Edge Escapes Luxury Literary Retreat: A Newport Weekend of Stories & Splendor

October 17–19, 2025 | Newport, Rhode Island

This October, Edge Escapes invites you to step into an enchanting weekend where literature meets luxury in Newport’s most iconic settings. This is not a crowded conference—it’s an intimate gathering, limited to just 20 guests, where authors’ voices, coastal elegance, and thoughtfully curated experiences come together.

Meet the Authors

Meg Mitchell Moore
Her storytelling captures New England’s beauty, family ties, and the pull of home. Her novel Mansion Beach is suffused with the salt air, dunes, and rhythm of the coast—making Newport a deeply resonant setting for her presence and conversations.

Amy Poeppel
Her sharp and funny exploration of life’s messier moments is a delight. Expect warmth, wit, and the kind of insight that turns everyday chaos into art.

Rachel Hawkins
She knows how to build tension, craft atmosphere, and keep you turning pages. Her storytelling brings the uncanny, the suspenseful, and the deeply humane together in unforgettable balance.

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Signature Venues

The Breakers
Begin your retreat with private access to this Gilded Age mansion. Sumptuous architecture, grand staircases, ocean views—The Breakers exudes history and elegance at every turn.

Castle Hill Inn
An oceanfront brunch here, with fragrant sea air and sweeping Narragansett Bay vistas, offers a perfect mix of calm and conversation. It is both inspiring and restful.

The Brenton Hotel
Serving as a partner venue, The Brenton Hotel will host key social gatherings and author sessions. Its chic design and harbor-facing ambiance make for perfect moments to connect—with wine, conversation, and literary inspiration.

Vanderbilt Hotel
Indulge in the rich luxury of the Vanderbilt Hotel, where you’ll enjoy cocktail soirées, evening salons, and a setting that whispers old-world glamour. Think gilt mirrors, soft lighting, plush lounges—ideal for winding down after a day of discovery.

Stoneacre Brasserie
This elegant restaurant will set the stage for shared meals—intimate dinners where flavourful food meets conversation. Fresh, refined, locally inspired menus paired with thoughtfully selected wines or mocktails—dining here elevates the retreat to a sensory experience.

Gilded Age Tour
Beyond individual venues, you will walk through Newport’s grand past on a curated route: mansions, gardens, architectural marvels—a tapestry of history that will deepen your appreciation for the region.

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What to Expect

• Curated Author Interactions: Salon-style conversations, readings, and Q&A with Meg Mitchell Moore, Amy Poeppel, and Rachel Hawkins.

• Luxury Touches: From welcome gifts to curated teas, from elegant dinners at Stonacre Brasserie to cocktails at Vanderbilt—expect every detail to feel intentional.

• Limited Attendance: Just 20 guests, which means more meaningful connections—with authors, with place, and with each other.
  
  

Why This Retreat Feels Different

You’re not just attending. You’re participating—in the conversation, the surroundings, the textures of place. The stone of The Breakers, the soft light over Newport Bay at Castle Hill, the warm glow of Vanderbilt’s chandeliers, chef-driven plates at Stonacre—all of it frames the retreat, amplifies the authors’ voices, helps you show up more deeply.

Final Call: A Few Seats Remain

With only three seats left, now is the moment to claim your spot in this immersive weekend of storytelling, friendship, and unforgettable venues.

October 17–19, 2025 | Newport, Rhode Island
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