WILLIAMS SONOMA ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL WELLNESS RETREAT CO-HOSTED BY CELEBRITY CHEFS, WELLNESS AND LIFESTYLE EXPERTS

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Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) has announced the launch of its first-ever Virtual Wellness Retreat, scheduled for January 29-30, 2022. The event will feature cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs, fitness sessions, and discussions on health and wellness topics. Tickets are priced at $15, with proceeds benefiting No Kid Hungry, a campaign aimed at ending childhood hunger. This initiative is part of Williams Sonoma's commitment to health and wellness, showcasing high-profile speakers including Bobby Flay, Glennon Doyle, and Robin Arzón.

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• Launch of the Virtual Wellness Retreat aims to enhance customer engagement.
• Proceeds from ticket sales support No Kid Hungry, boosting corporate social responsibility.
• Involvement of renowned chefs and wellness experts may attract significant attendance.

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Ticketed Two-Day Event Agenda Includes Cooking Demonstrations from Celebrity Chefs Bobby Flay, Tyler Florence and Country Music Star Lauren Alaina as well as Discussions with Best-Selling Author Glennon Doyle and Peloton’s Robin Arzón

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Williams Sonoma, a brand portfolio member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home furnishings retailer, announced today the on-sale of tickets for the first-ever Williams Sonoma Virtual Wellness Retreat. The two-day event will take place virtually on Saturday, January 29^th and Sunday, January 30^th with live sessions from 9am - 3pm PST each day of the event. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit No Kid Hungry, a national campaign working to end childhood hunger.

Tickets to the Williams Sonoma Virtual Wellness Retreat will allow attendees access to two days of cooking demonstrations from expert celebrity chefs and celebrity nutritionists as well as discussions hosted by award winning authors, athletes and wellness experts. Topics of discussion will range from sustainability to home organization, nutrition, juicing and more.

“As part of our ongoing commitment to health and wellness, we are proud to offer our customers a unique opportunity to engage and interact with some of the most celebrated chefs, nutritionists, authors and lifestyle experts at the Williams Sonoma Virtual Wellness Retreat,” said Williams Sonoma President, Ryan Ross. “From cooking demonstrations to topical discussions, our first ever Virtual Wellness Retreat has an impressive agenda and is an exciting extension to our now signature Virtual Event offerings.”

Williams Sonoma’s Wellness Retreat talent includes:

• Lauren Alaina, Actress and Country Music Star
• Robin Arzón, Fitness Expert
• Kevin Curry, Founder of Fit Men Cook
• David Denis, Celebrity Chef
• Glennon Doyle, New York Times Best-Selling Author
• Bobby Flay, Celebrity Chef
• Tyler Florence, Celebrity Chef
• Liz Marie Galvan, Interior Designer and Author
• Shira Gill, Author and Organization Expert
• Gregory Gourdet, Celebrity Chef
• Kelly LeVeque, Author and Celebrity Nutritionist
• David Nayfield, Celebrity Chef
• Alex Snodgrass, Food Influencer/Founder of The Defined Dish
• Kelly & Juliet Starrett, Fitness Experts
• Michelle Tam, Author and Food Influencer/Founder of Nom Nom Paleo
• Alex Toussaint, Fitness Expert and Motivational Coach
• Erika Vertini, Food Influencer
  

Tickets to the Williams Sonoma Virtual Wellness Retreat are $15 per person and include an all-access weekend pass to the event and a link to all post-event recordings.*

For more information on the Williams Sonoma Virtual Wellness Retreat, please visit: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/wellnessretreat.

To purchase tickets to the retreat, please visit: http://wswellnessretreat.squadup.com/.

To view all Williams Sonoma Virtual Events, please visit: http://williams-sonoma.com/virtualevents.

*All ticket holders will have access to recordings of live events featured during the Williams Sonoma Virtual Wellness Retreat via a password-protected site for 30 days after the event.

About Williams Sonoma

Since its founding by Chuck Williams in 1956, the Williams Sonoma brand has been bringing people together around food. A member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) portfolio of brands, Williams Sonoma is a leading specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home, providing world-class service and an engaging customer experience. Products include cookware, cooks’ tools, cutlery, electrics, bakeware, food, tabletop and bar, outdoor, cookbooks, as well as furniture, lighting and decorative accessories. Each store offers cooking classes and tastings conducted by expert culinary staff. A comprehensive gift registry program for weddings and other special events is available in stores and online. On williams-sonoma.com and the Williams Sonoma blog, Taste, customers can find recipes, tips, and techniques that help them create delicious meals. Williams Sonoma can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube. Williams Sonoma is also part of The Key Rewards, a free-to-join loyalty program that offers members exclusive benefits across the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. family of brands.

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Kendall Coleman

Williams Sonoma

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415-616-7926

Source: Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

FAQ

When is the Williams Sonoma Virtual Wellness Retreat scheduled?

The retreat will be held on January 29-30, 2022.

What is the ticket price for the Williams Sonoma Virtual Wellness Retreat?

Tickets are priced at $15 per person.

Who are some of the featured speakers at the Williams Sonoma Virtual Wellness Retreat?

Featured speakers include Bobby Flay, Glennon Doyle, and Robin Arzón.

What will the proceeds from the Williams Sonoma Virtual Wellness Retreat support?

All proceeds will benefit No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger.

What types of activities will be included in the Williams Sonoma Virtual Wellness Retreat?

The retreat will feature cooking demonstrations, fitness sessions, and discussions on various wellness topics.