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Over Valentine's Weekend my husband and I ventured down to the coast of South Carolina. We stayed in Pawley's Island, a less populated portion of the Grand Strand. The Grand Strand is a 60 mile stretch of beaches extending from Calabash, N.C. to Georgetown, S.C. It's known as being the land of motorcycle rallies, shagging, overpopulation, and overbuilt 50's style high-rises. I, however, am living proof, as with my adventure to Key West last month that you can do it green. I'm starting to feel like my new mission in life is to find the green in not so green places, so here goes.
An Eco-Trip to the Grand Strand:
- Where to stay.
I mentioned before that we were there for Valentine's Day weekend and as is such we stayed at a friend's beach house to keep it cheap in this recessionary period. You can also stay at Springmaid Beach Resort, an eco-friendly resort that has energy efficient lighting in the guestrooms, lobby, hallways, and meeting room along with intermittent-use area sensors in the storage areas. The resort also purchases locally and environmentally responsible products where possible. Bulk amenities and soaps are dispensed in guestrooms.
- What to eat.
For dinner we went to the farmers' market and purchased red peppers, basil, fresh bread, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese and made an appetizer of baguettes with mozzarella, red pepper, and pesto. Try Sara Snow's amazingly easy pesto recipe. For an entr&eactute;e we purchased crab cakes made from local crabs caught daily from the super famous Crab Cake Lady. And we ended the meal with a dessert that according to my friend "will make a bulldog break its chain," vegan chocolates from Allison's Gourmet. And they are delicious!
- What to do.
We spent the day at stunning BrookgreenGardens. The 9,200-acre property is a true example of what you would have seen in 1931, when Archer Milton Huntington and Anna Hyatt Huntington founded BrookgreenGardens. It's a gem that you just cannot miss when visiting the area.
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Need proof that it's possible to balance being green and still be a supportive partner and parent? See how Ed Begley, Jr. does it on Planet Green TV's Living with Ed.
