Havana Night Gala 2024
QUICK INFO
Join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year on Friday, July 12th at 5:00 PM!
Enjoy music, dancing, and fun, all to support an exciting new restoration project at Lucknow!
- Cocktails on the Lucknow Mansion Lawn
- Cuban Themed Buffet!
- Live auction of unique Castle experiences
- Dancing, Salsa Dance Instruction provided by Clave & Blues
- Open bar all evening
Be sure to check back to see our full list of Auction Items.
Cuban theme attire encouraged!
Ticket prices are $175 each this year. All auction and ticket purchasers will receive a tax deductibility statement in late July.
MORE INFORMATION
This year we are welcoming Clave & Blues to perform at our Gala!
Specialty Cuban Themed Buffet provided by Common Man Family of Restaurants
Appetizers on the Castle Lawn:
- Baby Empanadas
- Cuban Sandwich Skewers
- Crab Croquettes
- Montadeo (Smoked Salmon Toast)
Salad Course:
- Tropical Fruit
- Orange and Avocado Salad
Served Buffet Under the Tent:
- Black Beans and Rice
- Lechon Asado (Marinated Cuban Roast Pork)
- Cuban Mojo Chicken (Chicken Thighs in a Citrus Marinade)
- Plantains Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains)
Dessert:
- Mini Coconut Cupcakes
- Tres Leches
- Mini Flans
Please park in the field across from the Great Waters Music Festival tent. Check-in will be in the tent and we will board the trolleys to Lucknow at 5:00 pm where you will enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres looking out over the big lake! To access parking, please use the following address:
586 Ossipee Park Rd, Moultonborough, NH 03254
This event will take place rain or shine. If this event is canceled by Castle in the Clouds due to extreme weather or extenuating circumstances, refunds will be provided for ticket purchases.
Auction items listed are from the 2023 Gala, we expect many of these popular items and packages will again be available in 2024, along with a few new surprises!
1. Cocktail Party on the Lucknow Lawn
Host your own elegant lawn party on the Lawn of Lucknow. Up to 20 people will be transported to Lucknow via our trolleys where you will enjoy cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Carriage House Restaurant staff. Enjoy watching the sunset over Lake Winnipesaukee and be transported back in time to what it must have been like to live at Lucknow. Must be redeemed on a mutually agreeable date, before 08/31/2025 with at least five weeks’ notice before the event.
The fair market value is $3,000.
2. Brunch on the Lucknow Sunporch with a Private Tour
Enjoy a beautiful morning brunch for up to twenty people on the recently restored sun parlor with a scrumptious brunch and mimosas prepared by the Carriage House Restaurant staff. A unique tour of the Lucknow Mansion will be provided by Founding Board Chair Ann Hackl and Executive Director Charles Clark, for insider stories that don’t get into our regular visitor tours! Must be redeemed on a mutually agreeable date, by the end of the 2025 season with at least five weeks’ notice before the event.
The fair market value is $4,000
3. Dinner in the Lucknow Dining Room
Enjoy an elegant dinner in Lucknow’s fully restored Dining Room! Up to 6 people can experience what it must have been like to dine with Tom and Olive Plant. Enjoy pre-dinner cocktails on the Lawn of Lucknow followed by a full meal including salad, dinner, and dessert set at the dining room table. Illuminated by historic light fixtures you will be transported back to another era as you enjoy this unique Castle experience. Must be redeemed at a mutually agreeable date, before 08/31/2025 with at least five weeks’ notice before the event. Menu limitations: only clear liquids while inside Lucknow Mansion.
The fair market value is $5,000.
4. Carriage House Dinner Party
Enjoy a private meal for up to 8 people, prepared and served by the Carriage House Restaurant’s Executive Chef, Lisa Sharp. You and your guests will enjoy an intimate dinner on the Carriage House Terrace, or next to the cozy Carriage House fireplace. Featuring pre-meal hors d’oeuvres, a salad, dinner, dessert, and drinks, our Chef will work with you to create a unique menu for this special occasion. Must be redeemed on a mutually agreeable date, before 08/31/2025 with at least five weeks’ notice before the event.
The fair market value is $2,500.
5. Holiday Party at the Carriage House
Celebrate the Holidays in Castle style! Enjoy a celebration for up to 50 people in the beautifully decorated Winnipesaukee Room at the Carriage House. Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks are included and will help set the stage for a magical time with family, friends, or colleagues as you celebrate the season. It can be redeemed during either the 2024 or the 2025 Holiday Season on a mutually agreeable date, with at least five weeks’ notice before the event. The fair market value is $2,750.
6. Sunset Picnic
Host your own perfect picnic on the Lawn of Lucknow. Up to six people will be transported to Lucknow Mansion by our trolleys to enjoy a catered picnic and drinks while settling in to enjoy the stunning sunset and unparalleled views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Must be redeemed on a mutually agreeable date, before 08/31/2025 with at least five weeks’ notice before the event. The fair market value is $500.
Again this year, we will host dinner, dancing and the auction portion of the evening in the Great Waters tent situated in our field. This allows us to spread out in open air comfort while accommodating a large dance floor for Salsa Dancing!
This tent is 60’x120′ and about 35′ tall. Spanning 7,200 square feet, this tent is more comparable to a building than a tent.
From guests of Great Waters’ Concerts:
- “This tent is amazing! I cannot get over how big it is!”
- “This is so spacious! It’s like a whole other building!”
- “When I think of a tent, I think of camping or pavilions in the park. This has just blown me away!”
If you have any questions then please feel free to contact the Castle’s Director, Chuck Clark at 603.476.5411.
