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The Sanderling Resort, Spa and Conference Center Overview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ACCOMMODATIONS The 12-acre resort encompasses three inns - the North Inn, Main Inn and South Inn - with 88 rooms and suites and four Station Bay Villas, all within easy walking distance of each other. All rooms have private decks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or Currituck Sound and are designed for utmost comfort with a kitchenette or wet bar, plush robes, and fine toiletries. Each guest receives a welcome gift, complimentary breakfast basket and newspaper delivered to their room each morning, and complimentary coffee and tea service in each of the Inn's private sitting areas. CONFERENCE FACILITIES The Sanderling Conference Center is a combination of beautifully equipped conference facilities, superior food and beverage offerings, popular resort amenities, and an exceptionally accommodating staff. The elegantly appointed Board Room can accommodate up to 15 people optimum for a meeting or meal. The Swan and Heron Rooms, both of which open onto private decks for breaks, can be set up separately in various configurations to serve up to 50 people. The Swan and Heron rooms can also be joined for larger groups to accommodate up to 100 people. Upstairs is a private executive suite with decks and views of both ocean and sound, suitable for private receptions or small, informal meetings. All rooms are furnished with ergonomically designed chairs for maximum comfort, state-of-the-art lighting, sound and audiovisual technologies, as well as separate heating and cooling controls in each meeting room for further comfort. The Sanderling is a member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). DINING The Left Bank, which opened in the spring of 2002, is a breathtaking formal dining room offering spectacular sunset views of the Currituck Sound. Drawing inspiration for its name from both The Left Bank of Paris, France and its geographic orientation on the Outer Banks, The Left Bank serves French-inspired, contemporary American cuisine complemented by a carefully selected collection of fine wines. An intimate 60-seat dining room, The Left Bank's interior design features a display kitchen, beautiful fabrics and furnishings, custom cherry millwork and a museum-quality collection of porcelain Doughty birds on display. The Lifesaving Station is housed in a restored 1899 United States Lifesaving Station decorated with nautical artifacts and historic memorabilia. The restaurant's Upper Deck accommodates groups of 60 and features a cozy fireplace and sweeping views of Currituck Sound. Adjacent to the Upper Deck is The Swan Room Bar and Lounge, an ideal location to enjoy an aperitif or after-dinner cocktail. Lifesaving Station's menu features contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on regional seafood and produce. An extensive varied wine list, which has won the "Award of Excellence" four years running from Wine Spectator magazine, adds to the gourmet dining experience. Ask to view the Lifesaving Station's private wine room that accommodates six to eight people for special dinners. THE SPA Nowhere is the sense of relaxation and rejuvenation more evident than in The Sanderling's spa. Overlooking the tranquil waters of the Currituck Sound, the spa's broad menu of services allows guests to select from massage, body, skin or nail care treatments - many of them created uniquely for the spa and utilizing sea mud and local minerals. The spa also features a Vichy room for hydrotherapy and other wet treatments as well as a special couples' massage room with spectacular views of the Currituck Sound. A waterside gazebo is also available for selected outdoor treatments. The spa is staffed by skilled and licensed technicians trained in the latest European and American therapies. SPORTS AND FITNESS The Fitness Center is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with some seasonal adjustments. Guests of The Sanderling have unlimited access to the facility, which offers the latest Cybex exercise equipment and cardiovascular training machines. A heated indoor pool, whirlpool and steam rooms are also available. With advance scheduling, staff can arrange special indoor or outdoor programs on healthy lifestyles and stress management, including organized walks on the beach or the 2½-mile Audubon Trail adjacent to the resort. GOLF Just minutes north of The Sanderling is the Currituck Club, a breathtaking, par-72 layout created by Rees Jones. This 6,885-yard course incorporates the diverse coastal terrain including sand dunes, wetlands, maritime forests and soundside shoreline. The golf shop offers top name equipment and apparel. Both private lessons and group clinics are available with PGA professionals. Rates vary throughout the year depending on the season and include tax, cart and green fees. AREA ATTRACTIONS The Outer Banks offers an array of activities. It is home to a diverse menu of beaches, historical monuments, bike and hiking paths, kayaking,canoeing and bird watching, just to name a few. Not to be missed is the Wright Brothers National Memorial, site of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first powered flight in 1903. The Visitor Center features a full-scale reproduction of the Wright flier, interpretive talks, granite monument and historical markers. Visit Jockey's Ridge State Park, a 400-acre park with the largest natural, living sand dune on the East Coast. For bird watchers, The Outer Banks is a haven for more than 265 species of birds. The Sanderling's Eco-Center offers extensive program of seasonal nature adventures, including kayak tours and self-guided nature walks and bird watching in the 3,400-acre Audubon Society's Pine Island Wildlife Sanctuary. Just 40 minutes south of the resort is the North Carolina Aquarium, an aquatic environment of coastal Carolina with a variety of exhibits to educate and entertain visitors. The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge has more than 150,000 acres of wetland habitats and wildlife ranging from wood ducks and alligators to black bears and red wolves. Wildflowers and shrubs are abundant. TRANSPORTATION The Sanderling is accessible by air through Norfolk International Airport, offering 200 flights daily from major cities and hubs throughout the U.S. Scheduled commuter connections to The Outer Banks Charter air, bus, van and limousine service are also available from the airport to the resort with advanced reservations. RECOGNITION
The Sanderling is located at 1461 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949. For reservations or assistance in planning a meeting, call 800-701-4111 or visit www.thesanderling.com.
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