July 7-9, 2023
Who did it???
Fun times while we all enter the gloriously rich and glamorous world of 1920s Europe. You will be given a character to play (no acting required, just a willingness to have a good time) and provided information about your character’s background. Over the the weekend we will attempt to unravel the course of events that lead up to the murder and figure out who murdered the deceased. It might even be you!
Costume(s) not required but encouraged!
Agenda:
- Friday evening – Welcome cocktails and introductions
- Saturday morning – Breakfast and Round 1 of murder mystery, ~1.5 hours free time
- Saturday afternoon – Lunch, Round 2, free time, Round 3, free time to dress for dinner
- Saturday evening – Cocktails, dinner, Round 4 & resolution of murder mystery
- Sunday morning – Breakfast and check-out
Cost is $280/couple for the weekend. Includes: Two night’s accommodation with breakfast each day; sit-down or picnic lunch (your choice); four-course dinner with wine. Cocktails on Friday evening. Mimosas served with breakfast on Saturday. All dietary restrictions can be accommodated, no extra cost. “Couple” means any two people. Youth over 16 are welcome to participate (although of course not imbibe). Contact us directly for special pricing for groups of 8.
The Boudoir
(2 guests)
The Adventurer
(2 guests)
The Cottage
(4 guests)
The Tree Tent
(2 guests)
Costume Ideas
There are a number of different ways to develop a costume:
1. Period Costumes
As this is a Roaring 20s Murder Dinner and period costume is encouraged. This is the flapper era. Anything from the mid- to late- 20s will add an exciting element of realism. Women’s styles reflected their new freedom by being lose and free if not downright baggy, anything from low waist to no waist to layers of tiers. Chinoiserie was IN! Men’s styles also tended to be baggy. Tails were being superseded by what was soon to be known as the tuxedo. White waistcoats were still allowed. Watch Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, the Great Gatsby or late Downtown Abbey for inspiration.
2. Shipboard Evening Attire
The guests of this period dressed for dinner. Dinner jackets for the men and cocktail dresses for the women were appropriate to the occasion and any modern day equivalent would not be out of place. Less formal attire suggestive of a yachting party would be perfectly appropriate.
3. Character Attire
Your character will be assigned to you shortly after confirming your reservation. You can use this to develop your outfits for the weekend – think High Society!