With a long Fourth of July holiday coming up many people will be in the area vacationing and celebrating our country’s independence. For those people lucky enough to be staying with us at DeBordieu you’ll be enjoying the holiday with lively entertainment, delicious food and plenty of fun right here at our own DeBordieu Club.
Every Wednesday night through the summer you and your entire family can enjoy family fun, entertainment and plenty of great food. On Family Night dine from the Blue Heron dinner menu from 6-9 p.m. while being entertained by DJs and a balloon artist. Children can participate in creating treasured crafts in the Kids Kraft Korner. On Bingo Nights the family can dine from the Blue Heron dinner menu from 6-9 p.m. and play bingo beginning at 7 p.m. These events are open seating so get there early to get a seat! No reservations required.
Celebrating the Fourth of July at DeBordieu ClubFollowing is the schedule for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday:
Tuesday, July 1
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Special Bingo Night and Buffet at the Beach Club Tent. Bingo play 
begins at 7 p.m. Adults $12.95, Children (ages 11-15) $9.95, Children (ages 5-10) $7.95. Children 4 and younger dine with our compliments. Open seating. Sign up requested by calling (843) 546-2410. (Blue Heron Grill will be closed for dinner service.)
Wednesday, July 2
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Family Night/Shag Night at the Blue Heron Deck. Open seating.
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Entertainment: Featured Band “Sea Cruz”.
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Shag Night
Friday, July 4
9 a.m. – Parade Line Up
10 a.m. – Parade Begins
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Carnival at the Pavilion
11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – All American Cookout at the Beach Club Tent. Adults $14.95, Children (ages 11-15) $12.95, Children (ages 5-10) $9.95. Children 4 and younger dine with our compliments. Open seating.
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – July 4th Dinner Buffet behind the Clubhouse with Entertainment by Latitude. Adults $28.95, Children (ages 11-15) $15.95, Children (ages 5-10) $10.95. Children 4 and younger dine with our compliments. Open seating. Sign up requested (843) 546-2410. (Beach Club will be closed. Beach Club will reopen for dinner on Sat., July 5.)
6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Complimentary Carnival Rides
9 p.m. – Fireworks at the Clubhouse
Give us a call at DeBordieu Rentals, 843-527-9894 or toll free at 800-797-3633 if we can assist you with finding the perfect accommodations while you’re in the area.
The 47th Annual Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament takes place in Georgetown Landing beginning Wednesday, May 21 and lasting through Sunday, May 25. If you’re one of the lucky anglers that are going to attend this year’s tournament we have some outstanding accommodations where you can rest and relax at the end of each day. No matter what that looks like to you – camped out in front of the TV, sitting by the pool, playing in the ocean surf, or a round on the links – we’ve got it all right here for you at DeBordieu Rentals.
All registered boats must be checked-in with the Tournament Committee and entry fee paid by 6:30pm, May 21 to qualify for prizes and trophies. At least one person from each boat should be present at the Captain’s meeting and is responsible for knowing the tournament rules including any changes that may take place at the meeting on the Wednesday evening prior to the tournament.
Boats are required to leave from Georgetown, South Carolina, Winyah Bay, must 
fish in the coastal waters of South Carolina, and may not leave the dock before 3:00 a.m. No lines in the water before 8:00 a.m., including teasers and fishing for live bait. Lines out of the water each day at 3:00 p.m. Boats will fish two-out-of-three eligible fishing days, Captain’s Choice. Eligible fishing days are: Thursday, May 22, Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24. In the event these three days of fishing are cancelled, then Sunday, May 26 shall be a fishing day (weather day).
Boats must declare a fishing or non-fishing day by VHF, telephone, cell phone, fax or in person prior to leaving its slip/dock or before 6:00 a.m. of that day. If a boat has not declared, and is not in its slip/dock, it is considered a fishing day for that craft. If necessary, a boat may notify a committee boat before lines-in time. Full details about the tournament can be found on the Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament website.
Here’s the schedule of activities for the upcoming tournament. Badges are required for all events.
Wednesday, May 21
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Owners / Captains Meeting Under the Tent
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres at the Tents
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Sit Down Dinner at Lands End
Thursday, May 22
4:00 AM – 7:00 AM – Ship’s Store Early Hours
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM – First Day of Fishing
5:00 PM – Till* – Weigh Scales Open
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Cocktail Party & Hors d’oeuvres at the Tents
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Frogmore Stew with Music at the Tents
Friday, May 23
4:00 AM – 7:00 AM – Ship’s Store Early Hours
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Second Day of Fishing
5:00 PM – Till* – Weigh Scales Open
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Cocktails & Music at the Tents
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Steak Dinner Under the Tents
Saturday, May 24
4:00 AM – 7:00 AM – Ship’s Store Early Hours
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Third Day of Fishing
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Weigh Scales Open
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Cocktails / Hors d’ oeuvres Awards Party
Sunday, May 25
Weather Day if needed – See Rules
*Scales are open till all boats are accounted for and all fish are weighed except on Saturday May 24 scales close at 9:00 PM.
Give us a call at DeBordieu Rentals, 843-527-9894 or toll free at 800-797-3633 if we can assist you with finding the perfect accommodations while you’re here for the tournament.
Spend this Mother’s Day with your family at the Beach Club enjoying the Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet. Sunday, May 11 11 AM-2 PM. Please call 843-546-2410 to reserve your spot. Reservations are required. Please sign up early.
When it comes to finding things to do around coastal South Carolina be sure visiting Brookgreen Gardens is at the top of your list. You don’t have to be a flower lover to appreciate all the events they have going on because it’s not just a garden. They offer a large assortment of cultural programs, sculpture workshops and various exhibitions, and even have a Lowcountry Zoo. There are plenty of things to do at Brookgreen Gardens and following are just a few of them.
The Whispering Wings Butterfly Experience is a seasonal exhibit you have to see to believe. Hundreds of butterflies fly amidst lush gardens overflowing with tropical plants. There are Monarch, Zebra Longwing, Julia, Queen, Swallowtail, Buckeye, American Lady and Painted Lady butterflies that live here. The Whispering Wings butterfly house has a pupae emergence room where you can observe the breathtaking transformation a butterfly goes through from chrysalis to adult butterfly. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for children for a 30-minute timed visit in addition to regular garden admission.
You won’t want to miss An Evening Under the Palmettos on Saturday, May 3, 2014. This black tie event takes place in the stately Palmetto Garden. Featuring cocktails, Lowcountry tapas, entertainment, and a limited silent auction. Tickets are limited ($175 per person) and can be purchased by contacting The Friends of Brookgreen office, 843-235-6018. Proceeds from “An Evening Under the Palmettos” will go to help create the Waterfowl: Wings of Migration exhibit at Brookgreen Gardens’ Lowcountry Zoo.
On Sunday, May 25 the 2nd Annual Brookgreen Gardens 5k/One Mile Race will begin at 6:30 p.m. and wind through the gardens at dusk. The race is limited to 400 runners so register now! Registration for the 5K is $25 through April 30; $30 from May 1-23 and $35 the day of the race. Registration for the 1-Mile Race is $15 in advance and $20 on the day of. Registration Closing Date is Friday, May 23. Package pickup will be at the race start line area from 5 p.m.- 6:25 p.m. on Sunday, May 25. Entrance into the gardens will begin at 5:00 p.m.
Beginning Friday, April 4th, The Gazebo will open on the weekends, weather permitting! Join us for drinks on Fridays from 5-10PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM-10 PM. Pizzas will be available at the Gazebo all weekend from 5-9 PM.
Gazebo phone: 843-545-5950
Special Hours: Saturday April 5th 11AM-4 PM; Sunday 11 AM-4 PM; Saturday April 26- CLOSED
The DeBordieu Rental office has kayaks to rent!
We have a full line of kayaks for every need whether you want a single kayak to explore on your own or a tandem to use with a partner. What better way to enjoy the outdoors and explore the many channels, creeks and the natural beauty of DeBordieu. Each kayak comes with paddles, back rest and life vests. A single kayak rents for $75.00 + tax and a tandem rents for $100.00+ tax. Daily rentals are also available for $25.00 per day plus tax. FREE DELIVERY!!! Renters are responsible for any dings, damage or loss of rental equipment. Call the DeBordieu Rental Office today at 843 527 9894 or 800 797 3633 to start your adventure!!
Looking for something for the kids to do while on spring vacation? We have the answer for you right here! Brookgreen Gardens, one of the top ten gardens in the US according to trip advisor, is now accepting registration for their spring break camp. This two day camp is for kindergarteners- third grades and is full of educational fun. With crafts, games, and a tour of the zoo, this will be an experience your children will remember for years.
Spring break camp dates and times are as follows;
April 14-15 for K-1st graders 10am-3pm
April 16-17 for 2nd and 3rd graders 10am-3pm
April 21-22 for K-1st graders 10am-3pm
April 23-24 for 2nd and 3rd graders 10am-3pm
Registration is $65 for members and $80 for non-members. Call (843) 235-6049 or click here for more details.
Brookgreen Gardens is located in Murrells Inlet on Highway 17, just a few miles from Debordieu Colony. The gardens are a must see while visiting Pawleys Island. Whether you are a local or on vacation, don’t forget to stop by to see the flowers in bloom!
67th ANNUAL PLANTATION TOURS
March 28 & 29, 2014
Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women
of Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church
The Sixty-Seventh Annual Plantation Tour of plantations and town houses in and near Georgetown will be held March 28 & 29, 2014. The majority of the plantations and town houses are privately owned and graciously shared with the Episcopal Church Women of Prince George, Winyah, Parish once per year. A different group of homes is on tour each day.
www.pgwihyah.org For more details and advanced tickets
The Grill Room will be open Wednesday- Sunday for lunch service from 11 AM-2:30 PM and Tuesday- Sunday from 11AM- 6PM for beverage service.
Turn Room will be OPEN DAILY from 9 AM-5 PM beginning March 1st.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8-9 AM High Impact Aerobics This class is always different. We do circuit training, walking/jogging outside, toning exercises, body weight exercises, core work etc. Higher impact aerobics using dumbbells, weighted bars, stability balls and resistance bands. If you are interested in learning more about “Fitness at the Dieu” please contact Boo Peace at 843 325 6066.
Monday & Friday- 10-11 AM Strong and Balanced Light exercises to build strong muscles and improve balance
Friday 9-10 AM- Pilates/Yoga Classes focus on core strengthening and stretching movements. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Lettie Furbee at 301 514 4641 or at calfurb@aol.com