I had a friend of mine 30 years ago was the overseer of 3000 acres for a deep pocket alum at Alabama. I would help him out on the place during the Christmas holidays set up the 3 to 4 day retreat for the players. Apparently several locations would split the players depending on how many wanted to hang out rather than go home for the holidays.
It was like Mardi Gras with all the booze , food and women. they would set up dice and card tables and provide players chips which they cashed out every night. My friend told me he was involved setting this up since back in the Marty Lyons playing days. They stopped during the late 90’s when all the sanctions hit them.