Contact Susan & Jessica at connect@tastefultrips.com.

a Gatsby getaway

Lavishly Live in the Moment

•  January 27 – 30, 2022  •

Reserve Your Spot
a Gatsby getaway

Lavishly Live in the Moment

•  January 27 – 30, 2022  •

Reserve Your Spot
a Gatsby getaway

Lavishly Live in the Moment

•  January 27 – 30, 2022  •

Reserve Your Spot

Travel back in time for a 1920s era retreat in a historic mansion located in heart of the Berkshires. Take a break from everyday pressures and indulge yourself — Gatsby style. Delight in delicious foods, relish refreshing cocktails, let loose on the dance floor for a roaring 20s themed costume dance party, and more…

This intimate winter retreat is the perfect escape for couples and friends to come together and create delicious memories. Welcome to Tasteful Trips’ inaugural retreat, A Gatsby Getaway.

Questions? Contact Susan & Jessica at connect@tastefultrips.com.

accommodations

Step into the expansive foyer of a Gilded Aged mansion and be transported back in time to an era of abundance, vibrancy, and material pleasures. The epitome of Colonial Revival architecture, our venue for A Gatsby Getaway has been lovingly restored and upgraded for the ultimate luxurious retreat. All architectural details have been preserved and blended with modern accents and comforts.

Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, take in the gorgeous views of the mountains and the dramatic sunsets as you unwind for 3 days and 3 nights of complete pampering and opulence.

Get ready to be spoiled with decadent meals and drinks, special entertainment and activities, and much more. Sleep in and relax to your heart’s content, or get up and go explore the surrounding shops, museums, and historic home tours.

We set the stage for an unforgettable experience while you create memories to cherish forever.

accommodations

Step into the expansive foyer of a Gilded Aged mansion and be transported back in time to an era of abundance, vibrancy, and material pleasures. The epitome of Colonial Revival architecture, our venue for A Gatsby Getaway has been lovingly restored and upgraded for the ultimate luxurious retreat. All architectural details have been preserved and blended with modern accents and comforts.

Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, take in the gorgeous views of the mountains and the dramatic sunsets as you unwind for 3 days and 3 nights of complete pampering and opulence.

Get ready to be spoiled with decadent meals and drinks, special entertainment and activities, and much more. Sleep in and relax to your heart’s content, or get up and go explore the surrounding shops, museums, and historic home tours.

We set the stage for an unforgettable experience while you create memories to cherish forever.

select your suite

With nine elegant suites to choose from, you’ll be in the lap of luxury. Each room has either a queen or king-sized bed with a private bathroom and comfortably fits up to two adults.

Suite features vary from room to room. Many suites include a wood-burning fireplace and sitting area. Select rooms include a spa bathtub or feature breathtaking views of the mountains. The price per room varies.

A detailed description and photos of all nine suites are included on our registration page. Room selection is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. The rooms visible on the registration page are what’s currently available and may be reserved online. Any questions can be directed to us via email at connect@tastefultrips.com.

We have the pleasure of having the entire house to ourselves for the duration of the retreat. Click Here to take a virtual tour of the space.

Spacious and comfortable rooms to relax and recharge — privately.

select your suite

With nine elegant suites to choose from, you’ll be in the lap of luxury. Each room has either a queen or king-sized bed with a private bathroom and comfortably fits up to two adults.

Suite features vary from room to room. Many suites include a wood-burning fireplace and sitting area. Select rooms include a spa bathtub or feature breathtaking views of the mountains. The price per room varies.

A detailed description and photos of all nine suites are included on our registration page. Room selection is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. The rooms visible on the registration page are what’s currently available and may be reserved online. Any questions can be directed to us via email at connect@tastefultrips.com.

We have the pleasure of having the entire house to ourselves for the duration of the retreat. Click Here to take a virtual tour of the space.

Spacious and comfortable rooms to relax and recharge — privately.

select your suite

With nine elegant suites to choose from, you’ll be in the lap of luxury. Each room has either a queen or king-sized bed with a private bathroom and comfortably fits up to two adults.

Suite features vary from room to room. Many suites include a wood-burning fireplace and sitting area. Select rooms include a spa bathtub or feature breathtaking views of the mountains. The price per room varies.

A detailed description and photos of all nine suites are included on our registration page. Room selection is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. The rooms visible on the registration page are what’s currently available and may be reserved online. Any questions can be directed to us via email at connect@tastefultrips.com.

We have the pleasure of having the entire house to ourselves for the duration of the retreat. Click Here to take a virtual tour of the space.

Spacious and comfortable rooms to relax and recharge — privately.

space to play

On the first floor is where the festivities will take place. Savor all your meals by the fireplace in the sunlit dining room. Sip on some champagne in the cozy bar room. Dive into a good book, challenge your housemates to a round Mahjong (a popular game in the 1920s), or settle in for movie night in the lounge after a satisfying dinner.

All meals will be prepared onsite by Tasteful Trips co-founder, Jessica Brand. Inspired by the book and the bygone era of decadence, the custom-designed menu is sure to surprise and delight your tastebuds. View the detailed menu below.

You choose how full or how open you want your schedule to be. A variety of onsite and offsite activities are planned, including a roaring 20s themed costume dance party where you’ll get your portrait taken and where you’ll learn some popular dances with our in-house dance instructor.

Additional activities include a private tour of a local Maple Sugar House with a scenic drive of the area, a vintage cocktail tasting, live piano performance, movie nights featuring both versions of the Gatsby movie, and more!

An uncommon common space to gather and make delicious memories.

space to play

On the first floor is where the festivities will take place. Savor all your meals by the fireplace in the sunlit dining room. Sip on some champagne in the cozy bar room. Dive into a good book, challenge your housemates to a round Mahjong (a popular game in the 1920s), or settle in for movie night in the lounge after a satisfying dinner.

All meals will be prepared onsite by Tasteful Trips co-founder, Jessica Brand. Inspired by the book and the bygone era of decadence, the custom-designed menu is sure to surprise and delight your tastebuds. View the detailed menu below.

You choose how full or how open you want your schedule to be. A variety of onsite and offsite activities are planned, including a roaring 20s themed costume dance party where you’ll get your portrait taken and where you’ll learn some popular dances with our in-house dance instructor.

Additional activities include a private tour of a local Maple Sugar House with a scenic drive of the area, a vintage cocktail tasting, live piano performance, movie nights featuring both versions of the Gatsby movie, and more!

An uncommon common space to gather and make delicious memories.

the Berkshires

A quiet place — rich in history.

The surrounding community offers you the opportunity to explore an abundance of nature, as well as a variety of historic homes, museums, and local gems. Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum. Venture out on the local trails for some hiking or snowshoeing. Explore the local towns and enjoy some shopping. Drive around to local farms to taste some locally made cheese or swing by the nearest brewery or distillery for some adult refreshments.

The Berkshires offers an abundance of adventurous activities to enhance your retreat.

the Berkshires

A quiet place — rich in history.

The surrounding community offers you the opportunity to explore an abundance of nature, as well as a variety of historic homes, museums, and local gems. Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum. Venture out on the local trails for some hiking or snowshoeing. Explore the local towns and enjoy some shopping. Drive around to local farms to taste some locally made cheese or swing by the nearest brewery or distillery for some adult refreshments.

The Berkshires offers an abundance of adventurous activities to enhance your retreat.

Sign up and reserve your suite today.

Register Here

Questions? Contact Susan & Jessica at connect@tastefultrips.com.

the Menu
“On buffet tables, garnished with glistening hors-d’oeuvre, spiced baked hams crowded against salads of harlequin designs and pastry pigs and turkeys bewitched to a dark gold.”

Page 45 of The Great Gatsby

Taking cue from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s infamous novel and pulling inspiration from popular recipes from the 1920s, a custom menu has been prepared for your pleasure. All meals are prepared on-site and can be tailored to your needs. While the cost of all food is included in the registration fee, drinks from the bar are not.

Thursday
Dinner

— Soup & Bread —
Classic Vichyssoise
Snowflake Rolls & Herbed Butter

— Entrée —
Lobster Wellington on Roasted Garlic Parsnip Puree with
Roasted Winter Vegetables

—Dessert—
Miniature Lemon Bundt Cakes

Friday
Breakfast

— Main —
Traditional Eggs Benedict
or
Cod Cake Eggs Benedict

— Sides —
Crispy Bacon
Assorted Pastries
Fresh Fruit

— Beverages —
Freshly Squeeze Orange Juice
Coffee & Assorted Teas

Lunch

— Soup & Bread —
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Parker House Rolls & Butter

— Entrée —
Baked Ham with Dijon Cream Sauce
and Sweet Potato Croquettes

—Dessert—
Chocolate Mousse Trifle

Dinner

Buffet of salty, savory, and sweet appetizers and desserts.

Saturday
Breakfast

— Main —
Ham, Egg & Swiss Cheese Crêpes
or
Lemon Ricotta Crêpes with Blueberry Coulis

— Sides —
Housemade Turkey Sausage
Assorted Pastries
Fresh Fruit

— Beverages —
Freshly Squeeze Orange Juice
Coffee & Assorted Teas

Lunch

— Soup —
Oyster Stew

— Entrée —
Grilled Lamb Chops with
Sweet Pea Puree & Mint Sauce

Salad & Sides —
Potato Bread & Butter
Shredded Brussel Sprout Cesar Salad

—Dessert—
Winter Fruit Pavlova

Dinner

— Soup & Bread —
Corn Chowder

— Entrée —
Roasted Tenderloin Stuffed with Chestnuts, Apples & Cranberries
Garnished with Warm Gravy

Salad & Sides —
Boston Brown Bread & Honey Butter
Duchess Potatoes
Endive, Apple & Roquefort Salad

—Dessert—
Maple Crème Brûlée

Sunday
Breakfast

Breakfast in Bed
Yogurt Parfait with Maple Granola
Soft-Boiled Egg
Irish Soda Bread Scones with Jam & Butter
Fresh Cantaloupe with Prosciutto
Coffee or Tea

what is included
  • Three-night lodging in a historic mansion with your own suite and private bathroom.
  • All meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — as well as a coffee station with snacks.
  • Live music and entertainment, including cards and games to play in the lounge.
  • Private tour of local maple sugar house and transportation to and from the farm, plus drinks and snacks.
  • Professional portrait of you in your roaring 20s costume.
  • Dance lessons with a local dance instructor.
  • Onsite vintage cocktail tasting.
  • Plus a few more surprises . . .
what is included
  • Three-night lodging in a historic mansion with your own suite and private bathroom.
  • All meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — as well as a coffee station with snacks.
  • Live music and entertainment, including cards and games to play in the lounge.
  • Private tour of local maple sugar house and transportation to and from the farm, plus drinks and snacks.
  • Professional portrait of you in your roaring 20s costume.
  • Dance lessons with a local dance instructor.
  • Onsite vintage cocktail tasting.
  • Plus a few more surprises . . .
not included
  • Flights or transportation into the Berkshires, MA.
  • All wine, beer, liquor, or cocktails from the bar will be charged separately.
  • Private massages are scheduled and paid for on an individual basis.
  • Local museum tickets, shopping, and souvenirs.

Sign up and reserve your suite today.

Register Here
view the suites
view the suites
Suite 101
Suite 102
Suite 201
Suite 202
Suite 203
Suite 204
Suite 205
Suite 206
Suite 207
meet your hosts

We are Susan and Jessica — both friends and sisters-in-law. Early in 2020, we joined forces in a formal business partnership. Together we are designing businesses that cultivate goodness and delight for others. From our all-natural therapeutic skincare line — TastefulSkin.com — to boutique community shopping events — ATastefulEvent.com — we thrive on making a positive impact in the lives of others.

With the launching of our newest venture, Tasteful Trips, we are looking forward to bringing people together for unique retreats. For us, food is a beautiful way to give and receive love. The dinner table is central to our retreats and foundational to fostering new friendships and making new memories.

It’s an honor to have you join us for our first official Tasteful Trip. Managing the front of the house, Susan will create a warm and welcoming environment for all. In the kitchen will be Jessica who’s designed a special menu and will personally cook every meal. We are excited to meet you and share time with you!

Susan Manoussoff

Jessica Brand

meet your hosts

We are Susan and Jessica — both friends and sisters-in-law. Early in 2020, we joined forces in a formal business partnership. Together we are designing businesses that cultivate goodness and delight for others. From our all-natural therapeutic skincare line — TastefulSkin.com — to boutique community shopping events — ATastefulEvent.com — we thrive on making a positive impact in the lives of others.

With the launching of our newest venture, Tasteful Trips, we are looking forward to bringing people together for unique retreats. For us, food is a beautiful way to give and receive love. The dinner table is central to our retreats and foundational to fostering new friendships and making new memories.

It’s an honor to have you join us for our first official Tasteful Trip. Managing the front of the house, Susan will create a warm and welcoming environment for all. In the kitchen will be Jessica who’s designed a special menu and will personally cook every meal. We are excited to meet you and share time with you!

Susan Manoussoff

Jessica Brand

Questions? Contact Susan & Jessica at connect@tastefultrips.com.