Plymouth Bluff invites everyone to reconnect with nature
Nestled above the historic Tombigbee River Channel, Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center provides individuals, families and organizations the perfect backdrop for retreats, workshops, conferences and gatherings.
“Plymouth Bluff is a unique space where families and businesses can come and get away from their busy lives or busy work environments,” said Chandler Lester, director of the Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center. “I am very thankful The W has invested back into Plymouth Bluff.”
The center offers nature enthusiasts approximately five miles of nature trails that adventure through 190 acres to the top of a bluff, providing an excellent view of the old Tombigbee River channel. While staying at Plymouth Bluff, guests can enjoy a tennis court, pavilion, amphitheater and lake.
Among the center’s features are an 11,700-square-foot conference building with versatile lecture rooms, an auditorium and a museum showcasing cultural and natural history. Additionally, guests can enjoy comfortable accommodations in 20 guest rooms, each equipped with modern amenities.
Under Lester’s guidance, the Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center has undergone a remarkable transformation, revitalized its facilities and enhanced the guest experience. The most recent enhancements showcase the dining hall equipped with new Chivari chairs, renovated guest rooms featuring modern conveniences such as Wi-Fi and smart televisions and upgraded outdoor facilities, including a wrap-around deck and an outdoor pavilion.
Throughout the past year, the center has hosted corporate events, weddings and family reunions.
Lester was named director of Plymouth Bluff earlier this month. He has served as the resource and facilities coordinator at The W since November 2020. In that role, he managed budgets for CARES accounts, insured PPE supplies for the university and reconciled monthly procurement statements. Additionally, Lester managed facilities, budgets and overall operations for the Plymouth Environmental Center.
He holds a master’s degree in public health and a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Mississippi University for Women.
For pricing and more information about the Plymouth Environmental Center, please visit: https://www.muw.edu/plymouthbluff/