Set on Patriots Point, across the harbor from downtown Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina treats groups of up to 1,000 to a seaside getaway in a distinctive urban setting.

Attendees arriving at Charleston International Airport drive just 20 minutes to reach the four-story, nautically themed retreat. The oversized windows let in the natural light and offer dramatic views of the harbor. This, along with obstacle-free meeting spaces, creates an open and bright atmosphere for meetings and events.

Divisible by three, the Atlantic Ballroom overlooks the Harbor Terrace and pool. Smaller groups convene in the Commodore Room, divisible into two spaces with water views, or the Harbor Room, overlooking the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier and the new Cooper River Bridge.

The Palmetto Room offers an intimate setting for smaller meetings of up to ten. All seven meeting rooms come with high-speed Internet access, state-ofthe- art audiovisual equipment, the support of a business center, and the conference planning team’s devotion to detail. In addition, an on-site staff specializes in creating custom team-building programs for any size group and any purpose on the agenda.

Outdoors, the covered Sunrise Terrace and Deck supply year-round venues for receptions and dinners. Other options include the Mariner’s Walk Pier, the poolside Harbor Terrace, and a half-acre white-sand private beach ideal for oyster roasts and island-theme parties.

For restaurant dining, The Grille prepares Carolina Lowcountry cuisine with a sophisticated flair. After hours, attendees can unwind at the Reel Bar, decorated with antique fishing tackle and tournament memorabilia.

With 459 slips, Charleston Harbor Marina ranks as the largest pleasure-boat refuge in the Carolinas. It furnishes homes for tournaments and visiting yachts as well as harbor tours, dinner cruises, deep-sea fishing trips, sailing excursions, and even kayak rentals. For attendees who would rather tee off than set sail, the Patriots Point Links Golf Club adjoins the property with a championship layout that meanders along the harbor.

For guests and groups who wish to explore the city’s historic district or the South Carolina Aquarium, the marina offers a regular water taxi service. Guests can also take advantage of shuttle service to downtown Charleston in the resort’s authentic 14-passenger trolley.

Meanwhile, back at home, views of the city skyline, harbor, and historic Fort Sumter fill the balconies and terraces of attendees’ rooms and suites. All provide desks, wireless Internet access, individual climate control, full balconies or Juliet terraces, and Serta Sleepdream deluxe pillow-top mattresses.

Accommodations in the deluxe wing provide nautically themed designer touches as well as 37- inch plasma-screen TVs and Jacuzzi tubs. The top floor’s Admiral Suite appeals to the highest executive aspirations with its private dining room, two bedrooms and two baths, and an oversized balcony with a sweeping 180-degree overview of Charleston Harbor and the historic district.