In the News

Philadelphia Inquirer: Once a plantation home, Woodlands is a stately Georgian red brick, fronted with a six-columned white portico topped with a triangular pediment. It's elegant, yet welcoming.

Discover South Carolina: Woodlands Inn in Summerville continues to win awards, and the latest are recognition from Travel + Leisure magazine readers and Fodor’s travel guides.

CharlestonChicks.com: (video) Woodlands Inn held a summer fashion luncheon on Friday, July 23.

Summerville Journal Scene: Lavin wants to concentrate on several areas. One, he wants to make the Woodlands experience more accessible. To that end, the inn is competitively pricing everything from extended stays to the dining room menu. Woodlands also recently opened Pines Café, a casual option to the formal dining room that has recently been a hit with local diners who want to grab a salad, burger, or even beer and wings.

The Sunday News: In 1906, Robert Parsons, of Pennsylvania, built what is now the Woodlands Inn minutes from downtown Summerville. Surrounded by pines, magnolias and other indigenous flora, Woodlands Inn provides a lovely respite from the heat as well as the hustle and bustle of the city

Chicalistas: I hope that cities like Charleston and Savannah are next on my list of destinations to visit.

Summerville Journal Scene: Under clear skies and nearly perfect temperatures, more than 1,000 people rang in the glorious Fourth at a special celebration held at the Woodlands Inn.

Summerville Journal Scene: The arts-based event is being held in conjunction with Summerville DREAM (Downtown Restoration Enhancement and Management) and the Summerville Community Orchestra. It was created to complement the town’s weekend of festivities, and begins at 4 p.m. on July 4 and ends in time for guests to attend the Town’s fireworks display.

Luxury Travel Magazine: Advance tickets are $8 for adults ($10 at the door) and $3 for children ($5 at the door) between 4-12 years of age. Those under three will be admitted free of charge. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Summerville DREAM and the Summerville Community Orchestra. Tickets can be obtained by calling 843-875-2600. Visit www.woodlandsinn.com for more information and details.

Discover South Carolina: You don’t have to wear a jacket to dine at the Woodlands Inn in Summerville anymore, but the staff there would love for you to bring one along to donate to an unemployed veteran.