VI women to get ‘unapologetically selfish’ for one weekend
Michelle E. Hargrove, founder of Restoration Weekend, said it’s a weekend described as “a one-of-a-kind” 4-day, 3-night, luxury weekend 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.
Restoration Weekend is scheduled for September 29 – October 2, 2016 at Scrub Island Resort, and according to Ms Hargrove, “It’s a time for you to be unapologetically selfish for one weekend.”
Restoration Weekend opens up to VI women
Some 25 – 30 women from the Virgin Islands will get the chance to attend and participate in the celebrity style retreat weekend, something that is not of a usual trend. Ms Hargrove explained that ‘Restoration Weekend’ is held every year, most times in different countries around the world and is attended mainly by it registered members.
“This year we have decided to open up Restoration to women of the host country. We are sure that for those local women it’s going to be phenomenal. The weekend is designed for the busy, over-extended woman who often gives more than she takes. The purpose of Taste of Restoration is to educate, empower and restore women as dynamic influences in our society.”
During this time of restoration, women from all walks of life and various parts of the world, are inspired, uplifted and empowered by industry leaders, events and sessions focused on business, psychology, nutrition, spirituality, finances, and physical maintenance. Restoration Weekend attendees also have the opportunity to participate in Restoring Hope, a service project to give back to the community, typically involving school aged children.
Giving back
In addition, Ms Haregrove said that during the period of the event in the Virgin Islands (British), members will be reaching out to and partnering with a local organisation as a way of giving to charity. Plans are still in its infancy stages as it relates to identifying the local organisation.
About Restoration Weekend
Restoration Weekend was founded in 2007 by Michelle E. Hargrove, when she walked through her own journey of restoration after giving birth to a 1 pound premature baby. The event provides a safe place for like-minded women to take off the mask, tear down the walls and rediscover their ‘centre’.
The weekend is hosted annually at some of the world's most exclusive luxury resorts, including the Ritz Carlton in St Thomas, USVI; Grand Velas in Riviera Maya, Mexico; The Sanctuary in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic and African Pride Hotel and Resorts in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa.
From morning meditation on the beach to customised ‘Her Story’ sessions, Restoration Weekend partners with some of the most respected and renowned leaders and experts in their fields to challenge attendees to be at their personal best. Speakers have included: Nicole Ari Parker, actress; Melinda Williams, actress; Sheree Fletcher of VH1's Hollywood Exes; singer-songwriter and entertainment executive, Perri "Pebbles" Reid; Mia Wright, co-pastor of the 20,000 member megachurch, The Fountain in Houston, Texas; Sonia Jackson Myles, Director of Global Packaging Purchases at Procter & Gamble; Carla Gentry Osorio, celebrity hairstylist; Toya Beasley, nationally syndicated radio host; Sophia A. Nelson, author and journalist; Dee Marshall, life coach; Shon Gables, television news anchor and personality; and Karen Dupiche, Emmy award winning makeup-artist for The View.
Restoration Weekend takes place at the end of September every year, with more than 40% of previous attendees returning each year.
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