Victoria Live Your Bliss Retreats
Step into the pages of the magazine you love through attending a Victoria Live Your Bliss Retreat. Join our editors in exploring favorite destinations in the United States and abroad, as we set out from luxurious accommodations for private tours, exclusive shopping events, and more. Sample regional fare, take part in creative workshops, and form lasting friendships with other readers who share an affinity for gracious living.
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England 2024

C. S. Lewis surmised, “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” With this spirit, we invite you to join Victoria Editor Melissa Lester and Assistant Editor Lydia McMullen for an unforgettable week in England centered around the complementary pleasures of reading and teatime.

Oxford, England
London and Oxford, England
March 9–16, 2024
THIS RETREAT IS SOLD OUT 
  • Three nights at five-star boutique London hotel The Milestone
  • Four nights at landmark Oxford hotel The Randolph
  • Exclusive private events at Blenheim Palace and Highclere Castle
  • Creative workshops with 2020 Artist-in-Residence Annie Sloan and gardening expert Arthur Parkinson
  • Guided tours of the V&A Museum, Westminster Abbey, and The Kilns
  • A private showing of antique and vintage jewelry by art historian and gemologist Zuleika Gerrish
  • A lecture by the foremost C. S. Lewis scholar in the world in the library of the beloved author’s former home
  • Daily breakfasts, four afternoon teas, and some lunches and dinners
  • Travel by private coach to all excursions
  • Airfare/travel to and from London
  • Airport transfers
  • Some lunches and dinners
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Savannah 2024

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.

Savannah, GA fountain
Savannah, Georgia
April 8–12, 2024
$6,000-$6,850
THIS RETREAT IS SOLD OUT
  • 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
  • Airfare/travel to and from Savannah, Georgia
  • Airport transfers
  • Some lunches and dinners
Join our waitlist!

Scotland 2024

Indulge in pursuits both rugged and refined in this dream trip to Scotland—an ideal escape for the history buff, patron of gracious living, and outdoor enthusiast. Planned to suit the varying interests of husbands and wives, this Live Your Bliss Retreat will include a breadth of activities and ultra-exclusive events.

Scotland Retreat 2024
The Scottish Highlands
October 6–12, 2024
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 
  • Six nights at the five-star Gleneagles luxury hotel, spa, and golf resort
  • Use of leisure facilities at Gleneagles
  • Exclusive private tours of Drummond Castle, Blair Castle, and Stirling Castle
  • An excursion to the House of Bruar
  • A guided hike that includes a Scottish picnic
  • A lighthearted Highland Games experience
  • Daily breakfasts, some lunches, afternoon tea, and several dinners
  • Travel by private coach to all excursions
  • Airfare/travel to and from Scotland
  • Airport transfers
  • Lunches on Wednesday and Friday and dinners on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
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