🌤 Destin, FL — Retreat Weekend Weather
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🚗 Location & Parking
Florida attendees: Complimentary self-parking is available in the Inspiration Lot, located next to the valet lot.
📍 Address: 8100 Inspiration Drive, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 ↗
How to find it: The Inspiration Lot is situated just past Hotel Effie's main self-parking area.
📍 Address: 8100 Inspiration Drive, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 ↗
How to find it: The Inspiration Lot is situated just past Hotel Effie's main self-parking area.
Day 1 · Friday, October 16
Arrival & Kickoff
Check in. Settle in. The game begins tonight.
7:00 –
10:00 PM
10:00 PM
🍹 Welcome Reception
📍 Ara Pool Deck & Green Space
Drinks, food, and live music to kick off the weekend. Connect with your people and get ready — the competition starts tonight.
Teams Revealed Tonight
Your teams will be announced at the reception — players and spouses both. The competition runs all weekend and everyone is in it from the first moment. Come ready.
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Day 2 · Saturday, October 17
The Gauntlet
Workout & Worship · Brunch · Beach Olympics · Bonfire Night
7:30 –
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
💪🙏 Workout & Worship
📍 Baytowne Marina Beach
Start Saturday right — body and spirit together. A combined workout and worship session to set the tone for the day.
9:00 –
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
🍳 Brunch Buffet — Florida Classic
📍 Juniper Ballroom
Eggs station, Florida red snapper, braised pork belly, young chicken, pastries, fresh fruit, desserts, coffee & juice. Fuel up — you'll need it.
1:00 PM
SHARP
SHARP
🏆 Beach Olympics
📍 Gulf of America Beach · Shuttle provided (times TBD)
Everyone competes — players and spouses, no exceptions. Full team participation. Points are on the line from the first whistle.
Snacks and drinks delivered to the beach at 2:15 PM.
Snacks and drinks delivered to the beach at 2:15 PM.
6:00 –
9:00 PM
9:00 PM
🔥 Lowcountry Bonfire Reception
📍 Baytowne Marina Beach
Dinner under the stars: seafood boil, ribs, fried chicken, pork loin, mac & cheese, succotash, cornbread & desserts.
6 – 8 PM — Buffet + Live Music
6 – 9 PM — Hosted Bar + Bonfire
8 – 9 PM — Karaoke (winners earn team points)
6 – 8 PM — Buffet + Live Music
6 – 9 PM — Hosted Bar + Bonfire
8 – 9 PM — Karaoke (winners earn team points)
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Day 3 · Sunday, October 18
Final Stand
Amazing Race · Free Time · Sunset Cruise
9:00 –
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
🥐 Breakfast Buffet — Florida Classic
📍 Juniper Ballroom
Pastries, bagels, fresh fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, scrambled eggs, bacon, chicken-apple sausage, roasted potatoes, waffles, juice & coffee.
11:00 AM –
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
🏃 Amazing Race
📍 Grand Lawn
Teams — players and spouses — race across the property in a series of back-to-back challenges. This one matters. Give everything.
12:30 –
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
🥗 Boxed Lunches
📍 Juniper Ballroom
Turkey Club, Italian Grinder, or Grilled Chicken Wrap — each with quinoa salad, chips, brownie & water.
1:30 PM
🌴 Free Afternoon
📍 Your call
Pool, beach, nap — time is yours. Thinking spa? Check out Spa Lilliana — not included, but worth it. Book ahead, it fills up fast.
6:00 –
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
⛵ Sunset Cruise
📍 Baytowne Marina Beach · Board at 5:30 PM SHARP
Cap off the weekend on the water. The boat doesn't wait.
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Day 4 · Monday, October 19
Departure
Safe travels. See you on the other side.
Check-Out
🏠 Head Home
📍 Hotel Effie at Sandestin · (850) 351-3000
1 Grand Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Travel safe. Come back recharged and ready to build.
Travel safe. Come back recharged and ready to build.