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And then there are the churches. Baptist, group? Situated on the banks of the Kiawah River
Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian – even non- and ofering panoramic marsh views, Mingo Point is
denominational churches – literally every mile, the perfect setng for a Lowcountry oyster roast and
many of them hundreds of years old. Johns barbecue accompanied by live music – an ideal spot
Island Presbyterian Church on Bohicket Rd. was for gatherings from 50 to 800.
first built in 1719, making it one of the oldest Looking for something a bit more intimate? RESULTS
wood-frame churches in the U.S. The original Additional lodging in nearly 600 resort villas
church was expanded in 1792 and 1823 and is and private homes – plus meeting space in the
open to the public for tours. Stop by. separate, freestanding East Beach Conference
Center and three golf course clubhouses –
ventually you reach the trafc circle at offers even more options and flexibility for
Freshfelds Village, signifying you’re just events and accommodations.
Eabout to cross the river onto Kiawah Island. Speaking of golf, Kiawah Island Resort ofers
A bit of history: The Vanderhorst family of fve elite courses designed by the likes of Pete
Charleston owned the Dye, Tom Watson, Jack
10-mile-long barrier locating lowcountry Nicklaus, Gary Player
island for almost two and Clyde Johnston. The
centuries, purchasing Charleston’s Beaches: resort has hosted several
it around 1770 and www.charlestoncvb.com/beaches/ championships, including
holding on to it untl the 1991 Ryder Cup and the
1950. It was then sold Folly Beach: 2012 PGA Championship.
to C. C. Royal, who www.follybeach.com/ If you’re a golfer,
bought it to serve as you don’t need to be
a private huntng and Folly Beach Turtle Watch Program: told about Kiawah Island
fshing reserve. Royal www.follyturtles.com/ – it’s on every serious
died in 1964, and in Isle of Palms: player’s bucket list. If
1974 his heirs sold the www.isleofpalmsexplorer.com you’re not, you can opt
island to the Kuwait for two world-class tennis
Investment Company, Kiawah Island Resort: complexes, nearly a dozen
which began www.kiawahresort.com restaurants and lounges,
developing Kiawah a tranquil Lowcountry-
Island as a world-class inspired spa, marsh creek
resort, opening the Kiawah Island Inn and the Gary kayak expeditions and an extensive selection of
Player-designed Marsh Point golf course. In 1988, nature programs…or just relax by the oceanfront
Kiawah Resort Associates bought the island and pool at The Sanctuary, where personalized
began the transiton to what it is today – a veritable service reigns supreme.
paradise and quite possibly the fnest resort on the Botom line: Kiawah Island is a singular,
entre east coast of the U.S. serene, sophistcated environment that recalls
the grand resort hotels of Europe and the
iawah Island is unique among the barrier Subcontnent. There are precious few places like
islands in that commercial development this anywhere in the world anymore, so make
Kis virtually non-existent. This island was it a point to at least take the drive out, tour this
metculously planned to be environmentally sound magnifcent property and maybe have dinner at
and ecologically pristne. Large tracts of wooded one of its frst-class eateries.
land are key elements of the island’s secluded,
peaceful feel – it’s home to an abundance of ven though we’re only 45 minutes from the Boost ROI, benefit from an inspiring retreat and get the Contact Sylvia Conyers today at
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alligators, sea turtles, bobcats, deer and dolphins. miles away. And that’s similarly true of all the
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destnaton, Kiawah Island is unsurpassed. The December 15, 2014–January 28, 2015
AAA Five-Diamond/Forbes Five-Star Sanctuary at
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spa, ofers 255 rooms and suites, as well as more 20% off audiovisual services
than 18,000 square feet of dedicated functon • Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ: www. Special golf pricing from $84/person ($164 for The Ocean Course)
space. The hotel’s stylish Lobby Bar is the resort’s hometeambbq.com/about/sullivans-island/ Up to 27% off select spa treatments
sophistcated gathering place, while The Bar at Value-priced off-season catering
The Ocean Room is invitngly secluded. The Ocean • Obstnate Daughter: www.
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accompanied by signature dishes sure to satsfy • meeting room rental
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for all-day dining at Jasmine Porch that includes • Tides Hotel: www.tdesfollybeach.com
traditonal Lowcountry favorites served indoors or • one guest room for every 25 occupied
outdoors on the terrace overlooking the ocean. • Wild Dunes: www.wilddunes.com/
And that’s just scratching the surface of the
resort’s numerous epicurean oferings. Got a big 5 GOLF COURSES • 3 POOL COMPLEXES • SPA • 10-MILE BEACH • TENNIS • VILLAS • THE SANCTUARY
*Based on availability over select dates. Not available to previously booked meetings. Based on a minimum of 10 rooms or more per night.
Tax & resort fee additional. Blackout dates: Dec. 31, 2014, Jan. 4–7, 2015.
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