Special Events
Elderhostel presents Kayaking the Lowcountry
March 23-28, 2008, Sept 21-25, 2008
Sept. 7 - 12, 2008 ,Oct. 2,-7, 2008
Discover the natural beauty and secret places on waterways in the rural South Carolina Lowcountry. Rivers, creeks and adjoining woodlands are your classroom during the day and early evening. Study many species of birds and view wildflowers visible only from the waterways. Tie your kayaking to the flux of the tides relying on natural time. Related land-based activities show you aspects of the region's history and natural resources. Depending on tides and weather, we may visit a spoil site containing fossils, see numerous wildlife including alligators, wood storks and dolphins. Expect a physically active week.

Elderhostel presents: Discover the Artist in You
Aug. 24-29, Sept 7-12 Nov 2-7,
Discover Even More of The Artist in You
Aug 31-Sept 5, Sept 14 - 19 , Nov 9-14
Gain knowledge and inspiration from the great masters, Van Gogh, Monet, Munch and more as you create five paintings while learning their techniques and strokes that gave each of them their truly unique style. Create through your intuitive and patterned right brain as your own style emerges through a three part approach using right brain theories of perception. Come join us for 5 wonderful days at Beautiful Palm Key Located on Knowles Island. For More information either go to www. Elderhostel.com or call 843 726 3277

Elderhostel presents Birding By Kayak
March 30-April 4, 2008
Sept, 28-Oct.3, 2008
The South Carolina Lowcountry's wild region has over 250 species of interesting and rare birds such as the Painted Bunting, the Bald Eagle, and the Wood Stork to name just a few. Through a mix of salt marshes, river delta and barrier beach, many are only visible from the water. Capture their beauty as you silently flow into their domain by kayak. Stalk through pine forest in search of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker. Use binoculars or a camera to spot the delicate beauty of bird life and see beautiful Knowles Island through a naturalist's eyes. For More information either go to www. Elderhostel.com or call 843 726 3277

COMING SOON TO PALM KEY
Elderhostel presents Barbequing In The Lowcountry
Aug 31-Sept. 5
Sept 14-18, 2008
August 2008 will start a new adventure for Palm Key. We will be hosting a 5 day hands on class on Barbequing in the Lowcountry. Come meet the masters and learn all they have to share For more information please cal 843 726 3277