EMERGE 2017 Relax, Unwind, Connect
April 2-5, 2017 Invitation ONLY
It's time for us to release and unwind - to come together and EMERGE.
EMERGE 2017! An invitation only retreat for women of color in the wedding and event planning industry hosted by Tara Melvin of Perfect Planning Events. Experience three nights & four days at the luxurious Salamander Resort in Middleburg, Virginia. Each element of events scheduled during your stay is to enable you to: engage with other like-minded boss ladies make new connections challenge your mind to think differently relinquish expectations of life move out of or away from something and come in to view Issue 30 | 234
transform into a new You experience a "true" retreat walk away inspired to take on the world! be BOLD & FIERECE!
WHAT'S NEXT? Save the Date! Register for the event Secure your room at Salamander Select a roommate Start planning your travel to the area Get prepared to unwind Get prepared to release, unwind, and connect! Included in this document: Itinerary Information for Salamander Resort What's included in the cost Registration Deadlines Look forward to seeing you in 2017. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at: tara@perfectplanningbytara.com
EMERGE 2017 April 2-5, 2017 Salamander Resort 500 N. Pendleton Street Middleburg, VA 20117 .
e·merge əˈmərj/ verb: move out of or away from something and come into view. synonyms: come out, appear, come into view, become visible, surface, materialize, manifest oneself, issue, come forth become apparent, important, or prominent. synonyms: become known, become apparent, be revealed, come to light, come out, turn up, transpire, unfold, prove to be the case (of facts or circumstances) become known.
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ITINERARY Sunday, April 2nd Arrival Day ZIP & SIP Located behind the Resort beyond the Grand Lawn within an 80-acre nature preserve. Our first event, to really let go - forget about work, forget about deadlines, forget about marketing - it's time to zip through the trees and feel free. Enjoy celebratory beverages from an assortment of beer, wine and house-made seasonal beverages. HAPPY HOUR Enjoy cocktails and appetizers on the patio at Salamander Resort. Meet & great other dynamic boss ladies. DINNER Enjoy a private dining experience prepared by the culinary staff at Salamander Resort. ICE BREAKER Transform the mind and prepare for an adventurous week.
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ITINERARY Monday, April 3rd Breakfast FREE TIME Explore Salamander Resort and enjoy its luxurious amenities. TIME TO FLY Overcome your fears and truly let go as we experience, iFLY Loudoun. It’s thrilling. It’s amazing. Experience the feeling of freefall as you float on a smooth cushion of air. There’s no parachute, no jumping, and nothing attaching you to planet Earth. It’s just you FLYING in the air. Super fun, super safe and super cool! LUNCH & SHOPPING Enjoy a light lunch at iFLY Loudoun after our exhilarating adventure. We will depart to shop at Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets DINNER Enjoy dinner at Lightfoot Restaurant in Leesburg. An historic landmark, Lightfoot was originally constructed in 1888 and served as Peoples National Bank for more than half a century. In 1999, the building was restored to its Romanesque Revival Style grandeur. The 349-seat restaurant also received several enhancements and additions that have made it an American classic. In keeping with that rich heritage, Lightfoot offers local color steeped in history. They specialize in imaginative cuisine that tastes as exquisite as it looks, with a captivating setting and elegant ambience. Appetizers are prepared and presented with mouthwatering perfection. Entreés and buffets are works of art. Desserts and breads are made fresh daily on-site. FREE TIME Explore Salamander Resort and enjoy itsluxurious amenities.
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ITINERARY Tuesday, April 4th Breakfast FREE TIME Explore Salamander Resort and enjoy its luxurious amenities. WINE TOUR Time to explore Virginia Wine Country. Our adventure of learning the fine grapes of Virginia and savor in the vino they produce as we venture to (3) local wineries. Enjoy fellowship, lots of vino, and lunch. FREE TIME Explore Salamander Resort and enjoy its luxurious amenities. DINNER Enjoy dinner at The Red Fox Inn & Tavern in Middleburg. Over the last four decades the Red Fox Inn & Tavern has been owned and operated by three generations of the Reuter family. Today it is managed by the husband and wife team of Matilda Reuter and Jonathan Engle. Combining their passions for regional history, local food and attentive customer service. Many notable politicians, authors, musicians, athletes and celebrities have walked through our front door. Some of these include President John F. Kennedy, who held a press conference in the JEB Stuart Room. The lovely and kind Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis frequently over-nighted at the Inn while on fall foxhunting holidays. FREE TIME Explore Salamander Resort and enjoy its luxurious amenities. DRINKS ON THE PORCH Our last night together - farewell cocktails before saying goodbye. Drinks on the porch ans we burn our frustrations and walk away EMERGED!
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INVESTMENT Activities
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Experience $1100
Breakfast Voucher for (2) days Happy Hour on Arrival Day Dinner for (3) Nights Lunch for (2) Days Zip & Sip Adventure iFLY Loudoun Adventure Wine Tour Adventure Transportation for Wine Tour Transportation for iFly Loudoun Adventure Complimentary WIFI Swag Deposit Payment of $300 is due by October 301th, 2016. Final Payment due by December 30th, 2016.
Accommodations
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636/$1271
Single Occupancy $1271 Double Occupancy $636 This cost is separate from Activities & Experience. Book rooms separately from your experience. Reservation deadline for rooms is February 16th. The cost above is for (3) total nights and resort service fee. When making your reservation, there is a (1) night stay due upon reserving. Reservation Call: 866-670-3768
Total Investment
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1737
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SALAMANDER
A Washington, DC area luxury resort set on 340 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains amid Virginia’s famed horse country and lush vineyards, and just 35 minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport. Salamander Resort & Spa features 168 luxurious rooms and suites, a luxury spa, full-service equestrian center, Virginia Piedmont-inspired dining, a dedicated cooking studio, wine bar, billiards room and a unique array of conference and banquet facilities. Visit their website to learn about this fabulous resort, its amenities, and activities that you can engage in during your stay - http://www.salamanderresort.com/. NOTE: Be sure to schedule your extra activities such as spa treatments, horse back riding, etc., during your free time prior to your arrival. Cost of these activities are NOT included with your event costs.
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