will be in full swing, offering a myriad of activities, showcasing the locally harvested seafood, delicious Lowcountry cuisine, rich history, culture, and art of the area. On the return trip, enjoy a relaxing cruise along the scenic May River where you will enjoy a panoramic view of the tidal estuary and maritime forest.

Included

• Round-trip transportation • Time on own Calhoun Street, shops and

art galleries • Church tour • Bottled water

Schedule 1:00 p.m. Check in at River House 1:15 p.m. Depart for Bluffton via shuttle 1:45 p.m. Arrive at Calhoun Street, shop on own 2:40 p.m. Tour Church Grounds, “Holy Honey” tasting 3:30 p.m. Depart Bluffton via boat for Montage Palmetto Bluff 4:00 p.m. Arrive back at Wilson Landing, Montage Palmetto Bluff

Notes • Casual attire suggested including sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and bug spray. • Walking shoes are suggested.