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Carolina coastal trip through old plantations and abbey
The piece recounts a weekend drive along SC 41 to the Cooper River area visiting Strawberry Chapel Berkeley County Rice Hope Plantation Inn and Mepkin Abbey. It notes preservation efforts at the Strawberry Chapel site potential river view blockage by developers and historic garden features at Rice Hope and Mepkin Gardens. The author reflects on Camellias azaleas and plans for a botanical garden while quoting Hank’s February surprise sentiment.
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South Carolina
Charleston
SC 41
Cooper River
Francis Marion National Forest
Cooper
Phillip Manning
National Forest Service
Strawberry Chapel
Berkeley County
Rice Hope Plantation Inn
Buest
Washington, DC
United States
Rice Hope
Mepkin Abbey
Abbey of
Gethsemani
Kentucky
Hank