Dearest Friends,
It is with the greatest pleasure that we invite you to an afternoon of refined enjoyment and cultural pursuits at the historic Oldfields Schools on Saturday, May 2, 2026, or make it a full weekend with overnight opportunities Friday and Saturday night!
To make merry the entire weekend, we suggest The Pemberley Experience beginning Friday, May 1st! Feast like the Darcys at Manor Mill, dance at a special Ball at Oldfields, and enjoy campus strolls and Regency crafts on Saturday morning. Extend your Saturday with dinner and a night at the David Niven Theatre to see the Manor Mill Playhouse perform “The Complete Jane Austen: Abridged” (with a special after-talk). Awake refreshed Sunday for breakfast and a trip to Ladew Gardens.
For those with slightly less time, join us for The Longbourn Experience: Saturday afternoon festivities, dinner, and the theatre performance.
Should you desire a restful end to the excitement, The Netherfield Experience offers Saturday night stay, breakfast, and the Ladew Gardens trip.
Delights are to be had for everyone and every budget at Jane Austen Day (and weekend). Your presence would lend an air of distinction, merriment, and wit to our gathering, and we sincerely hope you will favour us with your attendance.
We remain, with the warmest regards,
Your friends at Jane Austen Day
If you would like to be a speaker at Jane Austen Day, please email JADcoordinator@gmail.com.
Jane Austen Day - Day Pass
12:30 - 6:00 PM, Saturday May 2
An afternoon of lectures on Pride and Prejudice, Austen’s Life and the Regency period in the beautiful setting of Oldfields School.
Activities include an "Escape From Rosings Park", a Regency Emporium, Carriage Rides, Period Crafts
Speakers and sessions include (and still growing!)
Jane Austen’s romantic tropes
The Genius of Jane Austen
Regency Writing Workshop
2 Book promotional talks
Neckerchief stamping
Austen and Dance
Level up your Jane Austen Day with an Experience!
We have three extended programs for you to choose from!
Option 1
Pemberly Weekend Experience
Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3
Friday
4:00-6:00 PM
Check-in / Orientation / and Whist Demo – Oldfields
6:00-7:30 PM
Jane Austen Theme Dinner – Manor Mill
8:00-10:00 PM
Ball – Oldfields Dance Studio
Sleep on campus at Oldfields School
Saturday
8:00 AM
Breakfast – Oldfields
10:00 AM
Regency Crafts / Turn about the Campus
11:00 AM
Lunch – Oldfields
12:30 - 6:00 PM
An afternoon of lectures on Pride and Prejudice, Austen’s Life and the Regency period,
PLUS activities: an "Escape From Rosings Park" escape room, tea, a Regency Emporium and more.
6:00 PM
Dinner – Oldfields
7:30 -10:00 PM
Play “Complete Works of Jane Austen; Abridged” performed by the Manor Mill Playhouse in the David Niven Theatre
Sleep on campus at Oldfields School
Sunday
8:00 AM: Breakfast – Oldfields
10:00 AM: Ladew Gardens Trip
12:00 PM: Pack up and farewells
Option 2
Netherfield Overnight Experience
Saturday, May 2 - Sunday, May 3
Saturday
11:30 AM
Lunch – Oldfield’s Cafeteria
12:30 - 6:00 PM
An afternoon of lectures on Pride and Prejudice, Austen’s Life and the Regency period,
PLUS activities: an "Escape From Rosings Park" escape room, tea, a Regency Emporium and more.
6:00 PM
Dinner – Oldfields
7:30 -10:00 PM
Play “Complete Works of Jane Austen; Abridged” performed by the Manor Mill Playhouse in the David Niven Theatre
Sleep on campus at Oldfields School
Sunday
8:00 AM: Breakfast – Oldfields
10:00 AM: Ladew Gardens Trip
12:00 PM: Pack up and farewells
Option 3
Longbourn Experience
Saturday, May 2
11:30 AM
Lunch – Oldfield’s Cafeteria
12:30 - 6:00 PM
An afternoon of lectures on Pride and Prejudice, Austen’s Life and the Regency period
6:00 PM
Dinner – Oldfields
7:30 -10:00 PM
Play “Complete Works of Jane Austen; Abridged” performed by the Manor Mill Playhouse in the David Niven Theatre
PLUS activities: an "Escape From Rosings Park" escape room, tea, a Regency Emporium and more.
Instructors
Juliette Wells – "Conversations in Pride and Prejudice: Conflict and Courtesy."
Karen Sagun – Tropes in Pride and Prejudice (and beyond)
Jennifer Jones – How to Play Whist
Tara More - Pride and Prejudice and Poetry – Versifying with Jane Austen (Writing Workshop)
Amanda Halla – Horse and Hounds
Specials Treats (ala carte)
Carriage Rides around the campus $
Period Photos with the Carriage $
Dress Up Room – Forget your pelisse? Can’t find your bonnet? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Just come to our Dress Up Room and borrow an outfit for that special photo with friends.
….More to come
