Experience life’s most precious moments at The Willcox, where forever memories are made. Challenge us to create the occasion of your dreams with countless ways to entertain, personalized luxury and a relaxing atmosphere sure to spark romance. Whether it’s your honeymoon, babymoon, anniversary, the perfect way to pop the question or simply to say I love you, The Willcox is the perfect way to express your message.
Thanks to the preponderance of proposals on YouTube, men are feeling pressure to create a one-of-a-kind, viral-worthy moment. Ease some of that pressure by choosing one of our Proposal Packages or allow our Proposal Concierge to help create a moment to remember. As the ultimate partner in discretion, elegance and imagination, we will work quietly to handle every detail and ensure that every answer is the right one.
Culinary Experiences
Picnic Proposal
Starting at $40 for two (off-site table and linen set up extra)
With picnic basket in hand, set off for an intimate outing. Enjoy coffee and muffins to watch the sunrise, wine and cheese to enjoy the sunset, lunch at Hopeland Gardens, or a grand picnic in Hitchcock Woods, laid out with tables and linens.
Romantic Dinner for Two
$100 for two (Beverages, tax and gratuity not included)
Kissed by tradition from its historic past, The Willcox is the perfect place to begin your storybook future. Enjoy a romantic dinner for two in our restaurant, before, during or after the proposal. A glass of champagne will be waiting to toast your future.
Private & Completely Customized Dinner for Two
$200 for two (Beverages, tax and gratuity not included)
Enjoy the serene romance of a candle-lit dining experience created by our Executive Chef. A phone conversation prior to your arrival will inspire the flavorful framework of ingredients used to create your very personal and private 3 course dinner. Your love story will dictate the location; the terrace of your suite, poolside, before the fireplace or in the privacy of your guest room.
After Hours Spa & Dining Proposal
$300 for two (Beverages, tax and gratuity not included)
Allow us to transform our couple’s spa suite into your own evening spa sanctuary. Relax with a 60-minute couple’s massage, followed by an intimate dinner for two on our private spa terrace. No need to change out of your robes, you’ll have the place to yourselves.
The Ultimate Aiken Proposal
$400 for two (Includes set up. Beverages, tax and gratuity not included)
For well over a century, the sport of kings has been enjoyed by politicians, princes and captains of industry on Aiken’s Whitney Polo Field. This one-of-a-kind package allows you to dine atop the award-winning viewing pavilion. Perched above one of the world’s most famous polo fields, enjoy a three-course dinner for two under the stars. Take in the romance of the past with the love that defines your future.
These culinary experiences must be reserved in advance. The Private & Completely Customized Dinner for Two and The Ultimate Aiken Proposal require 48 hours advance reservation. Fresh flowers, a guitarist, a trio or a violinist can be arranged for any of the locations.
PROPOSAL ENHANCEMENTS
Paparazzi Proposal
$250 for Two hours of photography, disc of images including 20 edited images
Document this momentous occasion with more than just a tear-stained cocktail napkin. Our photographer will stalk you, hiding behind tables, in the bushes, in a tree, wherever we need to be to secretly capture the moment of your proposal.
Special Ring Delivery
From silver platters to a man on a white horse, we love the opportunity help create the most special and personal proposal.
Hotel Experiences
The Willcox Proposal
Rates starting at $189 per night
Our team will assist you in designing a completely customized, unforgettable proposal experience, which includes our Proposal Concierge Service, and a one night stay in a luxuriously appointed room or suite, or choose from one of our Hotel Packages. Inspiring generations of love stories, we welcome the opportunity to become part of yours.
PROPOSAL ENHANCEMENTS
Engagement Turndown Service … $70
If you’d like to keep things private, we can arrange a memorable turndown service, with a ring box surrounded by a heart of rose petals.
How Suite It Is … $60
An array of candles, rose petals strewn about and your favorite music playing sets the stage for your proposal.
She said yes! Celebrate the moment in the comfort at The Willcox. Kissed by tradition from its historic past, The Willcox retains the character and charm of the turn-of-the-century South in a casual, contemporary and luxurious experience, creating an alluring backdrop to explore ideas and inspiration for your big day.
Love and Preparation
Southern Living Wedding Planning Escape
Year round
Rates starting at $190 per person
Congratulations, you’re engaged. The planning process can be exciting and overwhelming, but we’re here to help you get started. Take a deep breath, have a massage and relax before meeting with our Southern Living certified wedding planner. Explore ideas and inspiration for all the details that will make your perfect day perfectly you. Leave refreshed and prepared to celebrate life’s most anticipated occasion. Our gift of a Southern Living Wedding Planner will ensure your special day goes off without a hitch.
Engagement Celebration
Year Round
Rates starting at $160 per person
Having inspired generations of love stories, we welcome the opportunity to become part of yours. Enjoy a romantic dinner for two in our dining room, then retreat to the luxury of your guest room or suite to celebrate.
Tailored Options
Tailor make your Willcox experience with holiday, sport, cultural and culinary enhancements.
Romance Menu
Conspiring to create unforgettable moments
Celebrate the occasion with friends and family. We have a private dining room to suit any occasion and expert event managers who can assist you in coordinating every detail.
Event Room Details
Both the Hunt Room, lined with books and warmed by the fireplace and, the Pub Room with its double-sided fireplace and Old English club ambience, invite guests to relax in luxurious comfort. Across from each other, the rooms are often used together with the foyer between used as a greeting area. The lushly landscaped pool area has ample room for lounging or dining.
The Roosevelt Suite, the largest in the hotel with a 33-foot balcony, is a favorite for groups wanting more privacy. The living room and dining room can be set up for cocktail and dinner parties. The bedroom of the suite closes off at the end of the hall and a half bath is available for guests off the living room.
Catering Menus
Our award-winning chef will custom design a menu to impress the most particular of family members. Whether presented buffet style or served individually, choose from our array of menus to enhance any time of day, or let us custom design a menu to represent you.
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Voted one of the 10 Perfect Vacations by Conde Nast Traveler readers, The Willcox is the ideal setting to begin your new life together. Sumptuous rooms, delicious meals, and an intimate salon and spa will conspire to keep you cozily ensconced. If you fancy something more energetic, there are a dazzling variety of experiences to fill your days. We invite you to relax with each other in a setting that has inspired romance for more than a century.
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Somewhere before “then comes the baby in a baby carriage,” a line went missing. We think it’s something like, “then comes Mom and Dad’s Babymoon at The Willcox.” Enjoy the ultimate in pampering and re-connect as a couple before you embark on the life-changing journey of parenthood.
Babymoon — Memories to Last a Lifetime
Year round
Rates starting at $190 per person per night
Strengthen your bond and seize the opportunity to take a well-deserved vacation before midnight feedings and sleep deprivation become the norm. Enjoy a two night stay in luxury accommodations, “Baby Bump” photos, including up to 30 fully edited custom photos, a 60-minute pre-natal massage, and a romantic dinner for two.
Custom Babymoon
Year round
Rates starting at $189 per night
Create a completely customized Babymoon experience to pamper the deserving Mom-to-be. Enjoy luxurious accommodations with cloud soft beds, deep-soaking tubs, an intimate salon and spa experience, gourmet dining and signature Willcox touches that allow you to relax in luxury as you savor the precious moments of your pregnancy.
Meditation
Enjoy complimentary use of our meditation DVD’s and pillows in the privacy of your guest room.
Bath Butler … Starting at $30
Soak in tranquility with our Willcox spa specialty baths. Our Bath Butler can prepare everything in the privacy of your room or we can deliver the ingredients to your door. Relax in the oversized tub and end your day in total bliss.
Mommy-To-Be Yoga Instruction … $75
Enjoy yoga in the privacy of your guest room and receive personalized instruction based on your skill level form a certified instructor.
Mocktails for Mommy and Cocktails for Daddy … $80 per couple
Enjoy a hands-on mocktail/cocktail class. Learn trade secrets, recipes and techniques to mix the perfect mock/cocktails and enjoy sampling what you make.
Mother-To-Be Spa Package … 3 hours for $200
Rejuvenate your skin, relax your body and restore your spirit with an afternoon at The Willcox spa. Enjoy a 60-minute pre-natal massage, Willcox signature facial and an Ultimate manicure.
Baby Bump Photos … $200
Capture the beauty of your pregnancy with a 30-minute photos session with local photographer Heather Sargent. Receive an 8×12 portrait and online gallery of the photos.
Tailored Options
Tailor make your Willcox experience with holiday, sport, cultural and culinary enhancements.
Romance Menu
Conspiring to create unforgettable moments
Moms-to-be, please note that quality medical facilities are five minutes away at Aiken Regional Hospital.
Life can be crazy and it’s sometimes easy to forget what’s really important. We invite you to escape to an easier time, just you and your partner. Reconnect, relax and enjoy your time together. Sustaining love stories for well over a century, The Willcox inspires romance in all her guests.
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Anniversary Celebration
Year Round
Rates starting at $160 per person
We admire your commitment to each other and believe anniversaries should be celebrated. Fall in love again with a romantic dinner for two in our restaurant and a luxurious one night stay at The Willcox.
Southern Living Food
Year Round
Rates starting at $225 per person
A phone conversation with our executive chef before you arrive will inspire the flavorful framework of ingredients used to create your three-course Southern dinner the night of your arrival. Upon entering The Willcox, you will be greeted by your personal concierge and presented with your evening menu. The conversation grows as you enjoy a cocktail class with our mixologist and a personal visit from our executive chef during dinner. Upon departure, we hope our gift of a Southern Living Cookbook will continue to inspire your Southern cooking.
Custom Anniversary
Year round
Rates starting at $189 per night
Our team will help design a completely customized, unforgettable anniversary experience that includes a one- night stay in a luxuriously appointed room or suite, or choose from one of our hotel packages.
Vow Renewal
It’s our pleasure to help coordinate your vow renewal.
Tailored Options
Tailor make your Willcox experience with holiday, sport, cultural and culinary enhancements.
Romance Menu
Conspiring to create unforgettable moments
Celebrate the occasion with friends and family. We have a private dining room to suit any occasion and expert event managers who can assist you in coordinating every detail.
Event Room Details
Both the Hunt Room, lined with books and warmed by the fireplace, and the Pub Room with its double-sided fireplace and Old English club ambience, invite guests to relax in luxurious comfort. Across from each other, the rooms are often used together with the foyer between used as a greeting area. The lushly landscaped pool area has ample room for lounging or dining.
The Roosevelt Suite, the largest in the hotel with a 33-foot balcony, is a favorite for groups wishing more privacy. The living room and dining room can be set up for cocktail and dinner parties. The bedroom closes off at the end of the hall and a half bath is available for guests off the living room.
Catering Menus
Our award-winning chef will custom design a menu to impress the most particular family members. Whether presented buffet style or served individually, choose from our array of menus to enhance any time of day, or let us custom design a menu to represent you.
Our award-winning chef will custom design a menu to impress the most particular family members. Whether presented buffet style or served individually, choose from our array of menus to enhance any time of day, or let us custom design a menu to represent you. LEARN MORE
Guest rooms at The Willcox are comfortable retreats luxuriously appointed. All are quiet and sumptuous with high ceilings, crown moldings, and restful, cloud-soft beds blanketed in cool, crisp linen. LEARN MORE.
Our exclusive Vacation Rentals provide additional accommodation options while maintaining The Willcox experience in some of Aiken’s most treasured historic estates. LEARN MORE.
Rejuvenation reigns supreme in our the full service salon and spa. Peace of mind and bodily balance are reclaimed in serene, fire-lit rooms orchestrated by expert spa therapists. LEARN MORE.
We carry our “green’” philosophy into our meetings and catered events. The Willcox has earned the highest level of sustainability certification through the South Carolina Green Hospitality Association. LEARN MORE.