The Seineyard at Wildwood

3870 Coastal Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 32327, USA

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Our Roots & Inspiration 

Our journey began with hours of research into the rich history of Wakulla County’s seineyards (traditional net-fishing camps), but the real breakthrough came when we went straight to the source: Mr. T.L. Stokley and his wife, LaVerne. They shared a rare glimpse into a vanished way of life at Ochlockonee/Elmer Cove, where Mr. T.L. ran the fish camp each autumn. The operation was a tight-knit community where workers lived in beachside shanties, shared communal meals, and worked the waters together. As the camp's "striker," Mr. T.L. would perch on a high lookout stand to spot schools of mullet running, signaling the oarsmen to cast their nets and haul the fresh catch onto the sand to be salted and packed. It was a life defined by good, hard, and honest work.

Our Philosophy

Today Beyond the labor, the seineyards were a vibrant, festive gathering place where families from nearby Georgia and local residents would come together to swim, camp, and enjoy fresh fish right on the shore—because as LaVerne fondly reminds us, "there is no better eating than a fresh mullet cooked right on the beach!" At our peak, those shores brought in a record 165,000 mullet in a single season. While the physical beachside seineyards have long since disappeared, that timeless legacy of community, hospitality, and hard work remains entirely alive. Today, we carry that tradition forward, pouring the very same spirit, pride, and love into every single meal we prepare especially for you.