Thursday, August 30, 2012

Regency Retreat

What an amazing, amazing weekend. We spent 3 and a half days engrossed in Regency splendor, attending workshops, and spending time with friends both new and old. Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

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After dinner and a lovely magic show the first night.

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Lady Devereaux and Mrs. Cartwright enjoying port in our room after dinner the first night.

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The picnic and archery on the afternoon of the second day

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One of my favorite pictures of Mrs. Kowal

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Lady Devereaux in her finest

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My favorite ensemble of Mrs. Cartwright’s

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Sir Thomas and me

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The handsome Cpt. and Mrs. Cartwright

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These two photos truly capture the magic of the ball.

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Our very naughty “bodice ripper” room decorated as such for the room contest.

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Mrs. Kowal reads excerpts from Jane Austen in a very shocking manner.