Escape to Diamond Beach for a Friends Weekend filled with coastal charm and local flavor. Enjoy ICONA welcome swag, an ocean‑view welcome mixer, restorative wellness sessions, and smoothie‑packed breakfasts for easy mornings. Spend Saturday at your own pace with shuttled winery visits, Cape May shopping, and indulgent spa treatments nearby. The weekend wraps with a hands‑on cocktail‑making class, plus a chef‑led charcuterie and interactive cooking experience. Two nights by the beach, immersive local moments, and all experiences included make this the perfect early‑spring escape to reconnect and recharge.
Friday:
Arrival & Welcome
3PM | Check-In & Arrival
Settle into your room and discover a curated agenda along with a special surprise-and-delight waiting just for you.
6PM | Welcome Mixer & Dinner
Kick off the weekend with an evening of connection and celebration. Enjoy a buffet-style dinner and cash bar accompanied by entertainment and dancing, creating the perfect atmosphere to unwind and mingle.
Saturday:
Wellness, Exploration & Culinary Experience
8AM | Morning Yoga & Sound Healing
Begin your day with an energizing and restorative yoga session led by Sally Marie Young, Reiki Master Teacher, meditation and sound healing practitioner.
9AM – 11am | Light Breakfast & Smoothie Bar
Refuel, at your leisure, with a selection of seasonal smoothies and continental delights.
12PM | Afternoon Exploration*
Choose your own afternoon experience with complimentary shuttle service to one of the following:
Cape May Winery
Cape May Shopping
Cape May Day Spa
Nauti Spirits Distillery
6PM | Interactive Cocktail & Cooking Experience
The evening begins with an interactive cocktail experience, where you discover the artistry of mixology while savoring a beautifully curated charcuterie presentation. This opening hour is designed for effortless sipping and social connection. You then transition into an exclusive culinary experience with Executive Chef John McCulley, participating in a hands-on cooking class to prepare a Shrimp and Scallop Pasta dinner, before capping off the evening with a selection of miniature desserts.
Sunday:
Reflect & Recharge
8AM | Morning Wellness Session with BESOUL Studio
Ease into your final day with a calming wellness yoga experience to reset and reflect.
9AM – 11am | Farewell Breakfast
Enjoy a light and nourishing breakfast with smoothies, yogurt, breakfast pastries and more.
Departure
Safe travels, and we hope you leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and energized.
*Cash Bar Service and all Saturday afternoon exploration costs are outside of package price and determined by individual guest usage (Cape May Winery, Cape May Shopping, Cape May Day Spa, Nauti Spirits Distillery, etc.). Cape May Day Spa reservations are required in advance – to be placed directly with Cape May Day Spa at 609.898.1003. Mention ICONA Diamond Beach Friends Escape Weekend for special offer at time of booking.
