‘Mokannas Cigar Aficionados headed to Richmond’

    

‘William’ Churchill: cigar lover.

In the name of William Churchill (they’ll explain when you get there) Mokannas Cigar Aficionados’ Winter Retreat is on for next month in Virginia. MCA, of course, is the cigar lovers’ auxiliary of the MOVPER, a.k.a. the Grotto. There is a moving initiatory rite you’ll never forget! Or maybe you will. How should I know? From the publicity:

Winter Retreat 2026

Richmond, Virginia

February 27-28

Friday, February 27

5:30 p.m. — Private tour of historic Masons’ Hall

6:30 p.m. — Dinner & Cocktails & Cigars at Havana 59 (tabs on your own)

Saturday, February 28

Breakfast at the hotel (on your own)

12:30 p.m. — Lunch at a location TBD (tab on your own)

2 p.m. — Black Iris Social Club

Premium spirits available. Snack menu available. (tab on your own)

Dinner at Black Iris (meal TBD)

$20 Registration fee. Click here.

Cigars available for purchase at both locations. BYO cigars recommended. Nearby cigar shops: Havana Connections, Griffin Cigar, and Cigar Realm.