Night of A Thousand Candles

Murrells Inlet, SC, USA

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Patty
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455 reviews
Dec 9, 2022
Group size: 30 - 48
Night of A Thousand Candles
Murrells Inlet, SC, USA

Patty
  • Email address verified
455 reviews

Dec 9, 2022
Group size: 30 - 48

About this trip

THIS TRIP IS SOLD OUT

 Join your neighbors for an evening trip to one of the Southeast's premier holiday festivals, Night of A Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens.  

   Brookgreen Gardens, America’s first sculpture garden consisting of four former colonial rice plantations, is located just 18 miles south of Myrtle Beach.  It is the floral jewel of South Carolina’s coastal community.   Named by Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event, Night of a Thousand Candles offers nights of holiday magic when visitors stroll through sculpture gardens lit by thousands of luminaries and twinkling lights while enjoying an  array of musical performances.  


The Gardens come to life amid the soft glow of more than 5,500 hand-lit candles and countless sparkling lights.  Crowd favorites  include the beautiful Cranberry Pool, the Live Oak Allee dripping with thousands of lights and the Model Train Exhibit.  Visitors also love the Fountain of the Muses and the Majestic Pegasus all dressed out for this beloved annual event.   Walk the paths with a warm cup of cider, hear the sounds of hand bells ringing, carolers singing, and celebrate the season with the nightly lighting of the 80-foot-tall Holiday Fir tree.  



Cancellation Policy

This is a rain or shine event.  In the rare case of a severe winter storm, the trip will be rescheduled to an alternate date during the 2022 season.  If a passenger cannot join the alternate trip date, a trip refund will be issued for the 2023 season.  

Covid Policy

Please follow CDC current guidelines and stay up to date on vaccines to protect yourself from variants during travel and exposure to crowds. 

Activity Level

Moderate walking and standing on gravel pathways is required.  

What’s included

  • Transportation
    Transportation on a luxury coach
  • Admission
    Admission to the event
  • Snacks
    Snacks & water on the bus

What’s not included

  • Dining
    There are dining options at the event and bringing your own food and beverage on the bus is welcome!

Available Packages

Trip Price
$90

Itinerary

Holiday trip
Night of A Thousand Candles

3:30pm - Depart St. James Plantation Lower Members Club parking lot

5:15pm- Arrive Brookgreen Garden in time to get a Garden orientation at sunset

8:15pm- Depart Brookgreen Gardens and return to St. James

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Patty
455 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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This day trip was so much fun! The tour of Tyron Palace was very interesting and there was an appropriate amount of free time to shop, have lunch and explore. Thanks to Patty for organizing an awesome day!
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Patty does a wonderful job of planning opportunities at each location. Options for meals and accommodations all excellent.
By Richard L for Experience Charlottesville on Jun 19, 2025
We had a great trip! Patty always does such a great job. She makes each traveler feel special. Book your trip!!
By Edith W for Experience Charlottesville on Jun 19, 2025
Patty was very organized. Hotel was beautiful and in a perfect location. We had a wonderful time
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