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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425 reviews
Apr 30, 2019
Group size: 30 - 45
Artfields - Spring Day Trip
Lake City, SC, USA
Patty
  • Email address verified
425 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

Available Packages

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.

Your Organizer

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Patty
425 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

ML
Patty is very well organized. Plenty of info before the trip. Unexpected snacks and water on the bus was a nice perk. The list of lunch options allowed us some preplanning prior to getting to town. Great job Patty!👏
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By Mike L for The Colonial Capital of New Bern Day Trip on May 18, 2025
DK
The trip was well organized, as usual. We had time for a nice lunch and the play was great - just not fantastic. That is not Patty's fault. I just didn't get "moved" by it. Thanks, Patty!!
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By Dotty K for Kimberly Akimbo Theater Trip on May 12, 2025
CL
Fun trip. Patty does a great job, handles all the details so we can relax.
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By Claire L for New Bern Heritage Homes Tour on May 11, 2025
AB
All trips I’ve been on have been great. I wish we had more time to see all the houses on the New Bern trip.
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By April B for New Bern Heritage Homes Tour on May 11, 2025
KH
We had a great trip. As a group we all saw the 1st 3 houses. Then we went to town and had the freedom to enjoy lunch, more houses on the house tour, or maybe help boost the economy by visiting a few shops. Patty was, as always, a great hostess.
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By Katherine H for New Bern Heritage Homes Tour on May 11, 2025
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