A few weeks ago, we slipped out of DC on a Thursday to finish our week at the enchanted Mansfield Plantation in Georgetown, South Carolina. Less than an hour from Charleston, the Plantation which was established in 1718 is tucked away down a long sandy driveway. A couple of miles off the main road you finally approach the main gate of Mansfield, which is now embellished in ivy, setting the mood for this historic landmark.
Live oaks line the driveway on either side of the road. On the left and right you pass by an original slave village. Some buildings have been restored including a home and a church. The remaining homes are under restoration or will be restored in the future.
Once you finally reach the end of the drive you find the main house. Breakfast was served each morning in the formal dining room. We stayed in the guest house adjacent to the main house.
The ironwork, landscaping, brickwork and live oaks draped with Spanish moss made for a picturesque stay.
In just a few years, Mansfield Plantation will celebrate it's 300th birthday. I read about it in Southern Living magazine and am so glad we decided to stay for a few days. The innkeeper was incredibly hospitable, the rooms were beautiful and it makes for a perfect getaway.
all photos by RP
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