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Classic Southeast Roadshow Spotlight: Naōs Hellenic Cuisine, Cary, NC

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Our final stop on this roadshow brings us to Raleigh and Naōs featuring traditional Greek cuisine set in a luxurious setting.

Guided by the Ancient Greek adage, “Let food be the medicine and medicine be the food”, Naōs’ menu celebrates the honest, satisfying purity of traditional ingredients and recipes. Naōs prides itself as a temple of gastronomy and hospitality.

Come see for yourself on Friday, November 21st at Naōs with our Destination Showcase from 10 am – 12 pm. Come meet with our Destination Partners, visit with our corporate gifting partners, browse our travel auction benefiting Wine to Water’s hurricane clean up efforts in Jamaica and stay and continue the conversation and fun over lunch beginning at 12 pm.

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to the final stop on the Classic Southeast Roadshow!

Photos: Naōs Hellenic Cuisine

Classic Southeast Roadshow Spotlight: Limani Mediterranean Restaurant, Charlotte, NC

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Our third stop on this roadshow brings us to Charlotte and one of our old favorites, Limani.

Featuring only the best Mediterranean seafood with focus on traditional Greek specialties, premium pressed olive oil from the Kalamata, local organic and fish and seafood, you will quickly learn why we call it an old favorite!

Come see for yourself on Thursday, November 20th at Limani with our Destination Showcase from 9 am – 11:30 am. Come meet with our Destination Partners, visit with our corporate gifting partners, browse our travel auction benefiting Wine to Water’s hurricane clean up efforts in Jamaica and stay and continue the conversation and fun over lunch, starting at 11:30 am.

Please note: we are starting earlier than usual this day to accommodate options and busy schedules!

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to the third stop on the Classic Southeast Roadshow!

Photos: Limani Charlotte Instagram

Classic Southeast Roadshow Spotlight: Hotel Hartness, Greenville, SC

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Named by Travel and Leisure as the #10 resort in the U.S. and the #2 resort in South Carolina, our second stop brings us to Greenville’s Hotel Hartness.

The designation is for good reason! This spacious and inviting retreat features 69 well appointed suites in the main hotel, plus four spa suites, designed in a contemporary motif, while also incorporating the original architecture of the Hartness home making it very welcoming to all their guests.

Come see us on Wednesday, November 19th at Hotel Hartness from 10 am – 2 pm. Meet with our Destination Partners, visit with our corporate gifting partners and stay and continue the conversation over lunch on us!

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to the second stop on the Classic Southeast Roadshow!

Photos: Hotel Hartness Facebook

 

Classic Southeast Roadshow Spotlight: Delbar Middle Eastern, Alpharetta, GA

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Our first stop on the Classic Southeast Roadshow brings us to where it all started…Atlanta!

Translated to “heart, captured”, Delbar is a Farsi term meaning “beloved” or (our favorite), “darling”, as a love letter to the food of the Middle East.

Delbar hopes to transport you to the welcoming communal table of friends and family to enjoy the recipes of generations before. That is right up our alley! We hope you feel that when you join us, as well!

Come see us on Tuesday, November 18th at Delbar Middle Eastern from 10 am – 2 pm. Meet with our Destination Partners, visit with our corporate gifting partners and stay and continue the conversation over a delicious, conversation-worthy lunch.

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

So, Darlings, we look forward to welcoming you to the first stop on the Classic Southeast Roadshow!

Photos: Delbar Facebook

Mountain West Roadshow Spotlight: Eataly, Santa Clara, CA

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We are breaking into new territory, y’all! We hope you will come see us when we make our way to San Jose…..tell your friends, tell your colleagues. We will welcome them like family.

For our San Jose stop we will be making our way to Eataly in Santa Clara. Do we even need to tell you what this means? It means food! Glorious food!

Do we even need to tell you about Eataly? Ok, just in case. Eataly is an authentic Italian marketplace serving up fresh ingredients and delicious flavors that you won’t want to miss. Plus we will be there, and we do things just a bit differently.

We will have Event Photographer, Kelli Price Photography, hand taking complimentary headshots and giving us a workshop, “Camera-Ready, Darling: How to look great in your event photos.” Kelli has a way of putting you at ease and helping you find your best angle. She will make sure you are camera-ready!

Come join us on Wednesday, September 24th at Eataly in Santa Clara from 11 am – 2 pm. Meet with our Destination Partners and Gifting Partners at our Luxury Destination Showcase. And please plan to stay for lunch on us at Eataly. You just know it will be delicious!

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to the second stop on the Mountain West Roadshow, but our first ever stop in San Jose!

Midwest Roadshow Spotlight: Starling, Minneapolis

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It’s the start of summer and we heard that the Midwest is the place to be! We are cruising in to Minneapolis for the first stop on our Midwest Luxury Minneapolis Showcase.

You will find us at Starling in Edina, a new dining experience to the area that opened in 2024. With a no reservations, first come, first served policy this neighborhood eatery offers a variety of seating in their main dining room with an assortment of booths, banquettes and side by side tables for two.

Named for the bird, Starling, the restaurant draws inspiration from its global migratory pattern when creating food and cocktail menus as well as a symbol of vitality. Serving dishes influenced by the Americas, Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia, you really will find a global experience here.

Come join us on Tuesday, June 17th at Starling in Edina from 10 am – 2 pm. Come meet with our Destination Partners and stay and continue the conversation at lunch.

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to the first stop on the Midwest Roadshow!

Photos: StarlingMN Facebook

Lone Star Roadshow Spotlight: Rayleigh Underground, Dallas

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We are heading to the Lone Star State and our second stop brings us to Dallas on Tuesday, April 22nd. You will find us at the swanky Rayleigh Underground in Irving for our Cowboy Chic-themed luxury Destination Showcase followed by a luncheon.


Rayleigh Underground is a 38,000 square feet Las Vegas-style showroom and event center. Here lighting, acoustics and visual design create a showroom that brings the energy of Dallas and the club-like glamour of Las Vegas.


With 3 private dining rooms, 6 bars, a premier stage and first class AV this space is versatile for a wide range of event needs. Host to conventions, live shows or private events, we look forward to showing off this space to you.


Come join us on Tuesday, April 22nd at Rayleigh Underground in Irving from 10 am – 2 pm. Come meet with our Destination Partners and stay and continue the conversation at lunch.


Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com


We look forward to welcoming you to this chic Dallas venue and the second stop on the Lonestar State Roadshow!


Photos: Rayleigh Underground Facebook

Classic Southeast Roadshow Spotlight: FORTH Hotel Atlanta

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Last but not least our final stop on our Classic Southeast Roadshow will bring us to Atlanta. We will meet you at the chic FORTH Hotel.

Located in Atlanta’s hip and happening Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, FORTH Hotel opened in the summer of 2024 as one of the largest mixed-use spaces along the Beltline. With 16 floors, 196 guest rooms including 39 apartment style rooms for longer stays, this luxury boutique hotel also features a social club, fitness center and pool, plus four food and beverage concepts.


The hotel features handmade wooden furniture, layers of fabrics and textures, vintage pieces curated to set the tone of your stay. Restaurants include a variety of options from an Italian Steakhouse to a quaint poolside Mediterranean café to a rooftop lounge. Anywhere you choose to dine or imbibe will be another memorable moment at this beautiful, well thought out property.

Come join us on Friday, October 25th at FORTH Hotel Atlanta. Join us early from 9:00 am – 10:00 am in the Pre-function area at FORTH for a special presentation led by Kelly McAlister of Maui Jim and Gil Sheehan of Barrington Gifts, who will illustrate how elevating your gifting experience is paramount to making lasting impressions on your event guests. From 10:00 am – 2:00 pm meet with our destination partners for our luxury Destination Showcase then stay and be our guest for lunch with new and old friends in Carter-Mayes Ballroom at FORTH.

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to FORTH Hotel and the final stop on the 2024 Classic Southeast Roadshow!

Classic Southeast Roadshow Spotlight: The L, Greenville, SC

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Our third stop of our Classic Southeast Roadshow takes us to The L, a unique event space in downtown Greenville.

With exposed brick walls, the historic site of the old Greenville Gas and Electric Light Company, is the perfect choice for a wedding, office party or offsite event for visiting corporate groups. Operated by Larkin’s Catering and Events, taking over the space in 2020, with the intention of turning it in to a pop-up restaurant space, with onsite catering kitchen capabilities.

Come join us on Thursday, October 24th at The L in Greenville and see this charming space. Join us early from 9:00 am – 10:00 am for a special presentation led by Kelly McAlister of Maui Jim and Gil Sheehan of Barrington Gifts, who will illustrate how elevating your gifting experience is paramount to making lasting impressions on your event guests. From 10:00 am – 2:00 pm meet with our destination partners for our luxury Destination Showcase then stay and be our guest for what is sure to be a delicious lunch with new friends.

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Greenville and the third stop on the 2024 Classic Southeast Roadshow!

Classic Southeast Roadshow Spotlight: Hyatt Centric, Charlotte, NC

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On our second stop on our Classic Southeast Roadshow we will meet you at the boutique hotel, Hyatt Centric Charlotte. Set in the hip SouthPark neighborhood, close to all that Charlotte has to offer in upscale retail and businesses. The hotel opened in 2021 with 175 guest rooms, a 3700 square foot ballroom, a rooftop bar and restaurant with outdoor terrace.

On the roof sits Asian restaurant, Mizu, where we will end our day with lunch and conversation.

Inspired by the wood-fired Robata grills of Japan, Mizu offers a seafood-focused menu composed of wood-fired, raw and chilled dishes, sushi and shareable plates.

Come join us on Wednesday, October 23rd at Hyatt Centric Charlotte. Join us early from 9:00 am – 10:00 am for a special presentation led by Kelly McAlister of Maui Jim and Gil Sheehan of Barrington Gifts, who will illustrate how elevating your gifting experience is paramount to making lasting impressions on your event guests. From 10:00 am – 2:00 pm meet with our destination partners for our luxury Destination Showcase then stay and be our guest for a delicious lunch on the rooftop restaurant Mizu.

Registration is open now on our website and our events are free for meeting and event professionals to attend – www.retreatsresources.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Charlotte and the second stop on the 2024 Classic Southeast Roadshow!