Daily
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Bottle-feed the baby goats
Seasonal, and exactly as good as it sounds. The kids will lose their minds.
Mornings
Plenty to do. None of it required.
Farm mornings on the property, miles of wooded trails, dark skies after dinner, and a handful of nearby places worth a quick drive. Most guests just feed the cows.
Fun, family-friendly, unhurried
Two feedings a day. A whole lot of nothing in between.
Whether you're planning a relaxing getaway or a little adventure, there's something for every age at Outside Inn. The animals are the headline, but the trails, the dark skies, and the lake just down the road keep guests busy long after the morning feeding. Here's everything you can do — on the farm and just beyond it.
Daily
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Fresh eggs from the egg hutch
Free-range eggs from our 40+ hens. Help yourself, then crack them over the camp stove.
All day
Trails
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1.5 miles of wooded trails
Loop through the pines straight from your site. Easy for all levels — more loops coming soon.
Dawn–dusk
Night
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Dark-sky stargazing
Some of the darkest skies in the region. Look up from the fire and you'll see the Milky Way.
After dark
Book
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Private Farm Tour & Snuggle
Up-close, unhurried time with the animals for up to 10. $100 · 50% off for campers.
General Admission → Camping Guest Rate →By appt
Coming soon: the fish pond. A new spot to unwind is on the horizon — our fish pond is under construction and will soon offer a peaceful place to relax by the water and try a little catch-and-release. Stay tuned.
Outside the gate, the Lowcountry opens up. Grab a coffee in town, walk the old bridge out over Lake Marion, or make a day of Congaree National Park. Most guests pick one, come back for the evening feeding, and call it a perfect day.
~15 minCoffee
The Drifter Coffee
Santee's own coffee stop — a proper morning cup, five minutes from the gate. Grab one before the lake.
View on map ↗~15 minFood
Armando's Mexican Restaurant
The go-to Mexican spot in town — big plates, cold drinks, and five minutes from the farm gate.
View on map ↗~15 minLake
Old 301 Santee Walking Bridge
The old Highway 301 causeway over Lake Marion, now a long walking-and-fishing pier — and the best sunset in Santee.
View on map ↗~20 minLake
Indian Bluff Recreation Park
A quiet lakeside park on Lake Marion — boat ramp, fishing dock, shady picnic tables, and a swimming area when it's warm.
View on map ↗~30 minGardens
Edisto Memorial Gardens
Acres of roses and a boardwalk over the blackwater Edisto River in Orangeburg. Free, and lovely in spring.
View on map ↗~50 minNational park
Congaree National Park
The largest old-growth bottomland forest left in the country — walk the boardwalk loop beneath record-tall cypress. Free admission.
View on map ↗
The guest favorite
Meet & pet the farm animals.
Say hello to the whole crew — cuddly goats, curious cattle, playful Kunekune pigs, a Jerusalem donkey, fancy chickens, and pedigreed bunnies. It's a hands-on, calm, respectful experience that animal lovers of every age can safely enjoy. For most families, it's the reason they booked.
Meet the farm family →
Seasonal & special
Join an event while you're here.
There's always something happening at Outside Inn — goat yoga in the pasture, live music at the barn, holiday cookouts, and First Saturday farm mornings. Each one is designed to bring people together and make a weekend worth planning around.
See what's coming up →
Plan your stay
Come for the animals. Stay for the quiet.
Whether it's a weekend getaway, a solo retreat, or farm-style family fun — book direct for our best rate, free late checkout, and firewood waiting at your site.
Book your stayDaily feedings 9:30 & 6:30 · 1.5 mi of trails · dark skies