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Jane Austen Weekends

The Governor’s House in Hyde Park, Hyde Park, Vermont

A leisurely weekend of literary-inspired diversions at The Governor’s House in Hyde Park, Hyde Park, Vermont, has something for every Jane Austen devoteé. Imagine a literary retreat that will slip you quietly back into Regency England in a beautiful old mansion where Jane herself would feel at home. Take afternoon tea. Listen to Mozart. Bring your needlework. Share your thoughts at a book discussion of Persuasion, Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility or Emma and how the movies stand up to the books. Attend the talk about the time of Jane Austen. Test your knowledge of Jane Austen, her books, and the Regency period and possibly take home a prize.

Leisurely weekends of literary-inspired diversions in a beautiful Regency-style mansion, with a talk over dessert, afternoon tea, dinner and a book discussion, Sunday brunch and a quiz with prizes. Optional carriage or sleigh ride. Jon as many activities as you like or hide away all weekend with the movies. Dress in whichever century suits you.

Weekend rates start at $295.00 single, $260.00 per person double, $235.00 triple including two night’s stay, all meals and activities.

Dates: Friday - Sunday, Aug. 13-15, Sept. 12-12, 2010, Jan.  7-10, 2011

Jane Austen Weekends: www.OneHundredMain.com/jane_austen.html

About the Governor’s House in Hyde Park

Charm and luxury abound in this historic bed and breakfast inn just ten miles from Stowe, Vermont. Many original details have survived the century since the house was built in 1893, but you’ll also find modern luxury including in-room hi-speed internet, WiFi, cable TV and DVD. Our very private large rooms with working fireplaces are beautifully decorated with period furnishings.

Phone: 802 888-6888, 866 800-6888

Web: www.OneHundredMain.com  Email: info@OneHundredMain.com

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