Our award-winning Colony of Cottages is nestled on a private 350-acre island that hugs the beautiful Broad River as it reaches toward the sea. Majestic live oaks fill the woodlands. Private fresh-water lakes are filled with bass and bream. Hunting hawks, egrets, ibis, wood storks, and heron glide through the sky. Professional guides can take you on birding expeditions, nature walks, or teach you paddle sports to add to your enjoyment of the pristine beauty of the waterways and woodlands.

Cottages
Over 40 cottages are available for rent and each is equipped with a full kitchen with modern appliances, one to five bedrooms with queen-sized beds, each with full bath, wireless access and media center are also available on site. For your peace and serenity the cottages are free from distractions of televisions and telephones. Handi-capable accessible and pet friendly Cottages are available upon request.

Facilities
Meeting rooms and facilities are available to host events ranging in size from 2-to-200. On-site programmers can help plan and facilitate meetings, events and reunions to coordinate with your group to ensure that you have what you need to make the most of your Church retreat, employee workshop, birthday party, anniversary celebration, retirement banquet or family reunion. You will find the facilities and setting at Palm Key conducive to a successful and enjoyable experience.

Nature-Based Activities
Palm Key is the perfect place to enjoy a nature walk, a bird or butterfly expedition, kayaking and fishing. Guided nature tours are available to learn about native wildflowers and other indigenous plants, or venture out on your own to discover the beauty of the land on the 3 miles of nature trails. If you enjoy birding, more than 250 species migrate through the region, including interesting and rare birds such as the Painted Bunting, the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker, the Bald Eagle, and the Wood Stork to name a few.

Palm Key is located at the head of the Broad River, one of the region's best saltwater fishing areas and surrounded by 750 acres of tidal saltwater marsh. Enjoy seasonal crabbing, shrimping, and shell fishing, learn to throw a cast net and then how to turn your catch into a Lowcountry culinary delight. Spend your time with fishing at one of the two fresh water ponds brimming with bass and bluegill. As your day transforms into dusk, sit in the glow of a bonfire at the edge of the pond in awe of the picturesque night sky. Whatever your choice, be sure to make one of the nature activities part of your Palm Key experience.

A nature activity is included in cottage rentals with a Getaway Package purchase or corporate event pricing. Bring your group out for the day for a special nature expedition.