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Spend the festive season with family and friends at Retreat East If you are looking for somewhere magical to spend the Christmas period with your loved ones, the ultimate Christmas party location or are on the hunt for the perfect Christmas gift for someone special, you are in the right place! From delicious festive feasts to mornings of making wreaths, we’ve got something for everyone to enjoy this festive season. Contact our team for earlybird availability 01449 760480.

Our charming Christmas wreath-making workshops are back for 2024, perfect for embracing the festive season! Guided by The Suffolk Florist, guests will craft bespoke wreaths using locally sourced foliage and seasonal decorations. After the workshop, enjoy our exclusive festive afternoon tea in The Great Barn.

Following the popularity of our candlelit sessions, we are excited to launch a new evening with Yazmin Wood at Retreat East this January. Join us for 90 minutes of singing in the beautifully candlelit Great Barn, creating a cosy and intimate winter setting. Indulge in a three-course set menu, carefully curated by our talented Head Chef, featuring the finest seasonal ingredients. This unique evening promises to blend exceptional music and dining, making it a perfect way to kick off the new year! Please note the menu is coming soon.

Experience an unforgettable Christmas in luxurious surroundings - without the stress of cooking! Gather your loved ones for a magical Christmas Day celebration at Retreat East. Our exclusive 'private room package' is the perfect way to celebrate in style. Choose between two rustic rooms that sit adjacent to our main restaurant and will be full of festive decorative charm. Indulge in a delicious homemade six-course meal & glass of fizz for up to 20 guests. BOOK NOW & receive two complimentary bottles of prosecco on the day.

Join us for our Reset & Refuel yoga workshop this winter to help you recover after the busy festive season. Join Jannette Bloom at Retreat East for this lovely session, finding focus and exploring the connection between the mind and body through movement. Jannette will work with yoga asana to develop flexibility, strength, and balance before moving into breathwork exercises and visualisation. Anchoring through the breath, we declutter the mind, increase awareness, and build confidence and concentration. After, enjoy a one-course lunch with a soft drink.

We’re thrilled to introduce our Christmas Party Nights for 2024! Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive merriment and fun, perfect for both larger groups and smaller gatherings. Enjoy fabulous live music, and indulge in a delicious three-course complemented by tea, coffee, and homemade mince pies. Afterwards, dance the night away with a disco! Book now to secure your table—12th Dec NEW DATE ADDED: Fri 13th limited availability Arrive from 6.30pm, the bar will open from 6.45pm, dinner at 7.30pm, and a disco until midnight! Dress code – dress to impress!!

Experience the ultimate relaxation with our Retreat East Spa Day! Your spa day includes a refreshing smoothie followed by a blissful 60-minute treatment. Indulge in one hour of private use of our spa facilities, then refuel with a delicious two-course lunch & soft drink. Our spa days are now fully booked until January.

Experience the magic of Christmas at Retreat East with our 'Strings & Scones: A Christmas Tea Concert'. Join us for a festive afternoon in our beautifully restored Great Barn as you listen to the sounds of a live string quartet playing all your favourite Christmas classics. The Gainsborough String Quartet will serve a smorgasbord of seasonal songs and cracking Christmas Carols. As you relax, indulge in a luxurious festive afternoon tea, paired with a glass of chilled fizz & roaring log fire. Two sittings available: 12.00pm & 3.00pm

Join us for a magical evening at Retreat East, where the enchanting voice of Samantha Harvey will fill The Great Barn in an unforgettable candlelit performance. Enjoy 90 minutes of her soulful singing in a warm, festive atmosphere, with The Great Barn beautifully decorated for the season, creating a cosy and intimate setting. Indulge in a sumptuous five-course dinner, specially crafted by our talented Head Chef Vlad, showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients. This unique evening will blend exceptional music, exquisite dining, and be an evening to remember.

Join us at Retreat East in Suffolk for a magical afternoon of festive cheer and celebration! Enjoy beautiful Christmas carols performed by the talented Rock Choir in The Great Barn restaurant. Indulge in a specially curated festive afternoon tea menu featuring seasonal treats, delicate pastries, and classic Christmas favourites, all served in the cosy ambience of our countryside retreat.