9/01/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Charleston-area attorney purchases Woodlands Inn Salamander Hospitality has been retained to manage the hotel, which is one of only six properties in the United States to hold the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond ratings for both lodging and dining. »More 8/25/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn hosts outdoor Brew & BBQ Dinner on Wednesday, September 8 The three-course, four-beer dinner event begins at 6:30 p.m. in Woodlands' herb garden, and features appetizers, beer samplings and live musical entertainment »More 8/08/2010 - Woodlands Inn: At top-rated hotels, pampering is nonstop Philadelphia Inquirer: Once a plantation home, Woodlands is a stately Georgian red brick, fronted with a six-columned white portico topped with a triangular pediment. It's elegant, yet welcoming.
»More 8/02/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands earns more honors Discover South Carolina: Woodlands Inn in Summerville continues to win awards, and the latest are recognition from Travel + Leisure magazine readers and Fodor's travel guides.
»More 7/26/2010 - Salamander Hospitality: "The Other City" – the acclaimed documentary by Salamander Hospitality CEO Sheila C. Johnson about Washington, D.C.'s HIV epidemic – screens at XVIII International AIDS Conference in Vienna "The Other City" is a tribute to D.C.'s local heroes who are determined to solve problems that have been compounded by underfunding and lack of government support. It is also a moving reminder of the daily struggle to triumph over HIV/AIDS. More than one million Americans are living with HIV, more than half a million have died after developing AIDS and rates are actually rising in some major American cities. »More 7/26/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Summer Fashion Show at Woodlands Inn CharlestonChicks.com: (video) Woodlands Inn held a summer fashion luncheon on Friday, July 23. »More 7/23/2010 - Woodlands Inn: New Woodlands GM has exciting plans for the future Summerville Journal Scene: Lavin wants to concentrate on several areas. One, he wants to make the Woodlands experience more accessible. To that end, the inn is competitively pricing everything from extended stays to the dining room menu. Woodlands also recently opened Pines Café, a casual option to the formal dining room that has recently been a hit with local diners who want to grab a salad, burger, or even beer and wings. »More 7/19/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn offers $94.12 per person nightly rate to celebrate Travel + Leisure rating as fourth best lodging in U.S. and Canada With a rating of 94.12 out of 100, readers rated Woodlands as the fourth finest lodging – including all resorts, hotels and inns – in the United States and Canada. The results appeared in the magazine's 15th-annual survey of the absolute best hotels in the world. »More 7/13/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn ranked as the fourth best lodging in U.S. and Canada The magazine's 15th-annual reader survey of the absolute best hotels in the world rated Woodlands Inn as the fourth finest lodging – including all resorts, hotels and inns – in the United States and Canada. The property, which is owned by Sheila C. Johnson and managed by Salamander Hospitality, also placed second in the North American inns category. And, with a score of 94.18 out of 100, Woodlands came tied for 24th of all lodgings in the world. »More 7/13/2010 - Woodlands Inn: A Respite from the Heat The Sunday News: In 1906, Robert Parsons, of Pennsylvania, built what is now the Woodlands Inn minutes from downtown Summerville. Surrounded by pines, magnolias and other indigenous flora, Woodlands Inn provides a lovely respite from the heat as well as the hustle and bustle of the city »More 7/10/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Thirteen hotels I don't yet know, but would stay at without luggage Chicalistas: I hope that cities like Charleston and Savannah are next on my list of destinations to visit. »More 7/06/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Community Independence Celebration a Hit Summerville Journal Scene: Under clear skies and nearly perfect temperatures, more than 1,000 people rang in the glorious Fourth at a special celebration held at the Woodlands Inn. »More 7/05/2010 - Salamander Hospitality: The empire of Sheila Johnson Washington Post: Johnson is finding ways to benefit from the economic slump, scouting out distressed hotels for a property management company she just launched to turn around. »More 6/30/2010 - Salamander Hospitality: Salamander Hospitality Owner Feeds Her Own Team with Local Cuisine NBC Washington (video): Sheila Johnson feeds her Washington Mystics team with food from her Market Salamander in Middleburg. »More 6/22/2010 - Woodlands Inn: July 4 Festival details featured Summerville Journal Scene: The arts-based event is being held in conjunction with Summerville DREAM (Downtown Restoration Enhancement and Management) and the Summerville Community Orchestra. It was created to complement the town's weekend of festivities, and begins at 4 p.m. on July 4 and ends in time for guests to attend the Town's fireworks display. »More 6/22/2010 - Salamander Hospitality: Sheila C. Johnson - A Renaissance Woman Color Magazine: Sheila Johnson may be best known for co-founding Black Entertainment Television (BET). Or perhaps for becoming the first African American woman to hold a major stake in three professional sports teams (Washington Mystics, Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards). Today, she is known as the CEO and Founder of Salamander Hospitality, which is a group of high-end hotels, resorts, spas and a PGA Tour golf course. Add conductor, movie producer and philanthropist to the list, and it starts to become clear that she is best described as someone who does everything - and more than any one of her endeavors, she is her own brand. »More 6/15/2010 - Innisbrook: Father's Day events at Woodlands Inn Summerville Journal Scene: The cost for each event is exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 843-308-2115. Visit www.woodlandsinn.com for more information and details. »More 6/14/2010 - Woodlands Inn: July 4 Festival Details at Woodlands Inn Luxury Travel Magazine: Advance tickets are $8 for adults ($10 at the door) and $3 for children ($5 at the door) between 4-12 years of age. Those under three will be admitted free of charge. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Summerville DREAM and the Summerville Community Orchestra. Tickets can be obtained by calling 843-875-2600. Visit www.woodlandsinn.com for more information and details.
»More 6/13/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn announces July 4 Festival Details Advance tickets are $8 for adults ($10 at the door) and $3 for children ($5 at the door) between 4-12 years of age. Those under three will be admitted free of charge. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Summerville DREAM and the Summerville Community Orchestra. Tickets can be obtained by calling 843-875-2600. Visit www.woodlandsinn.com for more information and details. »More 6/09/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn hosts two Father's Day Events June 19 and 20 On June 19, it will hold a Father's Day Beer & BBQ Tasting Menu, as part of its ongoing efforts to provide a more engaging and relaxing dining experience. The event, held in conjunction with Palmetto Brewery, begins at 6:00 p.m. and features four courses, beer pairings with each course, and an after-meal cigar and bourbon. Live music will be provided by the South Carolina Broadcasters. »More 6/07/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn hosts a 'Tour of Italy' Wine Tasting and Dinner on Wednesday, June 16 The event, part of the Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond Inn's monthly "Wines of the World" series, begins at 6:30 p.m. with a 12-wine tasting and a large cheese and charcuterie selection. The four-course dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. seating and a four-course dinner. The $74 cost is exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 843-308-2115. »More 5/30/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn hosts outdoor Farm-to-Table Dinner on Wednesday, June 9 The three-course dinner event, held this month in conjunction with Kennerdy Farm, begins at 6:30 p.m. in Woodlands' herb garden. It features passed hors d'oeuvres, Signature Cocktails and a band. »More 5/04/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands taking jacket donations for veterans Discover South Carolina: You don't have to wear a jacket to dine at the Woodlands Inn in Summerville anymore, but the staff there would love for you to bring one along to donate to an unemployed veteran. »More 5/02/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn hosts outdoor Farm-to-Table Dinner on Wednesday, May 12 The three-course dinner event, held this month in conjunction with Legare Farms on Johns Island, begins at 6:30 p.m. in Woodlands' herb garden. It features passed hors d'oeuvres, Signature Cocktails and a band. Diners then retreat to the Inn's south lawn under the Grand Oaks, where an interactive kitchen and community tables await. »More 5/02/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Combining Service, Value and Southern Hospitality New York Resident: One visit to Woodlands Inn provides a clear understanding of why its location has been considered a restorative retreat since the 1800s. »More 4/29/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Mother's Day Out Charleston Scene: Woodlands Inn will host an interactive Mother's Day brunch on May 9. The brunch buffet is titled "Cooking Inspirations From Mom" and features the inn's chefs and their mothers serving food at a variety of culinary stations throughout the mansion. »More 4/28/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Helping Out Charleston Regional Business Journal: A local hotel is asking to take its guests' jackets — and keep them to help the area's unemployed veterans. »More 4/25/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Southern Hospitality add something extra Lansing State Journal: My first night in Charleston, I spent the night at The Woodlands, a stately yet quaint country home with 19 guestrooms, owned and operated by Salamander Hospitality, which is building a six-star-seeking reputation as a culinary Mecca. It already boasts a AAA Five Diamond rating for lodging and dining. »More 4/23/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn hosts 'Cooking Inspirations from Mom' Brunch on Mother's Day The brunch will feature a live jazz duo, complimentary valet parking, a parting gift for mom and outdoor dining – weather permitting. Seatings begin at 11:30 a.m. The $49 cost is exclusive of tax and gratuity.
»More 4/23/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands ends its ‘jackets only' policy and donates to veterans Summerville Journal Scene: The Woodlands Inn in Summerville is spearheading a program asking people to donate their old business and sports jackets, which will be given to veterans looking for a job. »More 4/22/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Inn is 'breaking down the barrier' Post and Courier: The state's only Forbes Five Star- and AAA Five Diamond-rated dining and lodging facility announced two initiatives Wednesday to appeal to the broader community by getting them involved in a less-stuffy atmosphere. »More 4/21/2010 - Woodlands Inn: 'May' we take your jacket? And, keep it? During the month of May, anyone dining or staying at the hotel is encouraged to donate jackets and other business-type clothing. The items will then be delivered to the Summerville Workforce Center and distributed to veterans seeking jobs. »More 4/21/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn announces July 4 Festival The event will begin at 4 p.m. on July 4 and end in time for guests to attend the Town's fireworks display. Admission will be $10 for adults and $5 for children between 4-12 years of age. »More 4/18/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn offers new Flavors of the Lowcountry package The package includes a 3-course dinner, breakfast for two, and luxurious accommodations at Woodlands Inn. The 18-room historic inn also offers complimentary valet parking, wireless internet access and bicycles. »More 4/17/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Travel options for the Washington Diplomat Washington Diplomat: The inn also boasts a local connection as one of the properties under the portfolio of Salamander Hospitality. Founded in 2005 by entrepreneur and well-known Washington presence Sheila C. Johnson, Salamander is a private company based in Middleburg, Va., that manages hotels, resorts and inns that reflect the authenticity and character of their surroundings.
»More 4/13/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Take a page from history and plan a signature wedding at a historical estate Chatterberries.com: The former winter retreat of Pennsylvania Railroad Baron Robert Parson, Woodlands Inn is now the only five star luxury property in South Carolina, sought out by brides for its acclaimed service, award-winning New American cuisine and refined atmosphere. »More 4/09/2010 - Salamander Hospitality: Sheila C. Johnson - A woman of many firsts Free Enterprise: Sheila C. Johnson is an entrepreneur and philanthropist whose accomplishments span the arenas of hospitality, sports, TV and film, the arts, and humanitarian causes. The co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and president and managing partner of the WNBA's Washington Mystics is now in her "third phase of life," which includes working on her latest venture, Salamander Hospitality, LLC, a growing portfolio of luxury properties and lifestyle businesses. Free Enterprise staff writer Sheryll Poe caught up with Johnson ahead of her speech at America's Small Business Summit on May 18 in Washington, D.C. »More 4/08/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn hosts a 'Private Cellars of Burgundy Winemakers' Wine Tasting and Dinner on Wednesday, April 21 The event, part of the Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond Inn's monthly "Wines of the World" series, begins at 6:30 p.m. with a 12-wine tasting and a large cheese and charcuterie selection. The four-course dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. seating and a four-course dinner. The $74 cost is exclusive of tax and gratuity. »More 4/07/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands hosts outdoor dinner on April 14 Charleston Regional Business Journal: Woodlands Inn is hosting its first outdoor Farm-to-Table dinner on April 14. The three-course dinner, held this month in conjunction with Keegan-Filion Farm in Walterboro, features passed hors d'oeuvres, signature cocktails and a band. »More 4/06/2010 - Salamander Hospitality: The Other City, co-produced by Salamander Hospitality CEO Sheila C. Johnson, to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival Produced by entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila C. Johnson, The Other City spotlights personal stories of those that live in the shadow of the Capitol but remain virtually invisible to the lawmakers and politicians who work there. Tackling issues of homelessness, drug addiction, access services and the lingering social stigma accompanied by a diagnosis of HIV or AIDS, The Other City illustrates indelibly the steep cost we pay – in the loss of countless lives because of denial and ignorance. »More 3/18/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Changes coming to Woodlands Inn The State: Casey Lavin, a former food and beverage director at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, plans to give the manicured Summerville getaway, namely its highly regarded restaurant, a public image makeover with a new menu, new prices and a new presence in the community.
»More 3/18/2010 - Woodlands Inn: New GM at Woodlands Post and Courier: The new general manager of the Carolinas' only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star recipient for lodging and dining wants local residents to know this: Woodlands Inn isn't just for rich tourists or special occasions. »More 3/17/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Salamander Hospitality appoints Casey Lavin as General Manager of Woodlands Inn Lavin joins Salamander Hospitality and returns to the Charleston area from The Greenbrier in West Virginia, where he served as the resort's Vice President of Food and Beverage »More 3/11/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Down Under - Woodlands to host an Australian/New Zealand Wine Dinner Post and Courier: The event is part of the inn's monthly Wines of the World series. It begins at 6:30 p.m. with a 12-wine tasting and large cheese and charcuterie selection, followed by a four-course dinner at 7:30 p.m. »More 3/02/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Destination Guides - Charleston The service and quality of the accommodations are exceptional, and the restaurant is one of the finest in this part of the country. »More 3/02/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Get Away. Now - Woodlands Inn, Summerville, SC Charlotte Magazine: once you wind through the towering pines, you'll realize this is exactly the relaxing setting your doc prescribed: a graceful retreat tucked away from what feels like the rest of the world. »More 3/01/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn hosts a "Summer in New Zealand and Australia" Wine Tasting and Dinner on Wednesday, March 17 This New Zealand and Australian celebration will explore great vineyards, and sample some of the top names – from classic wineries to exclusive boutiques. »More 2/25/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Five-Star Dining in Charleston: Champagne Brunch at Woodlands Inn The Informed Traveler: Celebrated as South Carolina's only 5 Star and 5 Diamond hotel & restaurant, Woodlands Inn knows how to throw a good dinner party (or Sunday brunch, for that matter). »More 2/24/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn a local gem Charleston City Paper: Nightly tasting menus and monthly wine dinners showcase house-cured meats and local seafood and vegetables, but the preparations often play on Southern themes, with braised collards, "shrimp-fried" shrimp, and even pulled pork barbecue working its way into the mix. »More 2/21/2010 - Woodlands Inn: Woodlands Inn ranked among world's top 100 hotels TopHotels.biz: We all desire to get the best in the world and traveling is no exception to it. No matter where we travel and what every may be the reason for our travel, accommodation is one of the prime factors to be kept in mind before traveling. »More
