Women of Davidson Alumnae Weekend
Women of Davidson Alumnae Weekend
March 20-22, 2026
Whether you’re looking to reconnect with or expand your Davidson network, share bold ideas or take time to rest and recharge, this weekend is designed with you in mind. You’ll leave feeling renewed, inspired and grounded in the power of collective action and your ability to create change right from where you are.
Registration is Now Open!
Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement at alumni@davidson.edu or 704-894-2110.
We’re pleased to share the news that the speaker at Saturday night’s dinner is Mary Laura Philpott ’96, nationally bestselling author of I Miss You When I Blink and the memoir Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives.
Women of Davidson Programming Committee
- Judy Inge Harris ’80
- Wendy Warner Schmitt ’87
- Sabrina (Bri) Walton ’88
- Melissa Dilettuso Stewart ’89
- Cecily Craighill Davis ’91
- Kym Michelle Motley ’93
- Reid Leavitt Willingham ’00
- Rebecca Speiser Skipper ’08
- Anna Ruth Coon ’10
- Adrienne Simone Miller ’16
Registration for Women of Davidson Alumnae Weekend is $375 per person. This fee includes access to all weekend programming, receptions and gatherings, meals, and beverages. (Lodging is not included.)
We work hard to keep the weekend as affordable as possible while offering meaningful, high-quality programming and opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate together. In support of our commitment to an inclusive community, you will also have the option during registration to sponsor a fellow alum who may need financial assistance to attend.
If cost is a barrier, please reach out to Deidra Smith in the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement at desmith1@davidson.edu or 704-894-2642 to discuss confidential support options.
We look forward to welcoming you to Isle of Palms for an inspiring and memorable weekend.
We have secured a special group rate for the Women of Davidson Alumnae Weekend.
Book by Feb. 20, 2026, to receive the group rate. Use Group Name/Code: Women of Davidson Alumnae Weekend / G-C6CQ
Group Rate:
- Guestrooms: $269 nightly++
- With resort fee (16%): $319 nightly (before taxes)
Reservation Options:
- Women of Davidson Alumnae Weekend Booking Link
- Toll-Free Reservations: 866-359-5593 (Option 2) or 877-624-3654
Important Notes:
- The booking link will display $319/night because it already includes the 16% resort fee. The base group rate remains $269/night.
- The link will default to March 20–22, 2026 (adjust dates if you plan to stay longer).
- If you have specific needs or a room preference, please call the reservations line directly to ensure requests are noted.
Explore & Reserve Rental Homes at Wild Dunes
View and reserve rental homes available at Wild Dunes. They span the property, range in size and are perfect for groups of friends to share.
Getting There
Wild Dunes Resort is located on Isle of Palms, SC, just 25 miles from Charleston International Airport (CHS). The drive from the airport to the resort takes about 35–40 minutes.
Transportation Options
Ride share services (Uber/Lyft) and taxis are readily available at CHS.
Rental cars are available at the airport.Shuttle service may be arranged directly through Wild Dunes (more details to come).
Parking
On-site self-parking is available for overnight guests. Day-use parking details will be provided closer to the event.
Accessibility
Wild Dunes offers accessible guest rooms and meeting spaces. If you have specific accessibility needs, please share them with the resort directly when booking and notify the Alumni & Family Engagement office at alumni@davidson.edu so we can support your experience.
This event is co-hosted by the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement and Women ACT, in partnership with the President’s Office.