Sherlock Holmes Weekend

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(Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 
March 15-17 and November 1-3, 2013.... be sure to reserve early!
The game's afoot in Victorian Cape May... Choose your weekend for a suspense-filled encounter with that inimitable detective Sherlock Holmes in the National Historic Landmark City of Cape May, New Jersey.

Solve the mystery of
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of Anima Orbis! 

Join Holmes and Watson as they race into yet another maze of deceptions while they attempt to solve this intriguing case. The pair confront a secret society whose members believe they can capture the soul upon death. The potential for evil is enormous. How can they circumvent these diabolical plans?

Get into the spirit of things by donning Victorian attire. Stalk the gaslit streets in search of clues and compete for the $250 grand prize and a variety of other valuable gifts as you attempt to solve the mystery. Enjoy a Spring or Fall getaway and a new mystery, written especially for 2013 by Linda Swain and featuring the Midsummers Night Players.

The Game's Afoot
Friday Evening: 8:30pm
Coffee and Dessert Reception
The Rose Room at the Inn of Cape May
Join the great detective and his faithful assistant Dr. John Watson for the evening. It is here that the crime unfolds, and as Holmes says, "the game's afoot." A cash bar will be available. Registration begins at 7pm; seating begins at 8pm.

Search for Clues Tour
Saturday Afternoon: 1pm - 3pm
A self-guided tour of Bed and Breakfast Inns.
How better to find the solution to this mystery than by visiting a selection of Cape May s Victorian treasures in a search for clues? Discover the clues and complete the answer sheet as you enjoy your self-guided tour. The Search for Clues Tour is part of the full event package or may be purchased separately for $15 per person. Anyone completing an answer sheet is eligible to win and you need not be present.

To order tickets for the tour, please call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278

Search for Clues Tickets Only.... BUY NOW BUTTON

The Game Continues
The Rose Room at the Inn of Cape May
Saturday Afternoon: 3:30-4:30pm
Why is Holmes drawn to this case? What are the larger ramifications of the case? Compare your findings to those of the famous detective. How are you faring in your search? Have you matched wits with Mr. Holmes or are you on track to become this year's clueless wonder?

Holmes Unlocks The Mystery!
The Rose Room at the Inn of Cape May

Sunday Afternoon: 12:30pm
We begin seating at 12noon and enjoy a hearty lunch before Holmes and Watson reveal the solution. Is there a villian among us still? How well did you fare in your search? Once the mystery is solved, the winners will be announced and prizes awarded. 

WEEKEND PACKAGES AVAILABLE!!
Full weekend packages are available at $180 per couple or $95 per person. Full Weekend Packages include the Welcome Reception, Tour, Performances and Lunch. Sherlock Holmes Weekend packages DO NOT include accommodations or the East Lynne Theater Company performance.

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OVERNIGHT  PACKAGES  AVAILABLE!! 
The easiest way to experience Sherlock Holmes Weekend is to take advantage of a convenient overnight package. Booking is as easy as one, two, three! Overnight packages start at $270 per person (based on double occupancy) and include:

 "   One room including breakfast, for two nights at your choice of accommodations (choose between cozy bed and breakfast inns, beachfront hotels, historic hotels or Victorian Suites)
 "   $75 dinner gift certificate (per couple) good at a variety of participating restaurants 
 "  All Sherlock Holmes Weekend activities

Let us help you enjoy the charming ambiance and hospitality of America's first seaside resort as you participate in this spellbinding event. Rates start at $270 per person and price is based on room selection (standard, deluxe or super deluxe) and event date.  Total cost per person based on double occupancy, including taxes, excluding gratuities.  Call for rates for additional person in same room.

Please call 800-275-4278, ext 162  for more information or to reserve your overnight package.

OPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
The perfect accompaniment to the weekend!
East Lynne Theater Company Presents Sherlock Holmes 
Saturday, March 16 & Saturday, November 2: 8pm:
"Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Norwood Builder"
First Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes Streets. General admission $25, students $15, ages 12 and under free

NOVEMBER 2012 SHERLOCK HOLMES WEEKEND WINNERS!

Clueless
Wonder:

Holmes Weekend
Package Grand Prize Winner:

Richard Kennedy
of Cherry Hill, NJ

Sam Marullo
of Washington, DC

2013 PARTICIPATING ACCOMMODATIONS:

Congress Hall(Mar/Nov)
251 Beach Ave.
Cape May, NJ 08204
888-944-1816
www.congresshall.com 

Leith Hall (Mar/Nov)
22 Ocean St.
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-1934
www.leithhall.com 

Henry Sawyer Inn (Mar/Nov)
722 Columbia Ave.
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-5667
www.henrysawyerinn.com 

Summer Cottage Inn (Mar only)
613 Columbia Ave.
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-4948
www.summercottageinn.com 

Inn of Cape May (Nov only)
7 Ocean St.
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-5555
www.innofcapemay.com
Bedford Inn (Mar/Nov)
805 Stockton Ave.
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-4158
www.bedfordinn.com
John Wesley Inn
30 Gurney St.
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-1012
www.johnwesleyinn.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Star Inn (March & November)           
933 Washington St.
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-898-9248
www.thestarinn.net

 Thomas Webster House (March & November)
933 Washington St.
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-898-9248
www.thomaswebsterhouse.com