Events for all

Browse an array of stalls, with local sellers of artisan foods, gifts, crafts and more... the perfect way to while away the time on a sunny Sunday. 

Why not stay for lunch too?

10am - 2pm

Dates

Sunday 18th June

Sunday 16th July

Sunday 20th August

Sunday 17th September

Kids eat free during May / June half term, so come and enjoy the sun at The Retreat, and bring the family! 

Subject to two adults ordering at least one main course each.

Join us on the evening of 20th June when we welcome the delightful and hugely entertaining Corinne Seely, Winemaker at Exton Park, who joins us for a very special Wine-Paired Dinner to celebrate English Wine Week.

Exton Park is nestled in the South Downs, occupying some of the best vineyard real-estate the south of England has to offer. They make sparkling wines of great quality and individuality, served at some of the top establishments in the UK, including L’Enclume, Soho House, Chewton Glen, and of course, The Retreat and it's sister hotels. 

We will have the privilege of enjoying all five of the Exton Park cuvées, beautifully paired with specially created seasonal dishes from our Head Chef, Matt Edmonds. This will be a truly decadent and memorable evening.

What better way to mark Midsummer than celebrating the very best of England.

Canapes, four courses, five wines, £110 | £100 for members

Limited places - Book today!

Spend the morning learning all about English sparkling wine – how and why it has come to prominence and the all-important techniques that make the style. We’ll compare with Champagne and other great sparkling wines of the world, gaining a deeper understanding of wine in general and what makes one different from another.

You’ll then enjoy a two-course lunch at The Retreat before we head to our local award-winning vineyard, Winding Wood. We’ll enjoy a private tour and tasting hosted by owner and vigneron, Christopher Cooke, who will share the story (and wines!) of this very special spot.

The day ends with a return to the Retreat.

£150 per person. £140 for members.

As the temperature rises, we all look to the pink stuff for ultimate refreshment - rosé has truly become part of the summer experience in the UK. Provence wears the crown for popularity (we’ve come a long way since Mateus!) but beyond the classic pale style there are many excellent wines to be discovered.

Looking at a range of styles from entry level to super premium, this is a great opportunity to understand this category a little better whilst enjoying a few glasses on a summers evening.

£15 | Complimentary for Members

A closer look at the idea of blind tasting; is it all myth, bias, hyperbole? It is certainly taken seriously by wine experts the world over, playing a key part in the hardest exams in the industry, but how much are influenced by what we see, hear, or feel?

This will be a light-hearted evening exploring the idea of bias and judgement when it comes to our palates. Who knows, you could be an Master of Wine in the making! 

Wine grapes originated in Europe, but when those same grapes cross continents and oceans they break free from the rules that govern so much of ‘Old World’ wine.

While Burgundy and Bordeaux still occupy the hearts of many, pioneering attitudes (and cheaper land prices!) in the Southern Hemisphere mean that doppelgängers of these styles can often be found at better value, and, better quality.

Not only a great mimic, the south is home to a host of unique grape varieties preserved by an isolated history.  

In this session, we’ll explore  - and taste - what makes wines of the southern continents so special. From old classics to recent discoveries, there is a whole new world out there…