Get your robes and wands out and take a spellbinding trip on a vintage wine train
An antique 1952 Pullman Vista Dome. Fine dining. Delectable wines. Lush landscapes. This iconic train never fails to impress. But, the Napa Valley Wine Train doesn’t just stop there; elevating the journeys with Murder Mysteries, Castle Wine Tours and Romance on the Rails. And now, for the ultimate pairing: your favorite Cabernet and a Harry Potter-inspired murder mystery ride.
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Attention, wizards and wine lovers aboard the train: Please be aware, there’s a killer amongst you! Stay vigilant, trust no one and enjoy everything.
Can you uncover the secrets and decode the clues embedded in the string of carriages? Can you trust fellow sorcerers pouring your next glass of Pinot? Or will you “charm” them to conceal your secret identity before the extravagant voyage comes to an end?
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Expect a 3-hour sojourn filled with twists and turns as the vintage wine train winds through the Napa Valley on a 36-mile railroad route built in 1864. Three-course gourmet meals will be served with an extra helping of intrigue. Dishes will be along the lines of pan-seared Pacific halibuts, roast beef tenderloin and, of course, wine will be flowing throughout.
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While red velvet armchairs and Mahogany interiors set the stage for the night, the experience will be more real than theatre, according to The Murder Mystery Company organizers. Actors are promised to be indistinguishable from your fellow passengers, adding to the thrill of the evening.
The interactive events will happen once or twice a month, but Potter fans will have to wait until the month of Halloween for the magic to start. However, if you’re feeling more muggle than mythical then there are plenty of Murder Mystery themes to choose from instead.
At the moment there are only two wizard-themed events, the last being added recently–presumably due to the number of cloaked fans out there. Prices start at around $216 per person, but tickets for the “Wizard and Witches” are likely to sell fast and way in advance.
Here’s the list of events happening this year:
Crime and Punishment: 20’s attire
Saturday, February 22nd
Saturday, March 21st
Saturday, April 25th
Friday, May 29th
Saturday, June 27th
Saturday, October 10th
Saturday, November 7th
Saturday, November 14th
Death of a Gangster: 20’s attire
Friday, May 15th
Friday, June 12th
Thursday, August 27th
Dance with Death: 50’s attire
Thursday, July 30th
Totally 80’s: 80’s attire
Thursday, May 21st
Thursday, July 16th
Midnight at the Masquerade: Masquerade attire
Tuesday, February 25th
Wizard and Witches: All your Potter merch
Saturday, October 17th
Saturday, October 24th
Now You See It; Now You Don’t: Evening gowns and suits
Saturday, April 11th
Thursday, August 13th
Till Death Do Us Part: Wedding attire
Thursday, September 10th
Thursday, September 24th
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year: Holiday or Christmas Sweater-themed attire
Saturday, December 5th