$6,850 single occupancy (1 attendee in 1 hotel room)
$6,000 each double occupancy (2 attendees in 1 shared hotel room)
April 8–12, 2024
Savannah, Georgia
Prepare for a delightful ladies-only getaway to The Hostess City of the South. Enjoy the pampering amenities of a historic bed-and-breakfast, where we will savor delicious cuisine, creative pursuits, and spa treatments. Traveling by horse-drawn carriage or trolley, soak in the area’s culture and heritage amid the florid beauty of springtime.
Each registered attendee will receive a one-year subscription to Victoria. If you are already a subscriber, you have the option of extending your subscription or gifting it to someone who loves gracious living.
What’s Included
- Four nights at the historic Hamilton-Turner Inn
- An inspiring message from Editor Melissa Lester on living your bliss
- Exclusive private tour and lunch at the Green-Meldrim House
- Creative workshops with Senior Director of Design Melissa Sturdivant Smith and Savannah artist Lydia Marie Elizabeth
- Private shopping events with preferred Victoria vendors
- Spa treatments
- Daily breakfasts, some lunches, afternoon tea, and several dinners
- Travel by horse-drawn carriage, trolley, or private coach to all excursions
What’s Not Included
- Airfare/travel to and from Savannah
- Airport transfers
- Lunch on Tuesday and dinner on Wednesday
What’s Included
- Four nights in one shared hotel room at the historic Hamilton-Turner Inn
- An inspiring message from Editor Melissa Lester on living your bliss
- Exclusive private tour and lunch at the Green-Meldrim House
- Creative workshops with Senior Director of Design Melissa Sturdivant Smith and Savannah artist Lydia Marie Elizabeth
- Private shopping events with preferred Victoria vendors
- Spa treatments
- Daily breakfasts, some lunches, afternoon tea, and several dinners
- Travel by horse-drawn carriage, trolley, or private coach to all excursions
What’s Not Included
- Airfare/travel to and from Savannah
- Airport transfers
- Lunch on Tuesday and dinner on Wednesday
Have a question about the Live Your Bliss Retreat? Contact Us.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
To reserve your space, email the following information to victoriaevents@hoffmanmedia.com.
· Registration type (single, double)
· Phone number so we can contact you to take your deposit
· Your name and double-occupancy attendee’s name, if applicable
You are required to pay your deposit and sign a travel waiver and acknowledgement of cancellation policy via DocuSign within 48 hours of receiving a confirmation email. Each person traveling in your reservation must sign this document. Reservations will be taken in the order in which we receive emails.
Monday, April 8:
Arrive in Savannah and settle in at the Hamilton-Turner Inn, a charming bed-and-breakfast nestled in the heart of the city’s historic district. During a welcome reception, meet Editor Melissa Lester, Senior Director of Design Melissa Sturdivant Smith, and your fellow travelers. Savor a plated dinner of regional fare to commence our week of bliss.
Tuesday, April 9:
Begin the day with breakfast in the dining room and an encouraging message from Editor Melissa Lester on gracious living. The morning unfolds with a floral workshop led by Senior Director of Design Melissa Sturdivant Smith, whose cover-worthy arrangements grace nearly every issue of our magazine. Following this hands-on class, depart the hotel by private coach for a shopping excursion to The Paris Market. Enjoy lunch on your own, with time allotted for exploring this well-known brocante and other nearby shops before returning to the hotel by private coach. As afternoon fades, don dressy pink attire for a horse-drawn carriage ride to The Olde Pink House, where we will savor a private dinner of refined Low Country fare in The Study. At the close of dinner, return to the inn via private coach.
Wednesday, April 10:
Breakfast in the dining room opens a day brimming with pampering activities and creative pursuits. Within the comfort of the Hamilton-Turner Inn, enjoy a rotating schedule that includes luxurious spa treatments, afternoon tea with host Editor Melissa Lester, a painting workshop with noted Savannah artist Lydia Marie Elizabeth, and a private meet-and-greet and exclusive shopping experience with fashion designers featured in our pages. Following this day of relaxation and inspiration, you are free to explore the city on your own.
Thursday, April 11:
The day begins with breakfast in the dining room and a brief interlude for relaxing or exploring the area before we depart via private coach for a private event at the Green-Meldrim House, a National Historic Landmark and one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the South. Enjoy a catered lunch in the grand central hallway, as well as a tour of the historic home and parterre garden. Delve further into the area’s culture and heritage during a trolley tour exploring Savannah. The day concludes at the inn with a closing dinner. Sapelo founders Stephanie Duttenhaver and Cindy Edwards join as our special guests for this Pastel Pajama Party, a lavishly feminine soirée that culminates our week of bliss.
Friday, April 12:
Following breakfast at the inn, check out of the Hamilton-Turner Inn. If your travel schedule allows, enjoy shopping in Savannah with Victoria editors before departing for home with a suitcase full of collected treasures and a heart full of memories.
Accommodations
Experience the pampering luxury and historic charm of the Hamilton-Turner Inn in Savannah, Georgia.
Registration
To ask questions or initiate registration, email victoriaevents@hoffmanmedia.com. Messages will be answered in the order received, and a Victoria staff member will take your payment by phone.
Booking
Fifty percent of your balance is due at booking, with the remaining balance paid by January 15, 2024. We accept payment by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Trip prices are in US dollars.
Travel to and from Savannah
Guests are responsible for travel to Savannah, Georgia, and the Hamilton-Turner Inn on April 8, 2024, when the retreat commences. Guests will be responsible for getting themselves from the Hamilton-Turner Inn to the airport or their next destination on April 12.
Costs
Single-occupancy and double-occupancy guest rates are available. We will not have a “plus one” option for this ladies-only retreat.
The price of the trip includes hotel accommodations for April 8–12; all breakfasts, a welcome reception, two dinners, and afternoon tea at the inn; flower-arranging and painting workshops; dinner at The Olde Pink House; a private luncheon and tour of the Green-Meldrim House; and transportation throughout the retreat.
Your credit card will be charged by Hoffman Media, the parent company of Victoria.
Cancellation
Since the trip is nonrefundable, we suggest buying trip insurance.
If you don’t purchase travel insurance, you agree to indemnify us against any charges that might otherwise be covered by your insurance. You further agree that we are not responsible for any costs of cancellation or costs related to COVID-19. Due to COVID-19, there may be limitations relating to activities. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result of changing circumstances. Please know that we are working closely with our partners to plan and execute a safe retreat for our guests, but there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 when traveling. By booking this retreat, you acknowledge and assume these risks associated with travel. Please note that we will be monitoring travel advisories related to the COVID-19 pandemic closely.
Have a question about this Live Your Bliss Retreat? Email victoriaevents@hoffmanmedia.com.
Can I extend my stay at the hotel?
If you’d like to inquire about additional nights at the hotel, please email victoriaevents@hoffmanmedia.com.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast will be included in your stay at the Hamilton-Turner Inn.
If I book a double-occupancy package, will the hotel room have two beds?
Due to the uniqueness and historic charm of the inn, most double-occupancy rooms will have one king bed. If you are traveling with a friend or adult child, you can request two sets of linens on one bed.
Are children able to attend this retreat?
All participants must be 18 years old or older to attend this retreat.
What should I plan to wear during retreat events?
Attire for the welcome reception and opening dinner will be dressy. Daytime excursions will be smart casual with comfortable walking shoes. Dinner at The Olde Pink House will be dressy and in shades of pink. In April, average temperatures in Savannah range from the upper 50s to mid 70s, so please dress comfortably for the season and current forecast. Retreat events will proceed, rain or shine.
Are the workshops hands-on?
Our workshops with Melissa Sturdivant Smith and Lydia Marie Elizabeth will include hands-on activities.
Will we have any free time?
You will have free time to rest or explore Savannah on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.
Are travel companions able to attend this retreat?
For this ladies-only retreat, we do not have the option of including travel companions or a “plus one” rate.
