THE ENCHANTED CASTLE RETREAT
Thursday June 10th - Sunday June 13th 2027
a creative escape awaits...
Enjoy a full weekend of content creation, creative activities, and community connection at our storybook castle retreat in Eastern Pennsylvania. Explore the property’s scenic grounds and medieval-inspired rooms, and create content throughout the weekend with casual and structured photoshoots.
Take part in archery, mini golf, row boating, outdoor lawn games, hands-on crafts, an artisan marketplace, and other fantasy-themed activities. Wind down with hot tub and sauna time, outdoor movie nights, group meals, trivia, and relaxed evenings together in a setting designed to inspire creativity, adventure, and connection.
LOCATION
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Step inside our 2,300 sq. ft. castle-inspired retreat, filled with handcrafted details, unique furnishings, and whimsical touches. The castle features four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a large kitchen, and cozy common areas, all filled with medieval-inspired decor and whimsical details.
The scenic grounds offer endless photo opportunities while inviting you to slow down, relax, or play. Take a dip in the hot tub, unwind in the sauna, gather around the fire pit, boat in the private pond, or enjoy activities like archery, mini golf, badminton, horseshoes, life-size chess, cornhole, and an outdoor movie theater.
For those ready to fully embrace the fantasy, the property also features a Battlefield Dragon Arena with LARP props, an outdoor Dragon Scavenger Hunt, play jousting, and even more immersive activities.
See the full list below…
amenities
Indoor Amenities:
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Castle-inspired interiors and fantasy-themed spaces
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Spacious shared gathering areas
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Games like pool, air hockey, foosball, karaoke, and board games
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Fully equipped kitchen and dining spaces
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Cozy spaces for unwinding and relaxing
Outdoor Amenities:
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Scenic grounds and private pond with row boats
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Outdoor movie theater, fire pit, hot tub and cedar sauna
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Archery, jousting, Mini golf, cornhole, bag toss, and badminton
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Ladder toss, tug of war, horseshoes, giant connect four, and life-size chess
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Battlefield Dragon Arena with LARP foam shields and swords
All Bedrooms Include:
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Queen bed
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Air conditioning and TV
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Clothing storage and heating iron
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Extra pillows and blankets
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Room-darkening shades
TICKETS
MODEL TICKETS INCLUDE:
3 nights in our storybook castle retreat (Thursday 4pm - Sunday 10am)
3 private 30-minute photoshoot sessions with featured photographers
5+ professionally edited images from each session
Behind-the-scenes photo and video coverage
Daily open shooting opportunities throughout the property
Full access to wardrobe, accessories, weapons, and props
Breakfasts, lunches and group-served dinners
Welcome drinks and weekend refreshments
Crafts, activities, games, trivia, and prizes
Artisan marketplace and specialty vendors
Themed outdoor movie night screening
Complimentary train station pickup and drop-off
PHOTOGRAPHER TICKETS INCLUDE:
2 nights lodging in a nearby cozy cottage (Friday 3pm - Sunday 10am)
Full access to the property grounds all weekend
Open shooting opportunities with models and creatives
Access to sets, scenery, weapons, props and accessories
Breakfasts, lunches and group-served dinners and refreshments
Crafts, activities, games, trivia and prizes
Artisan marketplace and specialty vendors
Themed outdoor movie night screening
Complimentary train station pickup and drop-off
MODEL TICKET ADD - ONS
Extra Featured Photographer Session
Add a second 30-minute private session with any of our Featured Photographers
Featured Photographer Session Package
Double your private shooting time with a second session with EACH Featured Photographer - 6 sessions total
NOT INCLUDED:
Meals off-property excursions / personal takeout
Beer and wine (but please feel free to bring your own to drink!)
Optional attraction/admission fees not included in the retreat itinerary
Guaranteed amount of edits from open shooting outside of private sessions
Personal transportation outside the planned retreat transportation
Guests must be 21+ to consume alcohol
*Keep scrolling for Detailed Daily Schedule, Ticket Form, Travel Guide, and Featured Photographers!*
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHERS
Each model will receive 3 private 30-minute photoshoot sessions with each of the featured photographers below, along with a minimum of 5 professionally edited images from each session
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Models may also add on additional sessions with one or more of the featured photographers. Before the event, models will be able to connect directly with their photographers to pre-plan looks, themes, locations, and creative concepts.
coming soon...
TICKET REQUEST FORM
***Pricing will be released soon!!!***
Join our early access list below to be notified on ticket release first and enjoy early bird coupon codes
TRAVEL GUIDE
Located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, the retreat offers a scenic escape while remaining accessible to creatives throughout the Northeast. By car, the property is approximately:
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NYC — 1.75 hours
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Westchester / Lower Hudson Valley — 1.75 hours
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Poughkeepsie — 1.75 hours
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Albany — 3 hours
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Central NJ — 1.5 hours
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Philadelphia — 2 hours
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Baltimore — 3 hours
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Washington, DC — 4 hours
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Wilmington / Delaware — 3 hours
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Dover, DE — 3 hours
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Hartford, CT — 3 hours
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Boston — 5 hours
Complimentary train station pickup Thursday evening and drop-off Sunday afternoon. Exact pickup/drop-off times and station details will be confirmed closer to the retreat date.
Thursday: Pickup TBA / around 6pm
Sunday: Drop-off TBA / around 12pm
ABOUT THE HOST
Melanie is as a model, creative director, and the visionary behind Everlore Events. Her passion for fantasy, fairytales, and historical eras fuels her creative endeavors. Driven by her desire to unite the ever growing fantasy community, she created Everlore as a space where no one is too old to dress up, play pretend, and step into a world of imagination.
Through carefully crafted, fantasy-inspired photoshoots, Melanie empowers attendees to shape their own experiences while fostering creative partnerships that continue long after each event.
With a background in animal science and ecology, her affection for animals runs deep - and it’s a dream come true to incorporate them into many of Everlore’s signature shoots.
MELANIE ROSE
