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VI encouraged to nominate a woman for Restoration Weekend

- slated for September 29-October 3, 2016
Restoration Weekend is a 5-day, 4 night experience of serenity, reconnection and personal revival for women who need to 'restore' themselves from the many hats they wear as busy wives, mothers, caregivers and career women. Photo: Provided
Restoration Weekend was introduced to women of the Virgin Islands on June 21, 2016 when a bevy of mainly professional women converged at the J.R. O’Neal Botanical Garden in Road Town and was told by Ms Hargrove to get 'unapologetically selfish' for one weekend. Photo: VINO/File
Restoration Weekend was introduced to women of the Virgin Islands on June 21, 2016 when a bevy of mainly professional women converged at the J.R. O’Neal Botanical Garden in Road Town and was told by Ms Hargrove to get 'unapologetically selfish' for one weekend. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Michelle E. Hargrove, founder of Restoration Weekend, will be sponsoring a deserving woman from the Virgin Islands (British) to attend a one-of-a-kind event, Restoration Weekend.

Restoration Weekend 2016 is heading to the territory for its 9th annual event, September 29-October 3, 2016. With a theme of “Living Our Best Days,” the luxury empowerment weekend is set to deliver a programme that will inspire, empower and catapult attendees toward their goals and dreams.

Founder of the event Ms Hargrove said, “We are blessed to be a blessing. Every time Restoration Weekend enters a country, we make it a priority to give back through our Restoring Hope programme.”

She said sponsoring a local woman is top of the agenda this year. “This year we want to sponsor a lady from the BVI community who may not be able to afford to attend, but has goals and aspirations that this weekend will help develop. We want to just love on her, give her a make-over by our celebrity glam team and help her to see herself as the beautiful queen she was created to be.”

Restoration Weekend was introduced to women of the Virgin Islands on June 21, 2016 when a bevy of mainly professional women converged at the J.R. O’Neal Botanical Garden in Road Town and was told by Ms Hargrove to get “unapologetically selfish” for one weekend.

How to nominate?

This news site was told that ladies of the VI can nominate themselves or another deserving woman, by sending a letter to info@restorationwknd.com no later than Sunday, September 25, 2016 stating why the need to be restored. The winner will be notified on Monday, September 26, 2016.

All set to be featured at the Restoration Weekend are Dondre Whitfield, star of Oprah Winfrey’s new hit television series, "Queen Sugar"; Mikki Taylor, beauty and fashion icon and ESSENCE Editor-At-Large; Sheri Riley, top music executive who helped launch music sensation, Usher and more, and who now coaches clients to live the life of their dreams through exponential living; Scott Parker, celebrity fitness trainer to Jill Scott, Tasha Smith, David Banner and more; Charreah Jackson, lifestyle and relationship editor with ESSENCE Magazine and Sybil Amuti and Brandice Daniel, hosts of “The Great Girlfriends” podcast and blog.

Dondre Whitfield, veteran Hollywood actor and star of Oprah Winfrey’s new television series "Queen Sugar”, is set to deliver an impactful and life-changing message on manhood and restoring women. He has been traveling the country sharing his unique, yet relevant message that leaves men and women alike re-evaluating their lives and the way they interact. Dondre Whitfield will also speak to the men on “Restoring Men” at the Wednesday night Bible study at New Life Baptist Church in Tortola on September 28, 2016.

Mikki Taylor will lead daily empowerment moments while Scott Parker, celebrity fitness trainer to singer Jill Scott, actress Tasha Smith and others, will lead daily “Restoring the Body” fitness and nutrition sessions. Restoration Weekend 2016 will also include make-over sessions and tips from some of the top celebrity hair and make-up artists in the industry.

Absolutely amazing & life changing

“Restoration Weekend is absolutely amazing, incredible and life-changing,” said Rosilyn Houston, executive with a global financial institution who has attended Restoration Weekend for six consecutive years. “We all must be restored, revived and refreshed to reach our full potential.”

Restoration Weekend is a 5-day, 4 night experience of serenity, reconnection and personal revival for women who need to “restore” themselves from the many hats they wear as busy wives, mothers, caregivers and career women. During this time of restoration, 50 women from all walks of life and various parts of the world, come together to be inspired, uplifted and empowered by industry leaders, events and sessions focused on business, empowerment, nutrition, relationships and physical maintenance. Restoration Weekend was founded in 2007 by Michelle Hargrove, when she walked through her own journey of restoration after giving birth to a 1 pound, 6 ounce premature baby.

‘Necessary’ experience

“Restoration Weekend is a necessary experience you can’t afford to live without,” said Dr Tiffanie Davis Henry, certified sex therapist and host of TLC’s All About Sex. “This is an opportunity to get just what you need. Restoration Weekend will restore much needed balance to your life.”

Restoration Weekend 2016 is powered by Kanvas Affordable Luxury Skin Care Line presented by Koffee Day Spa, Design Essentials and Indique.

Ms Hargrove said there is still time for ladies from the (BVI) to register for Restoration Weekend. One lucky lady from the BVI who registers or purchases a day pass for Restoration Weekend will be also selected for a glam makeover by team of celebrity hair and make-up artists.

10 Responses to “VI encouraged to nominate a woman for Restoration Weekend”

  • women lib? (22/09/2016, 19:56) Like (7) Dislike (11) Reply
    Ayo try go and sit down.
    • @ women lib. (22/09/2016, 22:32) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
      I wish I could like your comment a trillion times. Why was it introduced to 'professional women' in isolation?...Just curious. I hope it's a single mother working two jobs at minimum wage to make all the necessary sacrifices for her home gets selected.
      • wow (23/09/2016, 10:25) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
        THANK YOU VERY MUCH and I'm a professional woman who may not be out there brown-nosing. At the same time these event should not be signaling out a particular group.
        • B Savage (23/09/2016, 12:41) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
          Don't feel no way Ms. as you can see most of those women have one thing in common and its not a successful career either. IT IS CALLED THE LAWS OF UNATTRACTION simply put if you were attractive someone would more than be willing and able to RESTORE YOUR WEEKEND HECK YOUR ENTIRE LIFE.
          • @ B Savage (23/09/2016, 14:55) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
            Lol, you people are so judgmental and clueless about other people you don't really know. Judge not and be not judged. I pray that God restores you as He is the only true restorer of anybody actually (not some man or woman for that matter).
    • the rock (24/09/2016, 22:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      i select yellow, it can do wonders for her!
  • where (23/09/2016, 09:19) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    So where is it going to be and how to sign up to go? That information is sure missing. Some of us got money to go, you know.
  • humm (23/09/2016, 09:32) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Funny how the 2nd picture seems to be a few women from one church in particular.
    Im a professional woman who works not in Govt nor financial services. How do i Take part?
    • at humm (23/09/2016, 13:41) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      No, what is funny is how you pick out the New Life members out of all those women. SMH. It is a big church with over 500 members, so the law of probabilities say that they will always show up everywhere in more numbers than any other.
  • SB (23/09/2016, 12:38) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    I would like to nominate a few ladies EDGE'S for RESTORATION WEEK please thanks.


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