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Pawleys Island Historic District
Eight elegantly rustic antebellum summer retreats border the Atlantic at the eastern end of the island's circa 1846 south causeway, about midway between Pawleys' north and south ends. Each of these homes has survived several major hurricanes that decimated most other parts of the small island, most recently Hazel in 1954 and Hugo in 1989.
The Pelican Inn, pre - Civil War summer residence of plantation owner Plowden Charles Jenrette Weston, was constructed of numbered cypress planks brought from Hagley Plantation. The Ward House, also known as Liberty Lodge, has the original hand-hewn sills and joints. Two of these homes belonged to All Saints' Episcopal Church; one was their summer parsonage where planter's evening summer services were held and one was the summer residence of their children's academy headmaster.
Birding
"Birding" has overtaken hunting and fishing in the United States as a recreational activity and Litchfield Plantation offers an abundance of bird species on and around the property. Inquire about an annotated list of bird species recorded at Litchfield Plantation at our front desk during your stay.
Premier Golf
At Pawleys Island, golf is paramount. Conveniently located adjacent to some of the Grand Strand's finest courses, Litchfield Plantation is the perfect business retreat for blending work and reward. Some of the premier courses located nearby are signature designs by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Ron Garl, Tom Jackson and Dan Maples. With over 100 golf courses in the Grand Strand area, Litchfield Plantation can make arrangements for your group at the course of your choice. You can also visit the Steve Dresser Golf Academy for an incredible golf learning experience. Located in beautiful Pawleys Island, they employ a team of PGA professionals who are enthusiastically awaiting your arrival to help you improve your golf game. After class you'll get to play True Blue and Caledonia, two of the nation’s most awarded golf courses. Since 1989 they have been straightening hooks, curing slices and putting smiles on peoples’ faces. For more about the Golf Academy, click on the link above. . |
Some of the premier courses located nearby are listed here along with their web sites. 1) Blackmoor Golf Club |
Area Attractions
Historic Georgetown
This pre-revolutionary town is just 12 miles south of Litchfield Plantation. It is situated on Winyah Bay which is at the confluence of the PeeDee and Black rivers as well as the Intracoastal Waterway. In the 18th century, Georgetown was the world's largest exporter of rice. Today the charming restored historic district offers quiet streets overhung by live oaks and Spanish moss, elegant old homes, a RiverWalk, trolley and horse-drawn carriage tours, an interesting history of rice production at the Rice Museum, boutique and antique shopping and of course, excellent seafood.
Historic Charleston
Historically Charleston has always been the cultural capitol of the South. The city has suffered wars, fires, hurricanes and earthquakes and survived as the epitome of graciousness and southern charm. Just a leisurely 65 mile drive through the low-country swamps, creeks and farmland Charleston make a perfect day-trip for Litchfield Plantation's guests. You may take a horse-drawn carriage tour, visit grand mansions, wander the alleys and peek at secret gardens, shop to your heart's content and finish the day with a fine gourmet, low-country dinner.
Shopping
Pawleys Island may be small but we have excellent shopping opportunities. The Hammock Shops, Town Square Shops, Island Shops and Oak Leigh Shops can supply you with everything from fine clothing, shoes and jewelry to t-shirts and souvenirs. Our most famous Pawleys Island hammocks are available to "test-drive" and can be shipped anywhere in the world.
Parks
Huntington Beach State Park
Picnic areas with shelters, boardwalk, surf fishing, crabbing, and bird watching, salt marsh, nature trail, fresh water lagoon. 127 camping sites. Located US. 17 S, across from Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet. 843-237-4440.
Brookgreen Gardens
Just 3 miles north of Litchfield Plantation and situated on the grounds of another low-country plantation, these gardens were founded by Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington. Mrs. Huntington, a sculptor herself, designed the gardens and began the country's largest outdoor collection of figurative sculpture. One may wander by the hour beneath towering oaks, visit the wild-life park, take a river trip on the "Springfield", and rest with a cup of peach ice-tea at the old kitchen building. Brookgreen Gardens is a "must see" for the Pawleys Island visitor.