A Celebration of History, Design, Food and Wine
RH England, The Gallery at the Historic Aynho Park, a
Magnificent 17th-Century, 73-Acre Estate with Architecture and
Interiors by Sir John Soane, Restored and Reimagined as
First-of-Its-Kind Design and Hospitality Destination.
RH (NYSE: RH) announced today the opening of RH England, The
Gallery at the Historic Aynho Park – a 400-year-old landmark estate
representing the most inspiring and immersive physical expression
of the brand to date. RH England marks the beginning of the
retailer’s global expansion and its continued foray into
hospitality with three primary restaurants: The Orangery, a
live-fire concept; The Loggia, an outdoor venue featuring
wood-fired pizzas; and The Conservatory, an American bistro,
opening later this fall. The Gallery also includes a Wine Lounge
and Tea Salon – all with stunning views of the English countryside
– as well as a Juicery, serving made-to-order fresh juices and
grilled baguettes with cultured butter and homemade preserves.
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RH ENGLAND, THE GALLERY AT THE HISTORIC
AYNHO PARK (Photo: Business Wire)
Spanning 73 acres and over 60 rooms, this unrivaled experience
seamlessly integrates luxury home furnishings collections from
RH Interiors, Contemporary, Modern and
Outdoor with rare art, antiques and artifacts from across
the globe. Among England’s rare Grade 1 listed buildings – which
include Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament – Aynho Park
was expanded and refurbished by preeminent British architect Sir
John Soane in the early-19th century, serving as an exceptional
example of his commissioned work for elite clients.
First constructed in 1615, the pedigreed property in the
Cotswolds remained in the ownership of the Cartwright family until
the mid-20th century. Primarily Classical Revival in style with
vestiges of Continental Baroque, Aynho has been meticulously
restored and reimagined with great respect for its original vision.
RH Chairman & CEO Gary Friedman has revitalized several
landmark buildings in North America, including the former Museum of
Natural History in Boston, The Historic Three Arts Club in Chicago,
The Historic Post Office in Greenwich, Connecticut; the Bethlehem
Steel Building in San Francisco, and the company’s Gallery in the
historic Meatpacking District in New York.
“We are both proud and humbled to introduce RH to the U.K. in
what we hope will be an inspiring and unforgettable fashion, and to
fully open Aynho Park to the public for the first time in its
history,” said Mr. Friedman. “We believe RH England represents our
greatest work to date and will serve as a symbol of our values and
beliefs as we embark on our expansion across Europe.”
Set on an elevated plateau at the southern edge of Aynho
Village, the vast estate features historic gardens by iconic
English landscape architect Capability Brown and mesmerizing views
of Europe’s largest herd of White Hart deer.
Guests will first encounter the entrance hall with its Doric
colonnades and chimneypiece of Mexican onyx. Designed by Lady
Cartwright, the hand-carved fireplace surround was commissioned by
Sir Fairfax Cartwright (1857-1928), then British Minister in
Mexico. Here, visitors will be greeted by the Aynho Unicorn – a
regal mascot symbolizing fantasy, rarity, purity and protection –
and concierges dedicated to dining and design who can assist with
RH England’s array of services and experiences.
Directly to the south of the entrance hall, guests will find the
Salon, a graceful sitting room. Spanning the southern side of the
main house is The Grand Viewing Terrace, defined by a
layered composition of parasol trees, sculptural evergreens and
monolithic limestone fire tables. Set upon the edge of the great
lawn, these intimate lounge spaces frame panoramic views of The
Deer Park and bucolic landscape beyond.
Venturing west from the Salon, visitors will arrive to what was
once the formal dining room – now The Tea Salon, offering
afternoon tea service featuring classic specialty teas accompanied
by freshly baked scones, clotted cream and house-made preserves –
which leads to an antechamber that hosts The Sir John Soane
Exhibition. Created in partnership with Sir John Soane’s Museum
in London, the exhibit highlights the architect’s life and works at
Aynho and other English country houses with meticulous
reproductions of original drawings, architectural models and
artifacts.
The westward sequence of spaces comes to a dramatic end in
The Architecture & Design Library. To create this
spectacular destination, Soane transformed a previous single-story
wing into an airy, arch-swept center of knowledge. More than two
centuries later, RH honors his legacy with a carefully compiled
collection of vintage, contemporary and rare out-of-print books
from some of the most influential creators of the last 2,000
years.
Commanding the center of the library is the first edition of De
Architectura libri Dece (The Ten Books on Architecture), printed in
a modern language, Italian, in 1521. Authored by master Roman
architect Vitruvius during the 1st century BC, the treatise has
served as the foundational textbook on classical architecture for
centuries. It also serves as the pillar of the RH design ethos – a
study of balance, symmetry and perfect proportions. Presiding over
the room is an exacting replica of Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian
Man – based on Vitruvius’ description of human anatomy written
1,500 years prior – and rare books by the great Renaissance
architects Alberti, Scamozzi and Palladio, who carried forth the
Vitruvian principles.
Anchoring the opposing side of the main house from the library
is The Orangery, a live-fire dining experience featuring a
marble hearth flanked by custom Molteni rotisseries from France.
Aglow in natural light from a wall of towering arched windows, this
singular statement space, with its 22-foot ceilings, is punctuated
by Calacatta gold marble tables, Italian merino wool velvet seating
and a dramatic lighting installation by acclaimed Los Angeles-based
master glass designer and artist, Alison Berger – an evocation of
rain reflected in an elegant procession of mirrors.
The adjoining Wine Lounge, once the French drawing room,
serves exceptional Champagnes and wines from around the world to be
enjoyed by the warmth of a 19th-century rare Rouge Napoleon marble
and gilt bronze Louis XV-style fireplace or while exploring the
rest of the estate.
To access the beautifully appointed private rooms and suites on
the upper levels, visitors will ascend one of two grand staircases,
both of which pay tribute to James and Sophie Perkins, Aynho’s
previous owners, with their collection of classical sculptures,
architectural models and artifacts on display.
Once the stable block, brewhouse and workshop, the east wing
will host The Conservatory – an American bistro
offering an elevated interpretation of enduring classics – opening
fall 2023. This skylit garden escape will be defined by a soaring
glass roof supported by structural steelwork, century-old Spanish
olive trees, and three monumental salvaged brick fireplaces.
The east wing also houses The RH Interior Design
Studio. Providing an unprecedented level of professional design
services, this interactive space features private client
presentation rooms, state-of-the-art technology and design
libraries showcasing a vast assortment of textiles, furniture and
lighting finishes.
Formerly the servants’ quarters, the west wing now presents
artistic installations featuring luxury home furnishings
collections from internationally renowned designers. Just off this
wing, guests will find The Loggia – a restaurant and wine
bar offering wood-fired pizzas, charcuterie boards and rustic
shared plates in a relaxed outdoor setting with shade canopies,
French limestone fountains and fire tables overlooking Capability
Brown’s naturalistic landscapes. The adjacent Juicery –
previously the site of Aynho’s centuries-old kitchen – serves
made-to-order fresh juices, craft espresso and grilled baguettes
with cultured butter and homemade preserves to be enjoyed in the
organic vegetable garden or while touring the property.
At the estate’s westernmost edge, visitors will discover
The Sunset Terrace & Fire Pit – an open-air
lounge space, adjacent to an early 19th-century garden temple,
designed as a destination to take in transcendent countryside
views.
RH England is located at Aynho Park, Aynho, Banbury and offers
valet parking. The phone number is +44 1295 585700. Hours of
operation are 11am to 8pm Monday through Saturday, and 11am to 5pm
on Sundays.
For more, visit RH.com
ABOUT RH
RH (NYSE: RH) is a curator of design, taste and style in the
luxury lifestyle market. The company offers collections through its
retail galleries, source books and online at RH.com,
RHContemporary.com, RHModern.com, RHBabyandChild.com, RHTEEN.com,
and Waterworks.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements
regarding the following: RH England, The Gallery at the Historic
Aynho Park being the most inspiring and immersive physical
expression of the brand to date and having an unrivaled experience;
the future opening date of The Conservatory; the unprecedented
level of professional design service provided by The RH Interior
Design Studio; and any statements or assumptions underlying any of
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strictly to historical or current facts. We cannot assure you that
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actual results to differ materially from our expectations include,
among others, risks related to civil unrest; risks related to
general economic conditions and the housing market as well as the
impact of economic conditions on consumer confidence and spending;
changes in customer demand for our products; our ability to
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