Well Living December

Well Living: Cocktail for Charity
Hush, Octagon & River House
Each quarter of the year, Montage Palmetto Bluff selects one charity to support through our Cocktail for Charity program. During the month of December, our mixologists at Hush, River House, and Octagon will craft delicious cocktails with proceeds going to benefit Bluffton Self Help. Sip on this Instagram-worthy cocktail and help spread festive cheer with us by using the hashtag #MontageMistletoe for a chance to be featured on our social media!
A la Carte

Artistry in the Library with Stacy Pandya
Inn Library
Stop by the Inn Library and see a display of artist Stacy Pandya’s work. Stacy Pandya is a multi-disciplinary artist from Savannah, Georgia. She is a pianist, vocalist, award winning visual artist, national columnist and the recipient of the American Songwriting Award. In 2020, Stacy set out on a new creative pursuit and renovated her daughter’s Barbie House during the pandemic. The finished product achieved international viral success. This Christmas, in the fashion of Queen Mary’s dollhouse celebrating its 100th year on display at Windsor Castle, The House of Stacy Pandya commissioned a miniature masterpiece gifted to Palmetto Bluff, as our artist in residence.
Complimentary

Christmas for Canines
Front Desk/Concierge
We believe in spreading joy to all members of your family, including the furry ones. When you check into the Inn this Festive season, your four-legged friends will be greeted with a delightful surprise on behalf of our very own Canine Ambassadors, Cauley & Cooper. We understand that pets are part of the family and we want to ensure they feel just as cherished during this festive season.
Complimentary

Chocolate Elves & Montage Mistletoe Display
River House Lobby
Stop by the River House lobby to marvel at our enchanting display of handcrafted confectionery elves, a beloved holiday tradition made entirely of chocolate. Don’t forget to snap a festive photo under our mistletoe display and tag us on social media with #MontageMistletoe for a chance to be featured on our official Montage Palmetto Bluff account!
Complimentary

Letters to Santa
River House Lobby
Stop by the River House lobby and visit our mailbox to the North Pole, where children and adults alike can write heartfelt letters to Santa. Drop your wish list in, and who knows? You might just receive a response from Santa himself! This is the perfect opportunity to share your holiday dreams and make the season even more magical.
Complimentary

Holiday Farmers Market
9:00am – 1:00pm, Village Green
Celebrate the holiday spirit at the festive edition of the Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market! This special event will showcase local artisans, feature live music, and offer delightful breakfast treats with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Pick up those lastminute gifts for your loved ones, indulge in seasonal creations from Palmetto Bluff’s culinary team, and don’t forget to send your final holiday wishes to Santa by submitting a letter.
Complimentary

Wreath Workshop
1:00pm – 3:00pm, The Paris Market
Create a beautiful festive wreath with the team responsible for all of the festive décor at Montage.
Reservations required by emailing [email protected] 125/guest; Reservations made directly through August. Cost includes instruction, materials, supplies & refreshments. Reservations required by emailing workshops@ augusteventdesign.com

12 Days of Porching
3:30 – 4:30 pm, Carolina Room
Join us for a special holiday edition of our daily Porching tradition, featuring a new festive cookie each day along with a delightful cup of hot cocoa. In addition to these daily treats, there will be live demonstrations by some of our talented pastry chefs, showcasing their skills and adding an extra touch of magic to the holiday season.
Complimentary

Saturday’s with Santa
10:00am – 2:00pm, Octagon
Celebrate with Santa and a special holiday brunch. All of your festive brunch favorites will be served and Santa will be ready to greet and take photos with every good little girl and boy.
A la carte; Reservations required

Brims on the Bluff
1:00pm – 3:00pm, River House Screen Porch
We are delighted to partner with Brims on the Bluff, a custom hat bar located in Bluffton, SC, where every hat tells a story and every head finds its perfect match. Brims On The Bluff creates coastal hats and memories with their personalized hat-making experience. We invite you to join us and dive in head first with a skilled hat stylist to create a felt or straw hat that is sure to turn heads. Tailored to the Lowcountry, each creation is infused with a unique coastal charm.
A la carte; Reservations required

Buzz Social Hour on the Porch
2:00pm – 4:30pm, River House Screen Porch
Join us on the scenic River House Screen Porch, a classically- Southern venue adorned with vibrant greenery and picturesque views of the May River, and unwind to live music while enjoying specials on coffee and other libations. Additionally, enjoy lite bites and games on the fire pit lawn, creating a delightful afternoon of socialization in the heart of our community.
Complimentary; Beverages & small bites A la carte

Storytime with Mrs. Claus
3:30pm – 4:30pm, Library
Mrs. Claus will cozy up by the fire in our Library reading some of her favorite Christmas stories. Sharing festive cheer with all of those near.
Complimentary

Well Living: Meet & Greet with Artist Stacy Pandya
2:00pm – 5:00pm, Inn Library
Meet renowned artist Stacy Pandya and explore an exhibition featuring her work in the Library. Stacy Pandya is a multi-disciplinary artist from Savannah, Georgia. She is a pianist, vocalist, award winning visual artist, national columnist and the recipient of the American Songwriting Award. In 2020, Stacy set out on a new creative pursuit and renovated her daughter’s Barbie House during the pandemic. The finished product achieved international viral success. This Christmas, in the fashion of Queen Mary’s dollhouse celebrating its 100th year on display at Windsor Castle, The House of Stacy Pandya commissioned a miniature masterpiece gifted to Palmetto Bluff, as our artist in residence.
Complimentary

Audubon Christmas Bird Count
7:00am, Inn Backyard
Take in the sights and sounds of our avian friends and the opportunity to participate in a continental-wide bird count that aids in the study of early winter bird populations across North America.
Complimentary

Well Living: Community Santa 5K
9:00am – 11:00am | Downtown Bluffton, Martin Family Park
The heart of Santa is alive and well (and fit to run) in the Lowcountry. We invite you to join us at the Community Santa Run (or walk) 5K, sponsored by Montage Palmetto Bluff. Proceeds from the race will benefit Bluffton Self Help.

Participants are encouraged to bring toys or food products to assist Bluffton Self Help and the Bluffton Boys & Girls Club in providing resources to our community through the holidays. Following the race there will a food truck, hot chocolate, bounce houses and nearby shrimp boat park to encourage you to stay and enjoy the sense of community. While there will be plenty of Santa look-a-likes that day, the main man of holly jolly, Santa, will be there to spread cheer and listen to all your Christmas wish lists as well.
$35 per guest

Prize Information:

• First Place – Spa Service of choice at Spa Montage (up to $400 value) and lunch at Octagon (up to 4 people)
• Most Festively Dressed – Picnic & Pedal Experience at Montage Palmetto Bluff

Gingerbread House Decorating
10:00am – 12:00pm, Somerset Chapel
Join us for a festive Gingerbread House Decorating experience! Gumdrops, candy canes, M&M’s, and more are waiting for you—just bring your creativity. Our talented Pastry team has prepared a fun-filled experience featuring pre-assembled gingerbread houses, along with an assortment of candies and icing, for your family to build their festive creation.
While you create your masterpiece, enjoy delicious holiday cookies and warm hot cocoa, as well as a cash Bloody Mary and mimosa bar for the adults. At the end of the event, our Pastry team will box up your gingerbread house, ready for you to take home and cherish throughout the season. Don’t miss this sweet opportunity to celebrate the holidays with your loved ones!
$185/family of up to four; Reservations required

Saturday’s with Santa
10:00am – 2:00pm, Octagon
Celebrate with Santa and a special holiday brunch. All of your festive brunch favorites will be served and Santa will be ready to greet and take photos with every good little girl and boy.
A la carte; Reservations required

Festive Cocktail Demonstration
3:00pm – 4:00pm, Hush
Join us for an hour with one of our talented Hush mixologists, Conor, while he shares expert tips and tricks for the perfect winter cocktail and enjoy samples of 3 unique creations. Ages 21+
$85/guests; Reservations required

Storytime with Mrs. Claus
3:30pm – 4:30pm, Library
Mrs. Claus will cozy up by the fire in our Library reading some of her favorite Christmas stories. Sharing festive cheer with all of those near.
Complimentary

Christmas in the Air
10:00am – 3:00pm, Inn Lobby
Walk into our winter wonderland of music. The sounds of the season will fill the air of our Inn all throughout the day to keep everyone feeling festive.
Complimentary

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
4:30pm, Longfield Stables
Join us for a family Christmas Eve service at Longfield Stables Arena at 4:30pm. Help us commemorate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Experience the warmth and radiance of Christmas as we gather for a time of carol singing, candle lighting and heartfelt reflection on the story of the birth of Jesus Christ through scripture reading and a short sermon on the hope for our salvation.
Complimentary

Supersized Festive Frolic
12:00pm – 5:00pm, Wilson Ballroom
Our regular Festive Frolic will be enhanced with a DJ and additional activities for our Christmas Eve celebration, including a holiday arts & crafts area. You won’t want to miss out on the most fun day of the year!
Complimentary

Southern Supper
5:15pm – 9:00pm, River House Fire Pit Lawn
With expansive views of the May River, our Southern Supper at Montage Palmetto Bluff has become a holiday tradition. We invite you to be part of this cherished experience, where our chefs will serve up a Lowcountry feast featuring a variety of classic dishes and all the fixins, creating a memorable evening for everyone.
$95/Adult, $50/Child (5-12; Children 4 & under complimentary) plus tax & 20% service charge; Reservations required

Octagon Christmas Specials
11:30am – 2:00pm & 5:00pm – 9:00pm, Octagon
The classically Southern dining room of Octagon is an ideal place for a Christmas meal, at any time of day. Our chefs will have an array of specials featuring all of the holiday celebration favorites, and a few new items as well.
A la carte; Reservations required

Wine Tasting
3:00pm – 4:00pm, Hush
Explore a diverse selection of wines, from crisp whites to robust reds, against the backdrop of Hush’s speakeasy ambiance. Let the warmth of the room enhance the complexity of each pour, creating a memorable tasting journey in the heart of the Lowcountry.
$55/guest; Reservations required

Dance Like a Rockette with Amanda Kloots
9:00am – 10:00am, Oak Ballroom
Join Amanda Kloots, a former Broadway dancer, Radio City Rockette and now celebrity trainer, in her signature dance class! The dances are a mix of easy to follow cardio moves and simple dance steps that will have your heart rate pumping with a big smile on your face. All levels welcome for this holiday dance party!
Complimentary

Festive Cocktail Demonstration
3:00pm – 4:00pm, Hush
Join us for an hour with one of our talented Hush mixologists, Conor, while he shares expert tips and tricks for the perfect winter cocktail and enjoy samples of 3 unique creations. Ages 21+.
$85/guests; Reservations required

The Great Migration
3:30pm, Inn Backyard
A winter stay at Montage Palmetto Bluff is free for birds, but a risky trip! Learn about migration patterns of birds and which ones spend their winters at Montage. This will be followed by a craft where you can assemble and paint your own bird house to welcome birds for spring at your home.
Complimentary

Southern Supper
5:15pm – 9:00pm, River House Fire Pit Lawn
With expansive views of the May River, our Southern Supper at Montage Palmetto Bluff has become a holiday tradition. We invite you to be part of this cherished experience, where our chefs will serve up a Lowcountry feast featuring a variety of classic dishes and all the fixins, creating a memorable evening for everyone.
$95/Adult, $50/Child (5-12; Children 4 & under complimentary) plus tax & 20% service charge; Reservations required

Octagon’s NYE Celebration
5:30pm – 1:00am, Octagon
Ring in the New Year at Octagon, where you can enjoy a memorable evening marked by a champagne toast and a countdown to the new year. Savor festive cocktails and bubbly delights as we welcome the year ahead in a warm and inviting setting. Ages 21+ after 10:00pm.
A la carte

NYE Speakeasy Soirée
8:00pm – 1:00am, Hush
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Hush speakeasy. Indulge in a night of luxury with Veuve Clicquot Champagne, hand-crafted cocktails, and live music, setting the stage for a glamorous celebration as we bid farewell to the old and welcome in the new. Enjoy the excitement of dueling pianos and capture memories in the photobooth. This event is first come, first served, so arrive early for an unforgettable night! Ages 21+.
A la carte

Children’s Night Out – New Year’s Eve
6:00pm – 1:00am, Oak Ballroom
A special night out just for kids looking to ring in the New Year. Fun, festivities, and a rocking good time await! Sorry, adults—must be 5–12 to enjoy these good times!
$275/person; Reservations required

Club PB: A New Year’s Eve Celebration
6:00pm – 9:00pm, Village Green
Join us for a family-friendly evening as we transform the Village Green into Club PB, a one-night only exclusive nightclub! Enjoy an electrifying evening filled with pulsating beats, vibrant lights, and unforgettable memories. Dance the night away with the DJ and stay for the 9:00pm balloon drop to ring in the new year! Club PB will feature activities for all ages that will be sure to leave the whole family excited for the year ahead.
Reservations required; $160 per adult, $60 per child

Octagon New Year’s Day Specials
11:00am – 2:00pm & 5:00pm – 9:00pm, Octagon
Begin the new year with customary Southern fare, thought to bring wealth and fortune in the days ahead, as well as other savored classics.
A la carte; Reservations required

Menorah Lighting
5:21 pm, Inn Library
Join us each evening for the lighting of the menorah in the Inn library.
Complimentary

For the full schedule of exciting festive events and more extensive details about the week of Christmas leading into the New Year, please contact our Experience Planners at (833) 809-2083 or [email protected].