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Thanksgiving Specialty Pies
The Sanctuary's award-winning pastry team is at it again! Their chefs have crafted flaky pastry creations to compliment your Thanksgiving table this year. Each pie is specially boxes and will be ready to pick up. **Orders must be placed by Thursday, November 20. Flavors available: Pumpkin Cinnamon-Apple Crumble Chocolate Pecan Price: $18/pie Pick-up dates: Wed., Nov. 26 between 9am-12pm at the Business Center Hospitality Desk Thurs., Nov. 27, between 9am and 11am at the Grand Oaks Ballroom podium How to order…
Find out more »Kiawah’s Annual Turkey Trot: 2014
Ready for the Turkey Trot? Kiawah Island is hosting their annual fun run/walk on the beach on Thanksgiving morning! Get your workout before the turkey eating and football watching. The race offers a one-mile walk or a one to three mile run on the beach for families, beginners or competitive runners. Registration begins at 8am on the beach at the Sanctuary Beach Access (just west of the Sanctuary Hotel). The race begins promptly at 8:30am. All participants receive a raffle…
Find out more »Thanksgiving Feast at The Sanctuary
Join The Sanctuary Hotel in the Grand Oaks Ballroom from 11am to 4pm for a lavish buffet presentation on Thanksgiving Day! There will be numerous culinary stations throughout the ballroom including seafood displays, live chef stations, holiday meats, and other traditional favorites. Wine menu will be available. Also, be sure to check out the decadent chocolates and pastries for dessert! $76++ Please call (843) 768-6253 for more information and reservations. The Sanctuary is also hosting Children's Thanksgiving Buffet during the same time. $1 will be donated to Charleston Food Bank…
Find out more »Children’s Thanksgiving Buffet
Your children can enjoy a buffet of their own in the adjacent Heron Room while you enjoy the grand buffet in the ballroom. There will be games, live animals, arts and crafts, as well as delicious and fun food! Please call (843) 768-6253 for more information and reservations. $30++ per child (ages 4-12)
Find out more »Thanksgiving Family Sand Sculpting
Bring your sand tools and creativity out to the beach for the family sand sculpting competition! Categories will include best holiday theme and most creative. Entry is complimentary. The competition will take place just west of the Sanctuary Hotel Beach Access point. Judging begins promptly at 2:45pm. Limited toys will be available for rent. We'd love to see your sculptures! Upload your pictures on Twitter or Instagram while you're out on the beach and mention us!
Find out more »Fall Festival
Join the Fall Festival with entertainment at Night Heron Park this Thanksgiving! A bluegrass band will be pick’n away so stomp your feet then head on out to the park for a kick’n good time! Favorite crowd attractions include an inflatable jump castle, pumpkin bowling, southern lawn games, face painting, and a crazy train.
Find out more »Kiawah’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
Be there as The Sanctuary is transformed into a magical, holiday mansion. Their holiday staff will be busy assembling the Grand Lobby Christmas tree, as well as decorating the mantels and grand staircases. The tree lighting festivities will begin at 5pm and come ready to sing some favorite Christmas carols! We had fun attending last year - along with all of the holiday cheer there were also a plethora of cookies and warm holiday drinks.
Find out more »Mingo Point Thanksgiving Oyster Roast
Celebrate the holidays and enjoy an authentic Lowcountry experience at Mingo Point for the last oyster roast and BBQ of 2014! Join the festivities from 5PM to 9PM on Friday, November 28 for oyster shucking, Southern BBQ Buffet with specialties highlighting holiday favorites, live entertainment from from The Island Trio, a craft market including artwork and jewelry from local artisans and a Kids “Cool Zone” featuring a child-friendly buffet, design your own tote and hair braiding! Santa Claus will also be visiting the oyster…
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