ROCOCO REVERIE
The Grand Assemblée
Friday, 25th September 2025
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6pm-11:30pm
Step back in time & experience candlelights, corsets & Artistic Flair…
Rococo Reverie returns as Minerva’s annual flagship celebration. An evening of art, indulgence and spirited conversation set within a private estate just beyond London. As twilight settles over manicured gardens and gilded rooms glow by candlelight, guests are invited to wander through a series of salons: some lively, some intimate, each alive with music, sketch artists, whispered conversations and the quiet thrill of being somewhere different. Transport yourself from the bustle of London, to the fresh-aired indulgent English countryside (with a side of Versailles-inspired decadence). Champagne is poured, silk and velvet brush past one another and time loosens its grip as the evening unfolds.
Mixed gender event
Non-Members
Salon d’Entrée: £175
Salon Privé: £200
La Table de la Duchesse (VIP): £230
Members
Salon Privé Members-only: £150
La Table de la Duchesse (VIP): 190
What to Expect
• An exclusive evening at a private Grade II* listed country estate on the edge of the New Forest.
• Access to the historic interiors and private gardens of Somerley House, with rooms curated for different moods throughout the night.
• A refined seated dinner for select guests and thoughtfully curated food offerings available throughout the evening.
• A champagne and prosecco reception to begin the night in true Rococo fashion.
• A live sketch artist capturing guests throughout the evening.
• A guided painting atelier designed to spark imagination, conversation and connection.
• A Rococo-inspired games and curiosities room featuring cards, playful society amusements and theatrical touches.
• A Marie Antoinette-inspired beauty moment for those wishing to lean fully into the fantasy.
• A curated soundtrack blending classical elegance with modern indulgence.
• Access to the estate gardens for golden hour moments and atmospheric evening wandering.
• A curated guest list of culturally curious, ambitious and socially vibrant individuals.
• A structured yet fluid evening designed for immersion, movement, and connection.
Travel note: Guests may arrive by car (on-site parking available), public transport or opt into our organised return coach service from London as a paid add-on, subject to availability.
Salon d’Entrée
The Salon access, open to members and non-members
Le Salon is the core Rococo Reverie experience, designed for guests who want the atmosphere, the setting and the full evening programme.
Includes:
Entry to Rococo Reverie
Access to the estate’s public rooms and gardens
One arrival drink (Prosecco)
Live artist sketch stations
Access to atelier (private art lesson) subject to availability
Access to the Curiosities Room
A selection of seasonal canapés served as guests mingle and explore the salons
Food is not guaranteed for non-members at this tier and additional drinks may be purchased at the bar.
Non-member price: £175
Salon Privé
The Inner Salon Access, Salon Privé offers a deeper level of comfort and hospitality, allowing guests to linger and dine informally throughout the evening.
Includes:
Everything in Le Salon
Access to light food / grazing provisions during the event
This experience is included for all Minerva members attending Rococo Reverie.
Non-member price: £200
Salon Privé Members-only: £150
La Table de la Duchesse
Seated VIP dinner experience (limited availability)
La Table de la Duchesse is the most intimate Rococo Reverie experience, a seated dinner within the Grand Salon.
Includes:
Everything in all other salons
A seated three course dinner
Guaranteed seating in L’Atelier du Salon (private art lesson)
Wine during dinner
Champagne included
This experience is strictly limited.
Non-member price: £230
Member price: £190
Dress Code
Rococo period (18th century) costumes are warmly encouraged, but not required. Guests can choose to enhance their look with a provided Rococo mask or Marie Antoinette-style wig for a touch of theatrical flair.
This is your opportunity to preview the world of Minerva Arts Supper Club. A celebration of art, elegance and creativity designed to inspire and enchant.
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A short approval form is required before ticket purchase for all non-members (unless you’re a guest of an existing Minerva member). Members can purchase tickets within the membership portal.