Hughenden Events

Thursday 25th March 2010 at 8pm

Bruce, who was recently confirmed as a member of The Magic Circle, has created one of his trademark Bespoke Magic shows especially for the Hughenden...

 'Magic & Fairytales for Grown-ups (of all ages)'.

"The intimacy and old world charm of The Hughenden's parlour makes it the perfect venue for magic," Bruce Glen said.

"Audiences can sink into the huge leather couches after dinner and enjoy a journey into magic, woven around the hotel's history and inspired by the charm and wonder of some of our greatest storytellers," he said.

The historic Hughenden has long been the home of literary associations such as the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators; The Story Tellers Guild; and the Children's Writers and Illustrators Network.

The walls of the Victorian Italianate Hughenden are adorned with original works by local artists and an extensive collection of children's book illustrations.

Experience 'Magic & Fairytales for Grown-ups (of all ages)'  on the last Thursday of every month - beginning Thursday 25 March 2010.

 Show starts at 8pm in our Victorian Lounge

Tickets can be purchased from The Hughenden Hotel on 02 9363 4863.

 

Dinner and the show tickets are $60pp, including a 2 course a-la-carte dinner prior to the show.

Show only tickets are $35pp, including a glass of house red or white wine, or tap beer on arrival.

Book for dinner and/or show on 9363 4863

For more information about Bruce Glen and his magical journey and experiences, head to the website at www.BespokeMagic.com.au

Saturday 25th December 2010 (12noon - 3:30pm)

Celebrate Christmas with family and friends by letting us take care of everything - no cooking, no cleaning, just relax! With a traditional Christmas fare, our buffet lunch is like none other - offering fresh prawns and oysters, honey baked ham, roast turkey with the all trimmings and a selection of mouth watering desserts.

Prices are only $128 per adult, including a 3 hour beverage package and $48 per child over the age of 10.

Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

** Full prepayment is required by 20th December 2010 to guarantee your lunch reservation.

Monday 14th February 2011

Details on our 2011 Valentines Dinner Event will come later in the year. Below is the menu for our very successful 2010 event.

Spoil your special other half with a romantic 5 course candle-lit dinner at Quaife's Restaurant. Our 5 course degustation menu is designed to be shared, with each mouth watering course as irresistible as your loved one. Relax and unwind with French Champagne in our Victorian Lounge, let Sir Victor entertain on the Baby Grand Piano and retire by the fireplace with hand made chocolates and port.

Prices are only $98 per person, including French Champagne and 5 course degustation menu.*

Valentines Day Menu

Oyster Shooter with tomato jelly

Timbales of antipasto with French vinaigrette and micro leaves

Tempura soft shell crab with kaffir melon heart and a touch of chilli

Fillet mignon with Armagnac and black pepper, buttered spinach leaf, fluffy sweet corn potato, mushroom duxelle and currant sauce

Opera Cake with berries, mousse and red coulis

Coffee or Tea with petit four

*A 50% non refundable deposit is required to secure your reservation.

Tuesday 2nd November 2010 (12noon - 3pm)

Makybe Diva is the champion of the all champions when in comes to the Melbourne Cup. Join in the fun and laughter with John, Dot, Rusty and all of us at The Hughenden to watch the race that stops a nation. The champagne will be flowing on arrival, a delicious 3 course luncheon for all, sweeps will be available through the day, prizes for the best dressed and best hat and a mystery Melbourne Cup Trifecta ticket for each guest - all for only $60 per person.***

TAB facilities are provided around the corner at The Light Brigade.

Big Screen TVs in both function rooms to ensure you can see every minute of action in the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

*** Full prepayment is required by the 28th October 2010 to guarantee your reservation

The tradition of teatime has long been a cherished one, bringing tranquil settings to the mind, delicate refreshments to the palate & warm conversation with good friends to the heart.

Each year The Hughenden launches Winter High Tea with a celebration of all mums on Mothers Day. Mothers Day is the first Sunday in May and from 12pm till 3pm, bring your mum for a delicious 3 course High Tea affair.

On Mother's day the price is only $45 per person including a glass of bubbles on arrival and a gift to all Mums from The Hughenden. This event sells out fast, so best to book in early. Full payment is required at the time of booking.

Each Sunday in Winter from 12midday to 3pm, The Hughenden serves Colonial High Tea in our Victorian Lounge. The price is $40 per adult, $20 per child over the age the 10, and children under the age of 10 dine for free. Bookings are essential.

Sample Menu

1st Course  Selection of Delicate Finger Sandwiched such as Smoked Salmon & Cucumber, Egg & Watercress
Selection of Savoury Tartlettes including Baked Kumera & Almond, Caramelised
Onion and Indian Zucchini & Sweet Potato Fritters

 2nd Course  Home made scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam

3rd Course  Selection of Sweet Treats
For example: Strawberries dipped in Lindt Chocolate & Toasted Almonds, Home
Made Rum Balls, Mini Carrot Cakes, Sweet Tartlettes, Profitteroles.

Continuous Filtered Coffee & Selection of Fine Teas

 

The Hughenden is home to SCBWI Australia & New Zealand. The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is a world wide organization with over 20,000 members and chapters in 17 countries, making it the largest children's writing organization in the world. It is the international professional organization for writers and illustrators of children's literature. Quarterly meeting and international conferences and seminars held at The Hughenden. Check the SCBWI website for dates, times and information.

Do you want to write or illustrate for children but don't know how to go about it? Have you created a children's book but don't know what to do now? Do you have questions about the publishing process? Then head to http://www.scbwiaustralia.org for all help you need.

The inspiration for the Sydney Children's Writers' & Illustrators' Network originated in Melbourne 1983, when Hazel Edwards and Jill Morris initiated a network of children's authors and illustrators to share their work, successes, problems, publishing outlets and  friendship. Original members included Jenny Pausaker, Robin Klein, Edel Wignell, Mary Small.

In 1995, The Hughenden, became the home of the Sydney Children's Writers' & Illustrators' Network chaired by Susanne Gervay. Open to all contracted or published children's creators throughout Australia and internationally, monthly meetings began at The Hughenden in Sydney's Paddington-Woollahra.

Writers and illustrators drop in when they are in Sydney, not on tour or deadline to share good news or bad, get answers and camaraderie. The meetings range from last year's Christmas function where 50 creators partied to the small band of 5 writers in chaotic Book Week. The numbers are irrelevant, as Network is that place of connection and meeting of the vibrant community of children's writers and illustrators in Australia.

Jeni Mawter, Moya Simons, Gus Gordon, Jenny Hale, Vashti Farrer, Felicity Pulman, Deborah Abela, David Morris and many more are part of Network. Creators include much loved, best selling international fantasy authors like Kate Forsyth, multi award winning authors such as James Roy, new young authors  William Kostakis, dynamic playwright Sue Murray, extraordinary illustrators such as Sarah Davis, nervous new creators just starting on their pathway, with educational books or stories in School Magazine.

An exhibition of works of the Network is on permanent display in The Reading Room of The Hughenden.

 

Meeting the 1st Wednesday of every month (except January) from 10:30am to 12:30am. Following the meeting there is the option to stay for a light lunch and to explore The Hughenden. The group is open to contracted children's authors & illustrators to discuss publishing & other events in the world of children's books.

For more information, please email Susanne at gervays@bigpond.com

The Australian Storytelling Guild celebrates story telling at bi-monthly Sunday afternoon events over Devonshire Tea at The Hughenden, Sydney's Arts Hotel. Speakers have included Stephanie Parello, a born storyteller who weaves an eclectic tapestry of stories, songs, and anecdotes, tales of dreams, transformation, and the determination of one's own destiny.Inspirational storyteller Jonathan Drew tells stories from Germany's The Brothers Grimm to works from Australia's Tim Winton; Joy Day is a story teller who relates 'stories of the heart.'

The open microphone segment welcomes storytellers to relate their stories to the audience too.Australian Storytelling Guild president Vivienne Warden enthusiastically embraces storytelling. 'Adults like to tell and listen to stories, just as much as kids do. Sunday afternoons at the Hughenden is a special story telling occasion.

Bookings and contact details:-

Sue Alvarez Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Inc. www.storytellersnsw.org.au suestory@tpg.com.au