The Sanctuary

Sanctuary First Floor Plan

For Meetings, Corporate Events and Training Groups Large and Small

Every meeting and conference facility in The Sanctuary offers fiber-optic videoconferencing technology and both wireless and land-based, high-speed Internet access. Wireless capability even extends to outdoor areas, including the beach. A state-of-the-art, attended business center located on the first floor of the hotel's west wing features nearly everything a planner needs, including private work areas.

Our seasoned team offers attentive personal service and customized solutions to your requirements.

Second Floor Plans

Conference concierge service, on-site event planning services and in-house audiovisual equipment and services are just the beginning. We will also coordinate golf rounds, spa services, tennis, nature excursions and off-island tours of Charleston.

Grand Oaks BallroomGrand Oaks

The Sanctuary's largest meeting facility totals 6,099 square feet and can be divided into as many as four smaller rooms. The Grand Oaks foyer is perfect for pre-function receptions, while the garden provides a unique setting for banquets.

Room Square Feet LxW Banquet Theatre Classroom Reception Hollow Square
Grand Oaks A, B, C, D 6,099 57 ’x 107’ 456 550 290 600 130
Grand Oaks A 1,612 52’ x 31’ 110 150 90 150 30
Grand Oaks AB 3,750 50’ x 75’          
Grand Oaks B 2,220 50’ x 44’ 150 200 100 180 50
Grand Oaks BCD 3,750 50’ x 75’          
Grand Oaks C 775 25’ x 31’ 50 75 40 50 20
Grand Oaks D 775 25’ x 31’ 50 75 40 50 20
Grand Oaks CD 1,550 50’ x 31’          
Grand Oaks Foyer 1,819 107’ x 17’ NA NA NA 410 NA
Grand Oaks Garden 1,932 92’ x 21’ 150 NA NA 200 NA
Grand Oaks Veranda 1,638 78’ x 21’ NA NA NA NA NA
Grand Oaks ABCD Ceiling Heights: Highest Ceiling Point: 18’ 11”: Tray Ceiling: 16’ 11”: Airwall Track: 15’: Bottom of Chandelier: 12’ 9”: Grand Oaks Foyer Ceiling Height Lowest Point: 11’

Terrace BallroomTerrace Tour

This dramatic room overlooking the ocean totals 3,116 square feet and can be divided into two smaller rooms. With lovely French doors leading to the seaside courtyard and lawn, the Terrace Ballroom is ideal for special events, gala receptions and lavish banquets.

Room Square Feet LxW Banquet Theatre Classroom Reception Hollow Square
Terrace AB
2,880 38 ’x 82’ 170 200 125 200 NA
Terrace A
1,440 38’ x 33’ 70 80 50 80 32
Terrace B
1,440 38’ x 33’ 70   180  50 80   32
Terrace Foyer 1,344 112’ x 12’ NA NA NA 125 NA
Terrace Courtyard 7,700 110’ x 70’  100  NA NA  160   NA
Terrace Ballroom Ceiling Heights: 10'

Heron RoomHeron Room

Adjacent to the Grand Oaks Ballroom, this versatile room totals 1,853 square feet and can be divided into two smaller rooms, making it suitable for mid-sized meetings, receptions and banquets.

Room Square Feet LxW Banquet Theatre Classroom Reception Hollow Square
Heron I & II
1,870 34'5"x 54'6" 110 150 110 205 40
Heron I
935 34'5"x 27’ 50 75 45 100 22
Heron II
935 34'5" x 27’ 50 75 45 100 22
Heron Foyer 1,325 53’ x 25’





Heron Room Ceiling Heights: Heron I & II - 12'; Heron Foyer: 11'

Executive Meeting Rooms

Located on both the first and third floors, these rooms feature permanent walls and are perfect for breakout sessions, executive retreats and corporate meetings.

Room Square Feet LxW Banquet Theatre Classroom Reception Hollow Square
Calhoun 880 40 ’x 22’ 22 NA-Permanent Conference Table
Drayton 798 38’ x 21’6" 48 72 36 68 36
Middleton 528 22’x 24'6"  32  40  21 40   12
Shoolbred 528 24'6" x 22'5" 32 44 21 42 12
Ibis 630 21’ x 30’  30 48   20  30  12
Ceiling Heights: Calhoun - 10'; Drayton & Middleton - 11'; Shoolbred - 7'; Ibis - 12'

Calhoun BoardroomCalhoun Boardroom

With its secluded location on the third floor, distinctive cypress-paneled walls and stately boardroom table, the Calhoun Boardroom offers a private retreat for up to 22 people.

Hospitality Suites

Situated on the fifth floor of the hotel's west wing, the Ashley and Cooper hospitality suites total 1,303 square feet and can be divided or combined.

Room Square Feet LxW Banquet Theatre Classroom Reception Hollow Square
Ashley/Cooper Combined
1,782 81'x 22' NA NA NA 150 NA
Cooper 702 27'5" x 26’ NA NA NA 50 NA
Ashley 1,166 53’ x 22’  NA  NA  NA  100 NA 

Grand Lawn

Overlooking Kiawah's private beach and the Atlantic Ocean, The Sanctuary's Grand Lawn offers an exceptional setting for seaside receptions and unforgettable banquets.

Room Square Feet LxW Banquet Theatre Classroom Reception Hollow Square
Grand Lawn 18,500 185'x 100' 500 NA NA 750 NA