Fall Harvest & Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Well Living is a celebration of the diversity of life and the people and connections that make our lives full.
In October, we will celebrate the fall harvest and the turn of the season to autumn. We will also honor those brave individuals who have fought breast cancer and their journey.
Reserve using our Experience Well Living offer and receive a $250 per stay spa credit, complimentary nightly valet parking, a daily breakfast credit and a custom Well Living welcome amenity.
Below is an overview of our 2024 programming to provide you with insights into what we have in store for 2025. For additional information, please contact our Experience Planners for more extensive details on the month-long schedule of events.
Information
Practitioners & Organizations
MELIS
Tawnya Falkner
Pledge the Pink Foundation
Chappellet Winery
October Events
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Le Grand Courtâge Welcome Beverage
Front Desk
Throughout the month of October our welcome brut rosé being poured will be from Le Grand Courtâge. As a part of their “Clink for Pink” campaign, a portion of each bottle sold is donated to benefit the Susan G. Komen & The National Breast Cancer Foundations. As we honor those who have battled breast cancer this month, we will begin each guest’s visit with a nod to our Well Living programming.
Cocktail for Charity
Hush, Octagon & River House
For the month of October, our mixologists at Hush, River House and Octagon will craft delicious cocktails with proceeds going to benefit Pledge the Pink Foundation.
About Pledge the Pink
Pledge the Pink Foundation is a nonprofit public charity dedicated to funding breast cancer screening, treatment, outreach and research. They provide funding for free mammograms, medical assistance, and outreach services to the people who need it most.
Melis Custom Bracelet Honoring Breast Cancer Survivors
Spa Boutique
Melis creates jewelry hand-designed with positive healing energies & messages. For the month of October they have created a special bracelet to honor those with breast cancer and their journey.
Thursday, October 3
Explore PBC: Wilson Cemetery Walk
9:00am – 10:30am | Meet at Wilson Village Post Office
Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologists as we stroll among the cemeteries of Wilson Village and hear tales of the lives of those who lay at rest.
Complimentary; Reservations required through: [email protected]
Wednesday, October 9
Trivia Night
6:30pm – 7:30pm | Hush
Test your wits in a delightful evening of general knowledge trivia, with a variety of questions spanning from history and science to pop culture and sports. Compete for prizes, sip on classic cocktails, and enjoy the ambiance of our intimate speakeasy.
Complimentary
Sunday, October 13
FLOW FEST
2:00pm – 6:00pm | Boathouse Lawn
Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration at FLOW FEST! Enjoy a day filled with live music from talented performers, setting the perfect backdrop as you explore a curated selection of original art by over 20 eclectic Southern artisans. Treat your taste buds to an assortment of mouth-watering fare from local food trucks and tasting partners, offering a true taste of the region. For the little ones, there’s no shortage of fun with kids crafts designed to spark creativity and keep the younger FLOW FEST-ers entertained.
$35 per guest; Tickets available at https://palmettobluff.ticketbud.com/
Thursday, October 17
PBC Birding: Wilson Village
9:00am – 6:00pm | Meet at Wilson Village Post Office
It is not always necessary to take the road less traveled to see unique, seasonal birds. Join us in Wilson Village and we will show you how smart development can improve your chances of observing birds right in town!
Complimentary; Reservations required through: [email protected]
Full Moon Kayak Tour
6:30pm – 8:30pm | Outside Palmetto Bluff
Paddle the May by the light of the moon and delve into the history and lore of the Lowcountry. This 2 hour tour is offered on full moon evenings.
$115 per guest; Reservations required
Friday, October 18
Valmont Mask Event
9:00am – 6:00pm | Spa Montage
Experience a mini treatment with one of Valmont’s masks. The perfect alchemy of high potency ingredients to improve your skin’s texture! Valmont face masks deliver a unique sensory experience smoothing, purifying, hydrating, erasing fatigue, oxygenating to reveal a long-lasting healthy skin.
$75/guest, fully redeemable towards Valmont products; Reservations required, call (843) 836-6270 or email [email protected]
October Artist in Residence Clay Ross – Singer Songwriter Workshop
10:00am – 1:00pm | Somerset Chapel
Feel the music and join Clay Ross, a multi-Grammy-winning artist and the founder of the Billboard chart-topping band Ranky Tanky, for an inspiring and informative Singer-Songwriter workshop. During this workshop, Ross will teach participants techniques to compose original verse and chorus and how to draw on personal experiences to help inspire and create music. This workshop will impart knowledge from an experienced and accoladed musician to aspiring songwriters and musicians.
$100 per guest; Tickets available at https://palmettobluff.ticketbud.com/
Full Moon Kayak Tour
6:30pm – 8:30pm | Outside Palmetto Bluff
Paddle the May by the light of the moon and delve into the history and lore of the Lowcountry. This 2 hour tour is offered on full moon evenings.
$115 per guest; Reservations required
An Intimate Evening Concert with Clay Ross
7:30pm | May River Chapel
Join us in the May River Chapel for an intimate evening of music and stories. Clay Ross, multi-Grammy-winning artist and the founder of the Billboard chart-topping band Ranky Tanky, will be playing a live and intimate concert in Wilson Village’s beautiful chapel, complimented by the gorgeous backdrop of May River. A native of South Carolina, Ross moved to New York City in 2002 and has since collaborated with artists as diverse as Gregory Porter, Snarky Puppy, and Bobby McFerrin. As a teaching artist, through renowned cultural institutions, including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, Ross has facilitated various musical experiences, ranging from stand-alone concerts to intensive year-long creative workshops designed to impact participants’ daily lives.
$75 per guest; Tickets available at https://palmettobluff.ticketbud.com/
Saturday, October 19
Valmont Mask Event
9:00am – 6:00pm | Spa Montage
Experience a mini treatment with one of Valmont’s masks. The perfect alchemy of high potency ingredients to improve your skin’s texture! Valmont face masks deliver a unique sensory experience smoothing, purifying, hydrating, erasing fatigue, oxygenating to reveal a long-lasting healthy skin.
$75/guest, fully redeemable towards Valmont products; Reservations required, call (843) 836-6270 or email [email protected]
October Artist in Residence Clay Ross – Singer Songwriter Workshop
10:00am – 1:00pm | Somerset Chapel
Feel the music and join Clay Ross, a multi-Grammy-winning artist and the founder of the Billboard chart-topping band Ranky Tanky, for an inspiring and informative Singer-Songwriter workshop. During this workshop, Ross will teach participants techniques to compose original verse and chorus and how to draw on personal experiences to help inspire and create music. This workshop will impart knowledge from an experienced and accoladed musician to aspiring songwriters and musicians.
$100 per guest; Tickets available at https://palmettobluff.ticketbud.com/
Tuesday, October 22
Chappellet Wine Dinner
6:00pm | Oak Ballroom
Join us for a 6-course wine dinner featuring the exceptional wines of Chappellet Winery from Napa Valley. Founded in 1967 by Donn and Molly Chappellet, this family-owned winery has become a pioneer in Napa’s wine scene, known for its commitment to quality and sustainability. Our chefs have crafted a menu to perfectly complement each Chappellet vintage, highlighting the unique flavors and characteristics of the wines with dishes that enhance and elevate the tasting experience. We’re honored to have Jacob Jata, Southeast Regional Sales Manager, present to share the rich heritage and story behind these celebrated wines.
$350 per guest; Reservations required
Thursday, October 24
Bat Week: Bats of the Lowcountry
5:30pm – 6:30pm | Conservancy Classroom
Bats are often portrayed as vile creatures that should be feared – a depiction that fosters revulsion and misunderstanding. Lydia Moore, Research and Education Manager for the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, will discuss the beneficial roles of bats in the Lowcountry. This Bat Week, join us and learn why bats are essential components of ecosystems, threats they are facing, and what you can do to help.
Complimentary
Bat Week: Bat Walk
6:30pm – 8:30pm | Meet at Conservancy Classroom
The last full week of October is international Bat Week! Join the Conservancy as we take a stroll through the woods and seek out bats using ultrasonic bat detectors! Along the way, we will learn more about these intriguing, flying mammals.
Complimentary; Reservations required through: [email protected]
Saturday, October 26
Howl-o-ween
7:00am – 2:00pm | Buzz
Gather with friends and four-legged companions along the May River! Enjoy a specialty coffee, tea, or pastry and receive a complimentary fresh dog treat, made in house by our very own talented culinary team.
Dog treat complimentary with purchase
Halloween Arts & Crafts
11:00 AM | Paintbox
Get into the spooky spirit with our Halloween-themed arts and crafts. Children are invited to unleash their imaginations and create their very own ghoulishly delightful creations to decorate your home just in time for Halloween night.
$5-20 per guest
Autumn Porching
3:30 – 4:30 pm | Carolina Room
Our traditional porching will have a few additional enhancements today to capture all of the crisp flavors of fall.
Complimentary
Trick or Treat with Paintbox
5:00pm | The Inn
Explore the Inn where an array of treats await! Children will meet in the lobby at 5pm dressed in their best costumes, where the Paintbox team will be ready to guide them through the halls of the Inn in hunt of tasty treats.
Complimentary
Kids Night Out – Halloween Spooktacular
6:00pm – 9:00pm | Mason Thornton Ballroom
Following Trick or Treating around the Inn, our Paintbox team will have an array of crafts, games, monster mash music, snacks and drinks for everybody to enjoy. Starting at 6:30 pm, we will be playing a family favorite Halloween movie. Don’t forget your costume!
$140 per guest; Dinner included
Outdoor Movie Night
7:00pm | Sunrise Lawn
Gather your loved ones and enjoy a classic Halloween film on our outdoor screen. Cozy blankets and light movie snacks will be provided, along with monster cookie decorating, for a memorable experience for the entire family.
Complimentary
Wednesday, October 30
Brown Bag Lunch: Ghost Stories of the Bluff
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Conservancy Classroom
Palmetto Bluff is steeped in stories of ghastly creatures, friendly spirits, and strange happenings throughout the property. Join the Conservancy team as they regale us with their eerie encounters and stories from past and present employees of Palmetto Bluff.
Complimentary
Speakeasy Spooktacular
5:00pm – 12:00am, Trivia from 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Hush
Our mad scientists down in the speakeasy will be crafting up an array of witchy brews for your Halloween enjoyment. Test your knowledge with some spooky trivia, and with or without a costume, you’ll have a frighteningly good time!
A la Carte Beverages
