Address:
PO BOX 224
2101 Palm Blvd
Isle of Palms, SC
29451

RESIDENT DIRECTOR

Herbert Loadholt

Herbert Loadholt
843-886-4630
herbert@sclrc.com

RESERVATIONS
9:00AM - 12:00PM
843-886-4630

SC SYNOD EVENTS AT COASTAL RETREAT CENTER

- LCY 11th and 12th grade Retreat Feb 15-16
- SC WELCA Retreat
April 12th-20th

ELDERHOSTEL

Elderhostel is America's first and the world's largest educational travel organization for adults 55 and over.

Revolutionary War in Charleston

Take a week long adventure in lifelong learning with Coastal Retreat Center's Elderhostel program. Discover the wonder of "America's most historic city", Charleston, and learn about topics such as Charleston Architecture, Gullah Culture, Revolutionary War in Charleston, Civil War in Charleston, Lowcountry Arts and Traditions, the coastal environment, and much more! Learn more about CRC's Elderhostel programs and scheduled dates.

Book your own Adventure at Elderhostel.org

Elderhostel Sweetgrass hat

 

COASTAL RETREAT CENTER

CRC Located on the Isle of Palms across the Cooper River from Charleston, South Carolina, the Coastal Retreat Center offers all the beauty and activities of the beach: swimming, sunbathing, walking, and searching for shells. Additionally, it offers convenient access to one of America's most historic cities with its sight-seeing, harbor cruises, museums, shopping, and fine restaurants.
The Coastal Retreat Center was built to accommodate groups meeting for retreats, workshops, conferences, and meetings. The CRC provides a place of hopitality for over 3,000 individuals from congregations and communities, totaling more than 10,000 nights of use per year, according to Resident Director Herbert Loadholt. Along with being in the premier beach location of Isle of Palms, the CRC offers a number of facilities to suit your group's needs!

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

 

Coastal Room The Coastal Retreat Center offers 20 bedrooms, sleeping a maximum 80 people. Ten bedrooms have two double beds, and ten bedrooms have a double bed and a set of bunk beds. Each room has its own tiled bath with shower, and independent heating and cooling system. Guests provide their own linens or they may rent from the Center. All of our rooms have been recently upgraded through our "Adopt-A-Room" program and have really enhanced guests' stay at CRC.

 

 

FACILITIES

 

LOBBY

When you first enter the Coastal Retreat Center, you will receive a warm southern welcome in our Lobby. The Lobby is equipted with plenty of seating, current newspapers and magazines, a free long-distance telephone, and Wi-Fi wireless internet access for guests with laptops. Right outside of the lobby is a concrete patio outside on the ground level you can enjoy!
lobby

 

classroom

CLASSROOM / MEETING ROOM

The Classroom/Meeting room is a great space for learning, lecturing, bible studies, and meetings. The room is supplied with tables and chairs, a dry erase board, and a pull down projector screen. Bring your own projector to display your presentations or watch movies on a 'big screen'.

 

KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM

Kitchen and Dining

The Dining Room and Kitchen are located downstairs next to the Lobby. The Kitchen is available for groups to prepare and store food, and can be set up to serve food buffet style. Pots, pans, trays, silverware and serving utensils are furnished.  Plates, cups, napkins, etc., are not furnished. The Dining Room's tables and chairs can be arranged to best accomodate your group's needs.

*Food service is available for $30 per person, per day, 20 minimum required

 

LOUNGE ROOMS AND CHAPEL AREA

CRC has two lounge rooms, one upstairs that connects with the Classroom and one downstairs next to the Lobby. The upstairs Lounge is equipt with chairs, sofas, TV/DVD, a piano and makes a wonderful spot for devotionals and other meetings. The downstairs lounge offers meeting space, chairs, and TV with regular Cable stations. This room is also the designated chapel area.

 

OUTDOOR DECK

On the upper level we are pleased to present you with a generously sized wooden deck that has a terrific view of the Isle of Palms. Enjoy lounging out on our patio furniture or have a outdoor group activity.

BASKETBALL COURT

Bring your game to the outdoor basketball court that is located right outside of our main building. A paved court, two hoops, and a basketball make for a wonderful afternoon! Enjoy!

deck
beach chapel area
And of course, as a guest of the Coastal Retreat Center, you will enjoy premier free parking on the Isle of Palms. Bring all your beach toys and walk across the street to see the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Frequent events happen on the beach over the summer including sandcastle building competetions! At night, the beach makes for a wonderful moonlit stroll, undisturbed by man made light. If you are lucky you might come upon a Loggerhead Turtle's Nest and see the Turtle Team Preservation group in action! See the tides change and experience all the wonder of God's beautiful beaches.

 

ACCESSIBILITY

The Entrance to the CRC is on the ground level. There is an elevator that provides access to the second floor. Public restrooms and 2 bedrooms are wheelchair accessible.

 

RATES AND GUIDELINES

Click links below

Peak Season Rates Non-SC Lutheran Organizations SC Lutheran Organizations

 

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FOR COASTAL RETREAT CENTER RESERVATIONS
PLEASE CALL 843-886-4630

Contact us for futher information about Coastal Retreat Center.

Herbert Loadholt (Resident Director)
Coastal Retreat Center
PO Box 224
2101 Palm Blvd
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
E-mail: herbert@sclrc.com

 

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