Gourmet & Grapes

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is hosting its second annual Gourmet & Grapes event April 30-May 2. This is a culinary feast you do not want to miss. Not only will you experience the amazing food of celebrity and local chefs, but you are benefitting the Hollings Cancer Center of the Medical University of South Carolina.

Friday's Event:
Black tie dinner featuring Chef Patrick O'Connell of The Inn at Little Washington. Chef O'Connell is a five time James Beard award winning chef.
Chef O'Connell's extraodinary meal will be paired with wines from the Trefethen Family Vineyards. $250 per person 6:30 pm VIP reception followed by dinner in The Ocean Room (A Forbes' 4 star restaurant)

Saturday's Event:
Interactive Wine Tasting $125.00 Per Person.
• 11:00am - 12:15pm: Featuring wines presented by Janet Trefethen of Trefethen Family Vineyards, Italian winemaker Renato Spanu showcasing Sardinia's best wines, and Bill Phelps of Joseph Phelps Vineyard in Napa Valley.•

12:15 - 1:00pm: Open discussion and reception with the winemakers.

1:00-3:00 pm: Enjoy a 4 course cooking demonstration luncheon with Todd Gray of Equinox Restaurant in Washington, DC.~Courses paired with wines from Landmark

Wine Odyssey and Grand Finale $200.00 Per Person.
• 6:15pm - 7:00pm: Taste of Kiawah Reception ~ Featuring Kiawah Island Golf Resort's Finest Chefs.

7:00pm - 11:00pm: Enjoy the best of the best in Charleston's culinary talent. Twelve unbelivable Chefs, including those from The Sanctuary, are sure to steal the show. ~ Live Entertainment ~ Live and silect auctions with all proceeds going to MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

What a fabulous way to spend a weekend in late April/May. This time of the year is such a beautiful season on the island. Our flora and fauna is blooming, animals are out enjoying the beautiful weather and the island isn't hopping with tourists yet. Its like having your own private island. And remember, when you stay through us you receive full concierge service and an unsurpassed home to call yours. Our home on Eugenia is only minutes away from The Sanctuary, where this great event is taking place. Visit us at www.vrbo.com/230630 for rates and availability. We look forward to making your vacation memorable.