Events

Shenandoah Fall Escape Weekend

September 26-28, 2025

Join like-minded, creative, and adventurous women as we frolic into the beauty of Fall in the Shenandoah River region and surrounding areas!

This weekend is all about escaping, exploring, and creating, and is for those who enjoy history, shopping, creative cuisine, creative projects, breathtaking views, and the bliss of the coming of the Fall season.

Here is an overview of the weekend. The exact itinerary will follow soon for those who are registered:

• Shopping in Winchester, VA
• Fireside Cabin in the Woods Italian Welcome Dinner
• Free exploring time in Woodstock, Front Royal, and Strasburg, VA
• Wine Tasting at STUNNING Chester Gap Winery
• Visit to the River district shops and a hidden gem river
• Visit to Little Washington shops and lunch at Patty O’s Cafe, the sister restaurant of The Inn at Little Washington
• Two creative hands-on projects led by artist Karen Hillman, including a Fall embellished straw tote bag and a leather and lace bracelet
• All will travel on their own or with friends to our destinations.
• The fee for the weekend is $725 and includes:
• King-size bed accommodations for 2 nights and 2 breakfasts at The Hampton Inn in Front Royal, VA
• Welcome fireside Italian dinner at The Cozy Cabin in the woods Friday night.
• 5-flight wine tasting at Chester Gap Winery with Stuffed Artisanal Bread Dinner
• Strawberry or Honey Dew handcrafted soda by the River.
• Gorgeous Embellished Fall tote/market bag and leather and lace bracelet art workshops led by Karen Hillman
• Special take-home swag bags with fall-inspired gifts.

THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT AND YOU MUST CONTACT ME DIRECTLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE. Payments can be made by check or credit card, with a check being the preferred choice.

**PLEASE NOTE: **

This is a non-refundable event. Please be sure you wish to attend before you commit. If you have paid for this weekend and cannot attend, I will do all I can to find someone else to replace your spot, but I cannot guarantee this for certain. In extreme situations, of course, I would try to accommodate partial refunds wherever possible.

“Nothing compares…nothing!
From the moment you first lay your eyes on this historic home, until you have to say goodbye to her. You will be captivated.” —Rick Chambers

“Peaceful and welcoming. The atmosphere of art, creating, light, positivity, friendship. I had a wonderful afternoon with creating and just “being.” Thank you, Karen, for the added instruction and inspiration! Looking forward to the next event!” —Jessica Ann