What is MOMentarily Gone
MOMentarily Gone is a movement designed to counteract the societal expectation of exhausted mothers, offering opportunities for moms to take intentional breaks and physically separate from their household responsibilities. Moms are invited to experiences centered on pouring back into themselves and stepping away from their household responsibilities, momentarily.
MOMentarily Gone Staycation – February 6-7, 2027
The next experience is scheduled for February 6-7, 2027 in Washington, D.C.. This staycation will feature another intentional experience designed to help moms rest, reset, and reconnect with themselves. Plans are also in the works for a Spring/Summer 2027 two-night weekend getaway (TBA), offering moms an opportunity to step away from their daily responsibilities, build meaningful connections, and prioritize their well-being.ย
How to Register to Attend the February 2027 MOMentarily Gone Staycation
Registration opens October 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. All moms on the MOMentarily Gone Invite List will receive registration details and access to the Official Registration Form as soon as registration goes live.
Join the invite list below to be among the first to receive updates, event announcements, and registration information.
Important: Registration is only available to moms on the Invite List. If you’re hoping to attend, be sure to join the invite list asap. Spots are limited and expected to sell out quickly. To keep the MOMentarily Gone Staycation intentional and wellโsupported, the registration link will not publicly available. All moms are invited to first join the invite list, below to be notified when registration opens for all MOMentarily Gone Experiences.
Once you join the invite list below, when registration opens, youโll receive:
- The official registration link
- Registration payment link
- The hotel booking link
- All updates regarding the finalized event schedule and details
This process allows me to communicate clearly with attendees and helps prevent spam or registrations made without a true intention to attend. It ensures every spot goes to a mom who genuinely wants to be there and is ready to say yes.
If youโre feeling drawn to this experience, start by joining the invite list below. Everything you need will be sent directly to you.
One of the goals of MOMentarily Gone is to make taking a break feel attainable. To help you plan, here’s what you can expect to invest in your overnight staycation experience.
MOMentarily Gone Registration
$150 per person
Your registration includes:
- Access to the exclusive MOMentarily Gone hotel room block
- Curated Gifting Suite experience
- Four-course Girls’ Night Out dining experience
- One cocktail or mocktail
- Meaningful connection with other moms
- A physical break from your daily responsibilities
- Intentional time to rest, reset, and reconnect
Hotel Accommodations (book separately from Registration)
$184.86 per night (includes taxes and fees)
- Deluxe City View King Room
- Boutique hotel accommodations in Downtown Washington, DC
- Discounted parking available for $25 per night
- Your credit card is only used to hold your reservation
- You will not be charged for your room until check-in
Want to Extend Your Stay?
The negotiated group rate is available for up to three days before and three days after the staycation dates.
If you’d like to arrive early or stay longer, simply book your room for the staycation dates and email me your confirmation number. I’ll work directly with the hotel to adjust your reservation.
Please do not book outside the room block in an attempt to modify your dates.
Total Cost
Registration: $150
Hotel: $184.86
Estimated Registration and Room Total: $334.86
The best part? The only upfront expense is your registration. Your hotel room is reserved now but isn’t charged until you arrive.
One of the things moms love most about MOMentarily Gone is the balance of community and space. We’ve planned meaningful opportunities to connect, but we’ve also left room for you to enjoy your staycation at your own pace.
Saturday, February 6, 2027
4:00 PM
Hotel check-in begins
(Early check-in may be available based on hotel occupancy.)
5:30 PM โ 6:30 PM
Gifting Suite & Mixer
Browse the curated Gifting Suite, mingle with fellow attendees, and settle into staycation mode.
6:45 PM
Girls’ Night Out Dinner (onsite at hotel)
Enjoy a four-course dinner with other moms who understand the importance of taking a break. Your first cocktail or mocktail is included.
After Dinner
Free Time
Head back to your room, hang with the other ladies, take a bath, watch a movie, order dessert, journal, read a book, or simply enjoy uninterrupted quiet – it’s whatever you want!
Sunday, February 7, 2027
Enjoy a slow morning at your own pace.
Sleep in.
Enjoy coffee in your robe.
Take your time getting ready.
Do absolutely nothing if that’s what your soul needs.
11:00 AM
Hotel check-out
(Unless you’ve arranged a late checkout directly with the hotel or extended your stay.)
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About MOMentarily Gone
Since August of 2024, I have been on a radical self-care journey to take a monthly break from all the mom, household, and wife duties that typically consume my days. I take a monthly trip, leaving my family behind so I can get the break I need and deserve. I strategically filled my calendar with girls’ trips, work trips, speaking engagements, solo hotel stays, and trips to visit family. Every single month, I have packed my bags and left. I started a series on social media to share my journey. You can catch up on the MOMentarily Gone Series on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
After the first episode of my series, I decided to name my series, and that is how MOMentarily Gone was born! In the series, I share my journey of leaving my family once a month and encourage other moms to be intentional about taking their own break, in whatever form works best for them.
Now, through curated MOMentarily Gone Experiences, I am giving you and other moms a chance to get in on the action. Yes, we gather to leave our families behind, MOMentarily!
The very first MOMentarily Gone Staycation took place in January 2026 with dinner at Sixty Vines in Reston, VA, and a one-night at the beautiful Residence Inn by Marriott Reston. The second staycation took place in June 2026, featuring a thoughtfully curated Gifting Suite, dinner at Earl’s Kitchen + Bar in Tysons, VA, and a one-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center.
Watch Stephani featured on Good Morning Washington
June 2026 Event Sponsors
A special thank you to each event sponsor AKA supporter of radical self-care for moms!
Event Photographer & Videographer
Gifting Suite Sponsors
Hotel Pricing Info
The Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, located at 7901 Tysons One Pl, Tysons, VA 22102.
Room rate: $179.00 USD per night plus 15% tax
Want to be an Event Sponsor?
The MOMentarily Gone movement is all about giving moms the reset they deserve, and we love partnering with businesses who want to pour into women in a meaningful and memorable way. Sponsorship helps us enhance the experience for the moms attending by providing curated gift bags, activating a gifting suite, adding special activities at no cost to attendees, and even offsetting the cost of our ladies’ dinner.
Your support allows us to create a getaway that feels restful, elevated, and full of intentional touches that remind moms they matter too. Sponsors can contribute products, services, experiences, or financial support that directly impact the quality of the staycation.
If your brand cares about women, wellness, family, or selfโcare, this is a powerful opportunity to help moms step away, breathe, and return home refreshed. We would love to collaborate with you.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or to receive a sponsorship packet, please contact Stephani Shepherd at admin@greatlifeisamust.com
Want to Sponsor a Mom?
Over the past year of exploring my MOMentarily Gone journey, one thing has become very clear to me: there are so many moms who never get a breakโnot because they donโt need one, but because they donโt have the support or financial means to take it.
Thatโs been sitting with me.
As I plan the MOMentarily Gone Experiences, I want to open the door for something beautiful: sponsoring a mom who needs a pause but canโt make it happen on her own.
If you are in a position to sponsor a mom, your support would allow her to step away, rest, and be cared forโif only MOMentarily.
If this is something you feel called to be part of, please reach out to me directly (admin@greatlifeisamust.com). Iโd love to share more and walk through the details with you.
Because rest shouldnโt be a luxury reserved for a few.
And sometimes, being the reason a mom gets a break is the greatest gift.
FAQs
Who are MOMentarily Gone Experiences for?
These experiences are for any mom who needs a pauseโand we all do! Whether youโre a new mom, seasoned mom, stepmom, bonus mom, or grandmother, you are welcome. If youโve been feeling tired, stretched thin, or simply craving time to reconnect with yourself, this space was created with you in mind.
The winter 2027 staycation will beheld February 6-7, 2027 in Washington, DC. Join the email list for event alerts! The Spring/Summer 2027 Staycation is TBA.
Registration opens on October 29, 2026. Registration details will only be sent to those on the invite list. If you are not on the invite list, you will not have access to registration or final details.
Can you host a MOMentarily Gone Experience in my city?
I would love to hear your suggestions on locations to host another staycation. Please email me to share your suggestion!
Yes. Costs will vary based on the type of experience, location, and included activities, but all pricing details will be clearly outlined once event details are finalized. My goal is to always create a meaningful and accessible experience while delivering a high-quality opportunity for moms.
Can I come alone?
Each MOMentarily Gone experience has included moms who attended without bringing a friend. The experiences are designed in a way that makes all moms feel welcomed and comfortable whether attending alone or with friends.
Absolutely! I welcome you to tell another mom who needs a break, because we all do! If you have mom friends, bring them all along for the vibes!
Will I have to share a room with someone else?
You will have the option to book the room type of your choice. Should you choose to arrange a roommate, you can do so at your discretion.
Will there be a schedule of events?
Staycation experiences are intentionally unstructured. Extended travel experiences will naturally feature more structure and activities. However, the goal is rest, freedom, and easeโnot schedules or expectations. The schedule of events will always leave room for maximum free-time and all activities will remain optional. At registration, you will have a chance to indicate your intent to participate in each activity.
Will there be childcare provided?
No childcare will be provided. MOMentarily Gone Experiences are designed as an intentional time
away from those kids you love so dearly. If you are unable to be away from your children over these dates, I welcome you to attend the next staycation!
What if this is my first time away from my kids?
That is more than okay. Many moms attending may be taking their first intentional break, too. This space is meant to feel safe, supportive, and judgment-free. You are allowed to rest. You will have plenty of time to check in with your family, if you wish.
What if I feel nervous or guilty about being away from my kids?
Thatโs normal, and youโre not alone. MOMentarily Gone Experiences exists because moms deserve rest without having to earn it or explain it.
What is the Attire for MOMentarily Gone Experiences
Feel free to pack and wear whatever makes you comfortable. For dinner, the suggested attire will typically be your favorite girls’ night look. This is simply to give us a chance to feel fabulous, which may not be often for some moms. As a note, there will likely be moments to capture your experience through photos or videos. However, you are still free to wear whatever you like.
How will updates be shared?
All moms on the official invite list will receive event updates via email leading up to each experience.
Event Reviews
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Don't feel pressured to partake in the planned activities, take advantage of the opportunity to do something for yourself guilt free.
If you need time away from the family to connect with other moms who just get it, this is for you. A night to just dress up, look cute, have glass of wine, and enjoy with other moms.
MOMentarily Gone was so so good!! Just the right balance of community and space if that makes sense, we had time to connect with other women and reconnect with ourselves. Would absolutely go again and recommend to my friends who are moms!
You should do it! The space and time you get to yourself is worth it! You never know how much you really need it.
This is a moment that is needed. A moment for moms to just relax, rest, reset, and unwind for an evening. Itโs a wonderful time to say yes to yourself and to leave it all behind. During this time and staycation, nothing else other than YOU matters. So say YES TO YOU!
The January MOMentarily Gone experience was something special. Despite the winter chill, the atmosphere was full of warmth and connection. Four women, each with her own journey, found common ground in the gift of uninterrupted time โ no kids, no partners, just presence.
We shared stories, affirmed one another, enjoyed great food and drinks, and embraced the joy of getting dressed up simply because we deserved to.
If youโre considering this experience, take the leap. Youโll be pleased you did.
I canโt even put into words how much I needed the MOMentarily Gone Staycation. I wasnโt looking for it, but it found me exactly when I needed a reset. One day might not sound like a lot, but "necessary" is the only word that fits.
Meeting the other women felt like reconnecting with old friends, the laughter and support were so effortless. A huge thank you to our host, Stephani, for the extraordinary venueโs and the thoughtful personal touches that made us feel welcomed and seen.