Sun, Nov 09
|Charleston HORT Office
HORT Fall Tour: Autumn in the ACE Basin
This November, join us for a tour of three ACE Basin jewels: Rose Hill, Cockfield, and Brewton Plantations. Discover the legacy of rice fields, explore breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy programs with Andrew Bridges and Travis Folk.
Time & Location
Nov 09, 2025, 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Charleston HORT Office, 46 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
About the event
FALL TOUR: Autumn in the ACE Basin
Sunday, November 9th
Join us for our Fall Tour: Autumn in the ACE Basin, a rare opportunity to explore three private plantations: Brewton, Cockfield, and Rose Hill. These properties, seldom open to the public, offer a glimpse into the rich history of Lowcountry rice culture, breathtaking natural landscapes, and the beauty of gardens shaped by centuries of stewardship.
The ACE Basin, named for the Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto rivers, is one of the most ecologically significant places on the East Coast. Stretching across vast marshes, forests, tidal rivers, and former rice fields, it represents one of the largest intact estuaries in the nation. Once a hub of rice production, today it is celebrated as a triumph of conservation and a sanctuary for wildlife, history, and heritage.
At Cockfield Plantation, you’ll step into both history and horticulture. Cockfield was one of the last plantations…