Swingbreak 2025
LOCATION: The Ryder Hotel
Hotel Address: 237 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
DATES: Monday, October 20, 2025 - Thursday, October 23, 2025
Monday, October 20: Team Arrivals!
Tuesday, October 21: Full Team Retreat Day 1
Wednesday, October 22: Full Team Retreat Day 2
Thursday, October 23: Team Departs!
Please keep this portal link handy for future updates and itinerary information. See our key contacts, full itinerary, packing list, and photo drive below!
Location 🏨
Important Contacts
Itinerary
Monday, October 20th- Travel Day
4:00PM - The Ryder Hotel Check In Begins!
7:00PM - 10:00PM - Welcome Reception in the “Backyard” at the Ryder Hotel
Join your team at this beautiful open-air courtyard for some delicious food, great drinks and even better vibes!
Tuesday, October 21st- Day 1
8:00AM - 9:30AM - Breakfast in Williams Hall at our sister property the Emeline
[181 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401] *Less than a 5-minute walkCoffee and breakfast will be provided outside of the meeting space. Feel free to bring the food into the meeting room.
10:00AM - 12:00PM - Team Meeting in Williams Hall
12:00PM - 1:30PM - Lunch in Williams Hall
2:00PM - 5:00PM - Team Time
5:00PM - 6:30PM - Guest free time to clean up, rest or work
7:00pm - 9:00pm - Dinner at Rudy Royale [209 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401]
Guests to gather in the hotel lobby at 6:45pm
Wednesday, October 22nd- Day 2
8:00am - 9:30am - Breakfast in the" Backyard” at the Ryder Hotel
10:15am - 1:30pm - Eco Marsh Kayak Adventure
10:50am - 1:30pm - Charleston Culinary Walking Tour
1:30pm - 5:00pm - Guest free time to clean up, rest or work
5:30pm - 8:30pm - 20th Anniversary dinner celebration at the Porch at Oyster House [66 State St, Charleston, SC 29401]
Guests to gather in the hotel lobby at 5:15pm
Thursday, October 23rd- Departure Day
Safe travels!!!
Packing List
Layered Clothing
Lightweight tops, sweaters, and a light jacket for cool evenings or indoor A/C.
One dressy casual/polished outfit for 20th anniversary dinner.
Comfortable Footwear
Walking shoes for tours, water-friendly shoes for kayaking, and dress shoes for dinners.
Activewear for Outdoor Activities
Quick-dry clothes for kayaking, comfortable lightweight clothes for the walking tour
Sun Protection
Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
Everyday Essentials
Reusable water bottle, small backpack or tote, medications, toiletries, and phone charger.
Slack Group 💬
Join #swingbreak2025 for updates throughout the offsite, feel free to ask any questions in there as well.
Dress Code 🧦
The dress code is smart casual throughout the week - t-shirts and jeans are fine, we do ask you to avoid wearing big logos, slogans and text for our group photos.
Reminders ✅
Check your calendar in case you need to move meetings.
Check packing list for items needed.
If you have any medical information that you think might need to be shared, please let your manager know.
Group Photos! 📸
Add your retreat photos to the communal Google folder!
If you would prefer for photos with you in to not be shared publicly, please let us know.