Past Events
Festive Traditions: Christmas by Candlelight and more
Date: December 23, 2023
This event is SOLD OUT! 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 ... read more
“A Jazzy Christmas” – The Robert Sykes Trio with special guest Karen Gray
Date: December 17, 2023
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 SOLD OUT read more
Happy Retreat Festival of Lights 2023
Date: December 10, 2023
The Festival of Lights dates are to be announced.. Please drive or walk by to enjoy the brilliant display. Thank you to all who have worked to make this happen. A special thanks goes to Citizens Fire Company for bringing their ladder ... read more
Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
Date: December 9, 2023
Happy Retreat’s Christmas Tree Lighting date is to be announced. read more
Christmas Open House 2023
Date: December 3, 2023
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR ANNUAL Happy Retreat Christmas Open House 2023 Our Christmas Open will be held on Sunday, December 3 from 2 until 4. Please come to see the house decorated for the season and enjoy seasonal music and ... read more
“Signature Songs” – The Robert Sykes Trio with special guest Karen Gray
Date: November 12, 2023
Iconic songs that made their composers and performers famous such as Unforgettable, performed by Nat King Cole, A’int Misbehavin’ by Fats Waller, and Smile, by Charlie Chaplin. Tickets are $25 and only 50 will be sold. read more
“Brought To Light” Book Signing with Author Jason Williams
Date: November 4, 2023
Author Jason Williams will be talking about and signing his book “Brought to Light” The Mysterious George Washington Masonic Cave. This Cave, near Charles Town, WV, contains a carved signature of George Washington dated ... read more
Art Heist Silent Auction & Art Sale
Date: October 29, 2023
Happy Retreat will be hosting the Jefferson Arts Council Saturday, October 28th & Sunday, October 29th for an “Art Heist”. A silent auction and sale. Be sure to mark you calendars. Visit the facebook event page for ... read more
Doing Choreography: dance variations in music past and present.
Date: October 8, 2023
Works by Reena Esmail, W.A. Mozart, Garth Knox, Handel-Halvorsen, and more. Seated in the intimacy of the parlors at Happy Retreat, audiences can enjoy chamber music played in a 19th Century parlor, where the acoustics of the space are read more
Happy Retreat Tour – October 7th, 2023 2PM-4PM
Date: October 7, 2023
Our doors will be open on October 7th 2PM to 4PM for our monthly free tour. Come and see our progress. We have moved the Octagon House to it’s new location. We are not finished but we are getting there. We also have our newly ... read more