Adventures, Activities & Excursions Near the Farm
Inshore Fishing / Fly Fishing
Enjoy a full-day or half-day trip with a local professional guide on the Georgia coast. You will have opportunities to catch Redfish, Black Drum, Tarpon, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, Tripletail, and Cobia. Although we have exceptional fishing all year, Spring and Fall can be the best time for inshore fishing along our coast. Since most species are present at different times of the year, we recommend what we like to call the “Captain’s Choice” which is targeting what your Captain recommends on that given day. If you are species-specific, please contact the farm to inquire about the best times to for targeting your preferred species.
Southeastern Angling
Angler’s Class on the Farm
2 hr. Inshore Fishing / Fly Fishing 101 Class on the farm
While on the farm, learn or improve your skills at casting both spin and fly from our Outfitting Manager before heading to the water. This 2-hour class will get you ready for your day on the water. In this class you will learn about different lures, flies, knots, rigging and casting to better prepare you when you step onto the captain’s boat. It will also help you be more prepared and skillful for your future angling adventures.
Wingshooting / Quail Hunting / Cast n Blast
Oak Hampton Plantation
Fall Marsh Hen Hunting and Sightfishing
In the Fall consider a Cast and Blast trip where you will be poled by your fishing / hunting guide to hunt for Redfish and Sheepshead in the flooded grass flats of the marsh with spinning or fly rod in hand on certain tides and when the fishing slows down finish your morning with one of the south’s favorite pastimes and hunt for King and Clapper Rails or what the locals refer to as Marsh Hens. This style of hunting for fish and birds is an exceptional way to get your kids into a true southern sportsman tradition and get them outdoors.
Southeastern Angling
Quail Hunting with Oak Hampton Plantation
Enjoy quail hunting with our partners at Oak Hampton Plantation, a 40-minute drive from the farm. At Oak Hampton Plantation you can sculpture your day with a half day quail hunt morning or afternoon or enjoy a full day of hunting. An amazing lunch can be provided for your half or full day hunt. Oak Hampton Plantation is a first-class facility with the nicest, most down-to-earth folks you’ll ever meet. They hunt with both pointers and setters for their pointing dogs and English Cocker Spaniels for flushing and retrieving. You will truly have one of the most enjoyable and memorable experiences that you’ve had in a long time!
Another option at Oak Hampton is to book a 2-hour Flyfishing 101 class with our Outfitting Manager where you will learn the art of fly casting, rigging, and an hour of fishing for largemouth bass and bream. Then lunch will be served, after lunch you will head to the field for your afternoon hunt.
Kayak Tours and Rentals on the Farm
Discover backwater creeks and estuaries on the marshes and rivers of the Georgia coast with our Kayak excursions partners Golden Isles Paddle Company and Southeast Adventure Outfitters. You and your group have the option of leaving from the Knox Creek dock located on the farm or you may decide to travel to explore the wild and scenic Altamaha River which has been referred to as the Amazon of the South. You have opportunities to see manatees, alligators, abundant waterfowl, shore and near shore birds, as well “Altie” the mythical river creature that is believed to roam the waters of the Altamaha River.
No experience is needed, but based on your experience level may determine what trip your guide recommends for you and your group.
Private 4 hr. Beach Excursion to Sapelo Island up to 6 People
Enjoy a private ferry ride from the farm to Sapelo Island, Georgia’s 4th largest barrier island and home to the RJ Reynolds Mansion and the University of Georgia’s Marine Institute and home to the 434-acre African American Community of Hog Hammock.
The white pristine beaches and solitude is honestly hard to compare to anywhere else. Enjoy a relaxing day on the beach as our Outfitting Manager will drop your group off on the beach and return within 3-4 hours depending on the time of day and the tides. We will provide a cooler with ice for you to bring lunch, snacks, and drinks.
Our fleet includes two boats - A 20’ Seafox center console and a 25’ Stiger with pilot house.
Always remember to pack out what you pack in! We are 100% committed to preserving this special place.
Contact our Outfitting Manager – Andy at (770) 722-1818 to schedule your private tour.
Sunset Tours / Wildlife / Nature – Georgia Tidewater Outfitters Darien, GA
Experience a 2-hour nature tour along the many rivers and waterways beginning at the dock at Skipper’s Oyster Bar and Fish Camp. You will explore the flora and fauna that the Georgia coast has to offer. Often sightings of numerous bird life, waterfowl, alligators, and bald eagles to may a few. You will tour the Darien River, Altamaha River, Butler River and more. The Altamaha River was named by the Nature Conservancy as “75 Last Great Places” left in the world. The experienced Captain Paul Medders and his wife Kim do an exceptional job on these tours and are very knowledgeable about the area. Also, they offer 1 hr. wine tours, but can customize the tours for you and your party if you would like a longer tour. At Emma’s Driftwood Farm we highly recommend Georgia Tidewater Outfitters, they do an exceptional job!
Bird Watching at Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
Explore the 2,824 acre wildlife refuge by hiking or on bike and see the abundant wildlife in this truly special place. Harris Neck serves as an important link in the chain of refuges along the eastern seaboard, and is inland base for teo neighboring barrier island refuges, Blackbeard Island and Wolf Island. Guale Indians inhabited these areas, collecting shellfish, and game from 1500 – 1715 AD. During World War II, the U.S. Military purchased the land for an airfield and pilot training facility. Remnants of the runways can still be seen. Since its designation as a wildlife refuge in 1962 Harris Neck has served as a premier nesting, foraging, and wintering habitat for many species od wildlife including wood storks, painted buntings, and various other more rare species.
The Studio in Darien, GA
The Studio
Located in the heart of Darien, a unique space offering an art gallery, art classes, fitness and yoga classes. The studio offers Sip n Paint classes that are very fun and relaxing, you can try your hand and eye at being an artist while enjoying your favorite beverage of choice. Also, you can explore the beautiful artwork that is on exhibit in the gallery or book a fitness or yoga class. We offer classes on the farm as well so we can make it more convenient and customize more to your group.