Christmas by the Hearth

Tickets go on sale later in October. Season passholders get early access after Thanksgiving.

This holiday season, travel back in time to rural, 19th century New Brunswick and experience a Victorian Era Christmas in one of Kings Landing’s historic homes.
On December 7 & 14 the Ingraham, Morehouse, Perley and Donaldson homes will be hosting traditional Christmas dinners. You’re invited to take part!

Each home will be in full festive décor inspired by a Victorian Christmas carol. While you enjoy the company of family and friends, the family hostesses and dresser will be there to share a variety of 19th century Christmas traditions with you. Christmas dinner in one of the historic homes is sure to make the holiday’s history come alive for you.

Cost (click “Book Now”):

• Christmas at the Perley – Dining Room (up to 6 guests) = $900
• Christmas at the Morehouse – Parlor (up to 6 guests) = $900
• Christmas at the Ingraham – Dining room (up to 10 guests) = $1,500
• Christmas at Donaldson –  Dining room (up to 4 guests) =$600

Menu: Your holiday dinner will be served family-style, on the table, starting with Cream of Turkey Soup and brown bread. The main course will consist of Roast Beef, Turkey, Herbed Stuffing, Potatoes, Vegetables and all of the traditional trimmings. For dessert, enjoy a tasting trio of gingerbread, mincemeat pie, and bakers’ choice with tea or coffee. Vegan options are available.

All prices include generous family-style meals, costume rentals, wagon transportation, taxes and gratuity. Prices do not include FareHarbor fees. Wine and beer are available for a fee in the “Add-ons” section.

Itinerary:

• Arrival at Kings Landing via the service entrance
• Hot cider and details of your night at the Lint House
• Entertainment in the Village
• Wagon rides to homes
• Costuming and Libations
• 5:30pm Call to Dine

Attire: For Christmas by the Hearth, you’re invited to dress the part! To do this, please book a costume fitting with the Kings Landing Wardrobe Department at least 2 weeks before your dinner. Our seamstresses will select one of the Kings Landing costumes and alter it to your size. If you’re unable to attend a fitting in person, you can call and discuss your sizing needs with our wardrobe department. We’ll do our best to have an outfit ready for you – though fit cannot be guaranteed without a proper fitting! To arrange your costume, please contact Kelly Hill, Historical Costume & Craft Coordinator, at (506) 363-4967 or by email at kelly.hill@gnb.ca. Costumes are not mandatory.

Transportation: Each party will be escorted to their selected home by horse and wagon from the Welcome Centre to their homes, where they will dress for the event.

Facilities: Each home has been inspected and licensed in accordance with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. All homes have heat, water, and access to restrooms. The Joslin Farm has a modern restroom, along with the Hagerman house in their basement (stairs access only). Guests will need to step outside of the Gordon and Jones homes to be picked up by horse and wagon and taken to the facilities at the Welcome Centre.

Inclement weather: If inclement weather is expected on the day of your reservation, please call us at (506) 363-4950. Our voicemail will be updated with a cancellation message by 12:00 pm. If we do not cancel the dining experience, but you feel unsafe travelling, please call us at (506) 363-4950 to cancel your reservation. Cancellation fees are not charged for inclement weather.

Cancellations: Kings Landing Corporation requires a 72-hour cancellation notice for all themed dinners. If you do not provide notice within this time frame, your card will incur a 100% fee.