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Jane Austen Weekend: Pride & Prejudice

Governor's House in Hyde Park 100 Main St, Hyde Park, VT, United States

A leisurely weekend of literary-inspired diversions for every Jane Austen devotee includes dessert & a talk titled "The Look of Lizzie Bennet's England" which describes the architecture and art, towns and cities, clothing and furniture and more as a setting for Pride and Prejudice, 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

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$395

Jane Austen In Character Weekend

Governor's House in Hyde Park 100 Main St, Hyde Park, VT, United States

Each participant chooses an Austen character to be while we participate throughout the weekend in a variety of Regency period activities which may include a Regency dinner party, whist, English country dancing, quill pen making and letter writing, crewel embroidery or tatting lessons, rolled paper decoration, croquet, sewing workshops, riding (side-saddle or astride), carriage driving, archery, and fencing. Period dress is encouraged. Advance reservations essential. Cost: $395 single, $365 pp double, $300 pp triple includes

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$395

Downton Abbey-Inspired Weekend

Governor's House in Hyde Park 100 Main St, Hyde Park, VT, United States

Maybe you can't spend the weekend at Downton Abbey, but you can spend it in a stately mansion with a marble vestibule and fireplaces in the bedrooms. Attend a comfortable dinner with a detailed explanation of table settings, etiquette history, and properly managing everything from unfolding a napkin to holding your coffee cup. Gain new appreciation for the downstairs staff by decanting through a silver funnel or serving the sauce, all in a dining room

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$395

Jane Austen Weekend: Pride and Prejudice

A leisurely weekend of literary-inspired diversions for every Jane Austen devotee includes dessert & a talk titled "The Look of Lizzie Bennet's England" which describes the architecture and art, towns and cities, clothing and furniture and more as a setting for Pride and Prejudice, 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

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$395

Jane Austen Weekend: Sense and Sensibility

Governor's House in Hyde Park 100 Main St, Hyde Park, VT, United States

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

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$395