Christmas by the Hearth
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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:
- 5pm – Arrival at Kings Landing via the service entrance
- 5-5:30pm – Welcome at the Lint House and wagon rides to selected historical home
- 5:30pm – Call to Dine
- 7:30-8pm – Return to the present
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 Lint House 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 and access to water. Guests at the Morehouse have access to a washroom (stair access only). Guests at the Perley, Ingraham and Donaldson will be brought to washrooms via wagon.
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.
Christmas at the Morehouse
Christmas at the Ingraham
Christmas at the Perley
Christmas at the Donaldson