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Road Scholar Retreats: Knowles Island, South Carolina Road Scholar Retreats: Custer, South Dakota

LIFETIDES INSTITUTE LUTHERAN OUTDOORS AT OUTLAW RANCH

A Stunning Setting for Midwest Charm and
Lowcountry Learning Amazing Americana
The antebellum enclave of Beaufort, South Carolina, The clean smell of ponderosa pines co-mingles with the
springs to life off the typewriter of hometown author Pat southern Black Hills’ visual gifts: whitetail deer grazing;
Conroy (“Prince of Tides”). But just 30 minutes northwest mountain peaks embracing the sky; a creek curving
at the LifeTides Institute, where an educational mission through a pasture. Outlaw Ranch in South Dakota is at the
has drawn Road Scholars for nearly 20 years, the allure of heart of Mother Nature’s largesse, an educational retreat
the South is anything but fiction. You can smell the salt where Road Scholar adventurers have piqued their senses
creek as you kayak past marsh grass. The colorful sunrise for nearly 27 years. To wit: At nearby Mount Rushmore,
washes over your binoculars as you hone in on a Roseate Road Scholars learn centuries of American history. The
Spoonbill breakfasting. Here in the Lowcountry, you’ll learning never stops, except at day’s end, over a replay of
see why learning and sensory gifts go hand in hand. the day’s adventures in a front-porch rocking chair.

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Lodging: Comfortable cottages with 2-4 suites in each Lutheran Outdoors at Outlaw Ranch
with private baths nestled on 350-acre marsh island.
Lodging: Comfortable ranch set on 200 acres with two
Good to Know: Limited Internet access in common lodging options.
areas. No TVs in cottages. Most meals served buffet-style;
bus own table. Single occupancy rooms are +$420. Good to Know: No TVs in rooms. Linens provided
in rooms and guests make own bed upon arrival.
Coffee maker in lounge. Wireless Internet provided.
Go online for more programs, activity levels and Housekeeping once a week. Most meals served buffet-
details: www.roadscholar.org/lifetides style; bus own table.

Kayak the Lowcountry Other programs at LifeTides Institute Biking in the Black Hills of South Dakota

Join experts for a relaxed kayaking adventure • The Best Barbecue in the World: Secrets, Speak with a local natural history expert, attend a lighting at Mount Rushmore and learn the
in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, where Sauces and Smokers (16610ATH) frontier story of Deadwood as you join local experts to bike the historic Mickelson Trail.
you’ll paddle historic waterways, learn about
regional culture and enjoy traditional cuisine. • Birding the Lowcountry (20959ATH)
• Sketching and Watercolor in South Carolina’s Length: 6 days/5 nights Program No. 4904ATH
Lowcountry (22911ATH) Meals: 14 total
Length: 6 days/5 nights
Meals: 14 total • South Carolina’s Coast: Photographing the 2020 Dates: Aug 30-Sep 4, Sep 6-11, Sep 20-25, Sep 27-Oct 2
Program No. 12440ATH Lowcountry (23353ATH)
Per-person pricing starts at
$979 DBL | +$100 SGL
2020 Dates: Mar 8-13, Apr 26-May 1, Sep 13-18,
Sep 20-25, Oct 11-16, Nov 1-6 Note: Bring your own bike and save!

Per-person pricing starts at
$1,399 DBL | +$420 SGL
Five Extras That Make All Road Scholar Retreat Programs Unique
4 ENERGIZE YOUR 4 MEET WITH AND 4 SIT DOWN FOR AN 4 ENJOY A LIVE 4 PAY ONLY $100
PERFORMANCE OR
LEARN FROM
AUTHENTIC FARM-
MORE FOR SINGLE
DAY WITH EASY,
OPTIONAL MORNING LOCAL COMMUNITY TO-TABLE MEAL EVENT ROOMS ON MANY
EXERCISE MEMBERS RETREATS
44 Ready for adventure? Call us toll free (877) 426-8056 to get started! For more information and to start your next program visit www.roadscholar.org/retreats2020 45