CURRENT HOURS: TUES-SAT • 9am–4pm • Last tractor cart leaves at 2pm

Triskaideka Dinners

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Are you superstitious? If you are, this is NOT the dinner for you! In the 1880s, “13 clubs” were popular: 13 people met for dinner on the 13th day of the month to eat 13 dishes and poke fun at every superstition possible. Be among the 13 guests at this special Flynn Mansion gathering and test your knowledge of Victorian science and superstitions. Enjoy a sumptuous feast, then take a superstition tour of the mansion, discovering the meaning of old folklore and tales as you explore the 15 rooms in this Italianate-style 1870 home.

Recommended for ages 14 and up.

Please note: You’ll meet your host inside the Visitor Center, 11121 Hickman. From the Visitor Center, guests will walk together to the mansion. In bad weather, your host may lead you up the road to the mansion by car; from the road to the front door, the walk is less than 100 yards. The paths from the Visitor Center and from the road are not paved. Please wear comfortable walking shoes or boots, as well as appropriate layers for the weather.

  • Limited dates in February.
  • Dinner dates that do not meet our minimum requirement of 10 guest may be rescheduled.
  • Table seats 13.
  • You may bring your own wine. Limit 1 standard-size bottle per 2 adult guests. No beer or liquor.
  • $113 per person ($102 for members).
  • Tickets for February 2025  will go on sale in January.

PURCHASE TICKETS

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Menu

  • Tomato soup
  • Roasted chicken
  • Sage and onion dressing
  • Mashed potatoes and gravy
  • Glazed carrots
  • Macaroni dressed with cheese
  • Rolls, butter, preserves, pickles
  • Spicy pickles
  • Orange cake
  • Pineapple preserves
  • Coffee and cream
  • Sweets
  • Spiced cider

Our facilities are not food allergen or gluten-free. Please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, or shellfish. Our meals are prepared and served family-style and we are unable to accommodate all food allergy concerns.


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