
The Journal
Notes from the porch — slow writing about the farm, the Lowcountry, and what people do when they finally have time to do nothing.

Independence Day On A South Carolina Lowcountry Farm
America Turns 250. We’re Celebrating It From a Hammock. The Fourth of July, the slow way — on a working farm in the South…

How to Slow Down the Longest Days of the Year (On a Working Farm in Santee, SC)
The longest days of the year are here. The sun is up before six and still hanging around past eight, and if you’re not…

Behind the Build: Creating Our New Glamping Tent at Outside Inn
When we first opened Outside Inn Campground & Farm, we dreamed of creating a place where families, couples, and nature lovers could slow down,…

What December Really Looks Like at a Family Farm & Campground in South Carolina
December always seems to slip in quietly here on the farm. One morning you step outside and the air has that cool, clean edge…

Where to Camp at South Carolina: Welcome to Outside Inn Campground
If you’re searching for the perfect place to camp in South Carolina, let us introduce you to Outside Inn Campground—a special, family-owned retreat nestled…