Description
Mepkin Abbey, founded in 1949, on the lands of Mepkin Plantation (circa 1681), affords the visitor a look into the life of an authentic abbey, as well as the history of the plantation. The land was first bequeathed to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Charleston over 7 decades ago for the creation of an Abbey by Henry R. Luce, former editor and publisher of Life & Time Magazines. Today (this tract of land) is known as Our Lady of Mepkin Abbey; where the monks of the Trappist order have lived, worked, and worshipped for more than a quarter of a century. This tour includes grounds and gardens of the original 400+ year old Mepkin Plantation, as well as the opportunity to visit the monastery and observe the daily life, of the monks that reside there.
Then it’s on to lunch at a local’s favorite, “The Barony House”. After lunch, your journey takes you to Cypress Gardens; located on the grounds of the historic Dean Hall Rice Plantation (circa 1725). The gardens (created in 1927) by Benjamin R. Kittredge, allow the visitors to see and experience the natural beauty of an authentic cypress forest. Cypress Gardens has been a natural backdrop for many Hollywood movies, none other than The Patriot, The Notebook and North & South. A visit to the Garden’s Butterfly Pavilion, its History Museum, its Swamparium Exhibit, and the Plantation’s Zoo (featuring animals indigenous to the South Carolina Lowcountry) will round out the day’s adventure.
Tour Includes:
• Transportation
• Grayline Tour Guide
• Admission to Mepkin Abbey
• Admission to Cypress Gardens
Tour Does Not Include:
• Lunch
• Driver or Tour Guide Gratuities
Tour Schedule: (9 Hours) • Departs the Myrtle Beach Convention Center at 7:30 AM
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