A leisurely weekend of literary-inspired diversions for every Jane Austen devotee includes dessert & a talk titled “Making Sense of Regency England” which explains English money of the time,  carriages and traveling, the postal system, and many other details which are important in Sense and Sensibility, full English afternoon tea and a talk about taking tea during Jane Austen’s time, a Regency-style dinner party, chance to play a game of whist, Sunday brunch & a quiz with prizes. Optional sleigh ride. Join as many activities as you like. Dress in whichever century suits you. Come for an evening or stay for the weekend. It won’t be good company; it will be the best, and all in a Georgian-style mansion where Jane herself would surely feel at home. Advance reservations essential.

Cost:  $395 single, $365 pp double, $300 pp triple includes two nights’ lodging, all meals and activities