$6,750 single occupancy (1 workshop attendee in 1 hotel room)
$6,000 each double occupancy (2 workshop attendees in 1 shared hotel room)
$7,500 workshop attendee plus one (1 workshop attendee plus 1 companion in 1 hotel room)
$4,500 commuter (1 workshop attendee without hotel accommodations)
July 16-21, 2023
Middleburg, Virginia
Join Victoria Editor Melissa Lester and Senior Director of Design Melissa Sturdivant Smith in exploring the art of gracious living in Virginia, with premier antiques shopping, historic home and garden tours, and inspiring workshops with 2023 Artist-in-Residence Jenny Bohannon and 2015 Artist-in-Residence Laura Hooper. Enjoy sumptuous accommodations at the Red Fox Inn & Tavern, nestled in the heart of the historic village of Middleburg. Savor delectable regional fare, with daily breakfasts at the hotel, an afternoon tea at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, and several chef-prepared dinners.
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations
- Breakfasts and lunches
- Some dinners
- Excursions and workshops
- Travel by private coach to and from retreat events
What’s Not Included
- Airfare/travel to and from Middleburg
- Airport transfers
- Some dinners
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 2
- Breakfasts and lunches
- Some dinners
- Excursions and workshops
- Travel by private coach to and from retreat events
What’s Not Included
- Airfare/travel to and from Middleburg
- Airport transfers
- Some dinners
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 2
- Breakfasts for 2
- Excursions, lunches, and workshops for 1
- Some dinners for 2
- Travel by private coach to and from retreat events
What’s Not Included
- Airfare/travel to and from Middleburg
- Airport transfers
- Some dinners
What’s Included
- Lunches
- Some dinners
- Excursions and workshops
- Travel by private coach to and from retreat events
What’s Not Included
- Hotel accommodations
- Breakfasts
- Airfare/travel to and from Middleburg
- Airport transfers
- Some dinners
Have a question about the Live Your Bliss Retreat? Contact Us.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
If you’d like to register, please email victoriaevents@hoffmanmedia.com.
Reservations will be taken in the order in which we receive emails.
Sunday, July 16, 2023
Arrive in Middleburg and get settled into the Red Fox Inn & Tavern, located in the heart of this historic village. We’ll enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel, where you will meet the Victoria team and your fellow retreat participants.
Monday, July 17, 2023
Start the morning with breakfast delivered to your room before workshop participants depart via private coach for Oatlands Historic House and Gardens for a private tour and afternoon tea. After teatime, explore the wares of The Paradise Antiques during our final excursion of the day. Dinner will be on your own, with our suggested list of restaurants to try in Middleburg.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Start the morning with breakfast delivered to your room before workshop participants depart via private coach for 2015 Artist-in-Residence Laura Hooper’s Foxhill Gardens, which was once part of Mount Vernon. Following a private tour, we will head to Laura’s design studio in Old Town Alexandria for lunch and a calligraphy workshop. Before we return to Middleburg, explore the shops of Old Town Alexandria. Dinner will be on your own, with our suggested list of restaurants to try in Middleburg.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Before exploring the shops of Middleburg at your leisure, gather for breakfast and a welcome from the owners of Thistlethewaite Americana, who have invited us to stop in mid-day for light bites. In late afternoon, travel by private coach to The Inn at Little Washington, where you may explore the grounds before we enjoy an exclusive chef-prepared dinner in the historic Ballroom.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Start the morning with breakfast delivered to your room before workshop participants depart via private coach for 2023 Artist-in-Residence Jenny Bohannon’s Tallwood. Here, we will savor a private tour of her home, lunch on the grounds, and an entertaining and floral-arranging workshop with Jenny and gardening expert Desiree Lee. The day culminates with a farewell dinner at the hotel.
Friday, July 21, 2023
Start the morning with breakfast delivered to your room before departing for home.
Accommodations
Nestled in the heart of Middleburg, Virginia, the Red Fox Inn & Tavern is steps away from some of the historic village’s most charming shops and eateries.
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
The full price of the retreat is due at booking. We accept payment by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Trip prices are in US dollars.
Travel to and from Middleburg
Guests are responsible for travel to Middleburg, Virginia, and the Red Fox Inn & Tavern on July 16, 2023, when the retreat commences. Guests will be responsible for getting themselves from the Red Fox Inn to the airport or their next destination on Friday, July 21. Dulles International Airport is the closest airport to the hotel.
Costs
Single-occupancy, double-occupancy, and workshop participant–plus–non workshop guest rates are available.
The price of the trip includes hotel accommodations for July 16–21, all breakfasts, three chef-prepared dinners, and transportation by private coach throughout the retreat. Single- and double-occupancy rates also include excursions to Oatlands Historic House and Gardens and to The Paradise Antiques, along with private tours, lunches, and workshops with Laura Hooper and Jenny Bohannon. The workshop participant–plus–non workshop guest package allows for one participant in all retreat events and a traveling companion who shares the hotel stay, daily breakfasts, and three dinners but will not attend daytime excursions or workshops.
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 delivered to your room Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesday, we will gather for breakfast.
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 dinner and closing dinner will be dressy, while the attire for our special evening at The Inn at Little Washington will be cocktail. Daytime excursions and workshops will be smart casual with comfortable walking shoes. In July, average temperatures in Middleburg, Virginia, range from the low 60s to the upper 80s, so please dress comfortably for the season and current forecast. Retreat events will proceed, rain or shine.
Are the workshops hands-on?
Our Tuesday workshop with Laura Hooper will be hands-on, with participants practicing calligraphy in the design studio, taking home a tote bag of materials, and having access to online instruction after the retreat. The Thursday workshop with Jenny Bohannon will include demonstrations and take-home favors but will not be hands-on.
Will we have any free time?
You will have some free time to explore Middleburg on Monday and Tuesday evenings and mid-day on Wednesday. At the close of our workshop with Laura Hooper, participants can stay after for additional time with Laura or explore Old Town Alexandria.
I want to bring my travel companion, but they don’t want to participate in excursions or workshops. What can they do?
We invite your non-workshop companion to join us for breakfasts and dinners. During daytime excursions or workshops, your travel companion can explore Middleburg on their own.
