Art, History & New England Charm
Weekend of Culture in Boston, MA
June 9-12, 2022
Join fellow art-full women for a weekend full of art, history and New England charm in the so-called “Athens” of America! Boston serves as the social, educational, historical and culinary capital of New England, but it is small enough to feel calm & quiet (compared to NYC), while also brimming with life & cultural attractions. Join us as we explore all of its charm, while also having the chance to bond with fellow art-full women.
Highlights of this 4-day weekend of culture trip include private, guided tours of the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art, self-guided visits of the ‘Turner’s Modern World’ exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts and the Glass Flowers at the Harvard Museum of Natural History, an optional duck tour (a classic Boston favorite!) and Remember the Ladies walking tour, plus the chance to explore all of the picture perfect Boston (& Cambridge) spots like Harvard Square, Newbury Street, the Boston Public Garden, Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. The itinerary has a nice mix of activities and optional down time to enjoy our hotel’s rooftop pool!
Since Boston is a relatively small city, and all of our activities are centrally located and accessible by the T or car service, attendees are invited to book their own air bnb accommodation and convene daily for our art-full activities and adventures.
All of our weekend of culture trips are carefully curated to give you a taste of the best art in our destination, while also giving you the chance to relax and fully enjoy without doing the planning yourself. They are a great way to connect more deeply with the other women in the community and create even more art-full memories together! Check out photos from past trips to the Berkshires, the Hudson River Valley, Washington, DC and the Hamptons.
Tentative Schedule
(order of events is subject to change, though all of the below items will be included in the final itinerary):
Thursday June 9th
(for 3-day attendees only)
6:30pm | Welcome reception & private gallery night at Abigail Ogilvy gallery
8pm | Welcome dinner at Bar Mezzana
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Friday June 10th
Morning | Remember the Ladies women’s history walking tour of Downtown Boston
(for 3-day attendees only)
Afternoon | Lunch & private guided tour
at the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum
Evening | Dinner in the South End
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Saturday June 11th
Morning | Self-guided visit of Turner’s Modern World
at the Museum of Fine Arts
Afternoon | Harvard Square & the Glass Flowers
at the Harvard Museum of Natural History
Evening | Optional duck tour
+ dinner in Beacon Hill
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Sunday June 12th
Morning | Private guided tour at at the Institute of Contemporary Art
+ farewell brunch in the Seaport district
Depart after 3pm
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The schedule is subject to change at the leader's discretion and also according to the weather. It has been designed to address the varied needs and interests of the group while also giving all the optimal amount of time to enjoy a mix of the activities available, though it’s not set in stone and all activities are optional (though no refunds will be provided for any included activities that aren’t attended).
All activities are easily accessible by the T or car service, so there will be opportunity to deviate from the itinerary if desired, though individuals will be responsible for paying for any transport fees incurred by not staying with the group. If you have any issues with the schedule or prefer to deviate from the itinerary, please kindly inform the trip leader in advance.
Tickets & Cost
(activities only — no hotel, food or transport included)
All options include admission + private, guided tours of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art, as well as admission to the Turner’s Modern World exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts and the Glass Flowers at the Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Three day options also include the private Remember the Ladies walking tour.
Optional duck boat tour on Saturday and admission to the Harvard art museums are additional/ not included.
All meals, hotel and transport are separate and must be paid individually. Attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodation as well as travel to & from Boston, though suggestion train times and flight options are provided.
2 days only: $225 early bird through 5/9 at midnight; $275 thereafter
3 days with Remember the Ladies tour: $250 early bird through 5/9 at midnight; $300 thereafter
Art-full members save 10% by booking here.
Please note that all payments are FINAL and non-refundable, unless the entire trip has to be cancelled due to the health crisis. You MUST cancel if you feel sick or learn you have been exposed to COVID-19 within 14 days of the departure date. You may transfer your ticket to someone else but the substitute must be approved by trip leader.
FAQ's
What is NOT included in the cost of the trip?
No accommodation or transportation to/from Boston or within the city is included. Additionally, all meals, as well as any additional activities or ride services, are separate and must be paid individually. You should estimate at least $50+ per day to spend on food/drinks.
What if I don’t know anyone — do I need to come with a friend?
No! Most women attend our Weekend of Culture trips on their own, and the idea is that we will all get to know one another over the course of the weekend. However, please do let me know if you are coming with a friend with whom you would like to share a room.
Do I have to stay with the group/attend all pre-planned activities on the itinerary?
No, you are welcome to pick and choose though there will be no refunds for included activities that weren’t attended, and you will have to arrange your own transport/taxi if you would like to go somewhere separately from the group that involves driving.
How do I get to Boston from NYC?
If you have more time/want to save money, I recommend taking Amtrak from New York Penn Station to Boston South Station (approximately 15 minutes away from our hotel by car or 20 minutes by metro) in order to avoid airport/security headaches. Recommended trains -
Departing Thursday June 9th: Amtrak train #172 departs NY Penn station at 11am -> arrives Boston South Station at 3:18pm OR
Friday June 10th: Acela train #2152 from NY Penn Station at 9am -> arriving Boston South Station at 12:45pm
Returning on Sunday June 12th: Depart on Amtrak train #165 from Boston South Station at 3:10pm -> arriving NY Penn at 7:32pm
OR, if you are more limited on time, I recommend flying into Boston’s Logan airport (approximately 20 minutes away from our hotel by car or 45 minutes by metro). There are also numerous busses every day between NYC and Boston South Station.