Girl Trips

10/15/2026

When I first started planning The Coven Ball, I did not expect to learn so much about witch culture. Then I found out has over 69 billion views, and I clearly underestimated the moment. Now I’m so excited to meet witches from across the spectrum on October 31st in Ottawa. So tell me in the comments, on a scale of 1 to 10, how witchy are you? 🔮

10/08/2026

Am I wrong? She wore a crown, she came down in a bubble, and now I’m throwing a ball. 🫧👑

It’s Thanksgiving weekend and my birthday, so I’m feeling extra grateful and extra generous. Dangerous combination. Buy two or more tickets to The Coven Ball in one transaction before midnight Monday and use code COVEN139 at checkout. Bring your sister, your cousin, your oldest friend or the neighbour who keeps saying “we should do something.” That’s your coven.

October 31 at Borden Hall in Ottawa. 200 women, fairy lights, a DJ, close to $4,000 in prizing and a vibe that is magical, not scary. https://girltrips.ca/

Grow up, Doug. 🖤

10/06/2026

GRWM for The Coven Ball, petite edition. 🎃 I ordered a child’s costume. Let’s see if it fits.

The Coven Ball is Halloween night, for women and their warlocks/witches in Ottawa on October 31, hosted by Girl Trips. Details are in my bio.

Tell me your costume in the comments. Which witch will you be? 🧙‍♀️

10/05/2026

Plot twist for those of you who know me as the woman planning the trips: I also run a podcast. Yes, a real one. With microphones and opinions. 😂

If you want to know more about the grand prize up for grabs, I recently sat down with Kiki from WitchSchool.ca to learn more. If you've been wondering what is covered in witch school, here's the 411. Spoiler, it's not double double toil and trouble.

Kiki Keskinen runs Witch School, the only witch school in North Ame...

10/01/2026

The Coven gathers October 31st in Ottawa at The Coven Ball https://girltrips.ca/coven-ball/

09/29/2026

The prize table at The Coven Ball is getting heavy, and we're not done yet. 🔮

Every ticket holder is entered, and winners are drawn live on Halloween night at Borden Hall. A huge thank you to the businesses filling our cauldron:

✨ WitchSchool.ca: full tuition to the six month live online program, valued at $1,600
✨ The Belvedere Hotel two nights at one of only 42 Michelin Key properties in Canada, valued at $950
✨ Louise Beaulieu from SajeWisdom: a private Quantum Healing Hypnosis or past life regression session, valued at $450
✨ Beautysense: a $200 gift certificate
✨ Obasan: a 100% wool herringbone throw, valued at $199
✨ Harmonic Egg Ottawa: a sound, light and colour therapy session, valued at $100
✨ And from Girl Trips, the LEGO Wicked Emerald City set, because Elphaba deserves a night out too ($130)

That's over $3,600 in prizes so far, with more on the way.

October 31. Doors at 7:30. Candlelight, cocktails, a DJ and 200 women dressed as the most dangerous version of themselves. Come as a witch. That's the one ask.

Tickets are $149, HST included, and the circle only holds 200. Get yours at girltrips.ca/coven-ball

Show these businesses some love. They're the reason this night keeps getting better. 🖤

A Halloween cocktail reception for women 40 and better. Tarot, grazing tables, costumes and a little mischief. Saturday October 31 at allsaints Ottawa. Join the waitlist.

09/25/2026

Let Dolly guide you. Put something in the calendar today that you’re looking forward to or let Girl Trips help you because life is sweeter when you taste the honey.

09/24/2026

Well, this is very exciting. The Belvedere Hotel has just been awarded a MICHELIN Key, one of only 42 properties in all of Canada to earn this designation.

And it's where Girl Trips is hosting our Christmas weekend.

Prepare to be spoiled. Now that word is getting out, this hotel is going to book up fast, so here's your chance to experience it with us first.

We are so proud to share that The Belvedere Hotel and our sister property have each been awarded a MICHELIN Key.

It is an incredible honour to represent 2 of the 42 Canadian properties recognized this year, and to receive this recognition just a year after opening.

Over the last five years, we've poured endless hours into the details: the history, the restoration and materials, the feeling when you walk through our doors. Every part of this experience was curated with thought and intention, and we're so grateful to every person whose dedication and hard work brought us here.

We're a small, Kingston owned and operated team, and getting here took a lot of grit and determination. There were mistakes along the way, but each one taught us something. We couldn't have done this without the people who believed in us and helped bring a project of this size and scale to life.

To every guest who has stayed with us this past year: you are part of the Belvedere and its ongoing history.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for following along on our journey. We're just getting started.

With gratitude,
The Belvedere Hotel Team