Freshfields Village

What Freshfields Village does

Freshfields Village is an open-air retail and lifestyle destination located near Charleston, South Carolina, situated in proximity to Kiawah Island and the coastal Lowcountry. Founded in 2005 and owned and managed by EDENS, a national retail real estate operator, the property combines more than 50 boutiques, 13 or more restaurants, and more than 20 service providers on a single mixed-use footprint. The destination also includes the Andell Inn, a boutique hotel affiliated with the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty network, extending the property's lodging and overnight-stay capacity.

The business operates as a curated lifestyle center, generating revenue primarily through lease and percentage-rent arrangements with its diversified tenant base, supplemented by hotel room revenue from Andell Inn and event-driven income from an annual programming slate exceeding 100 community events. Distribution and demand generation rely on a combination of the property's regional location in an affluent coastal market, the Marriott Bonvoy hotel channel, and partnerships with media and lifestyle brands such as Garden & Gun. The on-site operational team is reported at 11-50 employees, consistent with property management, leasing, and event programming staff rather than a broad corporate headcount.

Freshfields Village functions as a destination retail and hospitality asset rather than a technology, e-commerce, or direct-to-consumer business. Its competitive position rests on the curation of the tenant mix, the embedded lodging component, the cadence of community events, and the institutional backing of EDENS. There is no disclosed use of AI/ML, proprietary technology platform, or data flywheel; the underlying product is the physical real estate experience and the tenant ecosystem it hosts.

Name

Freshfields Village

Legal name

Freshfields Village

Website

https://freshfieldsvillage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Freshfields Village is an open-air retail, dining, and lifestyle destination near Charleston, South Carolina, featuring 50+ boutiques, 13+ restaurants, and the Andell Inn boutique hotel, owned and operated by EDENS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Johns Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Tenant Leasing: Freshfields Village generates primary revenue through leasing retail, restaurant, and service space to merchants. The property management company EDENS handles leasing and property operations.
2. Hotel Partnership (Andell Inn): The Andell Inn is a Marriott-affiliated boutique hotel located within Freshfields Village, providing hospitality revenue and driving foot traffic to retail and dining tenants.
3. Event Programming: The village hosts over 100 annual events that drive community engagement and retail traffic, including concerts, markets, and festivals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Freshfields Village is an open-air retail and lifestyle destination near Charleston, SC that leases space to over 50 luxury boutiques, 13+ restaurants, and 20+ service providers, and operates the Andell Inn Marriott-affiliated boutique hotel. The property curates a master-planned mix of shopping, dining, wellness, and professional services, and drives foot traffic through more than 100 free family-friendly community events annually on the Village Green.

Product overview

Freshfields Village is a unified open-air retail destination platform offering an integrated portfolio of shopping, dining, hospitality, wellness, and community experiences. The core offering centers on 30+ retail boutiques and 13+ restaurants within a master-planned village setting, supplemented by the Andell Inn boutique hotel, Spa & Wellness services, catering capabilities, and private event venues including The Village Green and Lakeside Green. Over 100 annual community events anchor engagement, supported by digital content through The Village Social blog and Faces of Freshfields storytelling series, all accessible via an online directory. The Village Market by Harris Teeter provides grocery essentials, while professional services including banking, pharmacy, and veterinary care complete the convenience ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Andell Inn: A Marriott-affiliated luxury boutique hotel located within Freshfields Village, offering proximity to Kiawah's beaches, golf courses, and bike trails. Rated #1 in Guest Satisfaction and part of the Marriott Bonvoy program.

Products and services

• Freshfields Village (Open-Air Lifestyle Destination) Master-planned open-air retail and lifestyle destination near Charleston, SC featuring over 50 luxury boutiques, top-rated restaurants, full-service salons and spas, and the Andell Inn boutique hotel.
• Retail Shops Curated collection of over 30 retail boutiques at Freshfields Village covering clothing, jewelry, home goods, books, shoes, accessories, pet supplies, wine and spirits, and specialty items from luxury brands and local retailers.
• Restaurants and Dining Over 13 dining options at Freshfields Village ranging from fine dining and wine bars (e.g., Hege's, FortyEight Wine Bar & Kitchen) to casual Mexican, sushi, pizza (La Tela Pizzeria), subs, coffee, and ice cream (Ben & Jerry's).
• Andell Inn (Boutique Hotel) Marriott Bonvoy-affiliated luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of Freshfields Village offering studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with kitchens, pool, fitness center, and meeting spaces; rated #1 in Guest Satisfaction.
• Spa and Wellness Services Day spas, massage therapy, facials, hair salons, fitness studios, chiropractic care, dental and vision services, and pharmacy available within Freshfields Village.
• Catering Services Curated catering and party services from Freshfields Village culinary experts including gourmet sushi platters, fresh tacos, and full French-inspired dinners for private events.
• Event Venue Spaces Private event venues including The Village Green, Lakeside Green & Dock, Andell Inn Meeting Space, Forty Eight Estate Room, and Forty Eight Reserve Room available for booking at Freshfields Village.
• Community Events Calendar Annual calendar of more than 100 free family-friendly events at Freshfields Village including farmers markets, outdoor concerts, movies on the green, bingo nights, fitness classes, and seasonal festivals.
• Professional Services Banking, dry cleaning, gas station, interior design, pharmacy, postal services, real estate, veterinary care, and wellness services offered within Freshfields Village.

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marriott International (Andell Inn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Andell Inn is a Marriott Bonvoy property and the only hotel within Freshfields Village. This partnership positions Freshfields Village as a resort destination and provides captive hotel guests access to all retail, dining, and entertainment options within walking distance.
• EDENScoreOthersEDENS is the real estate management company that owns and operates Freshfields Village. They handle property leasing (contact: Morgan Parker, [email protected]), event inquiries, and overall property management.
• Garden & GunminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGarden & Gun magazine hosted a BBQ, Bluegrass & Bourbon event at Freshfields Village in March 2026, featuring Southern food, music, and culture.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Birkdale Village: Open-air lifestyle center in Huntersville, NC with a similar mix of national retailers, restaurants, services, and event programming — directly comparable format and GTM motion in a Southeast affluent suburb.
• The Village at Gulfstream Park: Open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment venue in Hallandale Beach, FL — overlapping format combining retail, restaurants, entertainment/events, and proximity to hospitality (gaming/racing).
• CocoWalk: Open-air retail and dining destination in Coconut Grove, Miami — comparable open-air village format anchored by national retail, F&B, and entertainment, serving an affluent coastal catchment.
• Halcyon: Mixed-use development in Cumming, GA with curated retail, F&B, and event programming — comparable community-led, event-driven outdoor center targeting affluent suburban families.
• EDENS (parent platform): Parent company that owns and operates Freshfields Village. EDENS' portfolio of curated, open-air mixed-use centers (e.g., Union Market DC, Sola Salon) shares the same operating model and tenant-mix philosophy, making it the closest functional peer.

Broad incumbents

• Crocker Park: Large open-air mixed-use center in Westlake, OH with retail, dining, office, and residential — same open-air format and curated tenant philosophy, but at significantly larger scale and broader use mix.
• Santana Row: Larger mixed-use lifestyle center in San Jose, CA combining luxury retail, F&B, residential, and hotel — broader scale and scope but a similar open-air 'village' positioning aimed at affluent consumers.
• Country Club Plaza: Historic outdoor shopping and dining district in Kansas City with national retailers, restaurants, and event programming — comparable open-air format and event-driven community engagement.

Regional players

• Mizner Park: Open-air lifestyle center in Boca Raton, FL combining retail, dining, cultural amenities (museum, amphitheater), and residential — comparable luxury/affluent positioning and event programming in a coastal Florida market.
• The Greene: Open-air lifestyle center in Beavercreek, OH featuring national retailers, restaurants, and event spaces — comparable format and tenant mix, but serving a different (Midwestern) geography than Freshfields.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/freshfieldsvillage
• Instagraminstagram.com/freshfieldsvillage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/freshfields-village

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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