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O UTDOOR R ECREATION FarmLinks Golf Club is an 18-hole Hurdzan-Fry designed course with open fairways and picturesque views of both mountains and lakes. The large greens and wide approaches keep the course playable while skilled golfers are challenged by the course length. FarmLinks has been the No. 1 all-access golf course in the state for seven years running according to Golfweek Magazine, and of course, is the world’s only research and demonstration golf facility. Also noteworthy is ORVIS® Shooting Grounds located on the Pursell Farms property offering an ORVIS® retail store and club- house, a sporting clays course, fly fishing at five fully-stocked fishing lakes and more! One of only two ORVIS® Shooting Grounds in the world, Pursell Farms offers an exceptional backdrop for those looking to shoot clays or have some lessons in wing shooting or fly fishing. Walking or biking the FarmLand Trails is a fantastic way to see the natural beauty of Pursell Farms. Pick up a map at the front desk (where you can also rent a bike) and enjoy the trails. If you need a little more excitement, choose the UTV Mountain Experi- ence for a guided, 90-minute tour over old logging roads headed up to Sulfur Mountain on a John Deere Gator. Horseback riding is the newest outdoor activity added to the regime at Pursell Farms. Depending on the rider’s skill level, there are both pasture rides and mountain trail rides available daily (8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.) with a 48-hour notice. Additional outdoor resort amenities include the pool, bocce ball court and horseshoe pit. All of these extras are located around The Inn. E VEN M ORE The Spring House Spa (boutique-style) has spacious treatment rooms and signature massage therapies in addition to a relaxation room. A 22-acre wedding venue was recently added for ceremonies, receptions and other celebratory events. The venue includes Hamil- ton Place and Ballroom - spacious with a fireplace and appointed with gorgeous antiques and original artwork - a 3,500-square- foot ballroom with 20-foot-tall palladium windows, hardwood floors and aged-bronze chandeliers. Lakeside ceremonies are pop- ular on the spacious lawn creating some special lifetime memories. Also Historic Hamilton Home, a restored Greek Revival-style, an- tebellum cottage, is on-site and ideal for bridal parties to prepare for the big day. P LAN A V ISIT Often it’s hard to get away for an entire week of vacation, but the close proximity of Pursell Farms to the River Region makes it ideal for a long weekend almost any time of year. Immerse yourself in Southern charm with a stay at The Inn, pamper yourself at the spa, enjoy some outdoor activities and taste culinary masterpieces all in a single venue. Get lost in luxury - you’ll want to come back again and again. n I F YOU GO … P URSELL F ARMS 386 T ALLADEGA S PRINGS R OAD S YLACAUGA , AL 35151 1-877-292-3276 WWW . PURSELLFARMS . COM Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter SEPTEMBER 2018 35 Orvis at Pursell Farms