The Glasshouse
Meet Nazim Zemirli, Our New Front of House Manager
When it comes to making sure all of our guests have a wonderful stay, our new Front of House Manager, Nazim, is in a class of his own. We caught up with him to learn more about his journey and what makes him excited to be joining The Grove.
Meet Craig Oakley, Head Chef At The Glasshouse
For several months, Craig led the team at our busy banqueting department, catering for the many corporate and social events that we host here at The Grove. Recently, he stepped into an exciting new role at the hotel as Head Chef at The Glasshouse, so we caught up with Craig to find out more.
Meet Lynsey, our Corporate Event Sales Manager
Having left The Grove in 2020 to pursue other ventures, Lynsey chose to return last year and is at the forefront of ensuring corporate groups have a memorable experience on our 300 acres. From serving world leaders to sharing her favourite event space, we sat down to find out more.
Meet Soad Sajjadi, our mansion experience manager
Our grade-II-listed mansion was elegantly refurbished last year, offering exclusive perks for suite guests. We spoke with Soad, our Mansion Experience Manager, about his favourite suite, the benefits, and the legend of Sir Reginald von Chucklesworth.
Meet the Creator: Darren Goss, Beagle Create
Beagle Create, our latest partner for exceptional events at The Grove and the tech brains behind this summer's Everyman Secret Garden cinema, shared insights and success secrets with their Commercial Director, Darren Goss.
Meet Our Gym Team
Get that little bit extra from your workout with the support and expert knowledge of our highly qualified personal trainers. We offer one-on-one personal training sessions for hotel guests and spa members to help you achieve your fitness goals.
Meet Matthew Hurry, Head Chef at The Stables
The Stables relaunches this month, so we sat down with Head Chef, Matthew Hurry, to get to know him a little better and discover what we can expect from the new menu.
Spotlight On Our Corporate Event Planners
Our corporate events team is dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences, from action-packed away days to conferences. We spoke with senior event planners Lauren and Ellie to learn more about what they offer at The Grove.
International Women’s Day With Joanna, Our Hotel Manager
For International Women's Day, we spoke with Joanna, our Hotel Manager, about her journey and her commitment to empowering women at The Grove and beyond.
Meet William Evans, Our New Golf Course & Estates Manager
William is returning to The Grove as our new Golf Course & Estates Manager, leading our award-winning agronomy and gardens teams. With a career spanning the UK, Egypt, and Bahrain, we caught up with him about his journey and vision for the future.
Introducing Sarah Mitten, Our In-House Reflexologist
We have introduced some game-changing reflexology sessions to our wellbeing service at Sequoia spa. Led by Sarah Mitten, an expert in the field, we sat down to learn more about the practice and her top tips for wellness.
Spotlight On Our Social Events Team
At The Grove, our event planners craft unforgettable moments for all occasions. We caught up with Ranjna Kashyap, Senior Planning Manager, and Amaelia Parmenter, Social Event Sales Manager, to hear about hosting special events and collaborating with our trusted suppliers.
Meet Fenella Buss, Our New PGA Assistant Golf Professional
A keen golfer from a young age, Fenella joins us as one of our new PGA Assistant Golf Professionals. We sat down with her to find out more.
Meet Our New Spa Therapists
At the end of last year, we welcomed six new spa therapists to Sequoia from Thailand and the Philippines. To celebrate the launch of our multiculturally-inspired Signature massage, we caught up with four of these talented women to learn more about their journey and expertise.
Meet James Lackford, Event Planning Manager
James Lackford is our wonderful Event Planning Manager. Having worked at The Grove for 18 months, we sat down to...
Find Your Glow: A Story Of Scented Memories
Demi Pendakis is the founder and owner of natural skincare and candle brand F.Y.G (Find Your Glow), whose products are...
Meet our new Social Media and Content Executive
We are delighted to welcome Cindy to the team as our Social Media and Content Executive. With a new hotel...
In conversation with Kyle Phillips
After a year of winning important accolades for our golf course, including being rated No.27 in Golf World’s new Top...
Behind the Scenes: Sequoia Spa Refurbishment by StudioJill
We're thrilled about our spa refurbishment! The new members' lounge has transformed beautifully, and Phase Two is in progress. Curious about the creative process? We chatted with Jill from StudioJill to learn more about the design team's approach.
Meet our new Executive Chef, Maarten Geschwindt
As The Grove undergoes an exciting refurbishment and reopening, we’re thrilled to welcome Maarten Geschwindt as Executive Chef. Maarten will lead our culinary team and oversee all of our restaurants. We caught up with him to get to know him a little better...
Q&A with Sam Hubert at Football Escapes
This summer, we were delighted to host the first ever UK Football Escapes break. After two fantastic camps – with...
Behind the Scenes: New Lounges by Martin Hulbert
After a stunning refurbishment, our historic Lounges now feature a cocktail bar, ideal for sipping drinks or enjoying sushi. We spoke to interior designer, Martin Hulbert about his inspiration and the design process that created these breath-taking rooms.
Meet The Creator: Russell Allen, Fruitful Team Events
Our key partner in delivering creative team events is Fruitful. We caught up with their founder, Russell Allen, who shared some fascinating insights and secrets of success.
Meet the creator: Grant Fear, Woodland Hawking
A close encounter with a bird of prey can be truly unforgettable, especially in today’s world. That’s why The Grove offers Woodland Hawking experiences year-round for ages 3 and up. We spoke with Grant Fear, the man behind the glove, about his passion for falconry.
Meet the creator: Martin Hulbert
The re-creation of The Glasshouse is nearly complete – we can almost hear the drum roll! We caught up with the interior designer behind it all, Martin Hulbert, who gave us some fascinating insights into how his vision for The Glasshouse came together.
