At a first glance The Schoolhouse appears to be an unassuming business space with rented out…read moreoffices. Once within you see it's not just local vendors but a healing space featuring wellness studios, esthetician services, and meeting places where folks gather for events from yoga to presentations. There's a water refill station inside and a great restroom with sinks available indoor and out of the actual restroom. I noticed some meeting places as well with transparent walls good for community gatherings. Some notable places I've seen are The Sanctuary, DandiLion wax studio, and the Charleston Wellness Studio. Upon reading another Yelp review I loved they offer a venue space as well which would be great for showers or weddings perhaps! Something to look into. Another wonderful addition to the Schoolhouse is the picturesque garden next door. Enjoyed the flowers and greenery before embarking on my next task. Very peaceful space.

The Schoolhouse is a fairly new event center, I believe it has been about a year? More or less,…read morecould be wrong. At any rate, we were looking for a spot to hold our mom's 70th birthday surprise party. We were struggling with finding availability on a Saturday afternoon - church reception halls were booked, other venues were booked, and then other venues just wanted to charge too much for a birthday party (charging us Charleston wedding prices!!). The Schoolhouse actually did not come up in our search, but was recommended to my sister. My sister immediately contacted the Schoolhouse to check availability. They have a couple different rooms that are rentable, depending on size. We didn't need anything too big, so we were able to rent out the Music Room. Small room good for 30-40 people. They supply the chairs/tables with the rental. On the day of, Heather was there to meet us, and gave me her number in case we had any questions. I will say, the only issue was that there was another group that had a function going on in the next room and they had come in and taken one of our tables. So we had to take it back! Not a big issue, since Heather took charge, but it just seems like people don't understand that multiple events can go on. That is the biggest issue that I see with this space, is that people don't understand that multiple events can go on. Obviously, if you are the one renting it, then you know it, but your guests do not. So as we were setting up, we had the doors open so that we could bring stuff in from the cars. Well there were some random people that just walked into and through our room. Do you not see us setting up? Then eventually two people came in and were on the floor giving massages (what in the world??) - not sure if they were tenants or from the other party. Again, do you not see us setting up? We told them we had this space reserved, and they were willing to leave. Then I guess the party next door did not bring enough supplies, coming in and asking us for cups. No, we bought these for our party. I wouldn't say this is a fault to the event center, but a fault to guests/other people renting, to give other people common courtesy. We did end up closing all doors once we got everything inside from all of the cars, and had no other issues. My only suggestion would be to maybe have signs in place by the rental facility showing that "this room is privately reserved today, please do not enter". During the actual party with the room filled, it did get very warm. It was at least a cool night so that we opened the door to the outside to let cool air in. I'm not sure if we knew how to adjust the temperature or if we could adjust it, but that was our means of just letting the building be and letting cool air in. Also, there is ample parking in front and in back of the building. So your guests do not have to worry about having to park and walk or to pay for parking. Overall, I would definitely recommend this space for a party - reasonably priced, with a great setup on how much space you actually need.

Tried to reserve a venue and they hung up the phone on me. I guess they are pretty booked!read more

We went to a Wedding Welcome party here in December and had a great night. There is a fire pit,…read moreloads of tables and chairs and a covered pavilion outside. Our friends lined up a shrimp boil and hired a beer truck for outside and bartenders for inside. It was pretty crowded with the amount of people they invited so it was very loud inside. I would have suggested some outside heaters because it was a chilly night. This was a fun night but a little bit of a drive from downtown Charleston. We were happy we took an Uber.

They were great host. The event space was clean and beautiful and they were very accommodating for…read moreour party of 30+

This is the place you must decide to have your next private event in the near future. Let's talk…read moreabout a beautiful historic intimate location in the heart of downtown Savannah with the charm and sophisticated architecture that an elegant event would bring. The Room at Common is top notch and believe me there is absolutely nothing common here. Let's give a moment of respect to the Executive Head Chef Shawn and his entire accompanying staff whose impeccable attention to detail in every dish that exited his kitchen demonstrated the depth and ability of everyone who had a hand in slicing, cutting, baking, and curating the most delectable dishes I have found in quite a while. You need an outlandish charcuterie board to get you in the mood to begin the eating festival. The sliders had the perfect texture and the bread was tenderly placed with a delicate sauce. The tomato basil soup in a bread bowl was like heaven. The fried green tomatoes were also a favorite. The short ribs with the smothered collard greens and the cornbread were on an another planet of goodness. You want fresh local oysters on the half shelf pulled from the water only hours ago, well they got you right in house with them lying on ice and a professional shucker right there to serve you with a beautiful smile. Did I mention the dessert bar? Freshly baked cookies, macaroons, mini red velvet cake shooters, lemon puff pastries, mini cheesecakes, and other treats that would leave the sweetest sweet tooth, toothless. The food was Southern, but wound up a notch. It was not boring. It was not common. If you're in Savannah for a work conference or need a place to meet to discuss business with your team, host a holiday party, or have a small wedding reception, do not skip The Room at Common. One thing I appreciate is how attentive the staff is to each guest. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. You feel as if you're one of the family coming to visit. The cocktails are delicious. The wine selection is fantastic and carefully crafted with an experienced sommelier in house. I'm telling you that you will kick yourself if you don't have you people call Leah Ralph to book your event. The food and drinks will make your folks love you forever!

If I could give 100 stars, I would. Our experience at Common Restaurant (specifically The Room) was…read moretruly exceptional. We were looking for a small, intimate, and beautiful space to host our micro-wedding celebration, and after reaching out to many places in downtown Savannah, The Room at Common stood out immediately. When we did our site visit, it was exactly what we had envisioned and more. The space is beautifully decorated inside a historic Savannah building and offers thoughtful features like a Frame TV for slides or welcome messages, private restrooms, a private bar, and the ability to play your own music (which is rare for a small venue and comes without extra charges). Leah was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She responded to our initial inquiry almost immediately, something that really stood out since many other venues took days or even weeks to reply. From the first email to the site visit and all the communication leading up to the event, she was incredibly helpful and reassuring. As someone who works in hospitality and tends to be a bit of a "controller," it meant a lot to feel confident that everything was in good hands. On the day of our celebration, everything was beyond what we imagined. The space looked beautiful, and we were greeted so warmly. Sammy, our server, was attentive and fun, and the bartender was fantastic as well. And the food... absolutely incredible. Every dish exceeded expectations. Our guests are still talking about it weeks later. The oysters were incredibly fresh, the steak was outstanding, and the fried cornbread, fish dip, and cheesecake were unforgettable. A huge thank you to the Executive Chef (who even came out to greet us) and the entire kitchen team. Every member of the team made us feel cared for and ensured we had everything we needed. They truly embody the meaning of Southern hospitality. Thank you all for making our day so special. My husband and I already say that if we ever renew our vows or host another celebration, we'll absolutely be coming back.

I always imagined that I would get married on Kiawah Island, but I never had a specific place in…read moremind. Shortly after getting engaged, I researched the Kiawah Island Golf Resort venues and the Kiawah Island Club venues. Not only were they all really expensive, but you had to use their catering and follow their list of preferred vendors. Nothing was jiving with my idea of having an intimate island wedding until my dad suggested Sandcastle. The Sandcastle event coordinator (Megan)* got back to me pretty quickly with more information and dates that were already booked. I had a Fall wedding in mind, but also wanted to pick a date that was at the bottom of the off season, so we went with 12.1.12. Sandcastle is an oceanfront facility that can accommodate up to 180 people, and you can rent one, two, or three rooms. Tables, chairs, glassware, dinnerware, and flatware are included. I was really impressed with their reasonable rental rates-- if you don't qualify for the member rates, then getting sponsored by a member is an option. My favorite thing about having our reception at Sandcastle was that we got to choose all of our vendors.** There are definitely pros and cons to this: It's time-consuming to choose all of your vendors from afar and you have to be okay with the fact that you might end up with wonky centerpieces like we did. However, you absolutely cannot beat the views, huge verandah, and large catering kitchen that Sandcastle offers. *Ask Megan about her day-of coordination services. She did an awesome job and was five million times more organized than the wedding planner we originally hired. **Be sure to check out KICA's Preferential Pricing list for vendor discounts.

I had my wedding there earlier this summer and everything was great. The location, view, reception…read morerooms and staff all made it a memorable event. As a member, it was also incredibly affordable (which is saying something on Kiawah). If you aren't a member, try to find someone to get the discount! It is thousands of dollars cheaper than other locations on the island and you get an incredible view!

This is the site for the 2025 Taste of Walterboro in n conjunction with the 2025 Colleton county…read moreRice Festival, Yes a celebration of Rice. The TOW is an annual event with well over 300+ attendees pay $25.00 in advance or $30.00 the day of the event. The admission is well worth it with at least 40-50 restaurants and local bakeries, sandwich shops and small eateries come together to partake of their cuisines.Also local liquor stores and Breweries participate with free beverages, of course the free wine and beer was the longest line and they definitely didn't skimp on the pour 12oz cups are used and there is no limit of how many times you could go back. Same with the food. You work your way around the wild life ground ,tables and chairs are tastefully decorated in the center of the grounds and you are given regular sized plastic dinner plates and then you just select what you want. Some business give you a healthy portion and some try to measure out theirs. All in all it's a great event which starts at 6:00pm-8:00pm. By 7:15 I had my fill of wine and food. Unfortunately I won't be here for the food truck extravaganza Saturday where over 50 food trucks will be participating in this awesome event.

It was an incredible experience!! The place was amazing and all employees were very professional…read moreand personable.

I work next to the Club and I just love it there. All the staff are friendly and it just has become…read morea comforting place for ceremonies, gatherings and the food is great as well. The club card discounts are awesome and the food/services are kind to your wallet. Also the weeknight activities like Bingo or games they have playing at Rookies make it a fun place to hang out and grab some drinks and a good burger. Tip: Monday is pasta buffet for lunch, Tuesday is Taco buffet, Thursday is fried chicken buffet (best lunch buffet of all so come early to avoid waiting in a long line), and Friday is seafood buffet.

I had my wedding at The Cooper House. From the moment I toured the property I knew it was the one…read more My guests are still talking about how perfectly beautiful it was. Marnie is the best; she helped with every aspect of the planning all the way up to and through the wedding day. She helped in coordinating the ceremony and the reception. Being from out of state it was great having someone I could rely on to recommend places (hair salon, florist, cake, etc) within my budget. Marnie was great with answering any questions or concerns I had. She really knows her stuff. The food is delicious, trust me I've had it several times. I would definitely recommend The Cooper House for any celebration, even if it means traveling 7 hours to get there.

I traveled down from NY to marry my fiancé. The original plan was have a simple marriage ceremony…read moreon the beach. As soon as we got down here, a last minute bomb cyclone struck and left us to abandon our plans. Luckily, The Cooper House was available and these guys salvaged our wedding. My bride and all our guests were stunned at how beautiful the property was. We were able to have the ceremony in the old general store. The lighting, chairs, and overall ambiance was perfect. They even left us water and champagne for a toast! We were allowed to take pictures on the grounds (and we did when we got a break from the rain) and the place is gorgeous. I cannot stress how pleased I am with how it turned out with only 24 hours of planning. I can't even imagine how much better it would be with more planning. I highly recommend this place and thank them from the bottom of my heart for helping a complete stranger out.

The staff here was so friendly! I'm so glad I chose this as my pit stop on the way back to Maryland…read morefrom Florida. They don't have an EV charging station on site but there's one on the next exit up at the Walmart. This was a great place for my pet and I to rest our head. I like the fact that they gave me a room with carpet even though I had a pet. Other hotels generally stick all the pets on one floor and there's no carpet, just tile. Outside. They also have a station with dog bags and a place for you to discard of dog poop. That was very convenient. I didn't stay here long. It was just an overnight but I also appreciate the free breakfast in the morning to get me on my way. They had sausage eggs. Of course. Plenty of juices and coffee, fruits and vegetables and muffins. The band was very comfortable, and the shower was nice and hot. I also appreciate the fact that I was able to change the nozzle on the shower head to different patterns and strengths. And I also appreciate the lighting on the bathroom mirror. It was a good stay!

THEY HAVE A HOT CHOCOLATE BAR…read more Great experience from start to finish. I show up with an extra person and they happily change to a double queen room instead of the king I booked. I ask for a late checkout and they are happy to do it. Free breakfast isn't stale bagels but a full southern layout with biscuits and gravy, sausage and a pancake maker. Room was clean and comfy and the bed was fantastic.