Legends in the Making: A Cosplay Retreat
Schedule
Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
7107 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37920 | Knoxville, TN
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Step beyond the everyday and into a living story! Legends in the Making is a two-day immersive cosplay retreat at Ancient Lore Village created for dreamers, makers, and adventurers who long to bring their characters to life! Set within our enchanted Village just outside Knoxville, Tennessee, this immersive fantasy retreat blends movement, creativity, storytelling, and celebration into one unforgettable weekend.Whether you are new to cosplay or refining a beloved persona, this retreat invites you to train like your character, create with intention, and step fully into the world you imagine.
— THE EXPERIENCE —
The retreat unfolds like a story across two richly layered days. Guests are welcomed on Friday evening with a ceremonial opening and shared dinner — offering time to connect, settle in, and begin the journey together. The heart of the retreat takes place on Saturday through immersive cosplay workshops and character embodiment sessions guided by Charity Grace + her team from Whimsy Forge, followed by an evening festival where characters emerge and stories intertwine.
For overnight guests, the experience concludes with a gentle farewell and an optional brunch on Sunday morning before departure.
— CHOOSE YOUR PATH: Cosplay Character Classes —
When reserving your place for Legends in the Making, you will be invited to choose a character class that calls to you. This allows us to thoughtfully prepare workshops, materials, and experiences aligned with your chosen path. You'll get to choose from The Bladesworn, The Spellbound, The Shadowfolk, and The Grove Wardens.
Upon arrival, you will receive a class itinerary outlining the flow of the day. While all guests share the immersive fantasy experience together, workshops are designed to reflect the spirit, strengths, and creative focus of each class.
— RETREAT FLOW —
FRIDAY: The Story Begins
Arrive at Ancient Lore Village for a welcome ceremony and shared dinner where you will meet the Whimsy Forge guides and your fellow adventurers. Each guest will be given prompts and materials to begin creating their character. As evening settles in, gather by the fire, wander beneath the fairy lights, and ease into the magic of the weekend!
SATURDAY: Train, Create, and Revel
Begin the day with breakfast before stepping onto your chosen path. Morning workshops invite you to train like your character through embodiment sessions focused on movement, presence, and physical expression — and to create in The Makers Hall, where your character inspired piece begins to take shape.
After lunch, the afternoon opens into free exploration. Guests are welcome to continue crafting in the Makers Hall, search the Village during the Quest for the Medallion, enjoy a mini photo session at the Chronicle Capture, browse vendors offering additional costume pieces and accessories, or rest and prepare for the evening celebration, The Gathering of Legends.
As night falls on the full day of programming, the Village comes alive for The Gathering of Legends. This immersive evening celebration brings all four character classes together for feasting, storytelling, wandering encounters, and moments of wonder tucked throughout the grounds. Costumes are worn proudly, creations are unveiled, and the stories shaped throughout the day are woven into one shared night of magic.
SUNDAY: Farewell Morning
Overnight guests may enjoy an optional farewell brunch on Sunday morning before departure.
— MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS —
We are honored to welcome Charity Grace + her team from Whimsy Forge as a keynote guide for Legends in the Making.
Charity Grace is the founder of Whimsy Forge, a creative movement studio rooted in the belief that you do not have to choose between strength and imagination, art and adventure, or play and purpose.
From competing on Ninja Warrior to creating costumes, performing in character, homeschooling her children, and building a business, Charity has spent her life refusing to live inside prescribed boxes. Her work blends embodiment, creativity, and storytelling to help people step fully into who they are becoming.
As a guide for Legends in the Making, Charity brings movement, character embodiment, and imaginative exploration together to help guests inhabit their bodies and their stories with confidence and joy.
Whimsy Forge is a creative movement studio where fantasy is not an escape, but a pathway to self expression, confidence, and embodiment. Founded by Charity Grace, Whimsy Forge blends movement, costuming, storytelling, and playful challenge to help people explore strength, creativity, and identity in new ways.
Through workshops, challenges, and immersive experiences, Whimsy Forge invites participants to step into character, move with intention, and reconnect with a sense of wonder and possibility. Every offering is designed to be accessible, empowering, and deeply imaginative, creating space for people to become more fully themselves.
— WHAT’S INCLUDED —
Every Legends in the Making experience includes...
— Friday welcome ceremony + shared dinner
— Saturday breakfast + lunch
— Embodiment sessions where you train like your character
— Creative workshops in The Makers Hall with all materials provided
— The Quest for the Medallion exploration experience
— Chronicle Capture mini photo session opportunity
— The Gathering of Legends evening celebration
** Overnight Lodging Packages also include on-site accommodations in one of our themed dwellings.
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