We invite you to journey with us for a long weekend adventure into deliciousness and discovery. Each location is completely different and we celebrate the wonders of each. Here is an example of what you might experience.

Side by side with our guest chefs and creatives, we’ll explore the invigorating solace of the landscape and all the natural magic it has to offer. For those brave enough, the day may start with a brisk swim followed by a well deserved warm up in a sauna or shower. Breakfast will then be served in the dining room before guests split into small groups for the morning happenings. It's up to you to participate as much or as little as you please.

Alongside wonderful dining, crafts play an integral role in our events. Guests will gather for sessions in leatherwork or painting, baking, ceramics or printing, each event inviting a different artist or maker outstanding in their field.

Lunches can take various forms, maybe a picnic - approached on foot, a windswept walk to a hilltop bothy or a peaceful gathering on the verandah. Gather near the fire for a gigantic chowder of mussels, grilled fish stuffed with wild herbs or skewers of local meat sizzling over charcoal and served with a tender salad of local greens.

The afternoon could be spent hiking with a local guide, finding a spot for a fantastic view over the region, on kayaks (if near the sea) or mountain bikes.

The kitchen door is always open for guests to come and talk to or join in with the chefs. With the help of local experts and guides, you are encouraged to bring any foraged plants or fungi to the kitchen, the chefs are always keen to incorporate them into the menu, adding that unique sense of place. There will be demos from Valentine and the guest chefs over the weekend, an opportunity to learn a new technique or try your hand at a dish.

Come the end of the day's endeavours, return to your room to relax and unwind in a steaming bath before dinner. The group will gather by the fire for remarkable cocktails from our visiting bartender to share their day's adventures and finds with one another. An evening speaker or masterclass might follow..

Then dinner! Each evening a different chef is at the helm, so expect unique, collaborative cooking using the very best produce from local suppliers or collected by the group. Gathered around the table, the room will fill with heavenly smells, the tinkling of cutlery and the happy volume of days well spent.

Deep black skies for stargazing and morning birdsong we hope will send you away, the tongue titillated and the soul nourished.