Weekend Schedule

Women of Davidson Alumnae Weekend

Friday, March 20

1-5 p.m. - Individual Career Coaching Sessions (Optional): Sign up for a personalized coaching session focused on your professional growth. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, exploring leadership opportunities or refining your personal brand, these one-on-one sessions offer tailored guidance and actionable next steps.

4-6 p.m. - Hotel Check-In + Welcome table: Kick off the weekend in style! Stop by to check in, pick up your welcome gift and weekend schedule.

6-8 p.m. - Welcome Reception 

8-10 p.m. - The Nest After-Hours: Keep the evening going at The Nest, a relaxed space to unwind, mingle and connect with fellow alumnae.

Saturday, March 21 

6:30-7:30 a.m. - Sunrise Yoga, Beach Walk, Pickleball: Start your morning your way with a peaceful yoga session, a refreshing walk along the beach or a friendly game of pickleball. 

8-9 a.m. - Optional Breakfast & Coffee: Ease into the morning with breakfast and freshly brewed coffee at the Sweetgrass Pavilion. A relaxed opportunity to mingle, refuel and get ready for the day’s activities.

9-9:20 a.m. - Opening Welcome: Join us as we begin the day with brief remarks and a bit of inspiration.

9:30-10:15 a.m. - Breakout Sessions, Round 1: Choose from a variety of engaging sessions designed to inspire, connect and support your personal and professional growth. 

10:30-11:15 AM - Breakout Sessions, Round 2: Continue exploring a variety of engaging sessions designed to inspire, connect, and support your personal and professional growth. 

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Lunch: Enjoy a delicious, relaxed meal while connecting with fellow alumnae. Take this time to recharge, share stories and continue building meaningful connections in a casual setting.

1:15-2 p.m. - Breakout Sessions: Continue exploring a variety of engaging sessions designed to inspire, connect, and support your personal and professional growth. 

2:15-3:15 p.m. - “Through the Years: Alumnae Perspectives on Work, Purpose, and Life’s Milestones:” Join us for an inspiring and candid intergenerational panel featuring five alumnae who represent the full spectrum of life’s evolving stages from Launching & Early Career to Retirement & Redirection. Through storytelling, reflection and real talk, panelists will share insights on navigating transitions, sustaining purpose, building community and embracing change at every turn. 

3:15-5:30 p.m. - Free Time & Optional Activities: Take the afternoon at your own pace with a variety of optional activities: relax at the spa, join a scheduled social activity, enjoy beachside journaling, schedule a career coaching session or explore any of the other offerings on property.

5:30-6:30 p.m. - Reception: Ease into the evening with a relaxed outdoor reception. Enjoy refreshing drinks, light bites and the chance to mingle with fellow alumnae while taking in the terrace views.

7-9 p.m. - Dinner & Program: Savor a thoughtfully prepared dinner and celebrate the evening. A short program will be included, followed by a champagne toast led by President Doug Hicks ’90. 

9-10:30 p.m. - After-Dinner Social: Continue the night with casual socializing in the bars and lounge spaces. Enjoy drinks and conversation as you connect with friends old and new in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere

Sunday, March 22 

7-8 a.m. - Mindfulness Practice: Yoga, Meditation or Guided Walk: Optional morning activities to jumpstart your final day of the weekend.

9-10 a.m. - Reflections & Renewal: Interfaith Service: Start the morning with a peaceful interfaith service, offering a moment of reflection, inspiration and connection with the Women of Davidson community before the weekend comes to a close.

10 a.m.-Noon - Sweet Send-Off: A Farewell Brunch: Gather for a celebratory brunch to close out the weekend. Enjoy food, lively conversation and final moments of connection with fellow alumnae as we say our farewells.