Past Events
“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
“As Time Goes By” – Songs From Hollywood
Date: October 1, 2023
The Robert Sykes Jazz Trio will perform classic melodies from the golden era of Hollywood. The performance will include “Moon River” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, “Shadow of Your Smile” from The Sandpiper, read more
Eastern Panhandle Cotillion Club Fall Gala
Date: September 29, 2023
Join us Friday, September 29th, 2023 from 8:00pm – 11:00pm for the Eastern Panhandle Cotillion Club Fall Gala benefiting Friends of Happy Retreat. read more
Bach Sonatas Reimagined
Date: April 16, 2023
SOLD OUT! Appalachian Chamber Music Festival Presents the Parlor Concert Series at Happy Retreat. Seated in the intimacy of the parlors at Happy Retreat, audiences can enjoy chamber music played in a 19th Century parlor, where the ... read more
Happy Retreat Open for Tours
Date: April 1, 2023
Happy Retreat will be open again for tours on the 1st Saturday of every month starting on April 1st, 2023. The House opens at 2PM and will be open until 4PM. We hope to see you. read more
Jazz at Happy Retreat presents The Robert Sykes Jazz Trio
Date: March 19, 2023
The Great American Songbook Join us Sunday March 19, 2023 at 3 PM for The Robert Sykes Jazz Trio presented by Jazz at Happy Retreat. Tickets are $20 and only 50 will be sold. read more