A Kingston Christmas

At The Belvedere in Kingston, a newly awarded One MICHELIN Key hotel. 8 spots left. Booking closes November 1. From $1,700 per person sharing, or $2,300 for your own room.

Every year December has a way of arriving like a freight train. Before you know it, you are making lists, buying gifts, planning meals, showing up for everyone else, and somewhere in the middle of all of it, you disappear. By the time Christmas morning arrives, you are running on empty, going through the motions of a season you actually love.

A Kingston Christmas is the antidote to that.

It happens the last weekend of November, just before the chaos begins, designed to send you into the holiday season feeling rested, invigorated and genuinely joyful. Not depleted. Not behind. Ready.

YOUR WEEKEND

Friday: Arrival

You arrive Friday afternoon at The Belvedere, a stunning heritage boutique hotel in the heart of Kingston, to your own private room. That evening, an elevated wine and cheese tasting draws everyone together in the beautiful Drawing Room, followed by a horse drawn sleigh ride through Kingston's Christmas lights. It's the kind of evening that reminds you why you love this season in the first place.

Saturday: Rest, then a little magic

Saturday morning begins with yoga, followed by a Bathhouse session and breakfast. Saturday afternoon is a Christmas craft, elevated: hands on, festive, and a lovely way to spend an afternoon together. Saturday evening, come to the Drawing Room in your Christmas pyjamas for a gourmet meal prepared by The Belvedere's chef. Then Santa stops by for a fun visit, followed by gifts. Because Santa and I know you're on the nice list.

Sunday: Yours

Sunday is yours. Yoga is offered again if you want it, but there is zero obligation. This is your weekend, so linger in bed if that sounds better. Then a leisurely breakfast, optional shopping in downtown Kingston, and departure when you're ready.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Two nights in your own private room at The Belvedere
• Breakfast both mornings
• Friday evening elevated wine and cheese tasting
• Horse drawn sleigh ride through Kingston's Christmas lights
• Yoga offered Saturday and Sunday mornings
• Saturday Bathhouse session
• Gourmet dinner in your Christmas pyjamas, prepared by The Belvedere's chef, followed by a visit from Santa and gifts.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

• Transportation to and from Kingston
• Friday dinner and Saturday lunch (on your own, see above)
• Travel insurance
• Gratuities
• Alcohol beyond the Friday wine and cheese tasting

Two meals along the way, Friday dinner and Saturday lunch, are on your own. I did that on purpose. Some of you will want that time to relax in your room or wander Kingston solo, no agenda, no group. Others will want to stick together. If that's you, there's always a table to be found for whoever wants a glass and a meal as a group. Either way, the choice is yours.

Your Spot

Two nights at The Belvedere starts at $950 for a room on its own. On top of that, I've added the wine and cheese tasting, the sleigh ride, yoga, the Bathhouse session, a gourmet dinner in your Christmas pyjamas, prepared by The Belvedere's chef, then a visit from Santa and gifts.

Your own room

$2,300 per person

Taxes in. A private room, just for you.

Sharing with a friend

$1,700 per person

Taxes in. Shared room (Petite Queen).

How booking works
A $500 non-refundable deposit holds your spot. The balance is due November 1: $1,800 for your own room, or $1,200 per person if you're sharing.

 READY

There are 8 spots. Two are already spoken for.

If this is your yes, don't wait.

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