Kiawah Island Marathon

The 33rd annual Kiawah Island Marathon will take place December 11th, 2010. Yes, it seems awfully early for this post, (it isn't even Easter yet!) BUT, the marathon registrations opens August 1st, 2010. So make sure to mark your calendar. Registration for the full marathon fills up really quickly, as does the half.

The race starts at East Beach Village-right near the Villa registration area and our Kiawah house is less than a 5 minute drive to EB Village. It would take you about 10 minutes to walk to the start line. Imagine yourself running the full or the half and coming back to relax in an ice bath in one of our oversized jetted tubs in one of two of our master bathrooms. Or re-coop in our outdoor hottub located on a private deck. The Eugenia house is a perfect home for you and your cheerleaders to stay at during this big event. Check out rates and availability at www.vrbo.com/230630

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.

Corporate Outings

Imagine yourself on Kiawah Island for not only family vacations, but small corporate retreats. Our home on Eugenia Avenue is a great spot for corporate meetings. Allow yourself to be pampered by our Concierge team while hosting your company's meeting in our home. Just seconds from the beach and minutes from 5 championship golf courses our location is the perfect spot for a little R&R for your employees. With all of the press on companies spending money in hotels, rest assured that your company outing will not be "in the press." Most hotels advertise what companies are staying in their hotel on their reader boards. All of our guests' information is kept strictly confidential.

We can help you set up catered meals, hire private chefs, and even bring in local AV companies for your presentations. Call us today to find out how we can make your next small corporate outing a success. Visit us at www.vrbo.com/230630 for rates and availbility. We look forward to helping you strenghten your business in 2010.

Red Sky Grill

Tucked away only minutes from Kiawah Island is Seabrook Island. Seabrook is known for its quiet, laid back way of life. Just steps away from the security gate of Seabrook is a lovely restaurant called Red Sky Grill. Red Sky was purchased a few years back by Matt Bollus. Chef Bollus expanded and gutted the restaurant to create a new dining space. A lot of thought was put into the space but better yet into the menu. Chef's devotion to fresh and clean flavors is evident in his seasonal menus. During particular seasons Chef Bollus offers 1/2 price bottles of wine (up to $50) and every Thursday is a wine tasting/dinner night. Be sure to try the butternut squash ravioli. Some of the best you will taste. For more information or to make dinner reservations log onto www.redskydining.com And remember, Red Sky is only minutes from our Eugenia home. Log onto our website at www.vrbo.com/230630 for rates and availability.

Conde Nast Traveler

Conde Nast Traveler recently awarded Kiawah Island with some fabulous awards! Kiawah Island is the #1 Island in North America and Kiawah Island Golf Resort is the #1 Resort on the U.S. Mainland! Come check out all that Kiawah Island has to offer you! We are the perfect spot for family vacations and golf get aways. Our house is centrally located in the middle of the island. And remember, when you rent our home, you receive our Concierge Services. Visit our VRBO website for availability and rates. http://www.vrbo.com230630/ We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Restaurant Week-Charleston!

Just a short drive from Kiawah is beautiful, historic Charleston. Experience some of the best restaurants in the holy city during Restaurant Week-Charleston (January 11th-17th) and enjoy a discounted rate! The restaurants have created custom menus to allow you to have some of their special dishes and best of all they are budget friendly. For a complete listing of restaurants and to see their menus, please follow this link: http://www.restaurantweekcharleston.com/

And remember, book your vacation this year by February 28, 2010 and receive 10% off a weekly stay. (Some restrictions and black out dates apply) Visit our VRBO website for available dates and rates. www.vrbo.com/230630

10% off week long stays (see below for details)

Book your stay with us by February 28, 2010 and receive 10% off a week long reservation. Some black out dates apply. Contact us at 843.991.3302 or visit our VRBO website at www.vrbo.com/230630

We look forward to seeing you this year! Remember all of our reservations come with concierge services.