Ragdale’s tenth annual Novel Affair brings together renowned authors and artists for two evenings of creativity and conversation in support of Ragdale, the artists' retreat in Lake Forest. The event offers guests the opportunity to be engaged, inspired, and challenged by the artists and their work. 

The weekend begins with a VIP champagne reception attended by all featured artists and authors at the residence of Sandy and Roger Deromedi in Lake Forest on Friday, April 29 at 5:30pm and concludes with dinner and lively discussion with two or more of the artists or authors at a private home of distinction on Saturday, April 30 at 6:30pm. Novel Affair is coordinated by Ragdale’s Events Committee, co-chaired by Dustin O'Regan, Board Trustees Jeanna Park and Sandy Deromedi

BEST VALUE*
$500  Two-evening ticket includes: Friday VIP reception with all featured guests and Saturday dinner with two or more authors or artists in a  distinctive North Shore home. Preference given to first choice selection of Saturday dinner.

ONE-EVENING OPTIONS 
$275  Friday evening VIP ticket includes: 5:30PM champagne reception, ravine tour and valet parking 
$200  Friday evening general ticket includes: 6:30PM soiree with authors and artists
$300  Saturday dinner only with two or more authors or artists in North Shore home of distinction

TICKETS for TEACHERS
$200  Give the gift of a Ticket for a Teacher to attend the Friday reception.
$300  Give the gift of a Ticket for a Teacher to attend a Saturday dinner.
*You may also purchase our BEST VALUE two-night ticket and donate one of the nights to a teacher.

For more inforamtion please call 847.234.1063.