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

Onsite Coordinator

Dana Frund

724-433-7398

dana@happied.co

Swing Search Contact

Kristina Clancy

207-251-2906

kristina@swingsearch.com

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 walk

    • Coffee 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.