Travel, Wine & Food Festival
Arrival Details
To keep the magic alive, we’ll be keeping our festival location a surprise until the day!
Please meet us at [Name of Nearest Major Train Station] — we’ll have a sparkle shuttle waiting to whisk you away to our secret venue for a weekend of wine, friendship, flavour, and unforgettable fun.
Our team (you’ll spot them by their glittering lanyards, glitter hats, and glitter pants xo!) will be there to greet you with a warm smile and a welcome treat. Think: first class vibes, festival sparkle, and a few little surprises to get you in the mood!
Let the journey begin...
Your Sparkle Shuttle departs at 5:30pm sharp.
Don’t be late, gorgeous — the fun starts the moment you step aboard!
Theme: Connection. Culture. Confidence.
Dress Code: Boho chic + a touch of sparkle
Target Audience: Women of all ages, especially fabulous 40+ and 65+ queens

FRIDAY – COCKTAIL CONNECTION 6:00pm – 7:00pm
• Welcome cocktails & mingle
• Sparkle name tags + travel bestie cards
• Live acoustic set
7:00pm – 8:30pm
• Signature Cocktails Around the World

• Learn to shake: Thai Basil Margarita, Parisian French 75, Italian Aperol Spritz
• Paired with mini bites and stories from each region

8:30pm – 9:30pm
• Move to Music & Friendship

• Lounge-style: soft lighting, wine in hand, travel playlist, gentle grooves
• Photo booth, laughter corner, travel confession cards
• Our Sparkle Shuttle will transfer you back to xoxo

SATURDAY – TASTE, LEARN, EXPLORE
Our Sparkle Shuttle will collect you each morning from [meeting point/station name] at [pickup time], ready to take you to our gorgeous festival location in style.
9:00am – 10:00am
• Sparkle Brunch & Bubbles

• Beautiful, buffet, breakfast xo
• Fresh juice bar + champagne sparkle

WORKSHOP SESSION 1 (10:15am – 11:15am)Choose One:

1. The Soul of Solo Travel – Finding yourself in faraway places
2. Packing Like a Queen – Travel hacks for effortless elegance
3. Friendship After 40 – Creating your circle, healing from old ones
4. Travel Storytelling 101 – How to turn your trip into a story worth telling
5. Your Next 12 Months of Adventures – Vision boarding for the wildly curious
6. Sparkle + Boundaries – Learning to say yes to joy and no to guilt
7. Every Country Taught Me This… – Reflective journaling & self-discovery
8. Wine Confidence 101 – Understand labels, talk tannins, find your taste
9. Slow Travel, Fast Freedom – Why less is more when you wander
10. The Sparkle Lounge – Rest & reset space with guided breathwork

WORKSHOP SESSION 2 (11:30am – 12:30pm)Choose One:

1. Your Inner Compass – Using travel to navigate life’s big decisions
2. Sparkle Through the Seasons – Styling yourself joyfully at any age
3. Travel + Love – Opening your heart while exploring the world
4. Wine & Women’s Wisdom – A mini-tasting with conversation prompts
5. Healing Journeys – Travel stories of transformation after divorce, grief or burnout
6. Style & Suitcases – Creating a mix-and-match travel capsule
7. The Art of the Selfie – Confidence in front of the camera
8. Tequila Talks – Cultural stories behind your favourite spirits
9. Curating Your Signature Sparkle – Personal brand, personal power
10. The Sparkle Lounge – Guided meditation + tea corner

12:45pm – 2:15pm
• Global Long Lunch & Wine Tasting

• Long tables themed: Tuscany, Santorini, Napa, Barossa
• 4 paired wines, 4 plated courses, guided by Sparkle Sommeliers

WORKSHOP SESSION 3 (2:30pm – 3:30pm)Choose One:

1. Creating a Women’s Travel Club – How to gather, host, and travel with ease
2. Your Story Isn’t Over – Life reboots after 50
3. Rituals of Rest – Daily magic for busy women
4. Sparkle Business Class – Turn your passion into a travel-led biz
5. Joyful Eating Abroad – Food as culture, healing, and pleasure
6. Friendship Boundaries with Grace – Kindness and clarity
7. Writing Letters to Your Future Self – Guided journaling
8. Sparkle Intention Circles – Set your next adventure with clarity
9. Mindful Travel Photography – No fancy camera needed
10. The Sparkle Lounge – Rest, sip, sketch, or connect softly

WORKSHOP SESSION 4 (3:45pm – 4:45pm)Choose One:

1. Bucket List for the Brave – The travel goals you really want
2. Sensuality & Sparkle – Embracing beauty, joy, and self-worth
3. Laugh, Cry, Repeat – Group storytelling with travel themes
4. Travel Without Guilt – Saying yes to joy as a mum, wife, or carer
5. Friendship Repair Toolkit – When good friendships go wobbly
6. Confidence Without Makeup – Owning your raw beauty
7. Sparkle in Small Moments – Micro joys, big energy
8. Sparkle Business Club – Pitch, plan, and package a retreat
9. Gentle Movement & Music – Guided movement for the soul
10. The Sparkle Lounge – Tea, treats, journaling & quiet connecting

6:00pm – 9:00pm
• Dinner Fiesta: A Mexican Celebration

• Tacos, margaritas, music, mariachi magic
• Shared tables + Sparkle Stories – 3 guests share 3-minute tales
• Celebration toast + surprise sparkle guest

SUNDAY – SOULFUL SEND-OFF9:00am – 10:00am
• Boozy Brunch & Connection Circles

• Light breakfast, bubbly bar, coffee stations
• Reflection tables: prompts + laughter

WORKSHOP SESSION 5 (10:15am – 11:15am)Choose One:

1. Love After Loss – Hopeful hearts and healing
2. Besties Over 60 – Adventures, dating, and joy without rules
3. Spiritual Travel – Places that stir the soul
4. Self-Worth Beyond Roles – You are more than what you do for others
5. Turning Pain into Purpose – Personal growth journeys
6. Creating Rituals on the Road – Tiny traditions for meaning
7. Packing Light, Living Deep – Lessons from nomads
8. How to Host a Sparkle Circle at Home
9. From Journal to Memoir – Writing your own travel book
10. The Sparkle Lounge – Reflective journaling and music

WORKSHOP SESSION 6 (11:30am – 12:30pm)Choose One:

1. Your Inner Sparkle Plan – What will you carry home?
2. Gratitude & Grounding – Gentle workshop to end the weekend
3. Sparkle After 65 – Your new chapter starts now
4. Souvenirs That Tell a Story – Mindful gift collecting
5. Group Travel Harmony – How to travel and stay friends
6. She Builds xo – Creative ways to build community
7. The Art of Hosting Gorgeous Gatherings
8. Reclaiming Joy – For women who gave too much
9. Making Your Dream Trip Happen – Planning without fear
10. The Sparkle Lounge – Herbal tea, quiet chats, gratitude cards

12:45pm – 2:15pm
• Farewell Global Lunch & Mini Panels

• Travel storytellers, author Q&A, guest surprises
• Shared meal to close the circle

2:30pm – 4:00pm
• Travel Souvenir Market + Sparkle Send-Off

• Artisan stalls, global goods, candles, keepsakes
• Champagne farewell, hugs, group photo
• Gift bags + love letters to self