Ragdale’s 11^th Annual Novel Affair brings together acclaimed authors and artists for an evening of creativity and conversation in support of Ragdale, the historic artists’ retreat in Lake Forest.  

SCHOOL DAY  New this year, featured guests will offer presentations in schools from Chicago to Waukegan on Friday, April 28, as part of the Ragdale in Schools program. Your donations will support this outreach.

TICKETS for TEACHERS  Consider donating tickets so that local teachers can attend Novel Affair’s Saturday afternoon reception at Fairlawn with all eleven artists and authors.

RECEPTION and DINNERS  The Saturday, April 29, cocktail reception and book signing will be held at the exquisite Fairlawn Estate in Lake Forest. All celebrated writers and artists will be in attendance. The reception will be followed by intimate dinners in distinctive North Shore homes. Each dinner will feature one or more authors/artists.

 For more information please call 847.234.1063.