An Island getaway thats Murder!
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009Sue Andersson, Jekyll Island Club Hotel
If there’s a detective lurking inside you just waiting to solve a “whodunit,” here’s the opportunity to become a super sleuth. The Jekyll Island Club Hotel has “An Island Getaway That’s Murder,” August 21-23, 2009. Expect the unexpected. Search for clues and solve the crime!
Guests are introduced to their master of ceremonies for the weekend, and almost immediately strange things begin happen. Be careful! You may be sitting next to…the “perp”! Meet other guests, become entrenched in the plot, and just have fun. The local detective answers all your questions as you try to uncover the real murderers.
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is the perfect setting for a mystery. Located on a Georgia barrier island of great natural beauty, it’s a Victorian treasure. Recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1978, it has been designated a Historic Hotel of America by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.Originally a hunting retreat for J.P. Morgan, Joseph Pulitzer, and their friends, the hotel today is a unique resort with architectural character and a charming historic ambience.
The Murder Mystery Package includes traditional accommodations with king or two double beds for two nights, welcome reception with open bar and heavy hors d’ oeuvres dinner on Friday evening, group breakfast buffet Saturday morning, group lunch, reception with cash bar and dinner Saturday evening, and closing Sunday breakfast. The package price is $899.00 per couple or $645.00 for a single.
All taxes and gratuities are included; resort fee is extra. The Weekend requires a minimum of 15 packages to be sold 30 days prior to event or hotel reserves the right to cancel the event. Cancellations within 14 days of event forfeit 50% of package price.
For more information or reservations contact the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, Georgia, 31527, or call 800-535-9547or 912-635-2600. The e-mail address is reservations@jekyllclub.com. Visit the website at www.jekyllclub.com.
Sir Joseph Jekyll, son of John Jekyll, was born in London in 1663. He went to school at the Middle Temple and became a lawyer in 1687. Within the span of ten years, he rose to the position of Chief Justice of Chester. In 1697 he also became a member of Parliament, and retained this position for the rest of his life. He went on to become Sergeant-at-Law and King’s Sergeant. In 1700, King George I made him a Knight. In 1717, he became Master of the Rolls, the third most senior judge in England. His wife was Lady Elizabeth Somers.
Jekyll passed away on August 19, 1738. In his will he designated a portion of his substantial estate to be applied to the national debt. His contemporaries ridiculed Jekyll for this benevolent gesture. One commentator scoffed that he might as well have “attempted to block the middle arch of Blackfriars Bridge with his full-bottomed wig.” In later proceedings, the will was actually set aside on the “ground of imbecility,” even though he was an active member of Parliament at the time he made the will.
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design and form. His greatest influences are from many of the American Masters and the California Impressionists. While traveling on business George would seek out galleries, exhibits and museums to enjoy their work. Finally, nine years ago, he sought out his own instructor to take weekly lessons in the art form he loves. George is the Past President of the Georgia Coastal Artists Guild and specializes in landscape and architectural paintings.
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