RH has opened 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. 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.
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. 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.
“We are proud 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,” said RH CEO Gary Friedman. “We believe RH England represents our greatest work to date and will serve as a symbol of our values as we embark on our expansion across Europe.”