COMMUNITY RESOURCES
The Refuge at Whitehall is located near historic Summerville, South Carolina, just 20 minutes north of Charleston, and 15 minutes from Charleston International Airport. Summerville, known as “Flowertown” and recently named one of the 50 best small towns in America by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine offers everything… notable historic sites, natural beauty, parks golfing, boating/kayaking, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. For more information on the Summerville area, visit www.summervilletourism.com.
Surrounding our community are facilities for activities of every kind. Whether you like to golf, take in a movie or expolre mansions of historic significance, everything is close by.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
• Golf and tennis: Coosaw Creek, Kings Grant, Pine Forest, Legend Oaks, Wescott Plantation,
• Boating: Dorchester County Park, Edisto Canal and Kayak Trail
• Parks: Old Fort Dorchester, Givhan’s Ferry, Old Santee Canal, Cypress Gardens, Azalea Gardens, National Audobon Society’s Francis Beidler Forest
• Historic Sites: Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation, Drayton Hall, Old Town Summerville
• Theatres: Oakbrook Cinemas, The Flowertown Players Community Theatre.
SHOPPING & EATING
Books, antiques, art, restaurants of every kind… between Charleston and Summerville, you cand find it all! In the immediate area, Dorchester, Old Trolley, and Bacon’s Bridge roads are stores for every shopping need. Several grocery stores, pharmacies, and discount stores are just 5 minutes away, and a major mall within 15.
• Publix, Piggly Wiggly, Bi-Lo Grocery Stores
• North Woods Mall
• Wal-Mart
• Downtown Summerville for antiques, collectibles, clothing and other shops
• Farmers’ Market every Saturday just off Main Street in Summerville
SCHOOLS
We are fortunate to be located within 10 minutes of excellent public schools, as well as close to several fine private schools. In addition, there are numerous opportunities for higher and continuing education.
Public Schools:
• Ft. Dorchester High School • River Oaks Middle School • Eagle Nest Elementary
Private Schools:
• Cathedral Academy • Northside Christian School • Porter-Gaud School • Bishop England
Centers for Higher Learning include Charleston Southern University, The Citadel, College of Charleston, Johnson & Wales University, Limestone College, Medical University of South Carolina, Trident Technical College and Webster University.
MEDICAL CARE
There are a number of physician offices and laboratory services in and around Summerville. Also nearby are:
• Trident Medical Center - 296-bed tertiary care hospital providing a comprehensive range of services and specialties typically associated with a major medical center
• Summerville Medical Center- 94-bed, acute-care hospital with a 24-hour emergency room and comprehensive medical service.
• The Medical University of South Carolina- major medical center in downtown Charleston.