Past Events
“Love: Pain and Pleasure” – Bill Townsend, tenor and YiQiao Li, piano
Date: February 23, 2025
Change of venue: Zion Episcopal Church, 301 E Congress St, Charles Town, WV 25414. Join us on Sunday, February 23rd at 2pm for Bill Townsend, tenor and YiQiao Li, piano. The singing traditions of Italy, France, and Germany were all ... read more
“And the winner is . .” – Robert Sykes Jazz Quartet featuring vocalist Karen Gray
Date: February 16, 2025
Join us on Sunday, February 16th at 2pm for “And the winner is . .” a program of Grammy and Academy Award winning songs, including “The Shadow of Your Smile,” “Moon River,” and “Secret ... read more
Sounds of the Season
Date: December 22, 2024
Get in the holiday spirit with beautifully festive works for violin and cello! Back again by popular demand, Enjoy afternoon of classically arranged Yuletide favorites, performed by award-winning musicians Katie Tertell, Artistic ... read more
“A Jazzy Christmas” – The Robert Sykes Quartet featuring vocalist Karen Gray
Date: December 15, 2024
Join us Devember 15th, 2024 at 2pm for The Robert Sykes Quartet featuring vocalist Karen Gray performing “A Jazzy Christmas”: featuring festive holiday favorites. Tickets are $25 and only 50 will be sold. read more
Christmas Open House 2024
Date: December 8, 2024
The Friends of Happy Retreat invite you to a community holiday Open House at Happy Retreat on Sunday, December 8th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Open House, which is free and open to the public, will show Happy Retreat decorated in period read more
“Traveling Tunes” – The Robert Sykes Quartet featuring vocalist Karen Gray
Date: November 10, 2024
Join us November 10th, 2024 at 2pm for The Robert Sykes Quartet featuring vocalist Karen Gray performing “Traveling Tunes”: featuring such favorites as “Sentimental Journey,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” read more
Art Heist Silent Auction & Art Sale
Date: October 26, 2024
Jefferson County Arts Council will have their 2nd Annual Art Heist at Happy Retreat on Saturday and Sunday starting at 12PM read more
Happy Retreat Open House – October 5th, 2024 2PM-4PM
Date: October 5, 2024
Happy Retreat’s Final Free Open House for the Season Saturday 2PM to 4PM read more
2024 Craft Beer & Music Festival
Date: September 7, 2024
The annual Happy Retreat Craft Beer & Music Festival is held on the historic grounds of Happy Retreat, former home of Charles Town founder Charles Washington. Join us for local craft beer, food vendors and touring bands! read more
66th Annual Shenandoah Potomac House and Garden Tour
Date: April 27, 2024
The 66th Annual House and Garden Tour will feature six historic homes in Jefferson and Berkeley Counties. Tickets are on sale and will be available at all houses during the tour. April 27th & 28th 10 am to 5 pm (Last admission ... read more