Writing about my recent birthday trip to Jacksonville made me think of another birthday trip that my husband took me on back in 2016. This could very well be a day trip but the best part was staying over two nights in the Inn mentioned above. My husband, Sugar, read about this place somewhere and made a note that it might be a special trip that he could treat me with. A treat it certainly was. We are just weeks away from Autumn and I think this would be a BEAUTIFUL place to visit during the fall.
From the moment you turn off of the main hard top onto the entrance drive you will not believe your eyes. The views are simply breathtaking. We were there in the summer but I can imagine every season is special in this beautiful place.
The Inn offers accommodations not only in the main Inn but also in cottages along the property as well. It’s important to note that this is not a B&B. The main difference is privacy. The Inn was full to capacity while we were there but other than our hosts we didn’t see anyone else. Instead of joining other vacationers for a public breakfast the host prepares breakfast and leaves it for you in your private quarters to be enjoyed at your leisure. I LOVED this feature!! Who wants to be rushed during a relaxing vacation to dress and be presentable at a certain time.
The hosts have honestly thought of everything to make your stay absolutely perfect. The devil is in the details and they did not leave any detail out. Driving away from this place was a sad day. We honestly cannot wait to go back. https://www.theredhorseinn.com/
We enjoyed two nights out while at the Inn, both restaurants were recommendations of the owner and both were perfectly lovely. Stone Soup is a must and The Hare and the Hound was a super fun restaurant in a quaint area of town called Landrum, S.C. There seemed to be quite a few shops in this area as well but we missed them as they were closed by the time we arrived for dinner. A note for next visit is to make time to shop while in the area as well.
Daytime excursions in this area were fun as well. We packed a pic-nic and took a day trip to Jones Gap, hiked to Rainbow Falls and enjoyed the beautiful day. https://southcarolinaparks.com/jones-gap Jones Gap has limited parking so go early during peak season. We waited at the gate for an hour in order to gain access. Read back up to where I wasn’t in a hurry to get dressed for the day. hahaha. Early bird gets the worm, or the parking spot at the State Park in this case.
We visited Campbell’s Covered Bridge https://greenvillerec.com/parks/campbells-covered-bridge/ Which is just minutes from the Inn
Poinsett Bridge https://greenvillerec.com/parks/poinsett-bridge/ was a little more difficult to find but was so worth the effort. Definitely make a quick stop.
Both of these were both neat stops to make, we enjoyed them both very much. If you love photography these are gorgeous back drops if ever in the area.
We visited Victoria Valley Vineyards http://www.victoriavalleyvineyards.com There, we enjoyed a wine tasting, a homemade sangria with a cheese plate and the beautiful views from their patio. This is a MUST place to visit for sure. Check their schedule and make reservations if needed.
There were a few more fun “Mountain” stops along the way. I love to just drive and stop when I see something interesting. This area is truly a gem and I cannot wait to visit again during another season of the year.
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