Moultonborough, NH – Castle in the Clouds raised more than $100,000 during its recent Havana Night Gala. The funds will be used to restore the Stone Garden Shed, part of the garden complex on the 110-year-old property.
The 2024 Havana Night Gala featured the music of Claves & Blues, which entertained the 160 guests with Cuban and Puerto Rican sounds, along with salsa dance instruction that filled the dance floor with participants. Guests were treated to Cuban-inspired dishes and cocktails after enjoying sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee from the Lucknow Mansion lawn.
“Our team is overwhelmed by the generosity of our supporters, who made the 2024 Havana Night Gala a remarkable success,” said Charles Clark, Executive Director of Castle in the Clouds. “Their dedication to the preservation of this historic property truly makes it a shared mission and we are sincerely grateful for their partnership.”
The Annual Gala is the largest fundraiser for Castle in the Clouds and is held every July with a fun new theme each year. It advances the nonprofit mission of Castle Preservation Society by supporting a project beneficiary that is announced at the event.
To learn more about Castle in the Clouds, visit www.castleintheclouds.org.
ABOUT CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS
As the premier historical museum in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Castle in the Clouds provides each visitor with a look into the past while providing contemporary comforts to make every visit memorable. Originally called Lucknow, this breathtaking 6,300-acre property was developed in 1913-1914 by Thomas G. Plant, a wealthy shoe manufacturer, to create a luxurious lifestyle with state-of-the-art amenities, beautiful hand-made furnishings, and a large staff to run the estate. These days, visitors come from all around the world to tour the mansion and exhibit gallery, dine in the Carriage House Restaurant or Café in the Clouds, hike miles of hiking and walking trails maintained by partner organization the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, or enjoy one of our many programs and events. Operated by the Castle Preservation Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Castle in the Clouds is revered as a cultural and educational resource and listed on the National Register of Historic Places with national significance. Castle in the Clouds is also available as a fairytale wedding venue and versatile private event rental. For more information about Castle in the Clouds, visit www.castleintheclouds.org.
