The Gaylord National Harbor

This past weekend was the Elevate Conference held at the beautiful Gaylord Resort National Harbor. The conference was a chance for me to learn and network with other Young Living Independent members as well as experience this amazing resort. If you are looking for a beautiful place to rest, relax, and stay while taking in the nearby sites, then the Gaylord is for you.

Taken from the Potomac River side

This hotel is literally breathtaking, and provides both restaurants, shops, cafes, a spa, ballrooms, and beautifully appointed rooms and suites.

It starts with a stunning atrium that has glass elevators and balconied rooms.  I highly recommend that you book an "Atrium Room" if that's in your budget.  You will not be disappointed.  You get an amazing view of the Potomac through the atrium as well as the twice nightly laser fountain show, and I was lucky enough to be right above the area where two weddings occurred.  It was lovely watching them from my private balcony.

The atrium has wooden covered bridges that cross over small water falls and lead you down flower lined pathways. Two boutiques are nestled within, appearing as small houses in a brick courtyard.

It's not hot at all in the atrium, but it's always filled with beautiful light.  In fact, the weddings were held at a time when the sun was just setting below the roof of the atrium and the wedding gazebo was bathed in filtered sunlight.  During the first wedding, a gifted saxophone player played Great is Thy Faithfulness that swelled and filled the whole atrium.  I admit, I teared up and could hardly catch my breath.

I highly recommend a visit, even if just passing through the area, and not staying at the Gaylord.  Daily visitors are welcomed to enjoy the atrium,lobby amenities, and restaurants.

Until next time...