Events
Events at Happy Retreat
Happy Retreat hosts annual events, concerts and other community events. Our most popular annual events include: Craft Beer & Music Festival, Wine & Jazz Festival, Christmas at Happy Retreat, and more. Happy Retreat also hosts regular concerts as part of the Charles Washington Chamber Music Society Concert Series and Parlor Concert Series at Happy Retreat Presented by the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival.
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Sunday, December 3rd 2PM - 4PM
Christmas Open House 2023
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR ANNUAL Happy Retreat Christmas Open House 2023
The Open House, which is free and open to the public, will show Happy Retreat decorated in period holiday finery and will feature holiday cookies, punch, and music. Please Join Us.

Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 2PM
“A Jazzy Christmas” – The Robert Sykes Trio with special guest Karen Gray
Join us Sunday, December 17th, 2023 at 2pm for “A Jazzy Christmas” featuring the Robert Sykes Jazz Trio with special guest Karen Gray.
Tickets are $25 and only 50 will be sold.

Saturday, December 23, 2023 3PM
Festive Traditions: Christmas by Candlelight and more
Immerse yourself in the poignant and rich string sounds as we celebrate the season with holiday instrumental classics to warm the soul. Internationally-acclaimed musicians Rachelle Hunt (Germany/USA) and Katie Tertell (UK/USA) on the violin and cello draw from their European experiences to bring you an unforgettable holiday experience.

Sunday, January 21st, 2024
Violamore Duo Presents: “Masterworks for Two Violas”
Join us Sunday, January 21st, 2024 at 2pm for “Winter Reverie” from Juli Nickel and Melissa Dvorak, flute and harp duo.

Sunday, February 18th, 2024
Cacio e Pepe featuring Dominic Salerni, violin and Sam Suggs, bass
Join us Sunday, January 21st, 2024 at 2pm for “Winter Reverie” from Juli Nickel and Melissa Dvorak, flute and harp duo.

Sunday, April 7th, 2024
Violamore Duo Presents: “Masterworks for Two Violas”
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