Southwind Plantation

What Southwind Plantation does

SouthWind Plantation is a privately held, family-owned hunting and outdoor recreation destination located in Attapulgus, Georgia. Founded in 1994 by Tim Smith and opened to the public in 2000, the property has grown from an initial 170 acres to 6,100-7,000 contiguous acres, establishing it among the largest managed upland-bird operations in the southeastern United States. The facility operates 10+ lodges with capacity for 65+ simultaneous guests, anchored on multi-day wing-shooting packages (primarily bobwhite quail) and supported by an 11,000-square-foot multipurpose venue, Smith Station, used for corporate events, weddings, and private functions.

The business model integrates multiple revenue streams: premium hunting packages, lodging and dining, sporting clays, corporate retreats, destination weddings, a Kids Summer Camp, a published Upland Guide Program, an Orvis-Endorsed kennel and dog-training operation (Orvis Endorsed Dog Breeder since 2015; Orvis-Endorsed Wing-Shooting Lodge since 2005), and an online retail storefront. SouthWind was named Orvis Wing-Shooting Lodge of the Year in both 2017 and 2019. Pricing is anchored on multi-day, high-daily-rate packages aimed at affluent individual hunters, corporate retreat organizers, and wedding clients; ancillary event and retail revenue layers on top of the core hunting product.

SouthWind has no publicly disclosed financials, headcount, or capital structure, and appears to be self-funded with no external equity investors. The property has remained under continuous family ownership since inception, with no announced plans for outside capital, sale, or succession.

Name

Southwind Plantation

Legal name

SouthWind Plantation

Website

https://huntsouthwind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SouthWind Plantation is a family-owned hunting and outdoor recreation destination in Attapulgus, Georgia, operating 6,100-7,000 acres of managed upland bird habitat with 10+ lodges, Orvis-endorsed wing-shooting and dog-breeding programs, an event venue, and destination wedding hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hunting Lodge and Outdoor Recreation Resort

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (1142), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11)

SIC

Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agritourism Eco-Lodges & Farm Nature Stays (THAAAHAL), Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges (THAMADAH)

Keywords

• Luxury hunting lodges
• Guided quail hunts
• Outdoor recreation resorts
• Corporate retreat venues
• Destination weddings plantation

Headquarters

HQ city

Attapulgus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hunting Experiences: Premium hunting experiences including quail, duck, deer, turkey, dove, and pheasant hunts. Guided hunts with professional staff, dogs, and equipment included. Multiple hunt styles offered: traditional, mule-drawn wagon, Land Rover tours, and driven/mixed bag hunts.
2. Lodging and Accommodations: Ten uniquely furnished lodges accommodating up to 65 guests total. Properties include Main Lodge (up to 12 guests), Callahan Lodge (up to 8), Carla's Cottage (up to 6), Bower Station Lodge (up to 7), Bub Smith Lodge (up to 8), Reynold's Lodge (up to 8), John Hall Lodge, Owner's Retreat (up to 7), Tripp's Hideaway (up to 7), and Boat House (up to 8).
3. Dining Services: Gourmet farm-to-table meals prepared by Executive Chef Billy Hatcher. Includes 5-star breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. Private dining experiences available at scenic overlook.
4. Corporate Retreats and Events: Corporate retreat packages including team-building activities, meeting spaces, and accommodations. Smith Station facility (11,000 sq ft) available for corporate events year-round.
5. Weddings and Private Events: Wedding packages with customizable options including venue, catering, floral arrangements. Venues include lakeside pergola, grand gazebo, outdoor chapel at Owens Farm, tented receptions, and Main Lodge back deck.
6. Upland Guide Program: Certified guide training program costing $7,200 for two weeks, including lodging, meals, drinks, and course materials. Graduates receive SouthWind and Orvis-endorsed Diploma and Guide School Certificate.
7. Hunting Puppies and Dogs: Championship-line hunting puppies bred for intelligence, temperament, and trainability. Dogs trained using positive reinforcement methods for field performance.
8. Gun Room and Pro Shop: Firearm sales and accessories featuring Caesar Guerini, Fabarm Orvis Elos, and Rizzini brands. Shooting gear, briar pants, hats, and custom embroidery services. Products available for order and shipment.
9. Kids Summer Camp: Summer camp for boys ages 11-15 at $1,500 per camper (discount for multiple children). Includes lodging, meals, Hunter Safety Certification, gear, and activities.
10. Sporting Clays: World-class sporting clay course with challenging angles mimicking real hunting scenarios. Corporate and group packages available.
11. Fishing Experiences: Bass fishing on three stocked ponds with largemouth bass and bream. Half-day and full-day trips available. Kayaking and paddleboarding also offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Southwind Plantation operates a premium hunting, lodging, dining, and event destination across 6,100-7,000 acres in Attapulgus, Georgia. Core offerings include guided quail, duck, deer, turkey, dove, and pheasant hunts; luxury lodging across 11 themed lodges; farm-to-table dining by Executive Chef Billy Hatcher; an 11,000 sq ft corporate facility (Smith Station); wedding and corporate retreat venues; bass fishing and sporting clays; the Upland Guide Program; a Kids Summer Camp; hunting dog sales and training; and a Gun Room/Pro Shop retail operation.

Product overview

Southwind Plantation is a premier hunting and outdoor recreation destination offering a comprehensive portfolio of experiences across 6,100-7,000 acres in Attapulgus, Georgia. The core offering centers on diverse hunting experiences including quail (Traditional, Mule-Drawn Wagon, Land Rover Tours, Driven/Mixed Bag), duck (Traditional multi-species and Mallard-specific), turkey, deer, dove, and continental pheasant hunts. Accommodation services span 10 uniquely themed lodges (Main Lodge, Callahan Lodge, Carla's Cottage, Bower Station Lodge, Bub Smith Lodge, Reynolds Lodge, John Hall Lodge, Owner's Retreat, Tripp's Hideaway, Boat House, Davis Lodge) with a combined capacity of 65+ guests. Supporting experiences include bass fishing, sporting clays, and the Gun Room/Pro Shop retail. Event services encompass corporate retreats and weddings, while the Upland Guide Program offers professional training. The property also offers hunting dog puppies and dog training services. As an Orvis Endorsed Wing-Shooting Lodge since 2005 and two-time Wing-Shooting Lodge of the Year recipient (2017, 2019), the plantation emphasizes conservation, wildlife management, and southern hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Quail Hunts Traditional walking-style quail hunt on 6,100 acres of pine and wiregrass habitat, led by professional guides with trained hunting dogs. Available October through March for half-day or full-day hunts.
• Mule-Drawn Wagon Quail Hunts Traditional quail hunting experience aboard mule-drawn wagons through scenic fields, evoking nostalgic Southern hunting traditions with professional guides and trained bird dogs.
• Land Rover Quail Hunts and Tours Luxury quail hunting and nature tour experience using Land Rover SUVs equipped with refrigerator and dog boxes, accommodating up to nine guests for a modern twist on traditional hunting.
• Driven and Mixed Bag Quail Hunts European-style driven hunt combining quail, pheasants, chukar, and Hungarian partridges in one action-packed trip through Georgia pines.
• Traditional Duck Hunts Duck hunting experience targeting wood ducks, hooded mergansers, green-wing teal, and ring necks across three flooded ponds with 2-4 hunters per guide.
• Mallard Duck Hunts Specialized mallard duck hunting experience with strategically placed decoys, professional calling techniques, and well-trained retrievers.
• Turkey Hunting Eastern wild turkey hunting experience with expert guides familiar with local turkey habits and optimal hunting tactics.
• Deer Hunting Georgia deer hunting on over 6,000 acres with a carefully managed deer herd, offering both rifle and bow hunting opportunities for trophy bucks.
• Dove Hunting Dove hunting experience on expansive fields with expert guides, including European-style driven dove shoots.
• Continental Pheasant Shoots European-inspired pheasant hunting experience on rolling hills with multiple shooting stations and hundreds of flying pheasants.
• Bass Fishing Bass fishing on three stocked ponds teeming with largemouth bass and bream, with half-day and full-day trip options, plus kayaking and paddleboarding.
• Sporting Clays World-class sporting clay course with challenging angles mimicking real hunting scenarios, with experienced instructors available for tips and guidance, and corporate/group packages.
• Main Lodge Lodging Primary lodge featuring 6 bedrooms, 7 baths accommodating up to 12 guests, wet bar, fireplace, scenic deck, and full breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Callahan Lodge Lodging Four-bedroom, four-bath lodge accommodating up to 8 guests with seven satellite televisions, wet bar, outdoor fire pit, pool table, and handicap accessibility.
• Carla's Cottage Lodging Four-bedroom, four-bath cottage overlooking a bass pond, sleeping up to 6 guests, featuring antique furnishings, wet bar, and outdoor fire pit.
• Bower Station Lodge Lodging Four-bedroom, four-bath lodge accommodating up to 7 guests with full kitchen, sunroom, satellite televisions, outdoor deck, and fire pit.
• Bub Smith Lodge Lodging Four-bedroom, two-bath lodge near Main Lodge accommodating up to 8 guests with wet bar, five satellite televisions, outdoor fire pit, and scenic pond views.
• Reynolds Lodge Lodging Four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath lodge overlooking 140 acres of preserved longleaf pine habitat, accommodating up to 8 guests with full kitchen and outdoor deck.
• John Hall Lodge Lodging Four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath lodge on 1,000+ acres of quail habitat with great room, fully stocked bar, and state-of-the-art cookhouse serving up to 22 guests.
• Owner's Retreat Lodging Four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath retreat on 500 acres of farmland accommodating up to 7 guests with six satellite televisions, wet bar, outdoor fire pit, and private clay shooting range.
• Tripp's Hideaway Lodging Four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath lodge overlooking 128 acres, accommodating up to 7 guests with full kitchen, three satellite televisions, stack-stone fireplace, and deck.
• Boat House Lodging Two-bedroom retreat with 2 queen beds each, overlooking a bass pond with modern appliances, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, private dock, and boat slip.
• Davis Lodge Lodging Four-bedroom, four-bath lodge accommodating up to 8 guests with great room, double-sided fireplace, two dining areas, and private dining option.
• Corporate Retreats Corporate retreat packages offering team-building activities, customizable agendas, gourmet dining, meeting space, and wellness activities in a nature setting using the year-round Smith Station facility.
• Weddings Wedding venue services with customizable packages, multiple outdoor ceremony locations (lakeside pergola, grand gazebo, outdoor chapel at Owens Farm, tented receptions, Main Lodge back deck), farm-to-table dining, and on-site lodging accommodations for wedding parties.
• Kids Summer Camp Annual summer camp for boys ages 11-15 offering Hunter's Safety Course, fishing, sporting clay instruction, dog training, and team building activities. Priced at $1,500 per camper with sibling discounts, including lodging, meals, gear, and activities.
• Upland Guide Program Professional guide training program running April through August, offering two-week courses for $7,200 including lodging, meals, drinks, course materials, and Orvis-endorsed Diploma and Guide School Certificate upon completion.
• SouthWind Puppies Hunting dog puppies bred from champion bloodlines, raised with initial training for hunting and companionship, available for purchase.
• Dog Training Comprehensive dog training services including obedience, fieldwork, tracking, and retrieval training, customized to each dog's needs.
• Gun Room Firearms showroom featuring Caesar Guerini, Fabarm Orvis Elos, and Rizzini shotguns with expert staff consultations and training courses.
• Pro Shop Retail shop offering Orvis, Kevins, Rizzini, Caesar Guerini, and Beretta branded gear, shooting shirts, briar pants, hats, and accessories with custom embroidery available.
• Dining Experience Farm-to-table gourmet dining featuring Southern cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Billy Hatcher with locally sourced ingredients and customizable menus, including 5-star breakfast, lunch, and dinner service and private dining experiences at scenic overlooks.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of only 24-28 Orvis Endorsed Wing-Shooting Lodges in the United States since 2005
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OrviscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2005SouthWind Plantation has maintained Orvis Endorsed Wing-Shooting Lodge status since 2005, becoming one of only 24-28 such facilities in the United States. This partnership provides access to Orvis's customer base of affluent outdoor enthusiasts through listing on Orvis.com. SouthWind was awarded Orvis Wing-Shooting Lodge of the Year in 2017 and 2019, with Orvis representatives evaluating quality of hunt, accommodations, customer service, and dining.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Babcock Ranch Preserve: Large Florida hunting and wildlife preserve offering guided quail, deer, and upland hunts with lodging — comparable as a Southern destination plantation with multi-species hunts and premium pricing.
• Thistle Hill Plantation: Georgia-based hunting and event plantation offering quail and deer hunts with on-site lodging — comparable on Southern quail heritage, lodging model, and event-driven revenue mix.
• Triple Wing Outfitters: Orvis Endorsed Wing-Shooting Lodge offering guided quail and upland hunts; competes in the same Orvis-endorsed segment with comparable guiding, dog-handling, and lodging quality standards.
• Pine Mountain: Premier Red Hills region quail-hunting plantation in Georgia offering guided wing-shooting, lodging, and corporate hospitality on a multi-thousand-acre footprint — directly comparable to SouthWind on geography, game, and customer profile.
• Firehole Ranch: Montana luxury fly-fishing and wing-shooting lodge offering all-inclusive trips with guides, dogs, and gourmet dining — comparable all-inclusive, guide-led model for affluent outdoor enthusiasts.
• Old Hilton Hunt Club: Premium Red Hills Georgia quail plantation with guided hunts and full hospitality — directly comparable to SouthWind on region, game species, and the high-end traditional quail-hunt experience.
• Orvis Sandanona Shooting Grounds: Orvis-affiliated wing-shooting destination in Millbrook, NY with guided hunts, lodging, and sporting clays; shares the Orvis endorsement ecosystem and premium pricing model that underpins SouthWind's positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Callaway Gardens: Established Georgia Pine Mountain resort with lodging, dining, and outdoor recreation including sporting clays; overlaps SouthWind on the resort/event side though less specialized in guided wing-shooting.
• Orvis-Endorsed Wing-Shooting Lodges (collective): The broader set of ~24-28 Orvis Endorsed Wing-Shooting Lodges in the U.S. that share the certification, customer referral channel, and quality standards against which SouthWind competes and benchmarks.

Regional players

• Rogers Wildlife Management: Texas-based premium hunting outfitter for quail, deer, and upland birds — comparable guided-hunt service model and multi-species offerings, though serving a different Southern region than SouthWind.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HuntSouthWindPlantation
• Facebookfacebook.com/Southwind.Plantation
• Instagraminstagram.com/southwindplantation
• Xx.com/huntsouthwind
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southwind-plantation

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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