Dear members of s.v. GEWIS,

At the end of every calendar year we reflect on our achievements, like true Burgundian nobles, while every defeat is drowned in the finest vintages the cellar has to offer. Tradition dictates that glasses must be raised, and after centuries of abundant toasting, they will eventually run dry. But where does one celebrate such triumphs properly? In Vino Veritas knows The Answer, and it is: with excess.

On the weekend of 11 to 13 December, you, together with the gentlemen of In Vino Veritas, will take up residence in a sprawling château, tucked away among the rolling hills of the Acht Zaligheden ("Eight Delights") region of North Brabant. There, where the ceilings are high enough for your loudest toast and the wine keeps flowing endlessly like a bottomless river, you will be immersed in conviviality, luxury, and delicacies until there is nothing left to wish for.

On Friday you set course for the west of Eindhoven, where you'll be welcomed with open arms and filled glasses. A toast will ring out, a meal will appear as if by magic, and as the evening unfolds you'll surrender to the moment, freed of whatever worries the outside world may still hold. Saturday afternoon, entirely in keeping with the spirit of things, will be packed with experiences you'll still be entertaining your grandchildren with. While you indulge yourselves in all of this, several members of The fraternity will retreat to the kitchen to prepare an unrivaled seven-course dinner, a menu composed down to the last detail by none other than our highly esteemed Dux Luxuriae in person.

This unparalleled weekend has room for just 26 people. So polish your shiniest shoes, press your finest shirt to the very seams, and let yourself be tempted once again this year by that which truly makes life worth living.

With a slightly modest, and somewhat inebriated, greeting,

Praeses Verkade

P.S. Given that the location is a stone's throw from Eindhoven, you can make your way to this temple of abundance by bike or public transport. This year The Fraternity will therefore not be organizing a carpool; the road to pleasure is one you must travel under your own steam. Travel costs will, naturally, not be reimbursed.

P.P.S. The registration list opens on Monday, 31 August 2026 at 18:35. Should the 26 spots fill up within the hour, a lottery will decide who gets to join; if not, it's first come, first served. When registering, you can indicate whether you'd like the vegetarian menu.

P.P.P.S. Due to limitations in manpower, budget, and space, we unfortunately cannot guarantee that all other dietary requirements can be accommodated. Vegan is therefore presumably not an option. In the case of allergies, we may get in touch with you, as cross-contamination in the kitchen cannot be entirely ruled out.