Lake Effects annual member appreciation · Lake Norman
Round tables on the lawn by the dock
The evening begins with a help-yourself Small Bites Soirée and drinks, with chef-attended carving stations available on the lawn beside the dock. Stay for entertainment, unexpected intrigue, and a little mysterious fun.
The menu
A Small Bites Soirée
Enjoy the Small Bites Soirée throughout the lawn, with chef-attended carving stations available as the evening unfolds. Dietary needs shared with us will be handled thoughtfully.
Small Bites Soirée
- A generous selection of savory hors d’oeuvres available for you to enjoy at your leisure
- Easy conversation on the lawn as the evening begins
Chef-Attended Carving Stations
- A selection of meats carved to order throughout the soirée
- An unhurried station-style experience designed for mingling
Drinks throughout the evening
A toast to our members
- Water & TeaRefreshing non-alcoholic service throughout the evening
- WineSelected wines served alongside hors d’oeuvres and dinner
- BeerA chilled selection available throughout the event
- ChampagneA sparkling welcome for an evening worth celebrating
Water, tea, wine, beer, and champagne will be served throughout the evening—from the first welcome through the Small Bites Soirée, entertainment, and the final surprise.
The program
How the night unfolds
- 015:30–6:00 PM
Arrival & Cocktails
Arrive at the lake, check in by name, choose where you would like to sit, and settle in over cocktails—as your chosen character or simply yourself. Stop by the Paint Tent to capture your moment and have it transformed into a timeless watercolor portrait.
- 026:00–7:00 PM
Small Bites Soirée
The Small Bites Soirée opens for guests to enjoy at their leisure while characters mingle, stories begin to overlap, and the first clues hide in plain sight.
- 037:00–7:45 PM
A Mysterious Spectacle
The evening shifts into something unexpected. Keep your eyes on the shoreline and let the resort reveal its next surprise.
- 047:45–8:00 PM
After Dark
The energy changes as night settles over the lake. Solve the mystery at your own pace — nothing is timed and finishing first wins nothing.
- 058:00–9:00 PM
The Mystery Revealed & Awards
At eight, one final clue opens every table at once. Each table sends a single representative to the front for the Final Petal, followed by Best Dressed and Best Role Play honors.
- 069:00 PM
Departure
Departure at 9:00 PM. Carts run guests back to the first lot, boats are brought around, the lanterns come down, and Lake Lotus closes for the season.
Dress code
Dress the part. Or come as yourself.
Character suites invite you to dress and play the part. Prefer to attend as yourself? Choose the Come As You Are Suite: polished resort wear, no character or role-play expectations, and eligibility for Best Dressed.
Resort formal — linen, pastels, and unhurried confidence · Friday, October 2, 2026 · 5:30 – 9:00 PM · Stutts Marina · Lake Norman, NC
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