Category Archives: The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

May 15

Dive-In Movies

Posted by Nicole Leaf on May 15, 2013. No Comments

One of my most favorite memories as a kid is going to the drive-in movies. We’d all get packet up with our favorite lawn chairs, blankets and flash lights. Mom would be gathering up snacks and popping popcorn for the … Read More

May 6

Fruits of the Season at The Ocean Room

Posted by Nicole Leaf on May 6, 2013. No Comments

By: The Ocean Room Chef de Cuisine, Andrew Venable Sous Chef, Jason Rheinwald and Pastry Chef, Ashley Kennedy Our local farmers are beginning to harvest the beautiful fruits from their crops and what better way to showcase them than with … Read More

Jan 18

Sanctuary reopens after annual top-to-bottom refurbishment

Posted by Mike Vegis on January 18, 2013. No Comments

Early every January, the resort closes The Sanctuary for a top-to-bottom cleaning & polishing making the hotel virtually brand new.  The lobby is totally cleared of all furniture and rugs and floors refinished and furniture and drapes cleaned.  Here are … Read More

Dec 14

Bid Farewell to 2012

Posted by Nicole Leaf on December 14, 2012. No Comments

We hope you’ve got your dancing shoes! As the sunsets over beautiful Kiawah Island on Monday, December 31st islanders, guests and visitors alike are invited for a culinary experience and celebratory evening you’ll never forget. Whether you join us at … Read More

Dec 3

GOURMET AND GRAPES 2013 BRINGING TOP ITALIAN, AMERICAN AND NEW ZEALAND WINERIES TO FEBRUARY CULINARY AND WINE EVENT BENEFITTING THE HOLLINGS CANCER CENTER

Posted by Nicole Leaf on December 3, 2012. No Comments

Tuscan Vintner Lionello Marchesi Bringing Italian Wines to February 8th-10th event  For lovers of food and wine, February is shaping up to be a month unlike any other in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Top chefs and wineries are coming to … Read More

Nov 30

Garth Herr — The Sanctuary’s main “Wine Guy”

Posted by Nicole Leaf on November 30, 2012. No Comments

Garth Herr knows his wine.  He better…  He’s Sommelier at The Sanctuary’s premier restaurant, The Ocean Room.  Garth began his Beverage Specialist career in Richmond, VA in the early 90’s and wrote his first wine list for TJ’s at The … Read More

Nov 28

Get ready to get your “Mod Oz” on at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Posted by Nicole Leaf on November 28, 2012. No Comments

  Get ready for a hint of “Mod Oz” (Modern Australian)  on Kiawah Island.  Australian Brendon Bashford is the new Executive Chef of The Sanctuary Originally from Brisbane, Australia, Bashford has travelled the world working within the Fairmont Hotels and … Read More

Nov 2

Learn to really unplug from life’s pressures

Posted by Missy Hughes on November 2, 2012. No Comments

Since many of you take breaks from your everyday activities on vacation, I would like to explore the differences between a vacation and a retreat. Vacations generally cater to our physical pleasure senses. Many people go on them for the … Read More

Oct 17

Your Possible Life Retreat ~ Rediscover. Recommit. Rejuvenate at The Sanctuary Feb 8-10

Posted by Missy Hughes on October 17, 2012. No Comments

Imagine 3 life-inspiring days – in an equally inspiring setting on Kiawah Island – in a circle of amazing women who are moved to remember who we really are, what we really want, and are ready to say YES to … Read More

Oct 9

Art Uncorked October 11th featuring John Michiels The Sanctuary

Posted by Nicole Leaf on October 9, 2012. No Comments

Jasmine Porch and Wells Gallery feature John Michiels at Art Uncorked, October 11th beginning at 5pm. John’s creative spirit was evident from the beginning, but it took years of study, practice, and experimentation before he developed his signature black and … Read More