Palmetto Outdoors Women’s Retreat

Women’s Retreat will be held in South Carolina’s Upstate

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation, in cooperation with Comporium and the SCDNR, is hosting the Palmetto Outdoors Women’s Retreat at the Clemson Outdoor Lab at Lake Hartwell in Pendleton, SC April 25-27, 2025. The event is designed for women to experience nature and outdoor recreation with other women in a non-competitive environment.

A total of 19 classes are available for participants, who have the chance to select up to eight classes to take during the event. Those classes include:

1. Archery
2. Backyard Wildlife Habitat
3. Birding
4. Canoeing
5. Fire Building
6. Fishing Basics
7. Fly Fishing
8. Hunting Basics
9. Kayaking
10. Land Navigation: Staying Found
11. Nature Crafts
12. Nature Hike
13. Nature Spa
14. Outdoor Cooking
15. Outdoor Photography
16. Outdoor Yoga
17. Rifle Basics
18. SASS Self Defense for Women
19. Shotgun Basics

The Clemson Outdoor Lab is located at 425 Charlie White Trail, Pendleton, SC 29670. The Retreat is open to females age 16 and older. Girls 16-18 may attend, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The cost for the event is $375, which covers the retreat, lodging, meals and a t-shirt. Check-in will take place at noon on Friday the 25th, and the first class begins at noon.

“We are especially grateful to our sponsors, Comporium and the SCDNR,” said SCWF. “We are pleased to have the support of several outfitters and organizations, including Angling Women, Chattooga River Fly Shop, Clemson Extension, and Quantum Fishing. These partnerships enable us to provide a wide varitey of activities conducted by a diverse group of expert instructors. A special thank you is due to the numerous individual volunteers who so willingly donate their time to share their knowledge and expertise.”

To register for this event, click here.