Annual Society Gathering

The editors of G&G welcomed Society members to Bermuda this fall for an exclusive island weekend celebrating the destination’s vibrant turquoise waters, iconic pink sands, and legendary hospitality. Guests enjoyed bespoke shopping with TABS Bermuda and Della Valle; a fishing excursion off the island’s reefs with editor in chief David DiBenedetto; and a behind-the-scenes tour and rare guided tasting with Bacardi Limited in the newly renovated 1862 Cocktail Bar. The unique experiences continued with a special performance by members of the Grammy Award–winning group Ranky Tanky and a memorable dinner among historic ruins prepared by renowned Charleston chef and two-time James Beard Award nominee Jacques Larson of The Obstinate Daughter and Wild Olive.

Thank you to our partners:
Bermuda Tourism Authority

December 22, 2025

In Partnership With

Bermuda Tourism Authority

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The weekend begins with an island-style barbecue dinner at The Disk at The Loren.

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From left: Glenn Horst, Brad Kalota, Diane Kalota, and Vicki Horst toast Southern Swizzle cocktails before dinner.

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From left: Bermuda Tourism Authority’s Zina Edwards, director of corporate communications and stakeholder relations and Vernisha Cann, accounting Assistant; G&G’s Rebecca Wesson Darwin, president and CEO and Colleen Glenn, vice president, Marketing; and Kiwan Anderson, director of global public relations and brand partnerships for Bermuda Tourism Authority.

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Guests celebrate their bounty with the crew of Paradise One.

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A St. Germain Spritz to kick off the tour.

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Vernon Pemberton of Bacardi Limited guides guests during an exclusive tour and tasting in Bacardi’s 1862 Cocktail Bar.

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Lunch begins at the historic Rosedon Hotel.

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The tables are set for an evening of Bermuda’s finest ingredients and sustainable food practices at the Pink Beach Club at The Loren.

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The evening’s rhythm begins with an unforgettable traditional dance performance by the Gombey Warriors.

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Aynsley and Robert Finlay dance at The Loren.

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Rebecca Castenada with a Gombey Warrior.

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Dr. Philippe Max Rouja, cultural anthropologist and Custodian of Historic Wrecks for Bermuda, shares stories of marine heritage and shipwrecks surrounding Bermuda.

Photo: Meredith Andrews