Artfields - Spring Day Trip

      Lake City, SC, USA

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      Artfields - Spring Day Trip

      Lake City, SC, USA

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      Patty
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      Apr 30, 2019
      Group size: 30 - 45
      Artfields - Spring Day Trip
      Lake City, SC, USA
      Patty
      • Email address verified
      • Facebook verified
      300 reviews
      Apr 30, 2019
      Group size: 30 - 45

      About this trip

      Artfields is considered to be  THE SOUTH'S MOST ENGAGING ART COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL.

      ArtFields started in 2013 with a simple goal: honor the artists of the Southeast with a week’s worth of celebration and competition in the heart of a traditional Southern small town.   Artfields is located in Lake City, SC, one hour west of North Myrtle Beach.  


      More than 400 masterpieces will be displayed in locally-owned venues, from renovated circa 1920s warehouses and Smithsonian-qualified art galleries to upscale restaurants and start-up boutiques, in a celebration of art and community.  What was once one of South Carolina’s most prosperous agricultural communities becomes a living art gallery as the town recognizes, celebrates, and shares the artistic talent of the Southeast.   As you explore the town, you will learn about its history, enjoy a variety of unique shops and have opportunity to cast your vote on your favorite art.   Before leaving Lake City we also make a stop at Moore Farms Botanical Garden.   Nestled among fields of corn and soybeans, this is a dynamic and wildly beautiful blend of plant displays, bounding meadows and vistas of green-grey pines.  




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      This trip includes walking

      This trip is best suited for moderate to ambitious walkers.  

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      What’s included

      • Transportation
        Motorcoach transportation
      • Admission
        Admission to the Botanical Garden
      • Snacks
        Water & Snacks on the bus
      • Tour services
        Trip is hosted and guided by Patty
      • Gratuity
        Driver gratuity

      What’s not included

      • Lunch
        Lunch is on your own in any number of the town's restaurants

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      Trip Price
      $65
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      Itinerary

      Spring Day Trip
      Artfields in Lake City, SC


      8:30am- Depart St. James Plantation 

      Approx. 10:30am - Arrive Lake City.  We begin with a Meet & Greet to learn about the history of the town and get oriented on how to best enjoy the ArtFields event.

      Spend the day on your own exploring the town, the art and shops.  Enjoy lunch on your own.  Vote on your favorite artists throughout the day.

      3pm - Make the short drive to the Moore Farms Botanical Gardens where we enjoy another Meet & Greet by Garden staff and then have time to explore the Gardens at your own speed.

      4:30pm - Depart for St. James

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      Who’s Going

      CB
      Carolyn B.
      JP
      Joan P.
      JW
      Jocelyne W.
      VB
      Vickie B.
      MB
      Mary Beth H.
      JM
      Janet M.
      DD
      Diana D.
      FS
      Francoise S.
      RM
      Ruth M.
      LP
      Linda P.
      RL
      Robert L.

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      Patty
      300 reviews
      I love to travel so in my partially retired life I decided to adapt my passion for travel along with 25 years of experience in Travel & Tourism to create Trips by Patty. I received a BA in American History from UNC-Chapel Hill. Not knowing what I was going to do with that degree, I started working as a desk clerk at a hotel in Raleigh. I enjoyed the hotel business and the career path began. Hotel operations and sales, Convention Center operations and marketing, destination marketing with a Convention Visitors Bureau and even a stint as a tour guide. What happened to the history degree? Well, many times when I am escorting my trips I share the history of the destinations we visit. It's a great feeling to take your career skills and adapt them to your own small business. I love what I do and hope you'll join me on a trip one day!
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      Reviews

      RF
      This was a wonderful trip! So educational & information but in a very entertaining way. I learned so much and was very impressed by Hopsewee Plantation & all its employees! Trips by Patty did an awesome job & I look forward to many more tips with her!
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      By Robin F for Hopsewee Plantation on Apr 14, 2024
      NB
      Fantastic day with excellent speakers/docents. Very educational experience at this lovely property. Food was excellent, I enjoyed the owner explaining how they came about owning the Plantation and the organizers did an excellent job keeping all participants safe, hydrated and on time with various stops. Worth every penny!
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      By Nancy B for Hopsewee Plantation on Apr 14, 2024
      ct
      Our group had a wonderful time on this well organized, delightful and informative excursion. The bus was comfortable; Hopsewee exceeded my expectations. lunch was lovely. A memorable day
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      By constance t for Hopsewee Plantation on Apr 14, 2024
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      Had a wonderful time! Loved the 2 Trips with Patty that I’ve done But it would have been nicer to spend more time in the house - upstairs and the basement. The tour guides seemed to truncate and simplify the information. It would have been better if the tour guides knew that this particular group, the St. James Vintage Ladies, were all college educated women who all love and are well versed in history. For this reason I don’t think I got the full value of the price. The lunch was fantastic! The food as well as the serving staff were wonderful. Thanks for all you do, Patty and crew!
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      By April B for Hopsewee Plantation on Apr 11, 2024
      LD
      Such a fun trip! Patty thought of everything! She had water and snacks for us! She had every activity planned to the minute! Patty definitely made sure everyone was comfortable and content during the trip!
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      By Lynn D for Going Bananas in Savannah on Apr 08, 2024
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