Manic Mommies Escape Sponsored by General Motors

Everyone wants a piece of you: your kids, your husband, your boss, your employees, the PTO. You've been giving all year long. Before the mad rush of the holiday season sets in, take time for a weekend you can call your own. Grab your best gal pals and escape to beautiful Newport, Rhode Island for the weekend of November 9th - November 11th, 2007.

Relax, socialize, shop, tour the mansions, indulge in a spa treatment (or two) and dine in trendy restaurants. Hear from inspiring women who have embraced their passions and created successful careers for themselves. We've planned every detail for you and made the reservation process as simple as possible. All you have to do is show up!

• About Newport and the Hotel Viking
• Our Itinerary
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
• Escape Pricing
• Sign up today!
• Our Promotional Partners

About Newport and the Hotel Viking
Manic Mommies friends and guests will be staying at the Hotel Viking, a historic and charming hotel in the Heart of Newport. Check out this photo tour of the Hotel Viking.

Newport has something for everyone! Miles of scenic coastline, tours of opulent mansions, interesting museums, and a number of walking tours as well as a mix of unique shops and galleries. Click here to find out more about Newport.

Our Itinerary
We have so many great events planned for the weekend! Plus, unless noted, the events are INCLUDED in the cost of the trip. And, of course, all guests receive a free Manic Mommies gift bag upon arrival.

Day 1: Welcome Reception and Comedy Performance by Dena Blizzard
Get the weekend started with a glass of wine and some delicious food. Meet new friends or connect with old or connect with old ones. Dena Blizzard is "One Funny Mother" and co-host of the PBS Series "Real Simple". This married mother of three considers comedy her great escape.

Day 2: Group Yoga (Optional)
Start Saturday off on a relaxed note by signing up for our optional Group Yoga class.

Brunch with the Meal Makeover Moms!
Liz Weiss, MS, RD, and Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD, The Meal Makeover Moms will be our featured speakers at Saturday morning’s brunch. Liz is an award-winning broadcast journalist and registered dietitian specializing in health, nutrition, and culinary communications. Janice is a dietician, speaker, and former nutrition consultant to the U.S. Senate in Washington, DC.

Liz and Janice are coauthors of The Moms’ Guide to Meal Makeovers: Improving the Way Your Family Eats, One Meal at a Time (Broadway Books) and are currently hard at work on their second book. They’ll be doing some cooking demos and sampling so you won’t want to miss it.

Chic Boutique
There are some very creative and crafty manic mommies out there in the world and they are bringing their wares to Newport! On Saturday, you’ll be able to get a jump on your holiday shopping with handmade items made by moms.

Newport Mansions Tour (Optional)
Visit some of Newport's most famous mansions including Rough Point feauturing Doris Duke's couture fashion collection and Beechwood Mansion's Winter Wonderland. View the host of options at the Preservations Society’s home page.

Mom U
We've invited an impressive line-up of women to inspire and guide you. Scheduled guests include:

Life coach Sharon Teitelbaum
Our parenting coach Kathy O'Brien
Author and blogger Meredith O’Brien
Victory Garden’s Hilary Finkel

Day 3: Morning Fitness Walk on the Cliff Walk
Ocean air and fabulous scenery will help to clear your mind with this peaceful walk alongside the mansions.

Continental Breakfast with speaker/novelist Jane Porter
Best selling author and single mother, Jane Porter, wraps up a whirlwind book tour with a stop at the Escape on Sunday morning! She'll also be signing copies of her new (and fabulous) book, Odd Mom Out!

All weekend: Spa appointments
If you are interested in booking a spa treatment in the hotel’s Spa Terre, it’s best to call prior to coming to Newport. This will ensure you receive a treatment time that jives with your schedule and that you can get the services you desire. Find the full spa menu here.

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