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Arrival day is on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Meet the group at LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages in Ridgeland, SC
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. check-in and Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 7:00 p.m. Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Friday, March 6, 2026 in Ridgeland, SC at LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages
End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. check-out.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 45-50 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 30 miles .
HHI Express
Taxi
Phone: 8432279005
Cost: Rates are seen below in comments and are subject to change. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
This company offers very reasonable rates and excellent service. They are as follows: from 6AM-9PM, $125 for Cadillac service, $100 for Toyota service. Plus 20% driver gratuity. If a suburban is needed, the cost is $150 for up to 4 people. $20 per person extra up to 6 people. An additional charge of $25 from 9pm-11PM, $40 additional from 11PM-4AM, additional $25 from 4AM-6AM. Please call 843-227-9005 to make your reservations in advance.
Arrival day is on 3/1/2026.
Meet the group at LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages in Ridgeland, SC.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. check-in and Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 7:00 p.m. Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Friday, March 6, 2026 in Ridgeland, SC at LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages.
End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. check-out..
Free parking is available on site. If you are traveling with a trailer or camper, please check with Jan Schatz at jjschatz46@gmail.com or 407-496-0004.
I-95
From South Carolina I-95, take Exit 28 (Coosawhatchie). Turn East/southeast (towards Hilton Head) on to HWY 462. Travel 5 miles and TURN LEFT at Knowles Island Road (also known as SR27-19). Travel 1.5 miles. Look for the sign that reads "Palm Key" on a low white fence on the left. TURN LEFT into the development and TURN LEFT IMMEDIATELY onto Palm Key Place. Our street address is 37 Palm Key Place; our Learning Center (and meeting place) is immediately on your left. Look for signs and a two-story building with large front porch and rocking chairs.