COUNTRY, BUT CONNECTED
Short Drive to AugustaSkyeView Farms is just a short drive from Georgia’s second-largest city. In under 30 minutes, you can be in the heart of Downtown Augusta. Home to a somewhat popular golf tournament every Spring, Augusta boasts a wide selection of unique local restaurants and stores. If your stay isn’t for pleasure, the drive is also brief to the Augusta Medical District, Nathan Deal Center for Innovation, Fort Gordon, Amazon centers, and other industries.
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Adventure AwaitsGetting away is easy, especially if your escape is to nature. SkyeView Farm is just minutes from Lake Thurmond, with 71,000 acres of freshwater for fantastic fishing, boating, or a refreshing swim. Public accessible parks are just a few miles from the farm.
Below the dam, the beautiful Savannah River boasts an incredible opportunity for guided kayak tours at an affordable rate. During the spring, summer, and early fall, these popular tours paddle places lake Betty’s Branch, Downtown Augusta, and the incredible Stallings Island, a prehistoric place now roamed by wild donkeys. Check out these outfitters for details on an expedition. Two Dudes and A Boat Mason's Guided Fishing Tours Cole Watkins Tours Augusta Outdoors |
Small Towns, Big FoodThere are some fantastic hidden gems featuring excellent menus unique to our area. If staying away from the mainstream restaurant scene is more your thing, SkyeView Farm isn’t far from a few.
Just up the highway, you’ll enjoy the views of the beautiful lake and the delicious menu at Lakeside Grill. Located in Plum Branch, South Carolina, you can check out their menu HERE. It would be hard to find a setting as unique as the Old Edgefield Grill. Popularly it’s known around the area for its great atmosphere and savory dishes. See more on the Old Edgefield Grill HERE. Hogie Joe’s Sports Grill in Thomson, Georgia, is a must if you’re looking for a sports bar. Owners Joey Kiel and Amy Parker proudly serve some of the best burgers, steaks, and specialty sandwiches. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and small-town feel, Hogie Joe’s is a great place to enjoy a cold one and watch a game. Not far from from Pine Top Farms and Foxboro. |
Other Things To Do
Edgefield County:
Experience Edgefield County- https://www.trip.com/travel-guide/destination/edgefield-county-37406/
Forks Area Trail System - https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/scnfs/recarea/?recid=47189 the Forks Area Trail System (FATS) is 15 minutes away and was designed for the mountain biking enthusiast in mind. Six stacked loops accessed from various locations provide up to 34 miles of hiking or biking through various topography and vegetation. Highlights of your visit could include panoramic views, glimpses of wildlife, and a distinctive, large grouping of saw palmetto not normally seen in this part of South Carolina.
Forks Area Trail System - https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/scnfs/recarea/?recid=47189 the Forks Area Trail System (FATS) is 15 minutes away and was designed for the mountain biking enthusiast in mind. Six stacked loops accessed from various locations provide up to 34 miles of hiking or biking through various topography and vegetation. Highlights of your visit could include panoramic views, glimpses of wildlife, and a distinctive, large grouping of saw palmetto not normally seen in this part of South Carolina.
Aiken County:
Aiken - Just 30 minutes away -https://discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10001?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmPSSBhCNARIsAH3cYgaebVqPonDf37vhqn6zSnS9wev0rGLgVi2hnzzZiUmOSZ7foQCut-oaApK9EALw_wcB
Hitchcock Woods in Aiken- An excellent place to ride - https://www.hitchcockwoods.org/the-woods/about-the-woods/ Located in the heart of Aiken, South Carolina, the Hitchcock Woods is one of the largest urban forests in the nation. With 2,100 acres of forestland and 70 miles of sandy trails, the Woods are a haven for hikers, equestrians, dog walkers, runners, bird watchers, nature lovers, and history buffs.
North Augusta - 15 minutes from the Guesthouse- https://discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10150?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmPSSBhCNARIsAH3cYgaggVjhRBz34JTG9bhKMPl6rag22gwzz9OL4pVtMqeLnLqOwIZ43WYaAnivEALw_wcB
Hitchcock Woods in Aiken- An excellent place to ride - https://www.hitchcockwoods.org/the-woods/about-the-woods/ Located in the heart of Aiken, South Carolina, the Hitchcock Woods is one of the largest urban forests in the nation. With 2,100 acres of forestland and 70 miles of sandy trails, the Woods are a haven for hikers, equestrians, dog walkers, runners, bird watchers, nature lovers, and history buffs.
North Augusta - 15 minutes from the Guesthouse- https://discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10150?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmPSSBhCNARIsAH3cYgaggVjhRBz34JTG9bhKMPl6rag22gwzz9OL4pVtMqeLnLqOwIZ43WYaAnivEALw_wcB
Augusta, Georgia:
Columbia County:
20 minutes down the road - https://www.visitcolumbiacountyga.com/serene18-paddle-trail/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmPSSBhCNARIsAH3cYgbWhgpBEgxr5rUxSP9pz4LEIJtEe5f3Qwh2BD0_8iQ1ixHpvKmjE9kaAn1BEALw_wcB
J Strom Thurmond Reservoir/Clarks Hill Lake: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/landscapes/2021/12/13/j-strom-thurmond-reservoir/
J Strom Thurmond Reservoir/Clarks Hill Lake: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/landscapes/2021/12/13/j-strom-thurmond-reservoir/
McDuffie County:
We are only 37 miles from:
Foxboro- https://foxborohorsefarm.com/
Pine Top Farm- http://www.pinetopfarm.com/about
Foxboro- https://foxborohorsefarm.com/
Pine Top Farm- http://www.pinetopfarm.com/about