An intimate overnight escape outside Washington, D.C.November 14–15, 2026
One Beautiful Night. Eight Women. A Private Waterfront Estate.
- An intimate private-chef dinner
- An evening dressed in gold
- Champagne, poured all evening
- Connection with women you’ve yet to meet
- Silk pajamas after dark
- Your own beautifully prepared room
- A slow morning on the Potomac
From $397 — reserve your place with $197 today.
Limited to 8 guests · Sanctuary Suite reserved
McLean, Virginia · 12,000+ sq ft on the Potomac · See the whole house
A note from Hennrietta · filmed at home, just me
Hosted by Hennrietta Dodoo, founder of House of the Radiant Rose — curator of intimate experiences centered on beauty, connection and intentional living.
If you're wondering who you'd be spending the night with — press play. I'd love you to hear it from me directly.
Your Invitation
One night. One extraordinary house. A table full of women.
You arrive at 5:00 PM on Saturday to a private 12,000+ square-foot waterfront estate on the Potomac. You settle into your own room. You get dressed in gold. We sit down to a private-chef dinner, raise a glass, change into silk pajamas, and stay up talking. Sunday morning is slow — pastries, coffee, the water — and you leave by 11:00 AM with new friendships you didn’t expect.
Everything is included. $397.
- Private overnight accommodations — your own room
- A private-chef dinner, with champagne and non-alcoholic options
- A slow Sunday morning breakfast
- A curated gift and a keepsake from the evening
- Photography throughout the night
- The full hosted experience, from arrival to checkout
Reserve with $197 today · Final balance due October 1 · View cancellation policy
★★★★★
“Hennrietta possesses a special presence that instantly makes you feel welcomed, peaceful, seen, and heard.”
A guest at a previous House of the Radiant Rose gathering
★★★★★
“I have never been part of an evening like last night — a completely different and wonderful atmosphere. I so much enjoyed myself and look forward to the next one.”
★★★★★
“Being surrounded by other women who offered insight, advice, and most of all community was incredible.”
Celebrating Something?
Celebrate yourself differently this year.
A birthday. A milestone. A promotion. A season that changed you. A trip with your closest friend. Or simply a beautiful night away. Any one of these is reason enough.
- “It’s my birthday and I want to celebrate somewhere beautiful.”
- “I’ve had a hell of a year and I want to celebrate myself.”
- “My best friend and I haven’t done anything together in forever.”
- “I want a girls’ getaway without having to plan one.”
- “I’ve been working nonstop and I want someone else to handle everything for one night.”
- “I want to meet new women.”
- “I want to get dressed up, sit down to a private-chef dinner, drink champagne, and stay the night.”
- “I’ve been saying for months that I need to do something for myself.”
You don’t need an occasion. But if you have one, this is a beautiful way to mark it.
Come Alone — That’s Kind of the Point
Your own beautifully prepared room.
Every guest has her own bedroom for the night. No sharing with a stranger, no bunking, no awkward arrangements.
And if you come on your own: meet seven women you may never have crossed paths with otherwise. Have dinner. Get dressed up. Stay up talking. Put on pajamas. Wake up by the water. Go home Sunday with a little more sisterhood than you arrived with.
Eight women. That’s all.
The Setting
A private waterfront estate.
12,000+ square feet overlooking the Potomac in McLean, Virginia — panoramic water views, a two-story great room, spa-style baths, a private sauna, and quiet corners to disappear into.
Not a hotel ballroom. Not a conference center. A beautiful home.
The Evening
How It Unfolds
No heavy agenda. No workshops, no worksheets. Just a beautiful night with good food, champagne, laughter, real connection, and rest.
5:00 PM | Arrival
You arrive, settle into your own room, and get comfortable before we gather.
A Private-Chef Dinner
A private chef prepares dinner for us, served around one table with champagne, beautiful conversation, and The Becoming Toast — a simple toast to whatever you’re calling into your next chapter.
Dinner attire: shades of gold
Champagne · Gold · Bronze · Warm metallics — anything that catches the candlelight and makes you feel beautiful.
After Dinner
We change into silk sets or our favorite elevated sleepwear, grab dessert, pour another drink (or tea), and settle in. Music, games, laughter, and the kind of conversation that goes late.
Sunday Morning
A slow morning with fresh pastries, seasonal fruit, coffee and tea, before we check out at 11:00 AM.
Nothing is mandatory.
This is your evening. Join in, sit back, talk, laugh, wander, rest — whatever feels good.
The Details
What’s Included
Your $397 covers the entire experience — your own room, a private-chef dinner, the house, a slow Sunday morning, and every thoughtful detail in between. Nothing else to buy.
Your own room
A beautifully prepared bedroom that is yours alone for the night. You are never sharing a room with a stranger.
A private-chef dinner
A slow, considered meal prepared for us by a private chef and served around one table — champagne and non-alcoholic options, gorgeous table settings, flowers, and candles included.
A slow Sunday morning
Fresh pastries, seasonal fruit, coffee and tea — and nowhere you need to rush off to.
The house itself
12,000+ square feet of private waterfront space, Potomac views, spa-style baths, a private sauna, quiet corners, and room to simply be.
Thoughtful touches throughout
Beautiful printed materials, a curated gift bag, a meaningful keepsake from the evening, and little surprises woven into the night.
A captured memory
Little moments captured along the way — so you can be fully present and still have something beautiful to take home.
The surprises? We’ll keep those as part of the evening.
A Meaningful Moment
The Becoming Toast
At one point in the evening, we gather to raise a glass — to who we’ve been, who we’re becoming, and everything still ahead.
Nothing to prepare. Nothing to perform. Nothing you have to share that you don’t want to.
Your life is happening now.
From Guests
What women have shared after attending
★★★★★
“I thoroughly enjoyed the recent event hosted by Hennrietta. The ambiance was beautiful, and I was deeply captivated by her honesty and warmth.
Hennrietta possesses a special presence that instantly makes you feel welcomed, peaceful, seen, and heard. Throughout the event, she was incredibly approachable, calm, and respectful, creating an entirely judgment-free environment.
Her warm and patient demeanor made me feel so comfortable that I felt safe to freely share my thoughts and feelings with both her and the group.”
★★★★★
“Thank you so much Hennrietta for such a lovely evening. I have never been part of an evening like last night and it was a completely different and wonderful atmosphere. I so much enjoyed myself and look forward to the next one! Love you!”
★★★★★
“I attended Hennrietta's most recent event, and it was a life changing experience. Being surrounded by other women who were able to provide insight, advice, and most of all, community was incredible. The wisdom I gained during this event will stick with me forever.”
★★★★★
“Hennrietta creates a safe place for you to dive deep. Event was a life changing experience where women found community. She is very respectful of your beliefs as well.”
The Gallery
The House
A private 12,000+ sq ft waterfront estate overlooking the Potomac River — panoramic views, quiet rooms, and exceptional privacy.
From the Host
Meet Your Host
Hi, I’m Hennrietta.
Every year around my birthday, I find myself noticing how quickly life moves. We work, we take care of everyone else, and joy quietly becomes the thing we keep postponing.
So I created A Beautiful Pause — not a retreat about becoming someone new, but one beautiful night to actually enjoy the life you already have. A gorgeous house, a table full of women, and permission to just be there for it.
It would be an honor to welcome you.
With love,
Hennrietta
Days Until the Evening
Reserve with $197 today. Final balance due October 1.
Limited to 8 guests · Sanctuary Suite reserved · November 14–15, 2026.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
A Beautiful Pause is for women who are ready to step away from the demands of everyday life and make space for themselves. Whether you come with a friend or arrive on your own, you’ll be welcomed into an intimate gathering designed for connection, beauty, rest, and a little fun.
A Beautiful Pause takes place at a private waterfront estate in McLean, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C. Because this is a private residence, the exact address will be shared with confirmed guests after their reservation is complete. Think of it as part of the experience: a beautiful destination, tucked away just beyond the city.
Your A Beautiful Pause experience includes your own room for the night, a private-chef dinner, breakfast, curated experiences, use of the home's private sauna, thoughtful gifts, and everything planned for the evening and following morning. There are no additional event fees once you reserve your place.
To keep the experience intimate and personal, A Beautiful Pause is limited to 8 women.
Please let us know about any dietary restrictions or food allergies when you reserve your place. We’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Life happens. If something comes up and you can no longer join us, simply let us know. We’ll honor a full refund, even for cancellations close to the event. We only ask that you let us know as soon as possible so we have the opportunity to offer your place to another woman.
Absolutely! I’d love for you to. If there’s someone you’d love to experience the evening with, invite her along and we’ll place you together.
That’s completely welcome too. If you’re joining on your own, you’ll have your own beautifully prepared room. And if you’re coming with a friend or sister who’d rather stay together, just let us know and we’ll arrange it. Many wonderful connections begin here — you’ll be warmly welcomed from the moment you arrive.
This is your evening. Join in as much or as little as you’d like. The experience is designed to feel relaxed, comfortable, and enjoyable from beginning to end.
For dinner, dress in shades of gold — champagne, gold, bronze, warm metallics — anything that catches the candlelight and makes you feel beautiful. Then change into your favorite silk set or elevated sleepwear for the rest of the evening. Think comfortable, beautiful, and completely yourself.
Guests may begin arriving at 5:00 PM on Saturday. We’ll enjoy a relaxed morning together before checking out by 11:00 AM on Sunday.
Saturday, November 14 — arrival from 5:00 PM. Sunday, November 15 — departure by 11:00 AM. We gather in McLean, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C. Traveling in? Reagan National (DCA) and Dulles (IAD) are the most convenient airports.
Not ready to book, but curious?
Leave your email and Hennrietta will personally answer any questions — and let you know first about future evenings.
One night. Eight women.Your place is waiting.
I’ll be honored to welcome you. — Hennrietta
A Beautiful Pause
$397
An overnight escape. A lifetime of memories.
Reserve your place with $197 today.
The remaining $200 is due October 1 — or take care of it all now.
This experience is for you if you're craving:
Connection with like-minded women
A night to celebrate you
Space to relax, laugh, and be fully present
A beautiful reset before the next season
Come as you are. Leave more you.
Your experience includes:
- An overnight stay at a private 12,000+ sq ft waterfront estate
- Access to the home's private sauna — yours to enjoy at your leisure
- A private-chef dinner shared around one table
- The Becoming Toast — a signature moment created exclusively for A Beautiful Pause
- An evening of music, games, conversation, and connection
- Thoughtful details and surprises throughout the night
- A slow Sunday morning with pastries, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea
Every detail has been thoughtfully considered so you can simply arrive and enjoy.
Bonus: Thoughtful details, meaningful moments, and a few surprises along the way.
Reserve with $197 today · Final balance due October 1, 2026
The deposit is $197 today, with the remaining $200 due October 1.
The Sanctuary Suite
$597
The most coveted room in the home.
Designed for those who desire an elevated experience in every detail.
An Elevated Stay
Spa-style bathroom with a soaking tub
Glass-enclosed shower
Double vanities
Hand-painted ceilings
Beautiful natural light
Everything included in A Beautiful Pause, with the added experience of the home's most luxurious suite.
Only one Sanctuary Suite is available.
It will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
The suite deposit is $297 today, with the remaining $300 due October 1.
Accommodations
The evening takes place at a private 12,000+ sq ft waterfront estate overlooking the Potomac River, with panoramic views and exceptional privacy.
Every room in the home has been intentionally prepared for comfort and rest.
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Our Cancellation Promise
Life happens. We understand.
If something comes up and you can no longer join us, simply let us know. We’ll honor a full refund, even for cancellations close to the event — we only ask that you tell us as soon as you can so we can offer your place to another woman.
No guilt. No complicated process. Just grace.
Say Hello
Still wondering if this is for you?
Write to me directly. I read every message personally, and I’d be happy to answer any questions before you reserve your place.
Naa@houseoftheradiantrose.com
I’d love to welcome you.
— Hennrietta
Founder, House of the Radiant Rose
Life Coach · Host of transformational gatherings throughout the DMV