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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

A Cultural Christmas Feast in Historic Charleston

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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.

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Start of Program
Dec 2, 2012
Registration Begins Sunday at 4pm. Dinner is served at 6pm.
You will be staying at the Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms/Charleston that night.
Location: Isle of Palms/Charleston
Nearest city or town: Mount Pleasant and Charleston
Nearest highway: Interstate 26, Mark Clark Expressway I-526, and US Highway 17
Nearest airport: Charleston International Airport

End of Program
Dec 7, 2012
Program concludes Friday with Lunch served at 11:30am
You will be staying at the Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms/Charleston the night before.
Location: Isle of Palms/Charleston
Additional transportation information same as above.
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Type: Other

 Description: The Coastal Retreat Center is a two-story brick building on the Isle of Palms, and is about 150 yards from the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Bedrooms, dining room and classroom all in the same building. The retreat center is just ten miles north of downtown historic Charleston, via US Highway 17 N. Charleston is a world-class tourist destination with more than three million visitors annually.

Contact info:
2101 Palm Blvd.
PO Box 224
Isle of Palms, SC 29451 USA
phone: 843-886-4630
web: www.sclrc.com/coastal

Room amenities: Each room has climate controlled heating and air conditioning. Clock radio, writing table, comfortable chairs, private shower bath. Bed and bath linens, soap, provided.

Facility amenities: Lounge areas on first and second floors. One television with cable channels/DVD/VCR components available on each level in the lounge areas. Wireless internet connection available in first floor lounge and dining areas.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $70 double; $60 single
Check with resident manager, Mr. Herb Loadholt, regarding availability of rooms. Office phone: 843-886-4630.

Check in time: 4:00 PM
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Type: Other

 Description: The Coastal Retreat Center is a two-story brick building on the Isle of Palms, and is about 150 yards from the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Bedrooms, dining room and classroom all in the same building. The retreat center is just ten miles north of downtown historic Charleston, via US Highway 17 N. Charleston is a world-class tourist destination with more than three million visitors annually.

Contact info:
2101 Palm Blvd.
PO Box 224
Isle of Palms, SC 29451 USA
phone: 843-886-4630
web: www.sclrc.com/coastal

Room amenities: Each room has climate controlled heating and air conditioning. Clock radio, writing table, comfortable chairs, private shower bath. Bed and bath linens, soap, provided.

Facility amenities: Lounge areas on first and second floors. One television with cable channels/DVD/VCR components available on each level in the lounge areas. Wireless internet connection available in first floor lounge and dining areas.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: $70 double; $60 single
Check with resident manager, Mr. Herb Loadholt, regarding availability of rooms. Office phone: 843-886-4630.

Check out time: 11:30 AM
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