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The Sophia Institute office is located just 20-30 minutes from Charleston International Airport and moments away from fine dining and shops. Our transformative programs happen at venues all over historic downtown Charleston, feeding your heart, mind, soul, and body.
Directions to The Sophia Institute Office
(Offices only. Please see each event page for individual venue information.)
From US 17 North
Follow signs to Downtown Charleston/US Hwy. 17 South. Take the Ravenel Bridge across Cooper River Bridges. Stay to the right. Take the first exit after you cross the bridge: Easy Bay Street exit. At the traffic signal at the bottom of the ramp, turn left. Continue south on East Bay Street through next 4 traffic lights. We are on the right-hand side at the corner of Society Street and East Bay in the Crystal-Barkley office building (grey building with entrance on East Bay Street).
From US 17 South
Follow signs to Charleston/US Hwy. 17 North. Cross Ashley River (drawbridges). Take first exit, Lockwood Blvd South. Turn left at the first traffic light (Calhoun Street). Turn right at 9th light, Meeting Street. Turn left (east) onto Society Street. The Office is located at 293 E Bay Street on the corner of Society and East Bay, in the Crystal-Barkley Building (grey building with the entrance on East Bay Street).
From Interstate 26
Follow signs to Charleston (I-26 East). Take Exit 221B (left exit) to Meeting Street. Turn right onto Meeting Street. Turn left (east) onto Society Street. We are on the corner of Society and East Bay Street in the Crystal-Barkley building (grey building with the entrance on East Bay Street).
The Sophia Institute Offices
Airport Info
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is located near the Historic District, approximately 20-30 minutes drive. Airport shuttle services are convenient and available to our location. View a map.
Accommodations
The Sophia Institute is within walking distance to all inns, bed and breakfasts and hotels in the Historic District of Charleston. Learn more
Nearby restaurants
The Sophia Institute is within walking distance to all restaurants in the Historic District of Charleston. See specific recommendations.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation and Refund Policy ~ All monies will be refunded in full (less a $50 processing fee) if you cancel 14 or more days prior to your arrival date. If you cancel between 13 days and 1 day in advance, a nonrefundable credit (less a $50 processing fee) will be held for one year from the date of issue. No credit or refund is available if you cancel on the workshop’s arrival day, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason. All refunds are returned to participants in check form only. We do not refund onto credit cards.
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