Golden Isles Issue 1 | Page 26

STEEPED IN HISTORY Take time to explore the Golden Isles’ cultural sites and let your footprints follow the explorers, founders, and heroes who came before us. THE AVENUE OF THE OAKS These magnificent oaks were planted in 1826 to provide an entrance to Retreat Plantation, once a prosperous cotton plantation. Visitors are welcome to drive around the magnificent double row of nearly 200-year-old live oaks. Access beyond the gate is for guests of Sea Island only. Entrance to the Sea Island Golf Club 24