SCWF recently hosted its first POWR+ (Palmetto Outdoor Women’s Retreat+) day in Mountain Rest, South Carolina. POWR+ is the name for our women’s events that take retreat participants beyond the basics. These classes are open to everyone whether you have already attended the retreat or have yet to do so!

Our first POWR+ event was a Fly Fishing Day on the Chauga River. With help from the Chattooga River Fly Shop owners Karl Eckberg and Karen Maddox and staff along with female guide Savanna Kelly, we hosted 10 women of all experience levels on the water. More experienced fly anglers set off immediately with upstate native Kelly while the novice participants had an informative kick-start from the incredibly knowledgeable and informative Chattooga River Fly Shop staff.

Participants were excited to get on the river with so many other women who like to fish, and commented that they were very pleased with the instructors and format. They reported “how comfortable it is doing these sports with other women” and that the event “gets me out of my comfort zone without being overwhelming”. We look forward to providing even more POWR+ opportunities.

Our next POWR+ event will be an on-the-water boat operating class on Lake Moultrie April 17th. Check out that opportunity HERE.