LifeTides Institute Programs
We are open for 2023-2024 getaways to learn about birds, photography, how to kayak (or kayak more if you already know how and want to see & learn about cool places!), how to barbeque the South Carolina way, and how to sketch and paint. Take a look at what we offer and join us!
Barbecue in the south carolina lowcountry
South Carolina has one of the richest histories of barbeque in the US. Come join us and eat barbeque with the people who know the most about it and have the longest history of preparing it. There is a great culinary adventure in store for you here!
Kayaking (more advanced)
This class caters to those kayakers who are comfortable with their skills and want to see and explore the diversity of the riverine & maritime settings that the Lowcountry has to offer.
Birding in the south carolina lowcountry
Join us for a birding adventure like no other! South Carolina’s Lowcountry is rich in its beauty of landscapes, vast salt marshes, hardwood and coastal maritime forests and provides us all with a diverse environment for more than 250 different species of birds.
photography
The South Carolina Lowcountry— spanning an area that reaches from Charleston to the Georgia State line —is home to miles of salt marsh, rivers, tidal creeks and coastal maritime forests that were once part of ancient sea coasts. Join expert photography instructor Bob Speare as you use this visually rich region as your background and to capture wildlife images with your camera— especially the birds that call the salt marshes of Lowcountry home.
Kayaking (learning & exploring)
This class discovers the meandering and sinuous beauty of South Carolina’s Lowcountry streams and rivers by kayak. The class is for those who wish to build confidence in their kayaking skills and stamina or those who have never kayaked before. It is an ideal combination of skill development and exploration.
sketching & painting
Practice your sketching/painting skills (oil or watercolor), or discover a new talent with the rich and diverse visual nature of the South Carolina Lowcountry as your subject.