Hobcaw Barony plans outdoor winter events this February with Trail Rides and Camellias & Tea
February 18, 2020
Belle Baruch began purchasing sections of Hobcaw Barony from her father in 1935, and soon after began creating an outdoor oasis by building a house and stable complex, Bellefield Plantation, a stable cottage, and a small airport hangar. With two signature events this February, Hobcaw Barony will welcome guests to experience and see the beauty that Baruch created.
Camellias & Tea at Bellefield
Camellias & Tea at Bellefield will be held on February 26, 27, and 28 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. Participants will spend a portion of the day experiencing a walking tour of the grounds of Bellefield Plantation, which will conclude with demonstrations of air-layering and camellia waxing. Sip green camellia tea, as well as a Charleston black tea, on the terrace where Baruch entertained President Franklin Roosevelt and other prominent figures.
“Belle Baruch enjoyed riding horses on her property, especially in the winter when camellias were in bloom and the rye grass was flourishing,” explained Richard Camlin, coordinator of adult education at Hobcaw Barony. “She grew, propagated and competed with many varieties of camellias that are still growing in her yard today, and we are excited to invite our community to share the same experiences and joy that Belle did.”
Trail Ride With Your Horse at Hobcaw Barony
On three consecutive Saturdays, horse enthusiasts are invited to explore the tract during Trail Ride with Your Horse at Hobcaw Barony. On February 29, March 7 and March 14, individuals of all ages are encouraged to bring their own horse and ride on designated trails throughout the property.
Riders will have the experience of exploring the 16,000 acres and will be provided with maps that highlight points of interest. Check-in time runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and all horses, trailers and their owners must depart by 5 p.m. Registration and waiver forms must be completed and received by Hobcaw Barony at least three days before each event. Each event is $35, and reservations are required. To reserve your spot, visit HobcawBarony.org.
For more information about Hobcaw Barony, visit the property’s website. To view the selection of activities, tours, lectures and seminars or to reserve your spot for any of these amazing programs, visit the website’s Seasonal Programs page.
About Hobcaw Barony
The Belle W. Baruch Foundation is a private nonprofit foundation created through the vision of Belle Wilcox Baruch and established as a trust at her death in 1964. Today, the Belle W. Baruch Foundation is the sole owner of Hobcaw Barony, the privately owned research reserve located on the coast near Georgetown, South Carolina. The foundation’s primary mission is to conserve Hobcaw Barony’s unique natural and cultural resources for research and education.
Hobcaw Barony’s 16,000 acres encompass a rich diversity of every common ecosystem found on the South Carolina coast, making it an unparalleled site for research in the environmental sciences. In addition, over 70 cultural sites on the former plantation grounds, including cemeteries, slave cabins and the Baruchs’ homes, all provide a time capsule for educators.
Currently, as many as 12 trustees serve on the foundation’s board and are responsible for all ownership decisions. The State of South Carolina Attorney General’s Office and the Probate Court of Richland County, South Carolina, provide oversight for the trust. Additionally, the South Carolina Secretary of State has oversight responsibility for charitable activities of the foundation in South Carolina. The foundation is recognized as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, as well as an exempt operating foundation. Contributions to the foundation are tax exempt to the extent allowed by current tax law.
