Feathered Friends by Candace Thibeault is the winning image of the Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills Art Contest. Her piece depicts the 2024 featured species.
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oin the South Carolina Wildlife Federation at Hotel Domestique’s Restaurant 17 in Travelers Rest near Greenville for a six-course conservation dinner featuring dishes inspired by imperiled bird species created by Chef Haydn Shaak, a 2022 South Carolina Chef Ambassador. This year’s featured species include the Eastern meadowlark, the little blue heron, the Eastern screech owl, the brown-headed nuthatch, the red-winged blackbird, and of course, the roseate spoonbill, whose conservation story inspired this dinner series. As each course is served, SCWF Industry Habitat Manager Jay Keck will share information about each species and the conservation efforts needed to help them thrive.
This convivial evening will not disappoint! Purchase your tickets early to ensure you can join us for this deliciously informative conservation dinner. All funds raised will benefit conservation and education programs of SCWF.
Event tickets are $120 per person. Vegan or vegetarian option also available.
Menu
First Course, inspired by the roseate spoonbill
Coastal Ceviche, Citrus, Chilis, Green Garbanzo, Coriander Oil
Second Course, inspired by the Eastern meadowlark
Asparagus & Crab Gazpacho, Smoked Hazelnuts, Heirloom Radish, Preserved Lemon, Fennel Pollen
Third Course, inspired by the brown-headed nuthatch
Strawberry & Beet Salad, Pickled Onions, Dried Figs, Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Seed
Fourth Course, inspired by the red winged blackbird
Pasta Nero, Black Garlic, Spring Mushrooms, Wild Onions, Roasted Squash
Fifth Course, inspired by the little blue heron
Trail Place Farms Braised Beef, Farm Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Charred Leeks, Truffle Demi
Sixth Course, inspired by the Eastern screech owl
Domestique Tiramisu, Cocoa Nibs, Whipped White Chocolate, Espresso Glaze
Special Lodging:
Want to stay at the incomparable Hotel Domestique for the evening? We have a select number of rooms reserved at a very special rate of $400, plus taxes! Once you purchase your tickets, you will receive a confirmation email with the group code to use when you call to make your reservation.
Hotel Domestique by Zack Bradley Photography.
to further enhance your experience, You can also join us for a Palmetto Pro Birder on the Grounds of Hotel Domestique the next morning on Thursday, May 9 for only $60.
Spring birds and mountain views at the beautiful Hotel Domestique!
Come explore the lively grounds of the hotel with Jay Keck, SCWF's on-staff bird enthusiast, to find many of the eye-catching migratory birds arriving to SC from their wintering grounds in Central and South America! Birds like the scarlet tanager, yellow-billed cuckoo, and the indigo bunting will be singing to attract mates, making it a great time to practice your birding-by-ear skills with Jay. But bring your binoculars too because we'll find many of the brilliantly colored birds as we walk the edges of the property where field meets forest. Come with us to bird at this magnificent hotel and treat yourself to a glass of wine, and possibly a cheese plate, after the outdoor adventure. If you are interested, purchase your tickets as soon as possible, as we expect this event to sell out quickly! Enhance your day by having lunch at the hotel’s Bar 17!
When: 7 am to 11 am at Hotel Domestique.
Other Important Notes:
• After registering you will receive important correspondence via email. If you change your email between now and then, make sure to notify us.
• If available, please bring binoculars.
thank you to our Sponsors!
Thank you to our sponsors for helping us increase our impact for local wildlife. Please consider a sponsorship when you purchase your tickets below. For company sponsorships, we’ll include your logo on all marketing materials sent out to our 40,000 supporters and followers and on the event menu. Individual sponsorships will be recognized by name.
Dennis & Linda Hiltner
Chase & Melanie Samples
Harriott Hampton Faucette & Martha Faucette
John & Ann Hallock
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
FKS dinner refund policy: 90% of ticket price will be refunded for cancellation more than two weeks prior to the event; 75% refunded when less than two weeks before event. All refund requests must be made in writing via email to mail@scwf.org.
