Tag: Jane Austen garden party

  • Sunday, July 11, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Jane Austen Garden Party at Gore Place

    Gore Place presents the Jane Austen Garden Party on the grounds of their beautiful 19th-century estate in Waltham—a site fit to be the setting for one of the celebrated author’s famous novels.

    Ticket for the July 11 event, which begins at 2 pm, includes an individual box with sweets and savories, a bottle of lemonade (add a mini bottle of wine for $10 more), archery, lawn games, and a viewing of the ground floor of the fabulous Gore Mansion. Regency Period dress encouraged, with a prize for the best dressed!

    The party starts under the spacious Century Tent. Tables and chairs will be provided, but you may bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets if you wish. There will be ample free parking. The entire site is accessible, and modern indoor restrooms will be available. Masks required indoors.

    If you require accommodations so you may more fully participate in this event, please contact us as soon as possible by email at marketing@goreplace.org. The cost is $35/pp ($45/pp with a mini bottle of wine.) Member discounts available. Capacity is limited. Advance online tickets required by Monday, July 5. To order, visit https://goreplace.org/whats-on/jane-austen/

  • Sunday, September 13, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Jane Austen Garden Party: Outdoors Under the Century Tent at Gore Place

    Gore Place will present the Jane Austen Garden Party on Sunday, September 13 on the grounds of their beautiful 19th-century estate—a site fit for one of the celebrated author’s famous novels.

    Event ticket includes: An individual showcase box with sweets and savories from Vicki Lee’s Bakeshop, a bottle of Vicki’s own lemonade or tea (add a mini bottle of wine for $10 more), an archery lesson led by On the Mark Archery, lawn games and an outdoor guided tour of the grounds.

    The party starts under the spacious Century Tent. Tables and chairs will be provided, but you may bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets, if you wish. There will be ample free parking. The entire site is accessible, and modern indoor restrooms will be available. Costumes encouraged, masks required.

    If you require an accommodation so you may more fully participate in this event, please contact us as soon as possible by email at marketing@goreplace.org.

    Coronavirus prevention safety precautions:  We will provide hand sanitizing stations. Masks are required. All guests ages seven years old and up must wear masks or face coverings while not socially distancing. All staff and volunteers will wear masks or face coverings and gloves (if handling food).

    Capacity of the tent will not exceed 50 guests. Tables and chairs will be spread out in the tent to maintain social distancing. Guests must sit within their own party, at least six feet away from other guests not in their party.

    Cost is $35/pp ($45/pp with a mini bottle of wine. IDs will be checked at the event for anyone ordering wine.) Member discounts available. Capacity is limited. Advance online tickets required by Monday, September 7, 2020. To order tickets, visit https://goreplace.org/whats-on/a-jane-austen-garden-party