august 14-15, 2026
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
The Twilight Gathering
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.
Possible add-on experiences may include:
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Fantasy-styled photoshoots
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Brunch at a local fantasy bookstore and game shop
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A fantasy-inspired workout
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Additional opportunities to connect with the bookish and fantasy community
More details will be shared as partners and offerings are finalized.
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