A Spellbinding Independent Living Experience at Summit Hills

At Summit Hills, independent living is anything but ordinary, and our Somewhere Over Wicked Signature Experience proved just how thrillifying life can be in a Life Plan retirement community in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

For one unforgettable day, Members were transported somewhere over the rainbow as the magical world of Oz came to life, complete with music, movement, culinary artistry, and a whole lot of heart.

A Wickedly Good Beginning

Every great story starts at the beginning, and ours opened with a special viewing of Wicked, the untold story of Oz that invites audiences to rethink what it truly means to be “wicked”. Laughter, reflection, and a few goosebumps filled the room as Members settled in for an experience that was as thought-provoking as it was entertaining.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Wellness

From there, the journey continued, quite literally, down the yellow brick road. Summit Hills’ wellness team led Members through engaging, station-based exercises designed to support balance, strength, and mobility, reinforcing our commitment to active, healthy, independent living. Equal parts fun and functional, the experience embodied how wellness at Summit Hills is woven seamlessly into everyday life.

Oz-Inspired Sips, Bites, and Show-Stopping Performances

Between exercises and excitement, Members enjoyed themed culinary delights worthy of Emerald City itself. From Tin Man–inspired bites and heart-shaped treats to Glinda-approved sweet indulgences, every detail was thoughtfully imagined.

At the bar, bartenders conjured up a little Ozian magic with the signature cocktail, Wickedly Delicious, and yes, it lived up to its name.

Then, as glasses clinked and anticipation built, the curtains lifted. Suddenly, Oz was all around us. Glinda the Good, Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West, Dorothy, the Wizard, and even the Scarecrow made appearances that had the crowd clapping, singing along, and rising to a well-earned standing ovation.

A Dining Experience Worthy of the Emerald City

The evening concluded with another journey down the yellow brick road—this time to the dining room—where Summit Hills’ culinary team delivered a three-course feast to remember.

The menu featured:

• Garlic burrata on crostini to begin
• Pan-seared salmon with a “forbidden” citrus glaze, tornado-twisted au gratin potatoes, and grilled asparagus
• A grand finale of warm apple tart drizzled with caramel

As if the meal weren’t magical enough, special visits from beloved Oz characters added a final flourish, making dinner feel like part of the story itself.

Independent Living That’s Truly Thrillifying

If there’s one word that perfectly captures the day, it’s thrillifying—a joyful reminder that life at Summit Hills is vibrant, engaging, and full of wonder.

From immersive Signature Experiences to exceptional dining, wellness, and connection, Summit Hills redefines independent living in Spartanburg, SC—offering not just a place to live, but a lifestyle that keeps getting better.

And as our Members know, you’re never too old to follow the yellow brick road.