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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Diana, Brad and Kelly's 400th Birthday Celebration

Join us for a weekend of merriment, feasting, and Renaissance revelry in the fair lands of Gilroy!

When

October 17-19, 2025

Where

Gilroy, California

Cost

$300-$500 pp* sliding scale

*Amanda (and anyone able) to cover extra cost

Royal Schedule

Friday, October 17 - Chill & Explore Day

Morning/Afternoon

  • Arrive in Gilroy and settle into your Airbnb
  • Downtown Gilroy stroll: Explore the Historic Paseo, grab coffee, pop into Ashford's Heirlooms or Garbo's Antiques, and visit the Gilroy Museum
  • Optional: Visit a local fruit stand or Garlic World for snacks or ingredients

Afternoon/Evening

  • Possible wine tasting at Solis Winery, Sarah's Vineyard, or Satori Cellars
  • Dinner out at Mamma Mia's (Mediterranean) or Westside Grill (casual steakhouse)

Evening

  • Games and Crafting activities to prep for Ren Fair

Saturday, October 18 - Renaissance Fair Day

Day

  • Spend the full day at the Northern California Renaissance Faire in Hollister
  • Dress up, enjoy the jousts, mead, live shows, and artisan market

Evening

  • Return to Airbnb for a private chef-prepared dinner
  • Themed birthday dinner prepared for our birthday darlings with music, treats, and custom cocktails
  • End with a fireplace moment, s'mores, and stargazing

Sunday, October 19 - Birthday Celebration

Morning

  • Optional horseback riding at Mt. Madonna Stables (book ahead)
  • Alt activity- hike or picnic at Mt. Madonna Park or Coyote Lake

Afternoon

  • Winery tasting around 1–2 PM
  • Options include Clos LaChance, Fortino, or Kirigin Cellars, all with beautiful settings and relaxed vineyard atmospheres

Castle Lodging

Gilroy Retreat

  • 6 Bedrooms, up to 13 people
  • Light breakfasts provided
  • 1 chef prepared dinner on Oct 19th
  • $300 - $500 pp* sliding scale for 2 nights
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By Royal Decree

We beseech thee to respond with haste, so proper arrangements may be made for this grand celebration in thine honor.

Kindly RSVP to Amanda or Kelly as soon as possible

Amanda

@Amanda-Hoffman-5

Kelly

@kellyjokes