SEPTEMBER

 

Heritage Day at Adaland | Saturday, September 23, 12:00 to 4:00 pm

Crafts Demonstrations. Heritage Day at the Barn directs the spotlight on the restored barn where a varied collection of reproductions of equipment and tools owned by Augustus Modisett, builder of the mansion house, are displayed.  The Modisett farm was settled in 1807 with the Modisett family living in a double log cabin on the property until the mansion house was built in 1872. A line up of guest demonstrators will share 1800 style heritage skills including the spindle, early farming skills, weaving and spinning, and dulcimer playing. The public is invited to bring their dulcimers and psaltries and play heritage music. Open to the public. Visitors may bring lunch to eat at the barn. Lunches will also be for sale. $10.00 each plus tip.

 

Celebrate Local Chef’s Dinner | Sunday, September 24, Seating at 1:00 pm

Adults $30 plus tip. Reservations Required. Reservations for six or more must be paid in advance. Credit card, check or cash accepted with 10% house gratuity.

 

OCTOBER

 

Country Music Day at Adaland | Saturday, October 14, 11:00 to 4:00 pm

Country Music Day at Adaland features a wide variety of genres of live music on the side yard pavilion. Entertainers have included: Vali Davis; Jay McCung; The Moatsville Boys;  Marissa Mallow, Jamie and Daniel Kittle. The music on the pavilion is free and open to all music lovers and those who just want to enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon at the 1870 restored Neo Greek home. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic lunches, or they may reserve a BBQ lunch served at the mansion house until 3 pm. $15.00 each plus tip.

 

Local Chef’s Dinner | Sunday, October 22, Seating at 1:00 pm

Adults $30 plus tip. Reservations Required. Reservations for six or more must be paid in advance. Credit card, check or cash accepted with 10% house gratuity.

 

NOVEMBER

 

High Tea 2:00 pm and Royal Tea 5:00 pm | Sunday, November 12

HIGH TEA at 2 pm. Assorted fresh fruit and tea sandwiches, mini desserts with variety of hot teas and punch. Adults $25 plus tip. Reservations Required.

ROYAL TEA at 5 pm. A glass of champagne and a course of little savories is added for Royal Tea. Adults $30

 plus tip. Reservations Required. Reservations for six or more must be paid in advance.

 

Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner | Sunday, November 19, 1:00 to 3:30 pm.

First of our holiday celebrations. The buffet dinner features a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Adaland’s own cook of 14 years, Lucy Williamson, prepares a buffet table spread with seasonal delectables including ham, turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and other vegetables, salad with Lucy’s secret dressing, homemade rolls warm from the oven, a dessert table heavy with pies and cakes of the season, and Adaland’s signature peach iced tea.  Adults $20.00 plus tip. Children $10.00 plus tip. Reservations are required and limited to 10 per caller. Reservations for six or more must be paid in advance. Credit card, check or cash accepted with 10% house gratuity.

 

Closed for Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 22 and Thursday, November 23.

 

DECEMBER

 

Christmas Open House with Santa’s Bake Shop | Saturday, December 2, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Guests may walk through the house with no admission charge. Guests are offered a free cookie, a cup of coffee, or hot tea while they visit and  are welcomed by twinkling lights, red velvet ribbons, garlands, and wreathes as well as Christmas trees in every room. Homemade Cookies to Order Santa’s Bake Shop features Christmas cookies baked for the occasion by Adaland Board member Jeannie Mozley.  Ordered cookies by the dozen may be pick up. Gift Shop Open.

 

First Christmas Buffet Dinner | Sunday, December 3, 1:00 to 3:30 pm.

The mansion house cook, Lucy Williamson, prepares a buffet table spread with seasonal delectables including ham, turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and other vegetables, salad with Lucy’s secret dressing, homemade rolls warm from the oven, a dessert table heavy with pies and Christmas desserts, and Adaland’s signature peach iced tea. Adults $20.00 plus tip. Children $10.00 plus tip. Reservations are required and limited to 10 per caller. Reservations for six or more must be paid in advance. Credit card, check or cash accepted with 10% house gratuity.

 

Buffet Christmas Tea | Saturday, December 9, two seatings: 11 am and 2:00 pm

Assorted fresh fruit and tea sandwiches, mini desserts with variety of hot teas and punch. Adults $20 plus tip. Children $10.00 plus tip. Limited seating. Reservations are required and limited to 10 per caller. Reservations for six or more must be paid in advance. Credit card, check or cash accepted with 10% house gratuity.

 

Second Christmas Buffet Dinner | Sunday, December 17, 1:00 to 3:30 pm.

The mansion house cook, Lucy Williamson, prepares a buffet table spread with seasonal delectables including ham, turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and other vegetables, salad with Lucy’s secret dressing, homemade rolls warm from the oven, a dessert table heavy with pies and Christmas desserts, and Adaland’s signature peach iced tea.  Adults $20.00 plus tip. Children $10.00 plus tip. Reservations are required and limited to 10 per caller. Reservations for six or more must be paid in advance. Credit card, check or cash accepted with 10% house gratuity.

 

Closed for Christmas December 24 and 25

 

New Year’s Eve Dinner | Sunday, December 31, Seatings at 5:00 and 7:30 pm.

Special dinner with complementary glass of champagne. Live Music. Adults $40.00 plus tip. Reservations are required and limited to 10 per caller. Reservations for six or more must be paid in advance. Credit card, check or cash accepted with 10% house gratuity.