Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee

The Heritage & Nature Center is a replica of the original rock house built on Richland Creek by Mercer Reynolds Sr. in the 1930s. It was completed and opened to the public in July 2006, not only as a reminder of the original "linger longer" appeal, but also as an education center focused on sharing the local history, culture, and wildlife of the Lake Oconee area. The Heritage & Nature Center hosts many exhibits and displays and is home to live local animals such as fish, frogs, turtles and snakes. The Heritage & Nature Center also leads and sponsors a variety of events and excursions for the Reynolds Plantation community, both young and old alike.

A dedication to preserving the natural habitats that surround Reynolds Plantation is integral to our lifestyle. World-class amenities complement—not compete with—the serene natural setting, from walking trails to rustic homes and buildings. The 10,000 acres of rolling woodlands, the banks and waters of Lake Oconee and 20 freshwater ponds at Reynolds Plantation—of which five are fully-stocked for catch-and-release fishing—provide a carefully-monitored habitat for wildlife, from blue herons to bass. Eagles, ospreys, owls, wild turkeys, foxes, deer, possum, armadillos, and a host of other wildlife add to an ever-changing natural landscape.

Reynolds Plantation is also home to the Trillium Trails, a .43-mile trail winding away from the Plantation Commons. Mulch paths, boardwalk bridges, and footbridges pave the way through forests teeming with more than 20 trees of deciduous and evergreen varieties.

The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program

Reynolds Plantation also maintains a yearly certification from the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program. Each golf course at Reynolds Plantation maintains standards in several categories that help protect the environment and preserve natural habitats: environmental planning; wildlife and habitat management; chemical use reduction and safety; water conservation; water quality management; and outreach and education. Some of the programs at Reynolds Plantation that meet these qualifications include managing the natural and ornamental grasses at each golf course, and a bluebird monitoring program.