Send off the weekend with a farewell to remember. Set in the inviting River Bar & Lounge, this Southern brunch offers scenic river views and a spread of comfort classics-because here, even goodbyes are delicious.
Open to Sea Island Club Members and Resort Guests.
Reservations recommended.
à la carte – A service charge of 25% will apply.
By Brian Noyes
I had been shipping baked goods to friends in fashion designer Billy Reid’s office in Florence, Alabama. Intrigued by our cakes, Billy began talking about an idea he has pondered for years. “I have a memory of a recipe from my great-grandmother,” he told me. “She ran the high school lunchroom for thirty-five years in Kentwood, Louisiana, and baked cakes in the back of her house for weddings and who knows what.” The cake he pined for was one that her daughter—his grandmother—had continued to make. “It was sort of a caramel cake mixed with a cream-cheese-like pound cake. It had a slightly crusty top, and it dripped with a caramel coating. There may have been pecans.” He then asked, “Is that something you might be able to mess with?”
I rolled up my sleeves. In the bakery’s kitchen, standing next to my pie maker, I dipped into a bubbling pot of her caramel sauce, rich with cream and butter, destined for our salted caramel apple pies. I added the caramel to my cake batter, along with a fistful of pecans, and knowing how well caramel and apples play together, I poured in some apple juice to add another layer of flavor. I experimented with several recipe versions, brushing more warm caramel onto the cake so it soaked into the crust. Soon another UPS shipment arrived in Alabama. This one, Billy said, nailed it.
Is This Caramel Cake with Pecans the Perfect Southern Dessert? See the full recipe in Garden & Gun!
Kick off Southern Grown weekend on Rainbow Island, for our “Rhythm and ‘Cues” live-fire feast featuring southern pit masters and a soulful performance from singer-songwriter Holly Williams. Reservations required.
SEC football isn’t just a sport—it’s a way of life. Join Ace Atkins, former defensive end for Auburn University and Sports Journalist, for a spirited dive into the rivalries, rituals, and cultural reverence that make Saturdays in the South sacred. Complimentary. Reservations requested.
Pull up a seat for a behind-the-scenes look at the real stories behind beloved Southern cookbooks. Hosted by Garden & Gun editor, David Dibenedetto, this panel will feature acclaimed chef-authors and include bites straight from the pages of their books. Complimentary. Reservations required.
Music meets storytelling in this intimate acoustic session hosted by Garden & Gun editor, Ally Sloway. Sit in on a casual conversation with singer-songwriter and journalist, Holly Williams, with acoustic stripped-down tracks from her recent albums. Complimentary. Reservations required.
Step into the rhythm of the Carolina coast with a shag dance class led by Garden & Gun editor Amanda Heckert. Whether you’re a novice or have your own shag shoes, this Southern dance tradition is sure to get you moving. Complimentary. Reservations required.
As the sun sets over the Atlantic, gather for the beachside concert event of the year. With three experiences and two bands, this is sure to be one unforgettable evening. Tickets required.
