Williamsburg James River Plantation Historic Landmark Special Event Tours

Special Events 2006-2008 by Month
holiday teas * garden party luncheons * candlelight tours * progressive dinners

call Cindy Rae (804) 829-2196
or email events@pineygrove.com
to place your event reservation

Any of these events may also be organized for a private function or group on another date
The tour length and content make the events below inappropriate for children under twelve years old

January 20 & 27, 2007
January 19 & 26, 2008
James River Plantation Progressive Candlelight Winter Feast & Tour
Explore Piney Grove's collection of antiques and historic buildings (Piney Grove-1790, Ashland-1835, Ladysmith-1857 & Duck Church 1917) and enjoy an elegant four-course candlelight dinner. 5 - 9 p.m. $55 per person (plus $2.75 tax). 804-829-2196.

February 10, 14 & 17, 2007
February 9, 14 & 16, 2008
James River Plantation Valentine's Progressive Candlelight Tour & Dinner
Explore Piney Grove's collection of antiques and historic buildings (Piney Grove-1790, Ashland-1835, Ladysmith-1857 & Duck Church 1917) and enjoy an elegant four-course candlelight dinner. 5 - 9 p.m. $55 per person (plus $2.75 tax). 804-829-2196.

March 16 & 17, 2007
March 15 & 17, 2008
St. Patrick's Day Feast - James River Plantation Progressive Candlelight Plantation Tour & Dinner
Explore Piney Grove's collection of antiques and historic buildings (Piney Grove-1790, Ashland-1835, Ladysmith-1857 & Duck Church 1917) and enjoy an elegant four-course candlelight dinner. And learn a bit of Irish Colonial History. 5 - 9 p.m. $55 per person (plus $2.75 tax). 804-829-2196.

April 21 & 28, 2007
April 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2008
Garden of Architectural Delights - James River Progressive Candlelight Plantation Tour & Dinner
Explore the abundant gardens of Piney Grove', as well as the collection of antiques and historic buildings (Piney Grove-1790, Ashland-1835, Ladysmith-1857 & Duck Church 1917) and enjoy an elegant four-course candlelight dinner. You will also have the opportunity to meet the resident gardeners and learn about their many floral treasures. 5 - 9 p.m. $55 per person (plus $2.75 tax). 804-829-2196.

August 4 & 18, 2006
April 20 & 27, May 4 & 11, June 1 & 29, July 6 & 13, August 3, 2007
Jamestown "Four Centuries" Progressive Candlelight Plantation Tour & Dinner MORE INFO
Explore the historical legacy of Jamestown, tour a unique collection of historic buildings (Piney Grove-1790, Ashland-1835, Ladysmith-1857 & Duck Church 1917) and enjoy an elegant four-course candlelight dinner. You will be spending your evening in the homeland of the Chickahominy Indians where John Smith made explorations in 1607. 5 - 9 p.m. $55 per person (plus $2.75 tax). 804-829-2196.

July 15, 2006
May 26, June 2 & 30, July 7 & 14, 2007
May 24 & 31, June 28, July 5 & 12, 2008
James River Plantation Patriotic Progressive Candlelight Tour & Dinner
Explore Piney Grove's collection of antiques, historic buildings (Piney Grove-1790, Ashland-1835, Ladysmith-1857 & Duck Church 1917) and gardens, and enjoy an elegant four-course candlelight dinner. Also learn about the war veterans associated with Piney Grove and their wartime contributions. 5 - 9 p.m. $55 per person (plus $2.75 tax). 804-829-2196.

August 5 & 12, 2006
August 4, 2007
August 2, 2008
James River Plantation Summertime Progressive Candlelight Tour & Dinner
Explore Piney Grove's collection of antiques, historic buildings (Piney Grove-1790, Ashland-1835, Ladysmith-1857 & Duck Church 1917) and gardens, and enjoy an elegant four-course candlelight dinner. James River Plantations. 5 - 9 p.m. $55 per person (plus $2.75 tax). 804-829-2196.

September 2, 2006
September 1, 2007
Sea Grass Baskets and Slave Quarter Architecture - African American Folk Art and Folk Architecture
Explore the history of slave quarter architecture through a look at Charles City County artifacts and examples throughout the South, and see dozens of examples of Sea Grass Baskets from the Carolina Low Country in an outstanding collection, as well as an interpretive display that tells the history of this folk art tradition since its arrival in America in the eighteenth century. 11 - 3 p.m. $10 per person. 804-829-2196.

September 2 & 16, 2006
September 1 & 15, 2007
August 30 & September 6, 2008
James River Plantation Harvest Progressive Candlelight Tour & Dinner
Explore Piney Grove's collection of antiques, historic buildings (Piney Grove-1790, Ashland-1835, Ladysmith-1857 & Duck Church 1917) and gardens, and enjoy an elegant four-course candlelight dinner. James River Plantations. 5 - 9 p.m. $55 per person (plus $2.75 tax). 804-829-2196.

September 29, October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2006
October 6, 13, 20, 26 & 27, 2007
October 4, 11, 18, 24 & 25, 2008
James River Plantation Progressive Ghost Feast Tour & Dinner
Experience a unique evening of ghost stories, graveside readings, a reading of the Legend of Rippons Run and a retelling of the Beechwood Tragedy. In addition you will explore Piney Grove's collection of antiques, historic buildings (Piney Grove-1790, Ashland-1835, Ladysmith-1857 & Duck Church 1917) and gardens, and enjoy an elegant four-course candlelight dinner. 5 - 9 p.m. $55 per person (plus $2.75 tax). 804-829-2196.

November 11 & 18, 2006
November 10 & 17, 2007
November 8 & 15, 2008
James River Plantation Thanksgiving Progressive Candlelight Tour & Dinner
Explore Piney Grove's collection of antiques, historic buildings (Piney Grove-1790, Ashland-1835, Ladysmith-1857 & Duck Church 1917) and gardens, and enjoy an elegant four-course candlelight dinner. Learn the history of America's Thanksgiving tradition 5 - 9 p.m. $55 per person (plus $2.75 tax). 804-829-2196.

December 16, 23, 29 & 30, 2006
December 8, 14, 15 & 29, 2007
December 12, 13, 19 & 20, 2008
James River Plantation Progressive Candlelight Christmas Carol Tour
Enjoy Christmas carols of the past and explore Piney Grove's collection of antiques, historic buildings (Piney Grove-1790, Ashland-1835, Ladysmith-1857 & Duck Church 1917) and gardens, and enjoy an elegant four-course candlelight dinner. Festive family decorations span five generations. 5 - 9 p.m. $55 per person (plus $2.75 tax). 804-829-2196.

All prices are subject to change without notice
Current prices will be confirmed when reservations are made

Lodging, package plan and special event gift certificates make an ideal present for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and retirements. Custom-printed certificates are personalized for the recipient and can be mailed to the purchaser or directly to the recipient. Please call Joan at (804) 829-2480.

RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

The special event reservation policy requires a full-payment deposit by check, money order or credit card. Reservations will be held for five days, providing time for check and money order deposits to be mailed to Piney Grove. Credit card deposits will be confirmed with an e-mail, to which must be replied, to finalize and confirm the reservation.

The cancellation policy requires a thirty day advance notice for a full refund. Refunds will be made, less a ten percent handling fee, for reservations cancelled more than thirty days before the reservation date. If a reservation is cancelled less than thirty days before the reservation, a refund, less a ten percent handling fee, will be made only if the reserved space is re-booked.

We thank you for your understanding of our reservation and cancellation policies: They insure that the limited number of spaces at Piney Grove special events are actually enjoyed by guests, rather than remaining vacant.