Our team at Batson Associates is honored to submit this letter of interest for Camp WaBak’s Architecture, Planning, and Design Services. For over 40 years, our firm has specialized in shaping community-centered, educational, and healthcare environments that are designed not only to serve, but to inspire. The opportunity to contribute to Camp WaBak is especially meaningful to our team, as many of us carry personal connections to Girl Scouts and camp experiences that helped shape who we are today. We recognize that Camp WaBak is more than a campus; it is a place where individuals grow, explore, and discover their potential.
Our firm brings a strong history of creating functional, inspiring, and cost-effective environments. We offer expertise in feasibility studies, space planning, renovation design, construction documentation, and construction administration. With a deep understanding of campus development, we are committed to delivering thoughtful, forward-looking solutions that enhance both the Girl Scout experience and the organization’s long-term vision.
Why Batson Associates?
A Passion for Youth-Centered Design: We create environments that support learning, exploration, and personal growth. Spaces that are flexible, engaging, and connected to their surroundings.
Comprehensive Design Services: From early visioning through construction, our integrated architectural and interior design services ensure continuity, quality, and clarity at every phase.
A Collaborative Spirit: We believe the best outcomes are rooted in partnership. Our team works closely with stakeholders to ensure each decision reflects shared goals and community values.
Thoughtful Stewardship of Resources: We understand the importance of budget-conscious design and are skilled at maximizing impact while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
We are truly excited about the opportunity to support the mission of the Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration.
Geordan Terry, AIA Chief Operations Officer
T. 864.775.5275 | E. geordan@bainc.com
Firm Profile
Batson Associates was founded in 1981 and is committed to innovation, functionality, and people-centric environments. We specialize in creating cutting-edge communities that prioritize the well-being of residents, faculty, students, and guests alike. Over the 40 plus year history of the firm, Batson has specialized in education, healthcare, senior living, and faith-based design and architecture. Our staff of registered architects and LEED-APs possess nearly 250 years of collective knowledge and experience in creating appropriate architectural solutions for our clients. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Batson serves clients throughout the southeast. Our ability to negotiate complex project types enables us to provide extraordinary value to every client.
DESIGN EXPERTISE
To transcend the ordinary through a relentless commitment to intentional communication, innovative
BATSON ASSOCIATES VISION STATEMENT
Batson Associates brings decades of experience and a proven track record in the design of educational and healthcare spaces. Our team of talented architects and designers collaborate closely with clients to create tailored solutions that meet the specific needs and objectives of each project. We offer a full suite of architectural services, including master planning, concept and design development, construction administration, and interior design. We have worked with a variety of regional and international organizations to provide design services that address complex needs, delivering efficient and aesthetically responsive solutions. Batson Associates is dedicated to shaping the future of academic environments. Our holistic approach, specialized expertise, and client-centered focus enable us to create spaces that foster learning, promote community, and enhance the overall experience.
COMPANY INFORMATION
Batson Associates, Inc. 415 W. Washington Street Greenville, SC 29601 www.batsonassociates.com sayhello@bainc.com 864.233.2232
Continuing Legacy
Our team shares a genuine affinity for the Girl Scouts experience and the lasting impact that camp has on those who pass through it. As this proposal came together, we found ourselves reflecting on our own formative years revisiting the moments, friendships, and experiences that shaped us.
That shared sense of nostalgia is more than reflection, it is a driving force. It fuels our passion for helping carry forward a legacy of connection, confidence-building, and lifelong memories for future generations.
We welcome you to enjoy a few of these cherished moments, shared by members of our team.
Key Personnel
PRINCIPAL | BATSON ASSOCIATES
Since joining Batson Associates in 2003, Geordan has played a pivotal role in the firm’s growth, specializing in institutional projects and guiding them through every phase of design and construction. Geordan’s portfolio spans across the southeastern United States, showcasing his ability to bring concepts to life while fostering strong relationships clients, consultants, and contractors.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
23
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee, Bachelor of Architecture
REGISTRATIONS + AFFILIATIONS
Registered Architect: GA, NC, SC NCARB
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Clemson University School of Nursing | Greenville, SC
Presbyterian Village Athens | Athens, GA
Lakes and Bridges Charter School | Easley, SC
St. Joseph’s Candler Graduate Medical Education | Savannah, GA
Athens Regional Medical Center | Athens, GA
Memorial Health University Medical Center | Savannah, GA
St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital | Savannah, GA
DHANESH LAKHA, AIA
ARCHITECT | BATSON ASSOCIATES
Originally from Dudley, England, Dhanesh completed his architectural studies at the Birmingham School of Architecture and became licensed in 2019. He went on to work on everything from youth development projects and residential homes to major masterplans before moving to Atlanta and later Greenville in 2025.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
10
EDUCATION
Birmingham School of Architecture
MArch
Birmingham School of Architecture
BS Architecture
REGISTRATIONS + AFFILIATIONS
Registered Architect: SC, GA
AIA
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Metro Atlanta School Renovations | Atlanta, GA
North and Oliver Affordable Housing Development | Atlanta, GA
Deakins Place Student Housing | Nottingham, United Kingdom
James Street Apartments | Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom
Paradise Street Apartments | Coventry, United Kingdom
KATELYN OWENS
ARCHITECTECTURAL INTERN | BATSON ASSOCIATES
Katelyn’s portfolio consists of diverse projects, including educational spaces, medical office buildings, imaging rooms, cancer treatment vaults, and hospital design renovations. Finding the range of projects exciting, her innovative solutions are driven by client visions and her passion for creating environments that promote healing and wellness.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
2
EDUCATION
Kent State University
Masters of Architecture
Bachelors of Science in Architecture
REGISTRATIONS + AFFILIATIONS
Associate AIA
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Trident Head and Neck Renovation
Baptist Easley Wound Care Renovation
Memorial Meadows Linear Accelerator Renovation
The Mercantile Library
Main Street Flats
ERIC WALSNOVICH
PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE (LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT) | WOOD + PARTNERS
Eric Walsnovich is a Registered Landscape Architect with over 34 years of experience delivering complex public-sector parks and athletic facil¬ities throughout the Southeast. His expertise spans Parks & Recreation master planning, tournament-level athletic complex design, design team coordination, client communication, project transparency, and con-struction administration. Eric will serve as Principal-in-Charge providing continuous leadership from concept development through construction completion and occupancy.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
34
EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
REGISTRATIONS + AFFILIATIONS
Registered Landscape Architect - South Carolina
#1063 CLARB Certified
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
North Charleston Community Center and Parks | North Charleston, SC
PRINCIPAL ADVISOR (LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT) | WOOD + PARTNERS
Kyle brings 40 years of experience in public-sector planning, including 25 years with WP. Her experience spans many areas of Landscape Architecture, including master planning and site-specific design for regional, neighborhood, and mini parks; parks and recreation needs assessments; athletic complex design; and recreation and public space design for colleges and universities. Kyle is known for her strong client communication, project management skills, and ability to build consensus. She will serve as Principal Advisor for this project.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
40
EDUCATION
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
REGISTRATIONS + AFFILIATIONS
Registered Landscape Architect - South Carolina #566 & VA #0406001906
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Tyger River Regional Park | Spartanburg, SC
Heritage Park | Simpsonville, SC
Buckwalter Community Park and Athletic Complex | Bluffton, SC
Lowcountry Celebration Par | Hilton Head Island, SC
Whitehall Park | Beaufort, SC
Burton Wells Regional Park | Beaufort Co, SC
Rifle Range Road Park Master Plan | Mt. Pleasant, SC
University of SC Golf & Intramural Student Recreation Fields | Columbia, SC
BRAD HIX
PROJECT
MANAGER
(LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT) | WOOD + PARTNERS
Brad Hix is a Project Manager at Wood+Partners, and brings over 15 years of experience in land planning and landscape architecture, while providing detailed 3D illustrations and graphics for our firm. His expertise encompasses a wide variety of market segments which include parks and recreation facilities, resort amenity design, master planned communities, multi-family projects, downtown redevelopment, urban commercial villages, hotel/commercial properties, and resort communities. Brad has been with Wood+Partners for 13 years.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
16
EDUCATION
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
REGISTRATIONS + AFFILIATIONS
Registered Landscape Architect South Carolina #1443
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Columbia County’s Lakeside, Gateway, & Patriots Parks | Columbia County, GA
Lowcountry Celebration Park | Hilton Head Island, SC
New Riverside Barn Park & Playground, Bluffton, SC
Greenwood County Parks | Greenwood, SC
Dolphin Head Rec. Complex, Hilton Head Plantation | Hilton Head Island, SC
The projects highlighted on the following pages showcase the breadth of our team’s experience in the planning and design of educational spaces and wellness facilities. In all of our work, we seek opportunities to implement strategies that integrate sustainable systems, materials, and technology. We collaborate closely with our clients to deliver solutions that align with their mission, program, budget, and campus needs.
South Carolina Governor’s School of Arts and Humanities
Dining Hall Renovation
Greenville, South Carolina
Currently under construction, the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Dining Hall renovation and expansion reimagines a vital student hub as a space for connection, nourishment, and community.
Designed to support the school’s growing population, the project increases seating capacity from 100 to 150–180 students while transitioning from a traditional cafeteria model to a modern, “food court” style dining experience. This shift introduces greater flexibility, expanded meal options, and a more engaging, student-centered environment.
In collaboration with PFA Engineering, Carolina Engineering Solutions, and Fuller Group LLC, Batson Associates is creating a dynamic space that reflects the school’s ethos of Many Paths, One Community, Govie Unity. Thoughtful planning of both interior and exterior areas fosters interaction, encourages collaboration, and enhances the daily student experience.
As noted by CFO Betsy Beam, the project aligns seamlessly with the school’s commitment to community—making this transformation not just a renovation, but an investment in student life.
PROJECT DETAILS
Dates Services Performed: 2024 - Current
Project Delivery Method: Full Architecture
Size: Approx. 3,650 SF interior space and 1,300 exterior space
Number of Stories: 1
Cost: Estimated Construction $1.1 Million
REFERENCE
Betsy Beam SCGSAH CFO 15 University Street Greenville, SC 29601
864.282.3738
Presbyterian Village Athens
Watkinsville, Georgia
Rooted in the belief that design should reflect and empower the people it serves, the state of Georgia’s first Life Plan retirement community embraces a community-driven approach at every scale. At Presbyterian Village Athens, connection is not simply a guiding philosophy, it is a lived experience shaped by the voices, needs, and rhythms of its residents.
When engaged to design this new campus, Batson approached the project through the lens of collective living, prioritizing spaces that foster interaction, accessibility, and a strong sense of belonging. Careful consideration was given to the placement and orientation of each building across the 72-acre site, ensuring that daily movement naturally encourages connection. The Village Center, 100-room Health Services Pavilion, and 100 Independent Living Apartments are thoughtfully positioned to create an interconnected environment where engagement is woven into everyday life.
At the heart of the campus, the 186,500-squarefoot Village Center and Health Services Center serves as a vibrant hub for community life. Designed as a gathering place for residents of all abilities, the Village Center offers a diverse range of shared amenities—including multiple dining venues, a 200-seat auditorium, chapel, fitness center, indoor pool, pickleball courts, physical therapy spaces, library and learning center, and a pub with billiards. Seamlessly integrated, the three-story Health Services Center provides memory care, skilled nursing, and assisted living, ensuring continuity of care within the same connected community.
PROJECT DETAILS
Dates Services Performed: 2019 - 2021
Project Delivery Method: CM at Risk Square Footage: 186,500 SF
Number of Stories: 4
Cost: $78 Million
Services Performed: Full Architecture
REFERENCE
Alex Patterson
Bethesda Academy
Savannah, Georgia
Founded in 1740, Bethesda Academy has long been a place where young men are shaped academically, spiritually, and socially. Rooted in its mission to instill a love of God, a love of learning, and a strong work ethic, the Academy serves a diverse student body that thrives in a structured, communitycentered environment.
Renovations to Perkins Cottage and Robinson Cottage enhanced the residential experience at the core of campus life. Updated interior finishes, improved restroom facilities, and energy-efficient lighting create spaces that promote comfort, dignity, and a sense of belonging supporting the stability and well-being essential to student growth.
The dining hall was reimagined as a central hub for connection and engagement. By opening previously divided spaces, Batson created a flexible environment that supports both large gatherings and small-group interaction. Integrated audiovisual capabilities and upgraded systems further enable the space to function as a venue for assemblies, shared learning, and community-building, while accessibility improvements ensure inclusiveness for all students.
Batson’s master plan strengthens Bethesda’s identity as a cohesive environment for youth development. Student cottages are organized into intentional clusters around shared outdoor spaces, fostering connection and peer support. New and enhanced student centers provide space for recreation, leadership, and personal growth, while elements like the Statuary Plaza and chapel annex physically express the Academy’s core values.
Throughout, careful stewardship of the campus’s natural and historic features ensures that Bethesda’s legacy is preserved even as it evolves.
PROJECT DETAILS
Dining Hall
Dates Services Performed: 2011 - 2012
Project Delivery Method: Design Bid Build
Square Footage: 5,910 SF
Number of Stories: 1
Cost: $1.1 Million
Services Performed: Full A/E Services
Cottage Renovation
Dates Services Performed: 2011 - 2012
Project Delivery Method: Design Bid Build
Square Footage: 12,240 SF
Number of Stories: 1
Cost: $650,000
Services Performed: Full A/E Services
Masterplan
Dates Services Performed: Initially 2011, Revisited in 2018
Project Delivery Method: Masterplanning
Square Footage: 20,000 SF + Ball Fields
Number of Stories: Varies
Cost: $12 Million
Services Performed: Masterplanning
REFERENCE
David Tribble (Retired) Bethesda Academy 9520 Ferguson Avenue Savannah, GA 31406 912.344.6563
The Monastery of St. Clare
Travelers Rest, South Carolina
Nestled in the quiet landscape of Travelers Rest, the Monastery of St. Clare is a 25,285-square-foot sanctuary shaped by shared vision, spiritual intention, and enduring collaboration. Completed in 2008 after four years of close partnership with the Sisters of Poor Clares, the project reflects a deeply relational design process rooted in listening, trust, and purpose.
Through nearly a year of monthly meetings with the full Sisterhood, every aspect of the Monastery was shaped collectively, resulting in a space that authentically supports the rhythms of contemplative life.
The program balances both spiritual and practical needs, with 16 private bedrooms, two interior courtyards, and expansive windows that draw in natural light and frame the surrounding nature. The design prioritizes aging in place, ensuring that each Sister can remain in her home throughout all stages of life. Full accessibility is seamlessly integrated, reinforcing dignity and comfort.
At the heart of the Monastery, an ovoid-shaped chapel serves as both the spiritual and architectural centerpiece. Designed to foster a sense of being embraced, the chapel accommodates daily communal worship while thoughtfully extending inclusion to those unable to physically gather, allowing participation through simple spatial adaptations.
More than a completed project, the Monastery represents an ongoing relationship. Years after its completion, the connection between the design team and the Convent endures, a testament to a process grounded in respect, care, and shared intention.
STEWARDSHIP
LAYING THE FOUNDATION
We invite you to scan the QR code to hear about this project from Sister Nancy, Sister Kathy, and Louis P. Batson III.
PROJECT DETAILS
Dates Services Performed: 2005 - 2008
Project Delivery Method: GMP Size: Approx. 18,000 SF Number of Stories: 1
Cost: Estimated Construction $3 Million
Services Performed: Full architecture HEAR FROM THE TEAM
REFERENCE
Sister Nancy Shively Monastery of St. Clare 37 McCauley Road Travelers Rest, South Carolina 864.516.9423
Roper Mountain Treetop Clinic
Greenville, South Carolina
The “Treetop Clinic,” transforms a simple treehouse into a catalyst for youth development, environmental stewardship, and community connection. Created for the Roper Mountain Science Center Out on a Limb Treehouse Competition, this award-winning structure was envisioned as an immersive learning environment where curiosity is sparked and sustained.
Serving local schools, summer camp programs, and visiting families, the Treetop Clinic creates equitable access to hands-on, outdoor education, inviting the next generation to engage with science in a way that is tactile, memorable, and deeply rooted in place.
The form is driven by three distinct yet interconnected learning environments. The Rainwater Platform captures and redistributes water through an interactive system of rain barrels, illustrating the water cycle while reinforcing lessons in conservation and stewardship. The Solar Deck transforms sunlight into a teaching tool, where shifting shadows and cardinal orientation bring solar patterns to life. Extending outward, the Meadow Overlook provides a promontory into the surrounding ecosystem, offering views of native plantings and the butterfly garden while fostering a deeper understanding of biodiversity and habitat.
Recognized with the President’s Choice Award by the RMSC Board of Directors, the Treetop Clinic demonstrates how thoughtful design and collaboration can create meaningful, lasting impact. Through its three integrated learning spaces and service to the broader community, the project stands as a model for how the built environment can inspire, educate, and invest in future generations.
HEAR FROM THE TEAM
We invite you to scan the QR code and check out how the Treetop Clinic is being used today with Director, Michael Weeks.
The Town of Hilton Head Island’s Lowcountry Celebration Park, located along the vibrant Pope Avenue corridor, serves as a cornerstone of the Coligny District’s ongoing revitalization. Wood+Partners led a multidisciplinary consulting team to deliver comprehensive design services from concept through construction, bringing this dynamic community destination to life.
Thoughtfully designed to reflect the character and charm of the Lowcountry, the park offers an engaging mix of recreation, education, and gathering spaces. At its heart is a destination playground inspired by the island’s natural environment, complemented by a grand lawn for community events and performances. The park also features a children’s museum, scenic pathways with integrated fitness stations, interpretive signage that celebrates local ecology and history, a concert pavilion, and an interactive water feature—all supported by convenient visitor amenities.
Together, these elements create a vibrant, inclusive space that fosters connection, play, and year-round community engagement.
PROJECT DETAILS
Project Completed: December 2019
Project Delivery Method: Design Bid Build
Project Size: 10 Acre Park
Project Cost: $13.5 Million
REFERENCE
Scott Harris
Town of Hilton Head Island 1 Town Center Court
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 843.715.4316
Whitehall Park
Beaufort County, South Carolina
Wood + Partners was commissioned by Beaufort County to develop a passive-use Conceptual Master Plan through construction documentation for Whitehall Park, a newly acquired waterfront destination on Lady’s Island. Ideally situated at the base of the Woods Memorial Bridge and directly across the Beaufort River from Beaufort’s Waterfront Park, the site offers a unique opportunity to connect community, ecology, and recreation.
Guided by principles of sustainability and thoughtful placemaking, the park is designed to preserve and celebrate its natural setting while enhancing public access. Planned improvements include an arrival drive with visitor parking, interconnected walking and biking paths, a picnic pavilion with restrooms, and open lawns designed to accommodate community gatherings and events. Waterfront amenities such as a dock, observation pier, and shaded swing trellises create inviting spaces for relaxation and engagement with the river, fostering a meaningful connection between people and place.
PROJECT DETAILS
Project Completed: Construction Completed 2023
Project Delivery Method: Design Bid Build
Project Size: +/- 10 Acres
Project Cost: $1.7 Million
REFERENCE
Stephanie Nagid Beaufort County Passive Parks Manager
124 Lady’s Island Drive
Beaufort, SC 29907
843.255.2152
Process and Design Approach
Partnership in Purpose
APPROACH
Our approach begins with a simple commitment: to serve as a thoughtful and trusted partner in advancing the Girl Scouts’ mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We understand that this is more than a project. It is an opportunity to create environments where girls feel empowered to lead, explore, and grow into their fullest potential.
EXPERIENCE
We have assembled a dedicated team with deep experience designing environments that nurture youth development, leadership, and a strong sense of belonging. Over our nearly 45-year history, we have had the privilege of shaping campuses for organizations centered on growth and community, from Camp Greenville to Bethesda Academy to the Monastery of St. Clare. In each case, our work has been guided by a singular purpose: to create spaces that support personal development, foster connection, and integrate the natural environment as a catalyst for learning, reflection, and discovery.
CONTINUITY
We believe that trust and consistency are essential to a successful partnership. The team we assemble at the outset will remain actively engaged from planning and schematic design through construction and completion. This continuity ensures that your vision is not only understood but carefully stewarded, allowing for responsive decision-making and a seamless translation from idea to built environment.
COMMUNICATION
At the heart of every successful project is meaningful communication. We take the time to listen and truly understand your goals, your challenges, and your aspirations for the future. Through an open and collaborative process, we translate your vision into thoughtful, mission-aligned design solutions that support both immediate needs and long-term impact.
At Batson Associates, we strive to transcend the ordinary by creating purposeful environments rooted in intentional design, clear communication, and unwavering integrity. We are driven by the belief that well-designed spaces can empower individuals, strengthen communities, and, in partnership with organizations like Girl Scouts, help shape the next generation of confident, capable leaders.
Additional Information
HEIDI BISHOP
Principal and Founder
Lakes and Bridges Charter School
1600 E. Main St. Easley, SC 29640
hbishop@labcharterschool.org
864.422.5580
RYAN PRICE
Vice President/Division Manager
JE Dunn Construction
24 Drayton Street Ste. 400 Savannah, GA 31401
ryan.price@jhdunn.com
912.856.6206
CLIENTS
BETSY BEAM CFO
South Carolina Governor’s School of Arts and Humanities
15 University Street Greenville, SC 29601
betsybeam@scgsah.org
864.313.5668
CONTRACTORS
GAVIN AXSON
Preconstruction Director
Brasfield & Gorrie
One N. Main Street, Suite 904 Greenville, SC 29601
gaxson@brasfieldgorrie.com
864.704.1300
ALEX PATTERSON
President and CEO
Psbyterian Homes of Georgia
2000 E. West Connector Austell, GA 30106
apatterson@phgainc.org
229.563.6853
MITCHELL WEST
Project Manager
Vannoy Construction
10 S. Academy Street, Suite 250 Greenville, SC 29601
mitchell.west@jrvannoy.com
864.686.7575
Thank You.
We are truly grateful for the opportunity to share our vision and expertise with the Girl Scouts Mountains to Midlands team. It is an honor to be considered for a project that will help shape a place where young girls can grow in confidence, build meaningful connections, and create lasting memories through the camp experience.
At Batson Associates, we are committed to designing environments that do more than serve a function—they inspire exploration, foster a sense of belonging, and support personal growth. We believe thoughtful design can play a powerful role in cultivating leadership, independence, and community among the next generation.
We invite you to scan the QR code to learn more about our team and the purpose-driven work we are passionate about. Should you have any questions or wish to explore any aspect of our proposal further, we would welcome the conversation.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and the meaningful work you do each day. We would be honored to partner with you in bringing this vision to life..
