a Who doesna t love a picnic?a Thata s a question youa ll hear when you speak to the warm and charming Renea Nichols about her local business Spring Creek Picnics. As the weather warms and Bellefonte blooms, wea re all looking to take advantage of the outdoors in any way we can. Maybe packing a meal to eat in the park is something you love, but it just seems like so much hassle, making sure you didna t forget anything. Thata s where Spring Creek Picnics comes in.A
Nichols got her idea for the business from the a pop-up picnica trend that arose in California during the first years of the pandemic. She wanted to bring this back to Bellefonte because of her love of Talleyrand Park. a Ita s so beautiful out there,a Nichols said. a I wanted to bring it to Talleyrand Park because I spent so much time grabbing some food, going over to the park with a blanket, and chilling with friends.a A
With Spring Creek Picnics, Nichols was able to improve on the a luxury picnica experience by focusing on all things local. She a wanted to do something different by shopping and curating using local and sustainable material.a Not only does she use reclaimed handmade wood tables (made in Snowshoe), but she often utilizes vintage and antique items in her picnics. Nichols spoke of being a regular at local thrift stores to find just the right items and of people donating their grandmothera s napkins or vintage tea sets to her to be used in picnics.
Spring Creek Picnics takes all of the stress and hassle out of a picnic in the park. They set it all up, providing a picnic basket, a low table, a food table/tray, themed decor with LED lights, place settings, Bluetooth speaker, Bellefonte Spring water, and a blanket with a protective rug underneath. They really have thought of everything. All you need to do is provide the food, and Spring Creek Picnics will take care of the rest. As Nichols put it, a You bring the food, I set the mood.a
Because of her commitment to local businesses, Nichols is offering a discount to anyone who purchases their food from locally owned Bellefonte restaurants. a I knew I wanted to support local businesses and restaurants,a Nichols said. “Grab your food, I set it up, you enjoy it, and I take it away.a
As this business has blossomed, Spring Creek Picnics has been home to all kinds of events. Theya ve hosted mother-daughter picnics, picnics for sororities, and even three different marriage proposals. It was such a special experience that it left one bride-to-be saying of her fiancA(C), a How the heck did he do this?a
Spring Creek Picnics has a number of different packages to choose from, all coming with their own special add-ons. They offer tabletop picnics for those of us who dona t love sitting on the ground, and all of the setups provide games to play after the fooda s been eaten, and even special duck food to satisfy some of Talleyranda s favorite feathered residents.
But Spring Creek Picnics doesna t just stick to Talleyrand, they also offer picnics in additional locations (with a travel fee), such asA Curtin Village and the local bed and breakfasts. Or if youa re looking for a creative evening with a special someone in your life, Spring Creek Picnics offers date night and stargazing packages as well.A
“In our fast-paced world, ita s worth it to take the time to enjoy a relaxing few hours outdoors”
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Talking to Nichols, you quickly learn just how much she enjoys providing this service for her customers. She spoke of a customer from Philipsburg saying, a I feel like Ia m on vacation,a and she takes pride in making it as a relaxing and comfortable experience as possible.A
Nichols is enthusiastic about the fun shea s had providing picnics to her customers. She said, a Ia m having fun just having people celebrate the park, celebrate being outside, and communicate with each other.a In our fast-paced world, ita s worth it to take the time to enjoy a relaxing few hours outdoors. After a luxury picnic from Spring Creek Picnics, youa ll certainly be saying, a Who doesna t love a picnic?a
