
Slow Style Immersion: Boston
October 8 - 12
You’ll get more design inspiration one long weekend of travel than you would from looking at hundreds of curated images of interiors done by the best pros in the business.
In 2018, I started doing “style retreats” (for lack of a better term… I wasn’t sure what to call them). The purpose was (and still is!) to offer an immersive experience in all things decor and design. The locations varied and each retreat had a focus that was particular to the place we were staying.
This time, the place is Boston and the North Shore, which is also my backyard. I’m very excited to show you what makes this part of New England special and what kinds of design is particular to the area.
In addition to all of our outings, there will be time for me to learn about your homes and help you think through any dilemmas you may be facing. And, one of the least anticipated, but most rewarding aspect of these weekends is meeting like-minded, decor obsessed, design enthusiasts (such as yourself)!
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Boston: ART & CUISINE
2pm: Plan to arrive in time for kick-off at the Museum of Fine Arts on a guided tour.
5pm: Head out to a speciality cocktail bar with plenty of design inspiration. We’ll have a proper introduction of everyone and begin discussing our homes.
7pm: Enjoy more charming atmospheric inspiration at dinner.
Day 2 - Boston: HISTORY & HIGH TEA
9am: Breakfast at the beautifully designed Beacon Hill Books & Cafe.
11am: Customized tour of the 1880’s Nichols House Museum. We’ll learn about the decorative arts of the time and get a feel for this artistic, vibrant part of Boston history.
12:30: Walk through Boston Common & the Public Garden to Copley Square.
1pm: High Tea at the Boston Public Library.
3pm: Free time.
5pm: Travel to Rockport, MA (transporation provided).

Day 3 - Gloucester & Rockport: HOME TOUR & GALLERIES
8am: Breakfast items available at our lodgings.
10am: Tour of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann home known for it’s interior design.
12pm: Lunch at a traditional lobster shack in Gloucester, a historic fishing and ship building town.
1:30pm: Explore boutiques and art galleries in Rockport, which has retained it’s allure as an artist colony. 5pm: Back to our lodging for downtime, cocktails and more design discussions.
7pm: Dinner at a beautiful restaurant in Rockport.
Day 4 - Essex: ANTIQUING & FALL RIVER CRUISE
8am: Breakfast items available at our lodgings.
10am: Drive to Essex, a town known for terrific antique shops.
1pm: Essex River cruise, taking in wildlife and fall foliage. It also includes the best apple cider donuts!
4pm: Downtime, cocktail hour and an early dinner in preparation for checking out of our lodging the next morning.