This Mother’s Day, trade flowers and chocolates for something far more fabulous - a glammed-up whodunnit weekend at a grand Vermont mansion with movie star flair. From May 9th to 11th, 2025, The Wilburton invites you to step back into 1955 and join the Hollywood elite for a murder mystery to die for.
Cue the dramatic music, roll the camera, and pour the mimosas - this isn’t your average Mother's Day getaway.
Perched high on a hill and straight out of an Agatha Christie novel (or a 1950s movie set), The Wilburton Mansion sets the perfect stage for its annual Murder Mystery Weekend. This year’s theme, The Million Dollar Movie, brings RKO Studios’ golden era back to life - think Fred & Ginger, Citizen Kane, and the drama of one last secret board meeting gone wildly off-script.
Will the stars align? Will someone not make it to the final act? And who, exactly, invited the giant gorilla?
It’s 1955, and RKO Pictures has convened its most glamorous stars and scheming execs for one last production pitch - right at The Wilburton. As egos clash and cocktails flow, ambition turns deadly. You’ll join the story as a guest or suspect, gathering clues and dancing through the mansion's grand salon, library, and billiard room as the mystery unfolds.
This isn’t just dinner - it’s a full-blown immersive experience, complete with a musical twist, themed cocktails, and characters worthy of the silver screen.
Hollywood loves a costume moment, and so does The Wilburton. Whether you arrive as a debonair studio boss, a dazzling starlet, or your favorite RKO movie character, this weekend is your chance to sparkle - literally.
Festive cocktail attire is encouraged, screen tests and top hats are optional, and prizes await the most stylish sleuths. Don’t worry - a professional photographer will be on hand to capture your red-carpet-worthy look.
The festivities begin Friday evening with a wine & cheese reception and a cabaret performance that sets the stage for the drama to come. Saturday kicks off with a Vermont country breakfast, followed by a doggie stroll through Manchester Village and a visit to the on-site Museum of the Creative Process.
At night, it’s showtime - the musical murder mystery dinner party takes center stage. And on Sunday morning? Toast to mom with a Mom-osa mimosa and breakfast in the sunny solarium or out on the terrace with sweeping mountain views.
The Wilburton’s mystery weekends date back to the 1990s homage to Broadway’s The Sisters Rosensweig, and each year, the inn’s own Tajlei Levis (a musical playwright herself) weaves a new story inspired by the inn’s rich history and wild imagination.
From screwball comedy to theatrical suspense, these events have been featured in Broadway World, AARP, and The Boston Globe. And trust us - this isn’t just dinner theater. It’s an experience that guests talk about all year long.
So, what’ll it be this Mother’s Day? Another brunch reservation and a greeting card? Or a weekend of laughter, mystery, and vintage glamour at Vermont’s most dramatic mansion?
Whether you’re bringing your mom, your besties, your partner, or your pup (yes, it's dog-friendly!) - the 2025 Mother’s Day Murder Mystery Weekend is your chance to escape the ordinary and step into the spotlight.
Just don’t forget to pack your sequins… and your sleuthing skills.
Want to treat mom (or yourself) even more?
💐 Rates start at $235/night + $150 per person for the event package.
📞 Call 802-362-2500 or Book Online
