Welcome to three inspiring days in the beautiful Kent countryside, where business growth, meaningful connections, personal development, and memorable experiences come together.
Hosted at the elegant Chilston Park Hotel, this exclusive SU2SU Spring Retreat has been carefully designed to provide the perfect balance between professional development, strategic networking, personal wellbeing, and genuine relationship building.
Throughout the retreat, delegates will participate in a series of engaging workshops, keynote presentations, networking sessions, and collaborative discussions designed to inspire fresh thinking, encourage innovation, strengthen professional relationships, and create valuable business opportunities. Alongside the business programme, guests will enjoy exceptional dining experiences, time to relax and recharge, and carefully curated activities within the stunning surroundings of one of Kent’s most prestigious country house hotels.
A highlight of the retreat will be an exclusive visit to Gusbourne, one of England’s most acclaimed sparkling wine producers. Delegates will enjoy a guided vineyard and winery tour, gain insight into the craftsmanship and dedication behind world-class English wines, and experience a tasting in a truly exceptional setting within the heart of the Kent countryside.
The retreat offers a unique opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday business life, gain new perspectives, exchange ideas with fellow professionals, and focus on both personal and professional growth in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Whether you are looking to expand your network, develop strategic partnerships, learn from experienced business leaders, or simply spend quality time with like-minded professionals, the SU2SU Spring Retreat provides the ideal setting to achieve your goals.
We look forward to welcoming you to Chilston Park Hotel for what promises to be an inspiring, productive, and truly memorable experience.
Because business is built on relationships, and the strongest relationships are often formed when we take the time to connect beyond the boardroom.
Dates: 13th - 15th April 2027
Location: Chilston Park Hotel, Kent, England
Hosted by: SU2SU in partnership with PURE ONE Business
Kent has long been regarded as one of England’s most attractive destinations for executive retreats, business events, and leadership gatherings. Combining excellent accessibility from London and the South East, outstanding hospitality, beautiful countryside, and a rich heritage, the Garden of England provides the ideal environment for both professional development and personal wellbeing.
The peaceful surroundings of Chilston Park Hotel offer a refreshing alternative to busy city environments, allowing delegates to focus, collaborate, build relationships, and return home with renewed energy and fresh ideas. Far removed from the distractions of everyday business life, Kent provides the perfect setting to step back, think strategically, and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders.
Beyond the business programme itself, Kent offers an inspiring backdrop of rolling countryside, historic castles, picturesque villages, world-class vineyards, stunning coastline, and exceptional local produce. The county has a unique ability to encourage creativity, open discussion, and fresh perspectives, making it one of the UK’s most desirable locations for executive networking and professional retreats.
For many delegates, some of the most valuable conversations take place outside the meeting room. Whether sharing ideas over breakfast, networking during an exclusive visit to Gusbourne, exploring the Kent countryside, or discussing future opportunities over dinner with fellow delegates, Kent creates the ideal environment for building genuine relationships that extend far beyond the retreat itself.
This is more than simply a business event. It is an opportunity to invest in yourself, your business, and your network while experiencing one of England’s most beautiful and inspiring regions.
Kent offers:
✓ Easy Access from London, the South East, and Major UK Transport Hubs
✓ Beautiful Countryside and Historic Landscapes
✓ Award-Winning Vineyards and Wine Experiences
✓ Exceptional Hospitality and Dining
✓ A Relaxed Environment for Strategic Thinking
✓ Outstanding Opportunities for Networking and Collaboration
✓ The Perfect Balance of Business, Wellbeing, and Inspiration
✓ Unique Experiences Including Exclusive Vineyard and Estate Visits
Because sometimes the best business decisions are made when you step away from the office.
Located in the heart of the Kent countryside, Chilston Park Hotel provides an exceptional setting for the SU2SU Spring Retreat 2027.
Set within 77 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens, this elegant country house hotel combines historic character, modern comfort, and outstanding hospitality in a peaceful and inspiring environment. Its tranquil setting makes it the ideal destination for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking the perfect balance between productivity, networking, personal development, and wellbeing.
Delegates will enjoy luxurious accommodation, stylish meeting facilities, exceptional dining experiences, and welcoming social spaces designed to encourage both professional collaboration and meaningful relationship building. The hotel’s impressive lounges, private event spaces, landscaped grounds, and outdoor terraces provide numerous opportunities for informal networking and discussion beyond the structured business programme.
The surrounding Kent countryside, often referred to as the Garden of England, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, heritage, and rural charm. From rolling landscapes and historic villages to award-winning vineyards and renowned visitor attractions, the region provides the perfect backdrop for fresh thinking, strategic conversations, and genuine connections away from the distractions of everyday business life.
A highlight of the retreat will be an exclusive visit to Gusbourne, one of England’s most acclaimed and award-winning wine estates. Delegates will enjoy a guided vineyard and winery experience, learning about the craftsmanship behind world-class English wines while enjoying further opportunities for networking and relationship building in a truly memorable setting.
Throughout the retreat, delegates will experience the warm hospitality, exceptional service, and relaxed atmosphere that have made Chilston Park one of Kent’s most respected country house hotels. Whether attending workshops, exchanging ideas with fellow delegates, enjoying fine dining, or simply taking time to reflect within the hotel’s beautiful surroundings, guests will find the perfect environment to learn, connect, and recharge.
This combination of location, comfort, hospitality, professional facilities, and exclusive access to one of Kent’s premier wine estates makes Chilston Park Hotel the ideal host venue for the SU2SU Spring Retreat 2027.
Welcome to Kent and the beginning of an inspiring few days with fellow SU2SU members, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
Upon arrival at Chilston Park Hotel, delegates will be welcomed and invited to check into their accommodation before taking time to explore the beautiful grounds, relax, and settle into the surroundings of one of Kent’s finest country house hotels.
As guests arrive throughout the afternoon, there will be opportunities to meet fellow delegates, reconnect with existing contacts, and begin building new relationships in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The elegant surroundings of Chilston Park provide the perfect setting to step away from the demands of everyday business life and focus on personal growth, professional development, and meaningful connections.
In the early evening, delegates will gather for a welcome briefing, introducing the programme for the days ahead and providing an opportunity to learn more about the retreat, its objectives, and the experiences that await.
The day concludes with a welcome networking dinner, bringing together members and guests for an evening of conversation, relationship building, and shared experiences. It is often during these informal moments that some of the most valuable connections are made, setting the foundation for a productive and rewarding retreat.
This first day is designed to ease delegates into the retreat experience, creating the perfect environment for collaboration, learning, and inspiration over the days ahead.
✓ Arrival at Chilston Park Hotel
✓ Hotel Check-in and Welcome Reception
✓ Time to Relax and Explore the Grounds
✓ Informal Networking Opportunities
✓ Welcome Briefing
✓ Welcome Networking Dinner
✓ Meet Fellow SU2SU Members and Guests
✓ Relationship Building in a Relaxed Environment
The morning begins with a series of engaging business sessions, presentations, and collaborative discussions designed to encourage fresh thinking, share experiences, and provide practical insights that delegates can apply within their own businesses and professional lives. Throughout the morning, there will be opportunities for networking, idea sharing, and open discussion with fellow business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals in a relaxed and supportive environment.
A light networking lunch will be served at the hotel, providing delegates with the opportunity to continue conversations, reflect on the morning’s discussions, and build relationships with fellow attendees.
Following lunch, delegates will depart by private coach for an exclusive visit to Gusbourne, one of England’s most acclaimed and award-winning wine estates. Nestled within the beautiful Kent countryside, Gusbourne has earned an international reputation for producing exceptional English sparkling and still wines, combining traditional craftsmanship with innovation and a deep connection to the land.
Guests will enjoy a guided vineyard and winery tour, learning about the history of the estate, the winemaking process, and the remarkable rise of English wine on the global stage. The experience will conclude with a tasting of selected wines, providing the perfect setting for informal networking, meaningful conversations, and relationship building in a truly memorable environment.
Upon returning to Chilston Park Hotel, delegates will have time to relax, freshen up, and enjoy the hotel’s facilities before gathering for the evening dining experience.
The day concludes with a special dinner accompanied by a selection of carefully chosen wines, allowing delegates to continue discussions, strengthen connections, and enjoy a relaxed evening in the company of fellow members and guests.
✓ Breakfast at Chilston Park Hotel
✓ Business Growth and Leadership Sessions
✓ Networking Opportunities Throughout the Morning
✓ Collaborative Discussions and Idea Sharing
✓ Light Networking Lunch
✓ Private Coach Transfer to Gusbourne
✓ Guided Vineyard and Winery Tour
✓ English Wine Tasting Experience
✓ Evening Dining Experience
✓ Relationship Building with Fellow Delegates and Business Leaders
Creating opportunities, sharing knowledge, and building relationships that extend far beyond the retreat itself.
The final day of the SU2SU Spring Retreat provides an opportunity to reflect on the experiences, insights, and relationships developed throughout the programme.
Following breakfast at Chilston Park Hotel, delegates will gather for the closing business session of the retreat. This final discussion will focus on key learnings, future opportunities, personal and professional development, and practical actions that participants can implement within their businesses and organisations following their return home.
The session also provides an opportunity to share experiences, celebrate successes, exchange ideas, and reinforce the valuable relationships established over the previous days. Delegates will be encouraged to identify potential collaborations, partnerships, and opportunities for continued engagement within the SU2SU community.
Following the closing session, guests will have time to check out of the hotel before gathering for a farewell networking lunch. This final meal together offers one last opportunity for meaningful conversation, exchanging contact details, and strengthening the connections that have been formed throughout the retreat.
As delegates begin their journeys home, they will leave not only with new knowledge and fresh perspectives, but also with a strengthened network of like-minded professionals, business leaders, and entrepreneurs.
While the retreat may be coming to an end, the relationships, ideas, and opportunities created during these three days are intended to continue long after the journey home.
✓ Breakfast at Chilston Park Hotel
✓ Closing Business Session and Retreat Reflections
✓ Key Takeaways and Action Planning
✓ Future Opportunities and Collaboration Discussions
✓ Hotel Check-Out
✓ Farewell Networking Lunch
✓ Final Relationship-Building Opportunities
✓ Departure from Chilston Park Hotel
Turning inspiration into action and transforming new connections into lasting opportunities.
12:00 – 17:00
Delegates arrive at Chilston Park Hotel
15:00 onwards
Hotel check-in and free time
15:00 – 18:00
Opportunity to relax, explore the hotel grounds, connect with fellow delegates, and enjoy the facilities
18:00 – 18:30
Welcome reception and retreat briefing
18:30 – 19:30
Introductions and networking session
19:30 – 22:00
Welcome Networking Dinner
22:00 onwards
Informal networking and leisure time
07:30 – 09:00
Breakfast
09:00 – 10:30
Business Growth Session 1
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee break and networking
11:00 – 12:30
Business Growth Session 2
12:30 – 13:30
Light networking lunch
13:30 – 14:00
Coach transfer to Gusbourne Vineyard
14:00 – 17:00
Exclusive Gusbourne Vineyard Experience
• Guided vineyard tour
• Winery and estate experience
• English sparkling wine tasting
• Informal networking opportunities
17:00 – 17:30
Return transfer to Chilston Park Hotel
17:30 – 19:00
Free time to relax and refresh
19:00 – 22:00
Networking Dinner featuring selected Gusbourne wines
22:00 onwards
Informal networking and leisure time
07:30 – 09:00
Breakfast
09:00 – 10:30
Closing Session and Key Takeaways
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00
Action Planning and Future Opportunities
12:00 – 13:30
Farewell Networking Lunch
13:30 onwards
Delegate departures
• Return journeys by car
• Rail departures from nearby stations
• Continued networking and future collaboration planning
Join Ollie Austen, fellow SU2SU members, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals for an exclusive three-day retreat in the beautiful surroundings of Kent.
This is far more than a conference or traditional networking event. It is an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of business and immerse yourself in an inspiring environment designed to encourage meaningful conversations, fresh thinking, personal growth, and valuable new connections.
Over three memorable days, you will enjoy a carefully curated programme of business discussions, networking opportunities, leadership sessions, exceptional dining experiences, and unique Kent-based activities, all designed to help you strengthen relationships, explore new opportunities, and return home with renewed energy and fresh perspectives.
Set within the elegant surroundings of Chilston Park Hotel, one of Kent’s finest country house hotels, this intimate retreat provides the perfect environment for genuine conversations, collaboration, and long-lasting professional relationships. Away from the distractions of everyday business life, delegates will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
A highlight of the retreat will be an exclusive visit to Domaine Evremond, one of England’s most prestigious sparkling wine estates, where delegates will enjoy a guided vineyard experience, wine tasting, and informal networking within the beautiful Kent countryside.
£1165 per person - Executive Room
Limited to just 19 delegates for a truly personal experience.
✓ Two Nights Accommodation at Chilston Park Hotel
✓ Daily Breakfast
✓ Light Networking Lunches
✓ Welcome Networking Reception
✓ Business Growth and Leadership Sessions
✓ Collaborative Discussions and Networking Opportunities
✓ Exclusive Visit to Gusbourne Vineyard and Estate
✓ Guided Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting
✓ Welcome Networking Dinner
✓ Networking Dinner Featuring Gusbourne Wines
✓ Farewell Networking Lunch
✓ Access to Hotel Facilities Throughout Your Stay
✓ Dedicated Retreat Support Throughout
To maintain the exclusive and personal nature of this retreat, places are strictly limited to a small number of attendees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Kent for what promises to be an inspiring, productive, and memorable SU2SU Spring Retreat 2027.
Hosted By: Ollie Austen, SU2SU and PURE ONE Business
Secure your place today with a deposit of just £200 per person. You can then spread the remaining balance through convenient monthly payments in line with our payment plan, or make additional payments whenever it suits you.
Paying for your retreat has never been easier, allowing you to secure your place now and budget comfortably over time.
We look forward to welcoming you to Chilston Park Hotel in April 2027 for what promises to be an inspiring, productive, and truly memorable experience.