Greetings everyone, Recently I heard from the good folks at The Sanderling Resort located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. They shared some of the latest information regarding the coastal destination that is of particular interest to our readership and that is it recently completed a major transformation on the property “blending coastal elegance and modern luxury.”
That said, it now features 123 elegantly redesigned guest rooms and suites by Ward + Gray, along with The Residences at The Sanderling Resort—a collection of private vacation homes ideal for extended stays and family gatherings. According to one source, “culinary excellence takes center stage at Theodosia, a new restaurant by award-winning chef Vivian Howard, which joins the historic Lifesaving Station, The Sandbar, and the Beach House Bar. From innovative group programming and elevated buyout opportunities to thoughtfully designed meeting venues and executive-level experiences, the resort is delivering dynamic environments for productive and memorable gatherings.”
More specifically: The resort offers more than 18,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor event space overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound. Signature venues include the Sunset Ballroom, a waterfront setting ideal for larger receptions and conferences; The Lawn, a scenic outdoor venue perfect for welcome receptions and team gatherings; and Keepers Loft inside the historic Lifesaving Station, which offers a unique coastal backdrop for private dinners and networking events. The resort can accommodate groups of assorted sizes, from intimate leadership retreats to gatherings of up to 500 guests.
At the Sanderling, there are a myriad of on-and-off site activities to complement a corporate meeting, incentive program or other event. For instance:
Group Capabilities:
The Sanderling Resort offers wonderful new incentives for meetings and events at the resort. In partnership with Kitty Hawk Kites, they are now offering signature group experiences such as:
Hang-gliding lessons at Jockey’s Ridge (introductory and tandem).
Kayak eco-tours through maritime forest and salt marsh habitats.
Wild horse tours in Corolla conservation areas.
Dolphin research eco-tours led by marine biologists.
Surf lessons, sandboarding, stunt-kite flying, and kite-building clinics.
Vineyard Voyage cruise across the Currituck Sound.
Also, expanded ON SITE group experiences include:
Acrylic paint and resin workshops.
Yoga and fitness programming (Beach Boot Camps, Sound Baths, Meditation, Reiki, and private instructors).
Stunt Kite flying lessons.
Sandcastle building, team beach Olympics, and games.
Guided group kayak tours on the Currituck Sound.
Distilling and cocktail classes.
Guided bicycle ridesl and more.
OFF SITE experiences include:
Private tours.
Corolla Light House tours.
North Carolina Oyster Trail tours.
Currituck Sound cruise and vineyard tour with wine tasting.
Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Wright Brothers National Memorial.
Jockey’s Ridge State Park and NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island.
Turf’s Up OBX – Indoor sports simulators and group entertainment.
Interested event planners and group organizers can find out more at: www.thesanderling.com/meetings-events/venues/
