Ventfort Hall's Masquerade Macabre

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LENOX, Mass. — The Masquerade Macabre is a formal masquerade honoring the spirits of Ventfort Hall.
 
All funds raised fund operations and salaries. There will be music, dancing, and drinks at Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion and Museum on Saturday evening, Oct. 26, from 6-10 p.m. 
 
Music will be provided by Opal Raven Cirque. 
 
There will be a cash bar featuring themed craft cocktails and spirits. The event is 21 plus.
 
While there is no strict dress code, the museum encourages traditional masquerade attire, which includes formal evening wear with a themed mask over one's eyes. 
 
At 9 pm sharp, Ventfort Hall will announce the first official Maestro or Mistress Macabre, the winner of the best presentation for their chose attire. They will be crowned and given a $250 cash prize, and will reign as such until 9 pm at the 2026 Masquerade Macabre. 
 
The Floating Spectre (individual) ticket of $95:
  • Entry to the event and an automatic entry to contend for Maestro Macabre. 
  • Access to the back verandah to rest under the stars. 
  • Finger-foods & snacks to revive tired bones.
  • Access to the first floor of the mansion.|
The Honored Spirit Ticket of $135 includes all of the above plus one dedicated chair in the dining room.
 
 
Reservations are highly encouraged as this event is limited. Walk-ins will not be accommodated for this event. For tickets visit https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call (413) 637-3206. If you are experiencing trouble booking your ticket, call (413) 637-3206 between 10 am and 4 pm. Please note that all tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
 
Sponsors: Valley Green Shredding, Bau-Da Design Lab, Nejaime’s Wine Cellars, Dare Bottleshop & Provisions
 
Sponsor Options
If a business would like VIP lounge access, a table upstairs or access to the upstairs or be a sponsor of the second annual Masquerade Macabre contact Jackie at Jackie@gildedage.org.
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December Ghost Tours at Ventfort Hall

LENOX, Mass. — Join Robert Oakes, author of "Ghosts of the Berkshires," who will lead tours through the rooms and halls of the historic estate sharing tales of its alleged hauntings.
 
The tour will take place at 7 pm on Saturday, Dec. 6.
 
This is not an active investigation.
 
Admission is $30 and minimum age to attend is age 12. Reservations are strongly recommended as tickets are limited. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations visit https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call 413-637-3206. Note that all tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Payment is required to make a reservation for an event.
 
Robert Oakes is an author, teacher, storyteller, and performing songwriter. He has written three books, "The Ghostly Tales of the Berkshires" (2023), "Ghosts of Northwestern New Jersey" (2022), and "Ghosts of the Berkshires" (2020), all published by Arcadia Publishing. 
 
Since 2010, Robert has led ghost storytelling experiences at historic locations in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, including Ventfort Hall and Edith Wharton's The Mount. He has also given talks and readings and led a writing workshop at Arrowhead, home of Herman Melville. 
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