I can't imagine spending that much. More than 5 years salary, gross? No way....
A good friend of mine had a huge shindig down in Newport RI - rented out the Astor's old place on Mansion row there.
That one was such a blast that it may have been worth the insane money it probably cost.
LQ
Well, to put it in perspective for these folks $250K is about 3-4 months gross salary.