You arrive just as the sun begins its slow descent over the James — a glass of champagne in your hand before you've had a moment to take it all in.
The poolside terrace is already alive. Linen suits. Silk catching the light. Laughter that carries. Somewhere nearby, the music begins — a jazz trio, low and familiar, as though it has always belonged to the evening.
But no one lingers in one place for long.
At the edge of sunset, the crowd gathers. Glasses are raised. A toast. And then the night shifts — the Estate reveals itself, a live band fills the Tuscan Ballroom, and quieter corners invite discovery: a velvet-lined speakeasy hidden just out of view, cocktails poured with intention, conversations unfolding in low light.
As the night stretches on, the live band gives way to a late-night DJ set — looser, louder, a little more decadent — and the dance floor carries the evening into its final hours.
You are not meant to stay in one place. You are meant to follow the music.
Come for the champagne. Stay for the spectacle. Leave with the feeling that you were part of something not everyone finds.
✨ UPGRADE TO THE SPEAKEASY SOCIETY (VIP) — $75
Limited to 50 guests
Add the Speakeasy Society VIP upgrade to any ticket at checkout and step into a more intimate rhythm of the evening:
Early entry at 7:00 PM — arrive before the doors open to the rest of the city
Private Speakeasy bar access
A live watercolor portrait keepsake to take home from Wild + Beautiful Art
Trolley service from Short Pump — arrive in style with RVA on Wheels (ROUNDTRIP TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED)
✨ Available as an add-on with any ticket type. Look for the upgrade option at checkout.
ATTIRE | 1920s GLAMOUR MEETS SUMMER ESTATE
Dress for mischief, magnificence, and midsummer glamour. Silk that moves. Beaded fringe catching candlelight. Linen suits and ivory dinner jackets. Pearls, art deco sparkle, a feathered headband, a silk bow tie — or a little swagger.
Think champagne, pistachio, emerald, and cognac. A whisper of lemon at golden hour, velvet by midnight.
If it feels like something you'd wear to a secret estate gathering in 1925, you're exactly where you should be. Bring the glamour. Bring the drama. Bring the delight. We'll provide the champagne. 🥂
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
Live jazz + swing band with Jay Brown’s Grace Street Seven Quintet
Electro-swing late-night set with DJ Frankie of Bunn DJ RVA
Valet parking from Guardian Parking Management Services
Open bar through 10:30 PM featuring signature 1920’s-inspired cocktails from Lost Sailor Mobile Bar
Professional event photography by Marshall Arts Photography
Custom craft beers and selections from Small Batch Brewing
Passed hors d'oeuvres and late-night snacks
Full access to immersive activations across the Estate (featuring Wild + Beautiful Art)
An Estate at River Run wine glass favor
HOTEL ROOM BLOCK
We have a special group rate offer at Residence Inn by Marriott Short Pump at the Notch for 149.00 USD per night : Book your group rate for Gatsby on the James - Room Block
IMPORTANT EVENT DETAILS
All sales final. Tickets are transferable — please contact us with any name changes.
Photography release: By attending, guests consent to being photographed and/or filmed for promotional, editorial, and marketing purposes by The Estate at River Run and our event partners.
Ticket prices listed are the base ticket price. Applicable taxes and processing fees are added at checkout.
21+ event. Valid ID required at entry.
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