CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2018 SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2018 SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2018
SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2018 SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER
SEPTEMBER 2018                                                                  OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2018

RAYMOND BLANC’S SUMMER                                                          TOUR THE ACER GLADE                        AN EVENING WITH                            ROTHSCHILD WINE
GARDEN PARTY                                                                    AND COPPICE AT                             RAYMOND BLANC OBE                          TASTING AT WADDESDON
WITH LAURENT-PERRIER                                                            HARCOURT ARBORETUM                         Tuesday 16th October                       MANOR AND DINNER AT
Friday 7th September                                                            Tuesday 9th October                                                                   BELMOND LE MANOIR
                                                                                                                                                                      Saturday 3rd November
What better place to catch up with     amazing tastes from the barbeque         Our autumn tour discovers the              Our celebrated host Raymond
friends after the summer break         and smokers. Dishes are matched          spectacular range of Acers at peak         Blanc invites you to join him for          Before you decide which corks to
than at our end of the season          with Laurent-Perrier Champagnes          season as they blaze with vivid            dinner and enjoy some of his               pop for this festive season, join us
garden party? Hosted by Raymond        to ensure an evening of discovery        colours. In 1947, the University of        favourite dishes from the autumn           for a tutored wine tasting at the
and Laurent-Perrier’s David            from end to end. No party is             Oxford purchased the entire estate         menu. Discover the history of              magnificent Waddesdon Manor
Hesketh, join us for an evening of     complete without music and, as           and created an arboretum that has          Belmond Le Manoir and hear                 cellars: home to over 10,000
relaxed entertainment, delicious       you relax in La Belle Époque garden      grown over time to 130 acres. It           tales from the man who made                bottles from the Rothschild wine
al fresco dining and sparkling         and conservatory, our strolling band     was designed as a place of beauty,         it his dream come true? From               collection dating back to the
Champagne. Throughout the              will play some of our best loved         to preserve the collection of North        endlessly long days in the kitchen         19th century. With a collection
evening, light dishes will be served   tunes.                                   American conifers, and to grow             and transforming the unkempt               that spans three branches of the
from the kitchen. The Raymond                                                   trees for which the Oxford Botanic         garden into the most resplendent           family, it produces 132 wines
Blanc Cookery School team will         Includes: Informal dinner (al fresco     Garden was too small or the soil           potager, to designing elegant              from 26 estates across the world.
be presenting classic favourites       style), 5 Champagnes from the Laurent-   too alkaline. Join us for a day of         suites that dreams are made of.            Led by Waddesdon wine experts,
alongside Raymond’s development        Perrier collection, entertainment        discovery beyond our walls before          Hear how Raymond continues to              join our private tour and enjoy a
chef, Adam, who will be serving        throughout. PRICE: £205 per person       returning to Belmond Le Manoir for         strive for perfection.                     taste of Rothschild’s classic and
                                                                                a delicious autumn lunch.                                                             exciting new world wines. Return
                                                                                                                                                                      to Belmond Le Manoir for dinner,
                                                                                Includes: Tea and coffee on arrival,       Includes: Champagne Laurent-Perrier        created by Raymond, matched
                                                                                transportation and tour of Harcourt        reception with canapés, four-course        perfectly with Rothschild’s wines.
                                                                                Arboretum, Champagne Laurent-Perrier       dinner with accompanying wines, coffee
                                                                                reception with canapés, three-course       and petits fours. PRICE: £250 per person   Includes: Transportation, cellar
                                                                                lunch with accompanying wines, coffee                                                 tour and tutored wine tasting, apéritifs
                                                                                and petits fours. PRICE: £185 per person                                              with canapés at Belmond Le Manoir,
                                                                                                                                                                      five-course dinner with handpicked
                                                                                                                                                                      Rothschild’s wines, coffee and petits
                                                                                 For all of our events telephone 01844 277200 or
                                                                                                                                                                      fours. PRICE: £275 per person
                                                                                 email: event.mqs@belmond.com for further details and reservations.
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OCTOBER 2018

                                                                                                                      Dear Friends, old and new

                                                                                                                      Every autumn we celebrate with our own festival that combines
                                                                                                                      two of my greatest loves; food and music. Year on year, I have
                                                                                                                      had the greatest honour to introduce some of the world’s most
                                                                                                                      celebrated artists from the world of jazz, opera and classical
                                           IN ASSOCIATION WITH
                                                                                                                      music. We always try to strike a balance between well-known
                                                                                                                      artists of international standing and performers with talent who
                                                                                                                      suit the intimate setting of St Mary’s Church.

                                                                                                                      I am thrilled to welcome back internationally acclaimed Welsh
                                                                                                                      opera singer Sir Bryn Terfel. As one of the world’s most sought
                                                                                                                      after singers, this year he is accompanied by harpist, Hannah
                                                                                                                      Stone to make his long-awaited return to Belmond Le Manoir.
                                                                                                                      Together they will perform a collection of his favourite operatic
                                                                                                                      arias and popular songs. Having released her fifth studio album,
                                    Tuesday 2nd October
                                                                                                                      Life, Love, Flesh, Blood worldwide last year and following
                               SIR BRYN TERFEL                                                                        her UK tour, we are delighted to welcome, for the first time,
                              AND HANNAH STONE                                                                        the remarkable singer-songwriter Imelda May for the second
                                                                                                                      evening of our festival.
                                  Wednesday 3rd October
                                       IMELDA MAY                                                                     For such a prestigious occasion, you will be welcomed with
                                                                                                                      Champagne Laurent-Perrier and the most delicate canapés.
                                       THE PROGRAMME                                                                  My brigade and I have created menus to savour, matched with
                                                                                                                      delightful wines. Let us enjoy.
                                    6:45pm
                  Reception with Champagne Laurent-Perrier and
                  canapés at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

                                         7:30pm                                                                       Chef Patron
                       Torch lit walk to St. Mary’s Church for the                                                    Raymond Blanc OBE
                            evening’s musical performance

                                          8:00pm
                                  Performance commences                                     Main picture: Sir Bryn Terfel
                                                                                            Below: Hannah Stone
                                        9:15pm
                                                                                            Below right: Imelda May
                      Return for a celebration dinner created by
                     Raymond Blanc, Gary Jones and Benoit Blin,
                     with selected wines, coffee and petits fours

                                             11:45pm
                                             Carriages

          Tickets for The Raymond Blanc Festival of Music include
          a Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception upon arrival, the
       evening’s concert performance at St Mary’s Church, followed by
       a celebration dinner at Belmond Le Manoir, with accompanying
                  wines, coffee and homemade petits fours.

                         Tickets are priced at £450 per person.
                 All reservations are taken on a strictly first come, first served basis.
               Dress is smart casual and you will be seated at tables with fellow guests
                              in either La Belle Epoque or the restaurant.
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DECEMBER 2018                                                                                                                   DECEMBER 2018

                                            A FESTIVE AUDIENCE
                                            WITH GERALD DICKENS
                                            Sunday 16th December

                                                                                                                                THE FESTIVE SEASON AT BELMOND LE MANOIR                                              NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     DINNER AND DANCE
                                                                                                                                Let us attend to your every wish this Christmas. We would love for you
                                                                                      WINTER FLORAL AND                         to spend the whole of Christmas with us, or you may prefer to combine                Ring in the New Year with an
                                                                                      GIFT WRAPPING DISPLAYS                    your stay with visits to friends and family. Pre-Christmas courses in                unforgettably stylish celebration
                                                                                      WITH JONATHAN MOSELEY                     The Raymond Blanc Cookery School aim to help you create impressive                   at Belmond Le Manoir. Immerse
                                                                                      & JANE MEANS                              festive dishes with ease. The house and the grounds will elegantly                   yourself with live music,
FESTIVE WREATH MAKING                                                                 Monday 17th December                      sparkle with Christmas décor. Each bedroom and suite will be                         flowing champagne, Raymond
WORKSHOP AND                                                                                                                    complete with its own individually decorated Christmas tree, and, of                 Blanc’s spectacular gala menu,
LUNCH WITH SOFIA                                                                      Jonathan Moseley is once again            course, on Christmas Eve a Christmas gift will be delivered to everyone.             delicious wines and a host of live
HOGGARTH-GUEST                              Fascinated by the life and works          teaming up with expert gift               The highlight of each day will be the festive menus inspired by French               entertainment throughout the
Friday 7th December                         of his great great grandfather,           wrapper, Jane Means, to inspire           Noël and English traditions. With a variety of activities on offer, do as            night. Black Tie event. Early booking
                                            Charles, actor Gerald Dickens was         your festive finishing touches just       much or as little as you wish.                                                       is recommended. PRICE: £415 per person
Whilst the festive season is in full        led to create his first one-man           before Christmas. Jonathan’s
swing, treat yourself to an inspiring       show; a theatrical performance            amazing floral displays, inspired
day out with friends. Our resident          of A Christmas Carol. In it he            by the winter gardens at Belmond
florist, Sofia, creates the fabulous        plays over 30 characters using            Le Manoir, are a joy to see.
floral arrangements that give life to       his vocal and physical talents            Discover how to recreate them
every room in the house. Sofia will         to bring each scene vividly to            at home for your elaborate
provide you with an abundance               life. His energetic readings have         centrepiece. British author
of seasonal mixed foliage, natural          mesmerised audiences and                  and presenter Jane Means’ gift
decorations, berries and more               received standing ovations all over       wrapping courses are a sell-out
to help you create your very own            the world. Join us as we welcome          and attract clients worldwide.
garden-inspired wreath. Sip                 Gerald for an immersive dining            She trained staff at Fortnum                                                                                                   Extend your experience and
Champagne as you admire your                experience as he presents a fresh         and Mason and Harrods and                                                                                                      lose yourself in a night of
masterpiece before a relaxed                and modern perspective of light-          has provided services for royalty,        CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERTS                                                             indulgence.
lunch. Whether you are making a             hearted scenes from the great             celebrities, Dior, Chanel, The
gift for a loved one or a decoration        author’s works, diary extracts and        BAFTA’s and Victoria Beckham.             Share a joyful start to the festive season with us. Begin your Christmas celebrations with a sparkling
for your own home, you are sure             observations from those who knew          After a morning of glorious               Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception before a torch lit walk to St. Mary’s Church for the evening’s choral
to be charmed by the woody pine             and worked with Charles Dickens           demonstrations, join Jane and             performance. Return to Belmond Le Manoir for a celebration dinner with selected wines. Each of the
cones and vibrant fruit which               himself. For lunch, Raymond               Jonathan for a delicious lunch.           performing choirs will be introduced by a well-known personality.
comprise your wintry wreath.                has created a festive menu and
                                            selected some hidden treasures            Includes: Tea and coffee on arrival,      Monday 3rd December       TRINITY BOYS CHOIR                     Tuesday 11th December   THE CHOIR OF MAGDALEN
Includes: Tea and coffee on arrival,        from the wine cellar.                     seasonal floral demonstration, gift       Tuesday 4th December      INDEX CANTORUM                                                 COLLEGE, OXFORD
all equipment, materials and your wreath,                                             wrapping presentation, Champagne          Wednesday 5th December    NONSUCH SINGERS                        Wednesday 12th December TENEBRAE
Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception         Includes: Champagne Laurent-Perrier       Laurent-Perrier reception with canapés,   Monday 10th December      THE CHOIR OF ROYAL HOLLOWAY,
                                                                                                                                                          UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
with canapés, three-course lunch with       reception with canapés, four-course       three-course lunch with accompanying
accompanying wines, coffee and petits       lunch with accompanying wines, coffee     wines, coffee and petits fours.           Includes: Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception with canapés, torch lit procession, choral performance, five-course dinner with
fours. PRICE: £195 per person               and petits fours.PRICE: £180 per person   PRICE: £210 per person                    accompanying wine, coffee and petits fours. Black Tie event. Early booking is recommended. PRICE: £275 per person
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TREAT YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO A MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS
 PRESENT FROM BELMOND LE MANOIR... GET YOUR CHRISTMAS
 LIST TICKED OFF EARLY THIS YEAR BY SIMPLY PICKING UP THE
 PHONE. OUR PERSONALISED GIFT CERTIFICATES ALLOW YOU TO
 WRAP UP THE CHARM OF BELMOND LE MANOIR AND PRESENT IT
 AS A CHRISTMAS TREAT THAT WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR YEARS
 TO COME. LET US HELP CREATE YOUR PERSONALISED GIFTS TO
 SEND A UNIQUE TOUCH OF LUXURY TO YOUR FRIENDS.

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 a personal tour through the              dine experiences.
 four seasons.

                                        For those who appear to have everything... Surprise your
                                        friends with tickets to one of our fabulous 2019 events. Our
                                        calendar dates will be released on Belmond.com/lemanoir
                                        throughout the year. And, something to look forward to...
                                        Surprise your dearest friends with a relaxing overnight stay,
                                        or a gastronomic experience in the two Michelin starred
                                        restaurant.

For more information and reservations please telephone reservations on 01844 278881 or email manoir.mqs@belmond.com

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