The Sanctuary

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.
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 Ballroom
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’ |
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| Grand Oaks B |
2,220 |
50’ x 44’ |
150 |
200 |
100 |
180 |
50 |
| Grand Oaks BCD |
3,750 |
50’ x 75’ |
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| 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’ |
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| 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 Ballroom
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'
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Heron 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’ |
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Heron Room Ceiling Heights: Heron I & II - 12'; Heron Foyer: 11'
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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
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| 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'
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Calhoun 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 |