HILLFOREST 2008 CALENDAR of EVENTS
(Click on month to go directly to that month.  Click on any underlined event to register or make reservation)

April May June July September October November December

April

Day

Time

Event

Description
Tuesday, April 1 1:00-5:00 pm Hillforest opens for 2008 touring season  
Saturday, April 5 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Hillforest Early Bird Rummage Sale

Held at the Aurora City Park Pavilion.
The early bird catches the bargains!

Sunday, April 13 11:30 am Cherry Blossom Brunch RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Members $25.00, Non-members $30.00
Enjoy a delicious spring brunch with family and friends.  Tour included.
Friday and Saturday,
April 18 and 19
6:30 pm “Murder Me Always” Murder Mystery Dinner RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Members $30.00, Non-members $35.00
Hillforest is hosting a fun-filled evening of murder, mystery and mayhem to be presented by the Rivertown Players.  Full dinner included in the price of the event.  There is limited seating.

May

Day

Time

Event

Description
Sunday, May 4 1:00 - 5:00 pm Hillforest Community Appreciation Day

Hillforest thanks the community for their support with a reduced admission price of $1.00 per person.

June

Day

Time

Event

Description
Saturday, June 14 6:30 - 9:30 pm "A Toast to Thomas" Wine Tasting Gala

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Members $25.00, Non-members $35.00
Celebrate with Hillforest the 200th birthday of its builder, Thomas Gaff.  Sample a variety of wine and appetizers while enjoying music and the beautiful view of the Ohio River Valley from historic Veraestau.

Tuesday, June 17 9:00 am - 12:00 pm "The American Girl" Day Camp for Girls - Ages 5&6

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
$15 per child
Girls will have a great time learning of the history of the "American Girl" doll series and participating in crafts, games and more.

Thursday, June 19 9:00 am - 12:00 pm "The American Girl" Day Camp for Girls - Ages 7-14

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
$15 per child
Girls will have a great time learning of the history of the "American Girl" doll series and participating in crafts, games and more.

Sunday, June 22 2:00 pm "Mommy, Teddy and Me Victorian Tea" RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
$20 - Adults, $15 - Ages 12 and under
Mothers, daughters and a favorite teddy bear are invited to a special tea party and tour.  Teddy bears will be on display and children will take home a "teddy" favor.
       

July

Day

Time

Event

Description
Tuesday, July 15 9:00 am - 12:00 pm "The American Girl" Day Camp for Girls - Ages 7-14

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
$15 per child
Girls will have a great time learning of the history of the "American Girl" doll series and participating in crafts, games and more.

Thursday, July 17 9:00 am - 12:00 pm "The American Girl" Day Camp for Girls - Ages 7-14

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
$15 per child
Girls will have a great time learning of the history of the "American Girl" doll series and participating in crafts, games and more.

September

Day

Time

Event

Description
Saturday, Sept. 6 6:30pm - 8:30 pm Crescent Brewery Beer Tasting

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Members $25.00, Non-members $30.00
Enjoy a sampling of specialty beers and hors d' oeuvres while taking in the view of the Ohio River from the courtyard of Hillforest.

October

Day

Time

Event

Description
Thursday, Oct. 30 7:30 pm Who You Gonna Call?  Ghost Hunters!! $10.00 per person
Meet a real life ghost hunter.  Learn how he does it, why he does it, and discover some of his findings in ghostly Aurora.

November

Day

Time

Event

Description
Nov. 18 - Dec 30 1:00pm - 5:00pm A Victorian Christmas Exhibit Visit beautiful Hillforest decorated in Victorian splendor for the holidays.
Regular admission charged.

December

Day

Time

Event

Description
Nov. 18 - Dec 30 1:00pm - 5:00pm A Victorian Christmas Exhibit Visit beautiful Hillforest decorated in Victorian splendor for the holidays.
Regular admission charged.
Saturday, Dec. 6 1:00pm - 5:00pm Hillforest Holiday Open House See Hillforest's Victorian Christmas exhibit and enjoy periodic entertainment and refreshments.
Regular admission charged.
Thursdays, Dec 11,18 2:00 pm Hillforest's Victorian Christmas Teas RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Members $20.00, Non-members $25.00
Tour Hillforest's Victorian Christmas exhibit and enjoy a festive tea in the Hillforest parlors featuring delicious seasonal treats and flavored tea.

*Private holiday teas can be booked for
groups of 12 or more by availability.
Sundays, Dec. 7, 14 11:30 am Hillforest Holiday Brunches RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Members $25.00, Non-members $30.00
Enjoy a Christmas brunch with family and friends, then take a tour of Hillforest.
Saturdays, Dec. 13, 20 7:00 pm Hillforest Holiday Dinners

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Members $30.00, Non-members $35.00, Cash Bar
What a treat to partake of a delicious holiday meal served in Hillforest's elegant parlors.  Special holiday entertainment featured.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 1:00pm - 5:00pm Last day to tour Hillforest