This place was fabulous. It's a hunting lodge but I was there as part of a press tour organized by the National Peanut Board trip, so we didn't do any hunting during it. There is a main lodge where meals are served - we had dinner there the first night, and then breakfast our second and third days there. Groups can stay at any of the other lodges (or "guest houses") and there are golf carts to get back to the main lodge - our tour bus dropped us off at each of our assigned guest lodges, and the Riverview staff was basically like "just grab a golf cart to get back," which was interesting. My lodge had six rooms with "Jack & Jill"-style bathrooms (aka one bathroom for each grouping of two rooms), but because it was only myself and two other ladies staying there, we each got our own bathroom. Each guest room had its own sink, and then the shared part of the bathroom included a shower and a toilet. Another of the larger lodges I visited was HUGE and had about 8 to 10 rooms, and some of my tripmates said that they each had a bathroom, a connecting room with a toilet and sink, and then a shower - so in that case, only the shower was shared. I know the men in our group had a two-story lodge, as well, so the lodges vary in terms of sizes and floors. We also had a great view of the Flint River outside our lodge. In addition, the lodges are STOCKED with both alcoholic beverages/mixers, and a packed fridge full of juices, waters, and sodas - I enjoyed the bottled water and apple juice from the fridge. All of the meals I had at the lodge were very tasty, too, including some super fluffy pancakes, and crispy bacon. Would love to visit here again although I'm not sure if I'll ever get to, unless it's another group trip. Definitely worth checking out if you are a hunter though, as I've heard they provide all of the necessary equipment, etc., for your hunting trip. read more

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When I received a last minute invitation to join a group at Riverview, I jumped at the opportunity. Having never been on a quail hunt, I really didn't know what to expect. We arrived at the Albany airport around 5:30pm and were promptly greeted by one of the guides and escorted to the shuttle to the property. The drive is about 30 minutes, and at this time of day couldn't really see much of the scenery on the way. Upon arriving, we were welcomed by the remainder of the staff, including the owners, and given a some time to settle in before dinner. To my surprise, I discovered that the plantation has cabins for each of the separate hunting groups. We were lucky that we were the only group being hosted over the weekend. The first meal was a traditional southern quail dinner to get everyone in the mood for the hunt. The dining experience is amazing. Not only is the food exceptional, but the plantation has separate dining rooms to accommodate the different groups. We decided to call it an early night after the long day of traveling and to prepare for our first day of hunting. In the morning, we headed back to the lodge for breakfast. As you walk in, the kitchen staff is waiting to take your order. They offer any type or eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, toast, grits, etc. Following a quick meal, we meet the hunting guides and are split into pairs to hop on the Jeep and head out into the field. We were fortunate to have Andy, aka "Moss", and Reed. This is where Riverview really set itself apart from any other hunting trip I have been on. The plantation has 36 courses, or fields, to hunt on and capable of supporting 17 Jeeps a day. Having never hunted in this manner, it was a real treat. After a quick drive, we turn into the field where the guide releases 2 pointers to work the field while you crawl along in comfort on the Jeep. Once one of the dogs picks up a scent, the Jeep stops and you prepare before the guide sends in the small flushing dog to send the quails into flight. Watching the dogs all work was truly a sight to see! After 3 hours in the field, we return for lunch and a quick break before going back into the field. It's hard to put in words just how magical the whole experience is. The accommodations are fantastic, having your own private cabin just for your group. The hunting guides are extremely knowledgeable and make sure that everyone has a good time, but first and foremost is safe. The dogs are remarkable as well. They clearly love being out in the field and extremely well trained. The kitchen staff is magnificent! They can accommodate any special requests you may have and the food is spectacular. We were even able to request fried chicken for lunch, which I would highly recommend. I certainly hope to return! read more