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Venue Spotlight: Stop #3 on the New South Roadshow – Roaring Social, Alpharetta, Georgia

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Retreats Resources brings the Roadshow to you, but did you know we select the host venues with an experience in mind for every Meeting Planner and Event Specialist who attends. Let’s start with a little background on our third and final stop on the New South Roadshow: Roaring Social in suburban Atlanta.

We are seeing the meetings and events industry come ROARING back, and we are just loving that theme for this Roadshow. Roaring Social is a 20s themed speakeasy located in The Hamilton Hotel, which is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, in the popular Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta.

Then:

With a whispered secret password (speaking easy so as not to be overheard), doors opened to a world where whiskey and moonshine flowed freely and prohibition was nothing but a dirty word. Roaring Social brought exuberance, entertainment and good times to the Roaring 1920s.

Now:

With a nod to its infamous past, revelers enter the respectable storefront of RoSo Clothiers. Those in the know will find the secret password, a password opening an unassuming door to unexpected delights.

As you sink into velvet sofas you will swear you hear the whispered conversations, laughter and strains of music of a bygone era…or maybe that’s just us celebrating the present day Roaring (20)20s.

We look forward to welcoming you to Alpharetta and Roaring Social and the third and final stop on the New South Roadshow!

Venue Spotlight: Stop #2 on the New South Roadshow – Dread River Distillery, Birmingham, Alabama

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Retreats Resources brings the Roadshow to you, but did you know we select the host venues with an experience in mind for every Meeting Planner and Event Specialist who attends. Let’s start with a little background on our second stop on the New South Roadshow: Dread River Distillery in Birmingham.

Keeping with the theme of the events industry coming ROARING back in the (20)20s…. we are hitting up a distillery on our next stop. Dread River spirits are created for those inspired by the journey, the perfect fit for the travel and events industry. They are currently distilling small batches of Bourbon, Whiskey, Rye, Vodka, Gin, Rum and Blue Agave, which makes this the perfect next stop on our Prohibition themed tour.

Come, take a journey down the mystic Dread River…

The design concept for Dread River Distilling Company reflects the company’s brand, which references an ancient tale of an underground mystic river, flowing beneath the streets of Birmingham, large enough for steam vessels to traverse, and from which Dread River sources its main ingredient, water.
The manufacturing space design engages the company branding while providing an efficient production layout for the distillery and embracing natural light and ventilation.

The tasting room design reflects the depth and darkness of this mystic river. The unique vibe of each colorful lounge room reflects the unforeseen nature of a journey down this mystic river, so as guests move throughout the bar, the experience is ever-changing, similar to one’s journey down “Dread River”.

And as event professionals….we know a thing or two about ever-changing….

We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham and Dread River Distillery and the second stop on the New South Roadshow!

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Venue Spotlight: Stop #1 on the New South Roadshow – Virgin Hotels, Nashville

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Retreats Resources brings the Roadshow to you, but did you know we select the host venues with an experience in mind for every Meeting Planner and Event Specialist who attends. Let’s start with a little background on our first stop on the New South Roadshow: Virgin Hotels, Nashville.

Did you say…Virgin Hotels? Yes, as in that same iconic red logo lifestyle brand you see in the air on Virgin Atlantic, the same brand you see out at sea on Virgin Voyages, with the same hip vibe we know and love about the Virgin brand. As part of the Curio by Hilton collection Virgin Hotels will appeal to many clients being able to offer guest membership rewards and service standard consistencies they count on in business travel…while also feeling like a rock star, or in the case of Nashville, a country star, staying just off of Music Row. Opening amid a Pandemic in 2020, with hotels currently located in Dallas, Chicago, Las Vegas, Nashville and New Orleans (and coming soon to New York, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Miami) they are now available in some of our favorite cities for business (and fun!).

And did you know…Virgin Hotels are pet friendly? Virgin is a big fan of the fuzz. Pets stay free, with no breed or size restrictions. (If you have ever traveled with your dog you know this is unheard of!)

The hotel of course has cool features like the Shag Room, a private space off the lobby, that features a (shag) fiber sculpture in the ceiling.

The Funny Library Coffee Shop is part coffee shop, part lounge, part remote work space, part favorite place to hang.

The well appointed rooms are referred to as “Chambers” at Virgin. The virtual assistant’s name is Lucy, and she can do anything from order you room service or lower the temperature in your room.

The space where we will meet you on our Roadshow? Well, that’s top secret. You will have to join us to find out and sip away the end of this 21st century Prohibition….as we see the events industry come ROARING back!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Virgin Hotels and Music City and the first stop on the New South Roadshow!

Be Rewarded for Planning Your 2022 Meeting at Sandestin

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The consistent and reliable style you find at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort makes it easy for attendees to have an experience that is second to none.  Schedule your meeting at Sandestin with 30  or more guest rooms and take advantage of this special 2022 meetings offer.

  • Rates starting at $129
  • 10% discount on 2022 banquet menus
  • 25% discount A/V
  • 15% discount on team building activities
  • Complimentary one-hour beer and wine reception with F&B minimum of $10,000
  • $4 rebate per actualized room night
  • Complimentary on-property transportation
  • Complimentary bikes, kayaks, boogie boards and fitness center access
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi in Baytowne Conference Center and Linkside Conference Center