Category Archives: The Sanctuary Hotel

Dive-In Movies

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

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

Bid Farewell to 2012

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

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

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

  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

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

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

Jasmine Porch and Wells Gallery welcome Jimmy Craig Womble II as the first artist of the season at Art Uncorked, September 13th beginning at 5pm. Living on the coast of North Carolina, Jimmy Craig Womble II shows a great love … Read More

Situated on a Lowcountry island of spectacular natural beauty just 21 miles from historic Charleston, Kiawah Island Golf Resort invites you to participate in a series of diverse special event, tennis and golf instructional, and amateur golf tournament programs. While … Read More