Actual Housewives of New York alum Dorinda Medley is inviting followers to spend a while at her well-known Tudor-style Massachusetts dwelling. 

In a uncommon alternative, Medley can be opening the gates of her Bluestone Manor in western Massachusetts’ Berkshires area to a couple fortunate attendees for a particular backyard tea social gathering on August 26, PEOPLE can completely share.

In keeping with the occasion organizers, friends can be welcomed to the Bluestone Manor grounds for a meet-and-greet, tour, Q&A and picture alternative with Medley. Tea sandwiches, scones, charcuterie, lemonade, tea and signature Bluestone Manor Bourbon cocktails can be served. 

About 30 tickets for the backyard tea social gathering can be obtainable at $350 every, and embrace a luxurious reward bag of Dorinda’s favourite issues. There may also be in a single day packages obtainable via the Crimson Lion Inn (which is marking its 250th anniversary this 12 months)  within the city of Stockbridge. One fortunate raffle winner will be a part of Medley for dinner that night on the Crimson Lion Inn.

A portion of the proceeds can be donated to the Elizabeth Freeman Middle, a corporation that gives assist to these experiencing home abuse and sexual assault in Berkshire County. 

The 11,000-square-foot manor, inbuilt 1902 and located on 18 acres, contains seven bedrooms, an expansive kitchen, and lavishly appointed dwelling areas. Medley’s late husband, Richard, purchased the manor in 2005 as a marriage reward to his spouse. It has been featured in a number of episodes of The Actual Housewives of New York. 

Medley recalled to Architectural Digest that she had lengthy admired the house as a result of her grandfather and great-grandfather had been concerned in its development. She informed the outlet in 2020: “At the same time as a child I had Champagne tastes and caviar desires, I might drive by with dad and say, ‘I am gonna personal this home sooner or later,’ and he would say, ‘After all you might be, princess.'”

Medley, who had been on RHONY for six seasons till 2020, beforehand listed the mansion on Airbnb for 2 one-night stays in 2021. The concept of creating her dwelling obtainable for renters got here when she was occurring a e book promotion tour for 2 months that 12 months. 

“Bluestone Manor has change into this city legend, that is form of just like the Disneyland of Housewives,” Medley informed PEOPLE on the time. “Individuals know me for internet hosting, and I’ve made it so obtainable on Instagram and on the present, so I believe they will be very excited to see that it is actual and functioning.”

She added: “Somebody’s going to be very fortunate. I like to make individuals really feel like my house is their dwelling.”

In 2022, Medley mentioned goodbye to her 1,200 sq. ft., two-bedroom/two-bathroom condo on Manhattan’s Higher East Facet after 21 years. She at present splits her time between her New York residence and the manor. 

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