Dates - October 8-11 2026
Pack your dice and don your cloak—it’s time for an unforgettable weekend of sisterhood, storytelling, and spells! Dungeons and Dames is a 4-day, 3-night femme only retreat on the East coast crafted for adventurers of all experience levels. Step into a magical world where you’ll play you’re own heroine in a thrilling immersive story with beautiful one-shot TTRPG campaigns, enchanting meals and time relaxing in a cozy, fantasy-inspired setting. Whether you’re a seasoned Game Master or a curious newbie, this retreat is your invitation to laugh, roleplay, and roll dice with a legendary party of fellow dames.
This realm is crafted for adventurers 21 and older.
Exceptions may be granted for those 18–20, upon review by the guild.
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The Gameplay
The story spans Thursday evening to Sunday morning—a full, immersive experience designed to feel like a complete campaign arc.
Thursday night kicks off with an in-character tavern dinner and story prologue. Meet your fellow adventurers, sign up for your one-shots, and get drawn into the world.
Friday & Saturday are game days—you’ll play in three epic 4-hour one-shots, written just for this retreat and run by our incredible Game Masters. That’s 12 hours of immersive TTRPG gameplay, plus bonus story moments, roleplay, connection and plenty of time for our artisans guild to be creative.
Sunday morning wraps things up with a cozy, heartfelt epilogue as we close out the tale.
Characters should be level 5, Story is homebrew, and Rules are based off of Dungeons and Dragons 5e 2014
Options for pre-generated characters available or join us for our virtual Session Zero to create your own
The Story
Deep in the woods, stories don’t stay still.
This year’s East retreat invites you into a quiet, lantern-lit corner of the world where knowledge is alive, history has a way of shifting, and not every truth wants to be found all at once. Something old has stirred—subtle at first, then unmistakable—and its influence is being felt across the forest paths, the tavern tables, and the tales people tell.
Over four immersive days, you’ll take on quests shaped by mystery, curiosity, and the strange tension between what’s written down and what’s remembered. You won’t be handed answers. You’ll uncover them—together—through exploration, clever choices, and the stories you help shape along the way.
Come ready to question what you know, trust your instincts, and follow the light… wherever it leads.
Itinerary
Location
Rolling Ridge Retreat Center
-North Andover, Massachusetts-
Meet the Team
Hilary
Co-Founder, Creative Director & Quest Master
Hilary is the creative force behind Dungeons & Dames, where she brings together immersive storytelling, thoughtful event design, and a deep love of tabletop roleplaying games. With a day job in corporate training, Hilary has a gift for creating spaces where people feel welcomed, prepared, and empowered to step fully into the adventure.
Dungeons & Dames was born from Hilary’s belief that women and femme adventurers deserve luxury, magic, friendship, and the chance to be the heroes of the story. Whether she is dreaming up ancient legends, designing a grand feast, or making sure every guest feels seen, Hilary’s heart is at the center of the realm.
Julie
Co-Founder, Operations Partner & Ledger Maiden
Julie is the grounding force behind Dungeons & Dames, helping transform ambitious dreams into thoughtfully organized, unforgettable experiences. As co-founder and operations partner, Julie brings steadiness, care, and practical magic to the planning process, ensuring the details behind the scenes support the enchantment guests experience throughout the retreat.
Julie’s presence is woven into the heart of Dungeons & Dames. She brings balance to the chaos of creation, a calm voice when the quest grows complicated, and a deep belief in the power of friendship, play, and shared imagination. Her support helps make the world feel not only magical, but possible.
Jessi
Game Master
Jessica runs tabletop games that feel alive, reactive, and unpredictable enough to keep players on their toes. She believes the story belongs to the whole table, not just the person behind the screen, and leans into whatever direction players take, whether heroic, chaotic, or somewhere in between. Her style blends strong narrative moments, engaging combat, and humor, creating spaces where choices matter and consequences unfold naturally. No two sessions play out the same, and that’s exactly the goal. Outside of gaming, Jessica works in tech and runs a small plant business, bringing that same balance of structure and adaptability into everything she does. At her table, the goal isn’t perfection. It’s creating moments that feel real, memorable, and worth talking about long after the session ends. touch.
Sheri
Game Master
A seasoned adventurer in every sense, Sheri returns to Dungeons & Dames with decades of storytelling experience, a love for unicorns, and a sharp sense of humor fueled by science puns. When she’s not behind the DM screen, she travels the U.S. as a geneticist and consultant in the biotech world—proving that magic and science aren’t so different after all.Sheri’s tables are a perfect blend of high fantasy, laughter, and camaraderie. With thrilling combat, clever twists, and heartfelt teamwork, she crafts adventures where every player shines and every quest feels like a shared triumph.
Darbi
Game Master
Darbi Keene (she/her) is a Certified Therapeutic Game Master and lifelong storyteller with a gift for crafting adventures that welcome every player to the table. She creates inclusive, affirming spaces where identity, connection, and imagination thrive.As a Dungeon Master, Darbi blends whimsy with challenge, weaving tales full of heart and adventure. Her goal is simple: to help players feel safe to take bold risks, forge bonds with one another, and walk away carrying stories they’ll treasure long after the dice stop rolling.
Sarah
Game Master
Sarah is a story-driven Dungeon Master who focuses on immersive, player-led experiences where choices actually matter. Her tables lean collaborative, a little chaotic, and are designed to make both new and experienced players feel comfortable stepping in and taking up space. She gravitates toward character-focused storytelling with elements of mystery, tension, and the unexpected, and loves incorporating physical props to bring her worlds to life.
By day, she works in corporate legal operations, and outside of the table runs a small microbakery from her home, baking breads and creating things with the same care and creativity she brings to her games. She also actively uses her platform as a DM to encourage women and femme-presenting folk to take up space in traditionally male-dominated gaming spaces.
Lady Ravenwood
Photographer
Lady Ravenwood (AKA Ever Adventuress) Has been photographing immersive experiences,costume play, and fantasy concepts for 7 years. She has photographed multiple D&D events from the largest game ever played with We Geek Together, to more intimate games with Dungeon Master Direct or The Convergence. She has a passion for collaborative storytelling whether that be through tabletop RPG, LARP, theater and film, or photography. She believes a photo session is imaginative play. She invites you to bring your sense of character or aesthetic and pair it with her guidance in posing and lighting to tell a story together, bringing it to life. Her goal is to celebrate your experience or concept. She firmly believes that creativity and adventure are essential in our lives and looks forward to meeting fellow adventurous spirits.