2012 Convention – Marriott Savannah Riverfront

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Rooms are $99 a night and Parking is $5.

The Savannah Marriott Riverfront is very excited to have the opportunity to host the Silver Falcons. By choosing the Marriott, you ensure that your event will be successful and memorable to your attendees.

Savannah…oak trees with Spanish moss, historic architecture, garden courtyards and an international seaport. Experience eclectic and coastal cuisine, unique shops and boutiques, diverse culture and festive nightlife. Overlooking it all—the Savannah Marriott Riverfront.

You will appreciate
• A professional and responsive sales and convention services team
• 391 rooms, including 46 suites and Riverview rooms
• Riverfront venues and flexible space
• 36,000 square feet of total space
• Atrium overlooking the River
• 13 breakout rooms, 2 boardrooms
• 14,860 square foot ballroom, divisible into 5 sections
• Marriott Rewarding Events
• Motivated and enthused attendees

Your attendees will appreciate
• Genuine, warm and welcoming attitude of our entire staff
• Spacious and newly appointed rooms
• Outstanding catered events and service
• Complimentary business center and fitness center
• The Magnolia Spa, our luxurious full service spa
• Concierge services (information, reservations, golf, tennis, tours)
• And you!

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Savannah’s Largest Convention Hotel

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Riverfront café overlooking the Savannah River. Serves a full American or Continental breakfast buffet each morning; lunch and dinner, a la carte.

The Magnolia
A luxurious full-service European Spa with a variety of massage and health services to relax and rejuvenate.

Recreational Amenities
An indoor pool, whirlpool, outdoor pool and fitness facility are available to all guests on a complimentary
basis. Championship golf, tennis and water sports are nearby.

Nearby Attractions
• Horse-drawn carriage tours, trolley tours and walking tours
• Mighty 8th Air Force Heritage Museum
• “The Book” Tour – “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”
• Haunted Pub Tours and Ghost Walks
• Antique and Vintage Shopping, Numerous Art Galleries and Museums
• Savannah River Queen Excursions
• Fort Jackson and Fort Pulaski
• Tybee Island Beach, Casino and Dolphin Cruises

Savannah’s Olde Pink House was so named for the beautiful shade of “pink” stucco, which covers its old brick. This Georgian mansion was built in 1789 for James Habersham Jr., one of Savannah’s most important early cotton factors and founding-family members. The lot was originally a land grant from the British Crown. The building is a fine example of colonial architecture, and one of the few buildings to survive the fire of 1796. Of particular interest is the Greek portico with a beautiful Palladian window above. The fanlight over the front door is one of the oldest in Georgia. The interior features a lovely but simple Georgian stairway.

The Bolton family, sister and brother-in law of architect William Jay, occupied the house from 1804 to 1812. Between 1812 and 1865, the house was home to the Planter’s Bank and First Bank of Georgia. It also served as headquarters for Union General Zebulon York in 1865. One of the early restorations, it is now home to an elegant restaurant and cellar tavern beneath. The restaurant is well known for their romantic dinners.

The Olde Pink House is a popular destination for Savannah ghost hunters. Patrons of this restaurant and tavern claim to have found themselves in conversation with James Habersham Jr., who supposedly hanged himself in the basement in 1799. It is said that his restless spirit frequently wonders around his old home on quiet Sunday afternoons.

When legendary golf architect Rees Jones decided to work his magic in the Georgia woodlands, the result was Southbridge Golf Club in Savannah, GA. Southbridge has long been the most acclaimed golf course in Savannah, due to Jones’s strategic placement of water with a design set on a densely wooded tract of Georgia pines and oaks. Large undulating greens are protected. The 18-hole “Southbridge” course at the Southbridge Golf Club facility in Savannah, Georgia features 6,990 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 73.8 and it has a slope rating of 134 on Bermuda grass. Designed by Rees Jones, ASGCA, the Southbridge golf course opened in 1989. HMS Golf manages this facility, with Chris Thompson as the Director of Golf.

The green fee for the golf tournament this year will be $55.00 and includes golf cart and box lunch. Bill Frank will be the Golf Chairman.

Please send your check made out to “The Silver Falcons” to Hank Sanak, 2035 Castle Lake Drive, Tyrone GA 30290. Green fees must be received by August 1.

Boar’s Head Grill & Tavern, Savannah’s first restaurant on Historic River Street, has been a favorite for locals and tourists the past 35 years. Locally owned and operated by Chef Philip & Charlene Branan, Boar’s Head offers casual, riverfront dining in a unique restored cotton warehouse built in the 1800’s. Specializing in the finest USDA aged steaks, chops, live Maine lobster, local seafood and sinfully delicious desserts, Chef Branan caters to every diner’s needs. Relax and unwind with your favorite cocktails before and after dinner in our Tavern with a spectacular view of the Savannah River. Remind the bartender to ring the bell when you see “A Ship Pass By”!

History Of The Building

With visions of establishing a lush settlement in Georgia‘s mild climate, General James Oglethorpe sailed up the Savannah River in 1733 and set his sights on a landing that beckoned not only commerce, but Old World romance that would last for generations.

Today, Oglethorpe‘s Old World romance is still alive in an old cotton warehouse that boasts fine southern cuisine and a hospitable staff.

Towering above a glorious ballastone pathway, within an arm’s reach of massive freighters that glide along the river, The Boars Head Restaurant combines the ambiance of a fine dining establishment with authentic 18th and 19th century architecture. A portion of this unique warehouse was constructed in 1780 and helped establish Savannah as one of the world‘s largest headquarters for cotton trade.

Cherished by locals and greatly heralded by visitors, The Boars Head Restaurant offers you the chance to relive Oglethorpe‘s Landing, dine by candlelight and marvel at the rustic 18th century craftsmanship that has been so carefully preserved.The Mayflower of Georgia was the Good Ship Anne, privately owned by Charleston merchant Samuel Wragg and commanded by Captain John Thomas. This 200 ton frigate was 74 feet long and 29 feet wide. It took 57 days to cross the Atlantic and after a short stay at the Port Royal, South Carolina, the 114 colonists were brought up the Savannah River where they disembarked at Yamacraw Bluff on February 12, 1733.

Owner/Chef Philip and Charlene Branan

Chef Philip Branan began his culinary career at the age of 15 working in Savannah restaurants. After graduating in 1984 from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, Philip was part of the opening team at the prestigious Ritz Carlton of Naples, Florida. He then spent ten years in south Florida as an executive chef with Cuisine Management restaurants. Chef Philip returned to his roots in 1998 to renovate The Boar’s Head Grill & Tavern and continue a Savannah tradition since 1959.
   

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