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Introducing Cultured Escapes
We are excited to share the launch of Cultured Escapes, our sister brand dedicated to retreats, travel, and cultural experiences.
At Breathe River Oaks, we help you feel strong, graceful, and connected in your everyday life. With Cultured Escapes, you’ll discover ways to extend that same joy into unforgettable journeys, curated gatherings, and meaningful connections.
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Retreats with Cultured Escapes
Travel should inspire, nourish, and delight. That’s why our retreats weave together wellness, wine, gastronomy, art, and culture into experiences you’ll never forget.
Upcoming Retreats:
♥ Charleston Literary Retreat – May 2026
Pages & Palates comes to life in Charleston, blending literature, history, and Southern charm.
♥ Gilded Age Retreat – Sept 2026
Step into the glamour of the Gilded Age with curated experiences in New York City and Newport.
♥ Alsace Christmas Market Retreat – Dec 2026
Sparkling lights, Alsatian wines, and the magic of European holiday traditions.
Explore More Retreats (coming soon)
The Literary + Wine Society
For those who love to pair the beauty of books with the brilliance of wine. This society offers wine recommendations, cultural conversations, and special tastings inspired by literature.
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Pages & Palates Book Club
Our quarterly book club celebrates great stories, meaningful conversations, and cultural connections. Each book selection is thoughtfully chosen to pair with upcoming retreats or seasonal themes, making the stories come alive in real places and flavors.
When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Where: Breathe River Oaks
What Are We Reading: The Artist and the Feast by Lucy Steed
What Are We Drinking: Gigondas or Rosé
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MEET YOUR HOST
Misty Chambers is the founder and host of Cultured Escapes, a boutique travel and lifestyle brand that curates luxury retreats and cultural journeys around the world. A certified travel advisor, French Wine Scholar, and WSET Level 3 Award holder, Misty designs experiences that celebrate wine, gastronomy, culture, and the art of living beautifully.
With over three decades as a dance educator and 20 years as an interior designer, Misty brings creativity, elegance, and an eye for detail to everything she creates. Her passion for culture began early while working in her grandparents’ travel agency, and today she continues that legacy by curating retreats that balance refinement, cultural immersion, and meaningful connection—experiences designed to inspire and delight.
A lifelong reader who averages two books each week, Misty is also the founder and host of the Literary + Wine Society, an intimate community that pairs her love of literature and wine with the spirit of exploration.
With a unique blend of warmth, expertise, and sophistication, Misty helps others discover how to live beautifully, inside and out—whether through an intimate book and wine salon, a thoughtfully crafted retreat, or a cultural adventure abroad.
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