building your dreamhome?

You don't just want a house.
You want a legacy—beautifully crafted, curated, and unmistakably your own.

3 DAYS + 7 DESIGN EXPERTS + 30 HOMEOWNERS!

Attending Design Retreat will help demystify the process and hand you the confidence to tackle your Dream Home, from start to finish.

There is no event quite like this… that provides you, the heart of your new home, extensive insight into the strategy top industry professionals use to create the beautiful homes they design.

Our goal is for you to enjoy a more streamlined experience that enables you to get the most out of your investment, in both time and money.

Should you attend Design Retreat?

Building your Dream Home?

This task is not for the faint of heart. It demands meticulous planning and communication, and most importantly, resources that are very difficult to obtain. We will equip you with the tools for a more confident, efficient, and gratifying experience. Our experts are here to provide you with unprecedented insights and inspiration.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • How to choose the right architect, builder, and designer

  • Hidden costs and how to manage them intelligently

  • How to balance form, function, and future resale value

  • Design trends shaping the future of high-end living

  • How to control quality without micromanaging your team

This is where luxury begins—

with smart decisions.

HOSTED BY

  • SUSAN FERRIER

    Interior Designer, Susan Ferrier Interiors

  • JILLIAN O'NEILL

    Furniture Designer, Jillian O’Neill Collection

In conversation with…

  • SOPHIE DONELSON

    Editor, Sophie + Cie

  • PAMELA JACCARINO

    Editor, DesignShop

  • THOMAS KLIGERMAN

    Architect, Kligerman Architecture and Design

  • MELISSA REAVIS

    Landscape Architect, Hollander Design

PROJECTED ITINERARY

Thursday

Off-Site Meet & Greet

Sophie Donelson, Editor

Studio Tour

Cocktails

Transportation to Dinner

Celebration of Design Dinner

Transportation back to Host Hotel

2:30

3:00

4:15

5:00

6:45

7:00

9:00

Friday

Breakfast

Tom Kligerman, Architect

David Cohen, Builder

Lunch

Susan Ferrier, Interiors

Melissa Reavis, Landscape

Optional Social Hour, Main Bar

8:30

9:30

11:00

12:30

1:30

3:00

5:00

Saturday

Optional Yoga

Breakfast

Small Groups

Small Groups

Small Groups

Small Groups

Lunch

7:00

8:30

9:00

10:00

10:45

11:30

12:30

SPRING 2024 TESTIMONIALS

  • "The DR experience blurs the line between expert and attendee; ideas and contacts exchanged after sessions; expertise was shared over meals; we all learned from each other... speakers, homeowners, professionals in a unique collaborative exchange. For a few days we got to live amidst boundaryless connection and creativity."

    - Sophie Donelson, Speaker

  • "Impossible to name a favorite moment... the energy, inspiration, comradery, and authenticity - so rare, so special... honored to have been a part of this event. An 'aha' moment for me was the importance and value of creating a team encompassing the architect, builder, designer(s), and landscape architect."

    - DR Attendee

  • "Unbelievable how many topics were covered in the period of 3 days - still trying to process all the invaluable information shared so freely by leading experts with such passion and a commitment to excellence in their respective field."

    - DR Attendee

  • "A weekend I'll never forget. Incredibly talented and friendly professionals truly wanting to take you under their wing and share their skills. Every detail was top notch. I can't wait to be able to go again!"

    - DR Attendee

  • "This experience was beyond my expectations! It gave me an opportunity to meet likeminded friends who also love design. Not only did the experts give informative presentations, they also opened up one on one for any questions and engaging conversations. I was so inspired with their knowledge and expertise I could not wait to implement everything I learned into my own projects. I now see things through a different lens."

    - DR Attendee

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