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✨ MAHJONG COLLECTIVE HOLIDAY CLASSICAn Annual Holiday Mahjong Tradition
December 2–3, 2026
The Apiary | Fairhope, Alabama
$595 per person
Become a stronger American Mahjong player while celebrating the most wonderful time of the year!
Join us for the Mahjong Collective Holiday Classic! This two-day luxury Mahjong retreat combines elevated strategy instruction, guided play, friendly competition, champagne, holiday shopping and meaningful connection in beautiful Fairhope, Alabama.
At Christmastime, downtown Fairhope feels like a scene from a Hallmark movie, with twinkling lights, beautifully decorated streets, charming boutiques and festive restaurants. Between Mahjong sessions, you’ll have time to shop, enjoy lunch with friends and experience the beauty of the season.
Whether you attend with friends or travel solo, you’ll leave with stronger strategy, new Mahjong friendships and holiday memories you’ll treasure.
🀄️ YOUR HOLIDAY CLASSIC EXPERIENCE
Your registration includes:
• Advanced Mahjong strategy workshops
• Guided coaching during play
• Standard and tournament-style scored play
• Personalized strategy materials
• Holiday Mahjong Bingo
• Holiday Champagne Soirée
• Champagne and festive hors d’oeuvres
• Snacks and beverages during programming
• Holiday shopping time in downtown Fairhope
• Holiday Outfit Contest
• Festive prizes and giveaways
• Exclusive Mahjong Collective holiday swag
• Private attendee photo gallery
🎓 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Throughout the retreat, we’ll focus on helping you become a more confident and strategic American Mahjong player.
Topics include:
• Mastering the current NMJL card
• Choosing stronger hands
• Charleston strategy
• Knowing when and where to pivot
• Reading the table
• Offensive and defensive strategy
• Standard and tournament-style scoring
• Real-time coaching during guided play
📅 RETREAT SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Holiday Strategy Workshop
• Mastering the NMJL card
• Choosing stronger hands
• Offensive and defensive strategy
• Standard scoring
• Guided play
• Holiday Mahjong Bingo kickoff
12:00–4:00 PM
Experience Christmas in Fairhope
Enjoy lunch on your own, shop Fairhope’s charming boutiques, meet friends for coffee and take festive photographs around downtown.
4:00–7:00 PM
Holiday Champagne Soirée
• Champagne and festive hors d’oeuvres
• Open Mahjong play
• Holiday Mahjong Bingo
• Holiday Outfit Contest
• Festive prizes and giveaways
Holiday attire, festive sparkle and Mahjong-themed Christmas accessories are encouraged!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Advanced Strategy Session
• Charleston strategy
• Pivoting with confidence
• Reading the table
• Defensive play
• Tournament concepts and scoring
• Guided coaching during play
• Final prize drawings
• Holiday Classic closing celebration
🎁 HOLIDAY MAHJONG BINGO
Mahjong Bingo gives everyone an opportunity to win—not only the players with the highest scores.
Throughout the retreat, you’ll complete Mahjong, social and holiday-themed challenges to earn entries into our prize drawings. It’s a fun way to encourage conversation, build new friendships and create memorable moments around the table.
👤 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The Holiday Classic is designed for intermediate and advanced American Mahjong players who:
• Already know how to play independently
• Understand the National Mah Jongg League rules
• Can select and play a hand from the current NMJL card
• Want to improve their strategy and confidence
Prior tournament experience is not required.
🎟 REGISTRATION
$595 per person
Registration is intentionally limited to preserve the personalized, elevated experience that defines Mahjong Collective retreats.
Your registration is confirmed once payment has been received.
Payment options:
Venmo: @Lynn-Cooper-5
Zelle: 251-423-1119
PayPal: [email protected]
Please include your full name and “Holiday Classic” with your payment.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Due to the limited nature of this retreat, registrations are nonrefundable but may be transferred to another eligible player.
If we maintain a waitlist and are able to fill your place, we will be happy to assist with coordinating the transfer.
🏨 TURN IT INTO A FAIRHOPE HOLIDAY GETAWAY
Beautiful accommodations are available throughout Fairhope, including Jubilee Suites, The Grand Hotel, The Fairhope Hotel and charming local vacation rentals.
As a certified Fora Travel Advisor, I’m happy to help arrange your accommodations at the best available rate while securing exclusive VIP perks whenever possible.
Need help booking or have questions?
Call or text Lynn at 251-423-1119.
I can’t wait to welcome you to the table and celebrate the holiday season together!
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Lynn Cooper
Founder, Mahjong Collective
Certified American Mahjong Instructor
@mahjongcollective_
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