The Hallraisers - Scent Soiree
The Sweet Smell of Success, Scent Soirée
The first Hallraisers’ Scent Soirée, hosted by Amberley Castle, was an olfactory journey through the centuries.
The Great Room, dressed in its festive finery shortly before Christmas, was the perfect setting for 50 guests to enjoy a glass of sparkling local wine and a selection of mouth-watering canapés before embarking on a marathon of scent sampling!
Together, we travelled from ancient Egypt via Capri, Cologne, Paris, the Cote d’Azur and the Highlands of Scotland to New York – it was quite a trip.
Smell is such a unifying sense and it is so joyful to watch a large group of people close their eyes and be moved by fragrance. Scent speaks to us, both collectively and individually, as it taps into our personal memories and transports us through time and space.
The success of an event of this nature can be measured in decibels and the number of questions one is asked at the end. Our Amberley audience did not disappoint on either count and I can safely say that a good time was had by all.
Our heartfelt thanks to Pierre Schalkwyk, Jacquelyn Wattam and the wonderful team at Amberley Castle, and to Peter and Bridget Gladwin at Nutbourne Vineyards for their support and kindness.
