Almost Heaven Plantation is located only one hour from Savannah International Airport.

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Almost Heaven Plantation is located only one hour from Savannah International Airport.

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Almost Heaven Plantation, SC

Orvis-Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge


Phone icon843-226-8640 Email iconinfo@almostheavenplantation.com Link iconalmostheavenplantation.com
1981 Bailey Mill Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936

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The Story

We welcome you to join us here, where a first-class oasis meets the heart of the Lowcountry. Almost Heaven is currently the only Orvis-Endorsed wingshooting facility in the region, creating a premier destination for those closer to the East Coast. The 2,000-acre plantation in Ridgeland, South Carolina, was founded in 2011 by the Hylton family with the intention of creating the ultimate outdoor experience. The property offers a variety of hunting opportunities, extraordinary fishing, and countless lifelong memories. Let us expand your mind on the definition of an elegant plantation experience.

Almost Heaven Plantation is located within a one-hour drive of the historic towns of Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, Charleston, and Savannah. You will have an unmatched experience at Almost Heaven, where you’ll find the perfect blend of Lowcountry wilderness and down-home Southern comforts. Here you will discover some of the finest quail hunting in the Southeast, with luxuries beyond your imagination. The entire lodge staff, experienced guides, and world-class bird dogs are ready to help create your lifelong memories.

Almost Heaven has created a place where friends and family come together to share their love of the outdoors. It is not about how many birds are shot but about the landscapes, fellowship, and memories made while watching the dogs work. Our hunting grounds have been meticulously manicured to provide hunters with abundant opportunities for shooting over established, hard-flying coveys. In addition, we are deeply committed to responsible land stewardship: our ongoing conservation initiatives actively support the wild bobwhite population, enhance diverse wildlife habitats, and ensure that the land continues to thrive for generations to come.

Highlights

  • Bobwhite quail hunting and trophy bass fishing
  • Located in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry
  • First-class accommodations with private king-size suites
  • Traditional Southern-style cuisine
  • Package Rates Available

Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance℠.

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Packages are available for wingshooting alone or may be paired with our lodging experience, which includes a full day’s hunt, three gourmet meals prepared by our private chef, and a restorative night’s sleep. The Plantation Inn offers ten private bedrooms, each appointed with a king-sized bed and a full ensuite bath. Guests will enjoy the refined comforts of a first-class lodge while feeling completely at home. Every room is thoughtfully designed with luxurious bedding and tasteful décor.

For our overnight guests, a dedicated gun room is provided for the cleaning and secure storage of all hunting gear. After dinner, guests may unwind beside one of our outdoor fire pits or enjoy spirited competition in billiards, foosball, shuffleboard, hatchet throwing, or cards.

Day 1: Arrive At Almost Heaven Plantation

  • Check-in around 4 PM
  • Transportation to and from airports may be scheduled with your reservation
  • Some guests may choose to book a sunset bass fishing trip or warm up round of 5-stand – providing time to unwind from their travels while reeling in some prize memories.
  • Dinner will be served in our grand dining room, where no proper attire is required to enjoy a Southern Gourmet Meal. We assure you that no guest will leave hungry after indulging in some of our family recipes featuring local game.
  • After dinner, guests can relax around the fire, watch a ball game, or compete in a friendly game of billiards, foosball, shuffleboard, hatchet toss, or even cards.

Day 2–3: Full-Day Quail Hunting

  • Southern-style breakfast designed to your liking
  • Meet with our hunt master, local expert guides, and world-class gundogs
  • Participate in our safety meeting and view our video presentation
  • Guests depart for their morning hunt on our fully-equipped trucks
  • Arrive back at The Grandview Room for lunch to be served with some designated time to recharge for your afternoon hunt.
  • Depart for afternoon hunt to complete your wingshooting experience
  • Dinner served in the main dining room or outside under our events space

Quail / Pheasant

October 1 through March 31

Hunting is done by way of our fully-equipped trucks and using English Pointers and Setters as our guides through the longleaf pine timber forests. Almost Heaven Plantation designed its courses to provide guests with a different experience on every hunt. Hunters are able to view historic live oak trees, waterfront, and a variety of fields along their way. The local flora provides a natural habitat, which protects and nourishes our prized bobwhites. A hunt party is guided, driven, and serviced by a hunt master and assistant guide.

Fishing

Year Round

Our bass-fishing excursions are a year-round endeavor but excel during the months of November to May. Guests have the option to base their trip solely around fishing or split their day with hunting. Almost Heaven’s 85+ acre bass lake took over four years of construction to achieve its optimum goal. The lake can compete with any other in the world for holding the most amount of structure possible. It creates the ideal habitat for trophy-sized fish, with a current lake largemouth bass record of 9.8lbs.


Typical Weather by Season

Almost Heaven Plantation is located within the heart of the Lowcountry in the southernmost part of South Carolina. Fall, winter, and early spring can have a variety of temperatures that make it hard to predict a weather forecast in advance. Typically, hunters are recommended to wear layers of clothing, so they can adjust to weather on that day.

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What Should Customers Bring?

  • Layered clothing
  • Orange Hat & Vest
  • Boots
  • Briar-Proof Chaps/Field Pants
  • Light Rain Jacket
  • Safety Glasses & Ear Protection (available on site)
  • Camera
  • South Carolina Hunting License / Preserve License

How Do You Hunt?

No matter the size of the hunting party, there will always be a maximum of two shooters on the ground at a time. Hunters are expected to take turns shooting with the rest of their party in pairs.


Can I Bring My Dog?

Yes, guests are welcome to bring their own dogs for their hunt but are required to present proof of vaccination records (including the Bordetella vaccine for kennel cough) at least ten days prior to your hunt. Dogs are also welcome to stay in our kennels overnight.


How Much Should I Plan for Gratuities?

Our guides and staff strive to provide every guest with a personal and genuine experience during their time at Almost Heaven Plantation. Our mission is to educate and innovate the traditional wingshooting experience for all those participating. You should offer gratuities as you see fit. If your service and experience has been outstanding, you might want to tip more than the recommended standard. If you feel that your service has not been adequate, it would be appreciated if you would express your concern to one of the managers or owners, so that we can immediately correct any of your concerns.


What Other Onsite Activities Are Available?

  • Quail Hunting
  • Bass Fishing
  • Continental Shoots
  • 5-Stand
  • Pro Shop
  • Rifle Range
  • Hiking
  • Biking

What Other Offsite Activities Are Available?

  • Off-Shore Saltwater Fishing
  • In-Shore Saltwater Fishing
  • Excursions to Beaufort for historic tours, shopping, and lunch
  • Excursions to Bluffton for golfing, shopping, and lunch
  • Excursions to Hilton Head Island for golfing, shopping and lunch
  • Excursions to Savannah for shopping, shows, and lunch
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