Moultonborough, NH – Castle in the Clouds is hosting their annual fundraising Gala on September 4, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. This year’s theme is Gala en Blanc and the event is designed to create an unforgettable evening of fine food, cocktails, and dancing, all while supporting a strategic restoration project at the National Historic Landmark Lucknow Estate. In addition, this year’s event will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Castle Preservation Society (CPS), a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
To support the “en blanc” theme, guests are invited to dress in all white as they celebrate the joie de vivre of Castle in the Clouds. The event will feature a cocktail party on the Lucknow Mansion lawn, followed by family-style dining from Celebrations Catering, a live auction, an open bar, and music from Deejay Shelly and her band (https://deejayshelly.com/). The event will take place rain or shine and be hosted on the Lucknow Estate grounds under the spacious Great Waters Music Festival Tent.
“Our annual Gala is our largest and most important fundraising event, which inspires our planning committee to create new ways to exceed our supporters’ expectations every year,” said Charles Clark, Executive Director of Castle in the Clouds. “The Gala en Blanc is poised to be our next legendary fundraising event, capable of raising a significant contribution to this year’s restoration project, which will be revealed that evening during the Gala. Our board, staff and planning committee are excited to welcome our supporters to experience this year’s carefully crafted evening.”
Tickets are priced at $180 each, and all proceeds benefit the restoration of Castle in the Clouds, the historic Lucknow Estate, by the Castle Preservation Society, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
To purchase tickets and find more information about the Castle in the Clouds and the gala event, visit https://www.castlegala.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 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, with the Lucknow Estate listed on the National Register of Historic Places with national significance in 2018 and designated by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark in 2024. 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.
