Along the bluffs and banks of the picturesque Savannah River on the outskirts of Allendale, South Carolina stands Butterfield, eighteen hundred acres of nature, history and folklore. Rent Butterfield for a week (or more) and entertain up to 18 family, friends or associates for your exclusive, week-long enjoyment and exploration as if it is your own. All meals, activities and amenities are included.
A timeless treasure, Butterfield was conceived as a self-sufficient family enclave to weather the 1929 depression. Likewise it served as a haven for the dislocations of World War II. Today it stands as an exemplar of those times with authentic hallmarks of the period. Shrouded by towering pines and laced with historic structures, there are 17 miles of roads and trails and a mile and a half of Savannah River frontage.
Elevated walkways through the primeval swamp and its thousand-year-old Cypress trees that sprouted half a millennium before our forebears settled the banks of the Savannah will awe you. Dappled sunlight and shadows on the forest floor will arouse your curiosity. Barnyard bustle and the workings of the farm will invite your participation, whether gathering eggs or feeding livestock in their paddock and wildlife in the feeding stations. Meandering trails and habitat for quail, turkey, Red Cockaded Woodpeckers, Swallow-tailed Kites and deer await your investigation. The vibrant ecosystem and variety of aquatic life beneath the rippling surface of the ponds, wetlands, and waterways can provide hours of exploration. Butterfield means solitude, adventure and the taste of a life well-lived. The up-fitted Butterfield is re-imagined with modern amenities for you, your family, friends, alumni groups and off-site business meetings. Formal meeting space is available in the former South Carolina Welcome Center adjacent to Butterfield and the Allendale County Airport (AQX) serves a 4990 foot asphalt runway and aviation fuel facility.
Make The Butterfield Experience Your Own
We tailor the Butterfield Experience to you, your guests and your interests. From hunting, fishing, bird-watching and archeology to cooking, painting, cultural history and golf, we match your interests and fill your stay with memories. Whether you prefer jeeps, mule wagons, horseback, canoes, kayaks, bikes or your own feet, exploration opportunities abound. Prior to your stay we can collaborate and craft menus, dining schedules, and daily activities as you wish.
A Sampling of Butterfield Favorites
Hunting
Fishing
Birding
Biking
Golf
Hiking
Horseback riding
Plein-air painting
Skeet shooting
Nature photography
Picnic lunches
Oyster roasts at the river
Barbecues
Open-air breakfasts at the CookShed
Lowcountry tours in our vintage Mercedes
Laundry and linens dried in the South Carolina sun
Butterfield in the News
