In a Palace!
🌞 Summer Events
📍 Glencairn Museum | Bryn Athyn, PA (minutes north of Philadelphia)
Two Epic Summer Weekends
June 19–21, 2026
August 14–16, 2026
We’re proud to return to our legendary castle venue — Glencairn Museum — for two unforgettable Summer 2026 tabletop RPG weekends.
Summer at Glencairn offers the perfect balance of immersive fantasy, relaxed vacation energy, and world-class gaming.
🎲 What Your Ticket Includes
Every event is curated to help you focus entirely on play and connection.
✔️ Professionally run campaigns
✔️ Exceptional, hand-selected GMs
✔️ Dedicated on-site staff and support
✔️ Catered meals all weekend
✔️ Unlimited snacks and beverages
✔️ Carefully balanced tables and welcoming community
A premium tabletop RPG experience designed for adults who want immersion without chaos.
In a world of screens and distance, rediscover what matters: real stories, shared around a real table, with real people. This is the way RPGs were meant to be played — together.
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Unleash Your Hero!
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Pathfinder Vacation
Gifted GMs guide you through an Accelerated Adventure Path. Hit all the epic AP moments over the weekend!
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Cinematic Locations
Play RPGs in historic landmarks under real stone arches, low lantern light, next to ancient artifacts—everything’s designed to make fantasy a reality.
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All Inclusive
We handle everything so you can focus on gaming! Meals, lodging, event prep, and more are included!
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Official Event
We work with Paizo and PFS to ensure that your adventures and achievements are recorded.
The Castle: Glencairn Museum
Glencairn is a true medieval masterpiece with soaring halls, stone staircases, and museum-level architecture that elevates every moment of play.
From dramatic roleplay scenes to late-night dice rolls beneath vaulted ceilings, this is tabletop gaming the way it was meant to be experienced.
“The setting was truly inspiring for the gameplay. Our GM was amazing, engaging, and uplifting. It may have been our group, but I can certainly see playing with all our party members in the future!” - Scott
A Premier RPG Vacation!
Paizo partners with The Game Theatre's vacation gaming experts to host tabletop RPG getaways in fantasy-inspired locations. Each site blends epic themes with modern comforts for an unforgettable experience with friends and family. Our goal: to make you feel like you’ve stepped into a novel! With over a decade of experience, we produce immersive events at historic venues across the U.S. Expect a premium adventure vacation with all the comforts you’d expect — at a fair price.
“Truly, a unique experience. Something I will remember forever.” - Allyson
Key Details
Event details and options are the same for both June & August 2026
Castle Venue Location
Glencairn Museum at 1001 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 (Link).
On-Site or Commuter Ticket Options
Choose between on-site room and board or a commuter ticket. If staying on-site, you can choose between a 2-night or 3-night stay at our modern, spacious, and proximate suite-style housing at Bryn Athyn College, right across the street from the venue (Link). Choose the 3-night stay if you are arriving the day before.
Commuter tickets are available to local players or to players booking their own hotel stay in the area. We are not including a hotel for summer 2026.
Meals are Included!
Tickets include catered lunches and dinners with vegetarian and gluten-free options (seafood/shellfish, peanuts, and other common allergens are avoided). Unlimited snacks and beverages are always available, and adult beverages are served.
Adventure Tables
The maximum number of players at an adventure table is six. If you purchase the same campaign, we will seat couples, friends, and families together at the same table. If you are in a group of 3–4, we will add more people to your table. A table is considered closed at 5-6 players. We limit capacity to provide the best possible experience.
Adventure Party Prep
Discord channels open 2-3 weeks before each event for convenient onboarding. We will provide character-creation guidelines, and parties will be assigned private channels to meet, develop a backstory, ask questions, and prepare for the event. We will also provide a PFS form for interested players.
Tickets are Limited!
What is an Accelerated AP?
Your campaign keeps getting canceled. Scheduling is impossible. Half your group is on Discord, phones out, distracted. You miss the magic of being truly present with friends.
Many groups can’t meet regularly — life happens. We solve that: play all weekend and complete a whole story from start to finish. Begin with a new character and leave with an epic tale to share for years.
You’re the heroes the world needs! Our curated campaigns fast-track the action, packing in big roleplay moments and boss battles. From Friday to Sunday, each session hits key story milestones, ensuring you experience everything that matters.
“Amazing job running a table of six people and condensing a campaign packed with material while letting us each try to tell a bit of our story!”
- Aethelas
Why Choose Us for Your Next Vacation?
✅ Finish an Epic Adventure Path in One Weekend
Dive into a complete, action-packed campaign—no cliffhangers, no delays!
✅ Curated Gamemasters & Passionate Players
Join a handpicked group of storytellers and adventurers ready to bring the world to life with you.
✅ Immersive Medieval Setting
Play, explore, and relax in a historic medieval location—your game deserves a legendary backdrop.
✅ No Cancellations. No Filler. Just Story.
Every session is designed for cinematic gameplay with zero downtime.
✅ Premium Gaming Experience
Enjoy detailed maps, custom props, miniatures, and curated game materials at every table.
✅ An Incredible Value for a Gaming Getaway
A full vacation experience—without breaking the bank.
✅ All-Inclusive Comforts
Meals, snacks, and adult beverages are all provided—so you can focus on the fun.
We’re here to make your RPG vacation possible—whether you come with lifelong friends or forge new alliances at the table. Adventure awaits!
Sample Schedule: June & August
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THURSDAY
3:00 pm Room check-in opens (3-night stay tickets)
2-night stay tickets will check in Friday between 9 am and 10 am.
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FRIDAY
7:00 am Campus Breakfast
10:00 am Castle Check-In
11:00 Gaming Begins!
12:30 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Gaming continues
6:00 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Gaming continues
11:00 pm - end play Day 1
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SATURDAY
7:00 am Campus Breakfast
10:00 am Castle opens Day 2
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Gaming continues
6:00 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Gaming continues
11:00 PM - end play Day 2
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SUNDAY
7:00 am Campus Breakfast
10:00 am Castle opens Day 3
12:30 pm Pizza Party
1:30 Final Gaming Rounds!
3:00-4:00 pm End Adventures
4:00 - 5:00 pm Campus Checkout
Plenty of time to catch an evening flight out of Philadelphia.
Travel is Easy!
The majestic historic district of Bryn Athyn hosts many of our events. This world of genuine Gothic revival and Gilded Age architecture is just 40 minutes north of Philadelphia’s Airport. No shuttles are provided between the airport and the venue. Of course, apps simplify travel nowadays.
On-Site Housing!
New for Summer 2026
Summer 2026 tickets include modern on-site housing at Bryn Athyn College, proximate to the Castle and within the Bryn Athyn Historic District.
✔️ 2-minute drive / 12-minute walk to the castle
✔️ No travel to and from a hotel
✔️ Suite-style residences with modern comfort + breakfast on campus.
Live nearby? We offer commuter tickets. Prefer a hotel? Book a commuter ticket and then book your own hotel independently.
This upgrade offers an all-inclusive retreat — more time gaming and less time commuting. Wake up where the adventure happens!
What Players Say!
If you are a veteran of tabletop RPGs or just starting out, you will be amazed at how much fun you will have. The DM's are all amazing, the staff is incredible, and the thrills are endless! By the time you sit down, you have made new friends and are in for the adventure of a lifetime! - Adam
“This was easily the smoothest and most cohesive game I've ever been in (though that was probably the point of turning it into an event, lol), not to mention the most unique story.” - Spenser
“Go with like-minded friends ready to spend most of the day on the campaign if you can, but even if you go alone, you'll likely meet new people just as excited about playing as you are!” - Kevin
“Thank you for putting these events together. I can't express how meaningful they are to me. It's so much more than playing a game. It's an opportunity to make new friends and meet up with old ones. This was my third event, and each of them has been such an amazing experience. You and your team do a great job hosting. Thank you! Keep up the great work!” - John
Contact Us!
Questions? We’re here to help!