step inside
the garden
All the beauty and whimsy of a fantasy ball—paired with the intimacy of a summer weekend away with your favorite people.
Step into two hidden venues tucked within the woods in Matthews, NC, for a weekend designed for beauty, connection, and a little bit of magic.
Tickets go on sale June 1, 2026.
Friday, August 14 | 6-9pm | Lake Pointe Hall
The Secret Garden Soiree
Included with Regular + VIP Admission
Friday evening is the heart of the weekend: an immersive, candlelit dinner experience designed to bring together the elegance of a fantasy ball and the warmth of a dinner party.
Guests will enjoy:
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A multiple-course meal cooked by a private chef
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Indoor, air-conditioned venue with garden and lakeside sunset views
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Bottomless beer and wine
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Live music
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Immersive performances
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Build your own flower crowns
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Lush florals and garden-inspired ambiance
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Portraits along the lake
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Creative crafts and whimsical touches
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Space to sit, linger, and build real connections
Come dressed in your garden fantasy best—flowing gowns, romantic silhouettes, floral details, soft magic, and whatever makes you feel most enchanted!
Saturday, August 15 | 7-10 pm | The Barn at Levi Oaks
magic hour movie night
Included in VIP Admission ONLY
For those who want the full weekend experience, Saturday night continues the story in a more relaxed and dreamy way. Think the perfect summer night, twinkling lights, popcorn, wine, laughter, and a little movie magic!
Guests will enjoy:
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Outdoor garden cinema experience!
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Movie-inspired snacks
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Bottomless beer and wine
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Floral crafts
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Local authors and vendors
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A relaxed indoor (and air conditioned!) atmosphere for deeper connection
Saturday is designed to feel easy, cozy, and magical—the perfect second chapter after Friday’s candlelit soirée!
A weekend
of Wonder
Optional Weekend Itinerary
We are also partnering with local bookish businesses to create an optional weekend itinerary for guests who want to make the most of their time in South Charlotte.
Fantasy Self Defense Workshop
We are THRILLED to be partnering with @igneus_self_defense for our Secret Garden Soirée weekend of side quest adventures! After our formal dinner on Friday, get ready for a Saturday morning of badassery as you learn how to fight like your favorite fantasy heroine, and meet new friends! This event is welcome to soirée guests (at a 50% discount!) and to the public. Click below to register.
Mother of Dragons MeetUp
Join us for an afternoon at Mother of Dragons, a swanky new gaming store in Matthews with its own coffee and wine bar. Mother of Dragons was created for family and friends to come together and enjoy creative and educational games. It's the perfect way to unwind and connect with fellow guests before we head into movie night!
Reservations are HIGHLY recommended for Saturday afternoon.
Ticket Tiers
A note on ticket sales: we're partnering with Humanitix to handle ticketing for the Secret Garden Soirée. Humanitix is a nonprofit-backed platform that donates 100% of booking fees to charitable causes — so while ticket fees are unavoidable, yours won't just disappear into a corporation. They'll do some good in the world instead. That felt very Booked & Bewitched to us.
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Regular Admission
(Friday night only)
Early Bird (June 1-15): $225
Standard (June 16-): $250
Includes:
Multi-course dinner
Unlimited beer, wine, and spritzers
Live music
Performances
Photography
Crafts and immersive details
VIP
VIP Admission
(Friday and Saturday Night)
Early Bird (June 1-15): $350
Standard (June 16-): $400
Includes everything in Regular Admission, plus:
Saturday outdoor cinema experience
Movie-inspired snacks
Unlimited beer, wine, and spritzers
Floral Crafts
Local vendors and authors
A more intimate continuation of the weekend
Lodging
The Secret Garden Soirée is designed to feel like a summer getaway weekend — and the Matthews and Ballantyne area makes that easy! You'll find beautiful greenways for a Saturday morning hike incredible dining, cozy coffee shops, and a relaxed South Charlotte energy that pairs perfectly with a fantasy dinner party weekend.
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