A More Cultivated Way to Travel
You’ve traveled well. You’ve seen beautiful places. But now you’re craving something richer—an experience that doesn’t just impress your senses, but shapes your way of seeing.
Cultured Escapes are small-group cultural immersions designed for the discerning traveler who wants depth with their beauty, meaning with their luxury, and access that goes far beyond the typical itinerary.
These are not trips. They are curated cultural transformations.
You don’t simply visit a place here—you learn to understand it.
Each retreat is intentionally designed to help you:
Become more discerning about what deserves your attention
Understand the principles behind beauty, design, history, cuisine, and craftsmanship
Move through the world with more confidence, clarity, and cultural fluency
Bring cultural richness into daily life long after you return
This isn’t about collecting travel stories. It’s about developing the cultivated lens that elevates how you live.
APRIL 30 - may 3, 2026
Charleston
Literary
Escape
Charleston is more than charm. More than pastel facades and perfect porches. It’s a living archive—a city layered with stories, artistry, and architectural significance.
This escape uses The Invention of Wings as a literary lens to explore the city’s complex beauty and cultural inheritance. But this isn’t a book club retreat—it’s embodied, intelligent cultural immersion.
Upcoming Escapes
A glimpse of what’s unfolding within The Cultured Society’s travel world.
Alongside our signature retreats, Misty curates bespoke journeys for travelers seeking something more personal, more intentional, and entirely tailored.
Whether through a Cultured Escape or a privately designed itinerary, you’ll travel with depth, beauty, and insider interpretation leading the way.
“Working with Misty was wonderful. She worked very hard on our behalf to have the perfect hotel experience.”
“Misty created some unique experiences on her Champagne retreat. I highly recommend traveling with her.”
- Jackie
- Jessica
“Misty works hard for her customers to make sure they get the travel plans they want and need.”
- Paul
AND REALLY, ULTIMATELY, BECAUSE
Travel becomes transformation when someone helps you understand the beauty behind the beauty—when history, design, craftsmanship, and culture are interpreted with care. My work is not to take you somewhere remarkable, but to help you return home changed.