Brookgreen Gardens transformed by candlelight, dinner at Uptown Prime, and an evening you won't forget.
This trip is a Coastal Carolina Crew evening — motorcoach pickup in Leland and Calabash, so it's for our members close to home. Our second December evening at Brookgreen Gardens — for women who missed the December 3 trip, want to bring more friends, or simply prefer the later date. The experience is exactly the same: 5,500 hand-lit candles glowing along the garden paths, every tree wrapped in soft white light, choirs singing under the live oaks, and the kind of holiday magic that's hard to put into words.
The evening starts with a leisurely pickup in Leland and Calabash, followed by a beautiful three-course dinner at Uptown Prime — an upscale steakhouse with warm hospitality and the right kind of atmosphere for a holiday night. From there we head straight to Brookgreen for a few hours of strolling, listening, and slowly taking it all in.
It's the kind of evening that makes you remember why you love the holidays. You'll come home warm, well-fed, and a little bit lit up yourself.
Murrells Inlet, SC
Nine thousand acres of sculpture gardens, historic landscapes, and live oaks draped in Spanish moss. In December, it becomes one of the most beloved holiday traditions on the East Coast — thousands of hand-lit candles, twinkling lights woven through every tree, and choirs singing under the open sky.
Myrtle Beach, SC
One of the most respected steakhouses on the Grand Strand — prime cuts, fresh local seafood, an elegant dining room, and the kind of warm hospitality that makes you want to linger. We have a private reservation set aside for our group.
Dress comfortably — we'll be walking outdoors at Brookgreen, often in cooler December evening temperatures. Layers, comfortable walking shoes, and a warm coat are your best friends. The dinner at Uptown Prime is nice but not formal — what you'd wear to a good restaurant on a cold night.
Brookgreen Gardens involves a fair amount of strolling at your own pace. The paths are flat and well-maintained, and there are plenty of benches if you want to sit and take it in. If walking is challenging, you can experience much of the magic from a smaller area near the entrance.
Yes — this is one of our couples-welcome trips. Husbands, partners, and significant others are all warmly invited. It's a beautiful, easy night out together.
Brookgreen runs Night of a Thousand Candles rain or shine. We'll bring back-up umbrellas on the motorcoach. Light rain often makes the candles even more atmospheric.
Click the Book Now button below, or call Frances directly at 931-801-9900. Space is limited and these holiday trips fill up — early booking is highly recommended.
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Same evening, same beautiful experience — one week earlier. Perfect if you have a conflict or simply prefer the earlier date.
See December 3 Trip →