The Kennels Newsletter - Edition 3

the kennels clubhouse newsletter

AUTUMN EDITION

Welcome to the third edition of Woof!

It has been a great couple of months here at The Kennels with the Festival of Speed taking place on the estate. We’ve also had some great events including our Comedy Evening, Catch & Cook event and much more.

Looking ahead we’ve got some exciting events coming up including our Outdoor Cinema where James Bond’s No Time to Die will be the film on show. We also have a Game Masterclass with our Head Chef, Dan Turner and our Bonfire Night extravaganza in November.

The Goodwood Revival is not too far away so if you would like a table for lunch or dinner over the event, please email kennelsreservations@goodwood.com. Our Vintage Market returns on Saturday 20 August so do make sure you join us to get Revival Ready! It is set to be a brilliant day with some excellent stall holders.

Last but not least, you can now book your table for lunch on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and over New Year. To book, please email kennelschristmas@goodwood.com.

Coming out in October we will have a festive edition of Woof which will include everything we have going on over the Christmas period so keep a look out for this. We look forward to seeing you at The Kennels very soon.

Ellie Cundy

The Kennels and Hound Lodge General Manager

‘…for here a great landowner might become a simple gentleman and, escaping the burden of his heavy responsibilities, might sink himself not only in memories of his care-free childhood, but in the happiness of true friendships…’

Lady Muriel Beckwith, daughter of the 7th Duke of Richmond, from her book, When I Remember , 1936.

Glenfiddich was a sporting lodge on the family’s Gordon Castle estate where they went on holiday every year to enjoy the grouse-shooting, deer-stalking, and fishing. It was originally a rustic retreat built by their ancestor, Jane, Duchess of Gordon, in the 1770s. The single-storey dwelling was tucked into the hills in a sheltered position overlooking the Fiddich, a tributary of the Spey. Large sash windows embraced extensive views of the surrounding countryside – its construction coinciding with the rise of the Picturesque movement. Here, the children ran freely among the hills enjoying the fresh air and swimming in the river and burns.

Queen Victoria visited Glenfiddich for a few days in 1887 accompanied by Princess Louise and attended by Lady Churchill and General Sir Thomas Biddulph. Unfortunately, their luggage was delayed, so the Queen – much to her annoyance – had to go down to dinner ‘in our riding-skirts, and just as we were.’

After dinner, Lady Churchill read Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen to the Queen, before they retired to bed.

Lady Muriel describes the interior as she remembers it: ‘Everything was as plain as possible, the long passages being covered with coco-nut matting, and in all the rooms wide open hearths where peat was burned... The drawing-room had many unique features, the largest of the armchairs being covered with

Gordon tartan; the tables painted white.’ As the main sport was deer-stalking, many of the objects reflected this: the handles of the table-knives were made from stag’s horns. The ‘Shankery’ was a room named after Geordie Shanks, the much-loved family head gillie. It was ‘a large room where waders were dried, fly-books sorted, reels oiled, etc. etc.’

The teas at Glenfiddich were very popular with everyone, especially after a long day on the moors. Hot scones were made on an old-fashioned griddle over a peat fire. Oatcakes were baked by Mrs Lipp, Lady Muriel remarking: ‘Perhaps the happiness of Mrs Lipp got into her baking – I think it must have been so, for in Scotland, or in any other place, I have never enjoyed teas as much as hers.’

Although Glenfiddich was sold by the 9th Duke of Richmond in 1946, its memory still lives on in family lore; when Hound Lodge was converted into a sporting lodge in 2016, it drew its inspiration from Glenfiddich Lodge.

For more information about Hound Lodge, please visit Goodwood.com

James Peill, Curator of the Goodwood Collection

GLENFIDDICH, BANFFSHIRE, SCOTLAND LODGE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Goodwood for Business

ednesday 7 s eptember w ednesday 5 o ctober w ednesday 2 n ovember

Goodwood for Business returns with some exciting guest speakers. Jenny Miller – Festival of Speed General Manager, Jon Barnett –Racecourse Director and Sam Medcraft – Motor Circuit General Manager.

Afternoon Tea

aturday 10 s eptember

aturday 22 o ctober s aturday 26 n ovember

Treat your family or friends to a delicious afternoon tea at The Kennels.

The Kennels Quiz w ednesday 28 s eptember w ednesday 19 o ctober w ednesday 9 n ovember

The quiz returns from its summer break with quizmaster Jamie testing your knowledge on a wide range of categories!

Sleep, with Stephanie Moore: Wellbeing Talk w ednesday 7 s eptember

Stephanie will explain why she considers sleep to be the most important aspect of self-care and discusses ways to help achieve a regular good night’s sleep.

Get Revival Ready

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Join us before you head to the Goodwood Revival as we get you Revival Ready.

Fats, with Stephanie Moore: Wellbeing Talk

w ednesday 5 o ctober

In this talk Stephanie will explain the surprising truth about the importance of certain fats in the diet.

Dr John Mason: Was there (is there) Life on Mars?

w ednesday 12 o ctober

Dr John Mason returns to The Kennels to talk about whether there was or still is, Life on Mars. After dinner, head out onto the Duchess’ Paddock to look through the telescope for some planet gazing.

Nik Westacott : Estate Foraging

t hursday 13 o ctober

Nik Westacott, restauranteur, chef, caterer and mushroom expert will guide you through the fascinating world of foraging.

Game Masterclass, with Head Chef, Dan Turner

m onday 17 o ctober

Join us for our Game Masterclass where our Head Chef, Dan, will teach you all about the different cuts and preparation. Goodwood Gamekeeper, Robert Nicholson, will also be part of the Masterclass.

Menopause, with Stephanie Moore: Wellbeing Talk

w ednesday 2 n ovember

Stephanie discusses the menopause including the various phases of peri-menopause, the symptoms that can be experienced and how best to navigate these times.

Bonfire Night

F riday 4 n ovember s aturday 5 n ovember

Our ever-popular Bonfire Night celebrations return with two nights of sensational fireworks.

Gusbourne Wine Tasting Dinner

w ednesday 23 n ovember

Enjoy an evening trying out different Gusbourne Wines with our tasting dinner. The evening will include a fourcourse meal, which will be accompanied with a different wine.

Wreath Making

t uesday 29 n ovember w ednesday 30 n ovember

Nothing says Christmas quite like a beautiful wreath on your front door! Join us for a festive wreath making workshop, where you will learn how to create your very own wreath.

To book your space on one of our events, please visit Goodwood.com or email kennelsreservations@goodwood.com

We are also always looking for new ideas for events at The Kennels, so please do feel free to send recommendations or suggestions to ellie.cundy@goodwood.com

FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER OUTDOOR CINEMA:

JAMES BOND | NO TIME TO DIE

Sit under the stars at The Kennels for a fantastic evening with Bond, James Bond as the big screen shows No Time to Die

Oscar winning No Time to Die finally made the big screens in 2021 after its release was postponed due to the pandemic. In this film, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a peaceful life in Jamaica, but this is short-lived when an old friend from the CIA turns up asking for help. His mission is to rescue a kidnapped scientist which turns out to be harder than

first thought, leading Bond to find out about a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. Starring Daniel Craig, Rami Malek and Lea Seydoux, it is a film not to be missed!

Traditional movie treats, including burgers, popcorn and ice-cream will be available to purchase to ensure you are equipped for the ultimate outdoor film night out.

For more information or to book, please visit Goodwood.com

DATES FOR THE DIARY

LEVIN DOWN GOODWOOD GIN

Too steep for the plough and abundant in natural English Juniper, Levin Down, derived from ‘Leave-Alone-Hill’, is an ancient hill on the Goodwood Estate.

Juniper

Berries from this plant that thrives on the chalky lowlands of the estate form the backbone of every gin.

Mint

A perennial plant native to England, the leaves lend a delightful freshness to the spirit.

Coriander

The dry fruits are used for their delectable, spicy, lemon flavours and help to keep the gin beautifully dry.

It was here that the Charlton Hunt earned fame, drawing the nobility and gentry of the 18th century to Goodwood. Among them the third Duke of Devonshire, who galloped his horse down Levin Down at so fierce a pace he flew over a five-barred gate at the bottom – and in that daring feat introduced fence jumping to the hunt.

With a character shaped by wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, Levin Down Goodwood Gin is handcrafted using traditional methods, distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs. The result is an authentic

London Dry from the wilds of West Sussex – luxuriously soft on the nose and perfectly balanced on the palate – native gorse flower lending a tantalising hint of warm toasted coconut and vanilla to forward notes of zesty citrus and characteristic juniper.

Levin Down Goodwood Gin is available to order online at Goodwood.com . Alternatively you can visit the Goodwood Farm Shop or The Kennels Shop to pick up your bottle of gin.

Wild Gorse Flower

This locally grown flower lends a tantalising hint of warm toasted coconut and vanilla.

ESTATE VENISON, HAUNCH PASTY, BLACKBERRY RED WINE JUS

FROM THE KITCHEN AT THE KENNELS

This recipe serves six people.

For the venison loin

1kg venison rump

For the shortcrust pastry

653g flour

375g cold butter

125g whole eggs 56g cold water Salt

For the filling

500g diced venison haunch

250g potato, thinly sliced

250g swede, thinly sliced

1 white onion, finely diced Black pepper Salt

Egg wash for glazing

For the red wine sauce

400ml beef stock

400ml chicken stock

400ml red wine

100ml port

1 sprig rosemary

4 shallots, diced

1 garlic clove

10 blackberries

A beautiful meal to enjoy going into autumn.

To make the venison loin

Trim the fat off the venison and cut into individual portions.

To cook the loin, place in a frying pan over a medium heat and seal the venison until browned all over.

Place in the oven for eight minutes for a medium roast.

Allow to rest before serving.

To make the venison pasty

To make the pastry, tip the flour into a bowl with the salt. Grate the butter into the flour and stir through. Add the cold water, eggs and mix again until the pastry forms a dough. Wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for at least one hour.

Using a sharp knife, thinly slice all your filling ingredients into a clean bowl, mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste

Remove the pastry from the fridge onto a floured surface and roll out to a 3mm thickness. Using a 10cm cutting ring, press out six pastry circles.

Using the raw filling mix add a teaspoon to each pastry circle. Egg wash around the end of each pastry circle, then lift one side and stick down on the other to create pasties.

Use a fork or two fingers to crimp the edges firmly shut and transfer to baking trays lined with baking parchment and brush with egg wash.

Bake at 180 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top. Once cooked allow to cool.

To make the red wine sauce

Using a large saucepan over a medium heat add shallots and cook for about three minutes until lightly browned, stirring often.

Add one slightly crushed garlic clove and a sprig of rosemary and continue cooking for a further three minutes, stirring often.

Pour in 400ml of red wine and cook until reduced by two thirds, after this stage add 400ml beef stock and 400ml chicken stock and bring to the boil.

Turn down the heat and simmer until reduced by two-thirds. Using a fine strainer pass the sauce through into a clean pan, add blackberries and set aside until needed.

Plate up and serve alongside your favourite roasted vegetables.

BARKITECTURE

Kevin McCloud MBE spearheaded the project with The Duke of Richmond and invited architects from around the globe to enter. We’re delighted to home three of the kennels and in the next couple of editions we will run through the design and story behind these amazing builds.

First up is Love From by Jony Ive and Marc Newson, who were inspired by their dogs, Dave and Scruff. Jony and Marc blew up the concept of the doghouse by making it an open-ended shelter that eludes to the traditional kennel but is also functional. This kennel can be found in reception so do take a look when you next visit us.

All the money raised from the auction of the kennels went to the Dogs Trust, with over £30,000 raised altogether!

OPENING TIMES

We update our opening times regularly on our website with information about any exclusiveuse closures that may be coming up, so please do remember to check these before you visit us.

Our standard opening times are as follows:

Kennels Reception

Sunday to Wednesday 8.00am – 6.00pm

Thursday to Saturday 8.00am – 10.00pm

Should you have any queries outside of these times, please call and leave us a message on 01243 755132 or email kennelsreservations@goodwood.com

The Restaurant

The Kennels Restaurant will be open as follows:

KENNELS VINTAGE MARKET AND GOODWOOD REVIVAL

Looking for an outfit for the Goodwood Revival? Don’t forget to join us at our Vintage Market on Saturday 20 August between 10am – 5pm. Our stalls will be featuring some wonderful items of clothing and accessories from bygone eras so you can find the perfect outfit for the Revival. Admission is complimentary with food available throughout the day. Parking will be at Goodwood Racecourse with a free shuttle down to The Kennels.

Now that you have an outfit from the Vintage Market, Betty’s Salon will be coming to The Kennels over the event to get you ‘Revival Ready’. With slots from 7am, the team can give you the perfect vintage up-do!

The Goodwood Revival starts on Friday 16 September – don’t forget to book your table at The Kennels over the Revival by emailing kennelsreservations@ goodwood.com

‘TIS THE CHRISTMAS AND APRÈS SKI SEASON

We are now taking bookings for Christmas lunch, as well as Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

To book your table, please email kennelschristmas@goodwood.com Payment will be taken upon booking.

We are also excited to share the details of our popular Après Ski parties that will be taking place on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 December on the Putting Green for an evening of dancing and fun. To book your tickets, please visit Goodwood.com

Our Christmas Market will also be returning on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 December – with lots of great stalls set to join us, it is certainly one to add to your diary!

Lunch

Thursday to Sunday 12.00pm – 2.30pm Dinner

Thursday to Saturday 6.30pm – 9.00pm

The Restaurant is closed Monday –Wednesday and Sunday dinner.

The Bar

The Main Bar, Drawing Room and Terraces opening times change monthly.

For up to date times, please visit Goodwood.com

At the heart of Goodwoof was Barkitecture – a stunning architectural exhibition and competition featuring cutting-edge kennel design.