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An Elegant Spring Celebration at The Stacy Mansion
📅 April 17–19, 2026
📍 The Stacy Mansion Inn & Events | Tecumseh, Michigan
Dearest gentle reader,
The social season is nearly upon us — and this year, one guest will leave with something extraordinary.
Join Lady Freewardley at The Stacy Mansion for a weekend of elegance, gossip, and grandeur. Three days of Regency-inspired celebration culminate in Lady Freewardley's Opening Season Ball — an enchanting evening of dancing beneath the open sky, live portrait painting, a visit from Her Majesty the Queen herself, and the chance to be crowned The Season's Diamond and walk away with a genuine 0.60 carat diamond valued at $2,000, sponsored by Patina Jewelry + Design.
Whether you come to see or be seen, this is the most unforgettable evening Tecumseh has seen in a very long time.
Only 100 guests will be admitted. Tickets are limited.
Weekend Event Highlights
April 17 | Lady Freewardley’s Grand Promenade
6:00 – 9:00 PM | Free to attend
The season begins with an enchanting evening stroll through The Stacy Mansion's glowing gardens.
Guests are invited to promenade the grounds, mingle among the ton, and soak in the gentle ambiance of a Regency evening outdoors. Browse our gathering of local merchants, treat yourself to something delicious, or spread a blanket on the lawn for a proper picnic beneath the stars while listening to the beautiful sound of harp music by John Di Fatta.
Evening merchants include:
Apothecary Kitchen — charcuterie and grazing cups
Bussin' Bowls — açaí bowls & waffles
Musgrove + Co — coffee drinks
Ry's Bakery — handmade baked goods
The Buzz Cafe — handmade chocolates
The Stacy Mansion Flower Bar — create your own custom bouquet
Buy your promenade partner a bouquet, sample the finest sweets the season has to offer, and enjoy an evening perfectly suited for couples, friends, and lovers of timeless elegance alike.
The Grand Promenade is free to attend. Food and merchandise available for purchase from vendors. We will have a tent with tables, chairs, and a few heaters to help keep it comfortable.
April 18 | Downtown Festivities
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Free to attend
Esteemed guests are warmly invited to pass the day amidst genteel amusements and pleasant company. One may partake in spirited croquet upon the green, test one’s wit in a clever scavenger hunt, and promenade along the Boulevard where fine shops and friendly merchants await. All the while, the air shall be enriched with music and merriment befitting such an occasion.
April 18 | Lady Freewardley’s Opening Season Ball, Hosted in The Stacy Mansion Gardens
7:00 – 10:00 PM | $75 per person | Limited to 100 guests
The most anticipated evening of the weekend has arrived. Don your finest attire and join the ton for Lady Freewardley's Opening Season Ball — an unforgettable evening of dancing, merriment, and more than a little intrigue. Plus! The best costume of the evening will be awarded a 0.60 carat genuine round natural diamond, valued at $2,000, sponsored by Patina Jewelry + Design.
Your ticket includes:
A chance to win a genuine diamond
A guided first-floor tour of The Stacy Mansion
Refreshments for nibbling while mingling under a tent or through the gardnes
Dancing beneath the open sky with music by The Horizon String Quartet
A watercolor portrait keepsake painted by a live artist, Lauren Wu
And the most scandalous announcement of the season…
During the Ball, Her Majesty the Queen will make a special appearance to bestow upon one fortunate guest the title of The Season’s Diamond.
We will have a tent with tables, chairs, and a few heaters to help keep it comfortable.
The Season’s Diamond — Costume Contest
All Ball ticket holders are eligible to compete. Costumes will be evaluated by an independent panel of three judges — unaffiliated with The Stacy Mansion or Patina Jewelry + Design — across four criteria: Authenticity, Craftsmanship & Detail, Overall Presentation, and Wow Factor. The winner is determined solely by judges' scores; no element of chance is involved.
Employees of The Stacy Mansion and Patina Jewelry + Design are ineligible to compete. Judges' decisions are final.
April 19 | Lady Freewardley’s Afternoon Tea & Teacup Painting, Hosted in The Stacy Mansion Gardens
1:00 – 3:00 PM | $60 per person | Limited to 30 guests
After a weekend of dancing, promenading, and whispered gossip, there is no finer way to close the season than over a proper cup of tea.
Join Lady Freewardley for an intimate afternoon tea featuring refreshments and tea curated by British Tea Garden, paired with a charming cr$60 per personeative activity: painting your very own teacup and saucer set to take home as a keepsake of the weekend.
Your ticket includes:
Afternoon tea & light refreshments from British Tea Garden
A teacup and saucer set to paint and keep from Clay it Forward
Plenty of time for the final bits of weekend gossip
Nibble, sip, paint, and share the stories of the weekend while your masterpiece takes shape. When you're finished, leave your teacup with us — we'll deliver it to Clay It Forward to be professionally fired in their kiln, and contact you when it's ready for pickup (approximately two weeks later).
Only 30 tickets available. A small, intimate, and utterly delightful way to close the season.
Missed your chance to purchase tickets? There's one more way to get tickets.
Join us at the Downtown Tecumseh Costume Contest on Saturday, April 18th at Adams Park. Registration opens at 1:00 PM and the contest runs 1:30–2:00 PM. A spot at Lady Freewardley's Afternoon Tea is the prize up for grabs — your costume could be your ticket in.
We will have a tent with tables, chairs, and a few heaters to help keep it comfortable.
Attend Both Ticketed Events & Save!
Attending both ticketed events? Get tickets to both Lady Freewardley's Opening Season Ball (Saturday) and Lady Freewardley's Afternoon Tea & Teacup Painting (Sunday) — the full Regency experience — for $125 and save $10!
How to redeem? Add both a Lady Freewardley's Opening Season Ball ticket and a Lady Freewardley's Afternoon Tea & Teacup Painting ticket to your cart, and a $10 discount will automatically be added!
Stay the Weekend
Make it a full Regency escape by booking one of our five beautifully appointed guest suites at The Stacy Mansion. Overnight guests enjoy a complete mansion experience including breakfast and signature hospitality. Suites are limited and will book quickly.
Why Attend Lady Freewardley’s Regency Boulevard Social?
If you’re searching for:
• Unique spring events in Michigan
• Things to do in Tecumseh this April
• Regency-inspired experiences near Ann Arbor
• Romantic date night events in Lenawee County
• Elegant girls’ weekend outings
This one-of-a-kind celebration at The Stacy Mansion Inn & Events offers a truly memorable experience.
A Few Things to Know Before You Arrive
All weekend events take place on The Stacy Mansion's outdoor grounds — so do check the forecast and dress for the weather. We will have a tent with tables, chairs, and a few heaters to help keep it comfortable. Regency attire is, of course, enthusiastically encouraged.
As a working inn, The Stacy Mansion's interior remains reserved for our overnight guests and private events throughout the weekend. Event guests will have full access to the property grounds during scheduled event hours — but please note that early arrivals, late lingerers, and between-event wandering aren't possible, as the property will be closed outside of those times.
For parking, our on-site lot is reserved for overnight guests. Event guests are welcome to park along Sunset Drive, which runs directly alongside The Stacy Mansion's driveway — it's a short and pleasant walk to the grounds.
