For the winter 2025 edition of our much-loved House event, we whisked away 15 fashion and beauty influencers to Wilderness Reserve on Sibton Park Estate in the stunning Suffolk countryside. The two-day itinerary was jam-packed with chic soirées, spa sessions and stylish activations, from a magical champagne dinner to a series of self-care appointments. We celebrated all things fashion and beauty with some of the brands beloved by our editors and audience. Scroll to see everything we got up to!
DAY 1
12 P.M: ARRIVAL & WELCOME LUNCH
After arrival, we hosted a grazing lunch so our editors and influencers could get to know one another. The menu included a selection of Wilderness’ famous sharing salads, cheeses and cold meats, which we enjoyed by the roaring kitchen fire.
The first activity on the itinerary at our House events is always the gifting suite, because we like to start with a bang! From Jellycat accessories and Missoma jewellery to Chelsea Peers pyjamas and the very best in beauty, guests were invited to select from the curated collections on display.
2 p.m: THE GIFTING SUITE
CULT BEAUTY PICS
Summer Fridays
Dream Lip Oil
£26
BYREDO Bal d'Afrique
Eau de Parfum
£150
Maison Margiela Replica Lazy Sunday Morning Eau de Toilette
£125
Natasha Denona
Eyeshadow Palette
£80
4p.m: Cult beauty powder room
DAY 2
Everyone’s favourite part of our House events is the dinner party. After a three-course meal created by the talented Wilderness chefs (comprising an amuse-bouche followed by scallops and chorizo, fillet steak, celeriac risotto, and chocolate mousse to finish), we talked (and later danced) late into the night. It was an evening—and a meal—to remember.
7 p.m: DINNER
1P.M: medik8 longevity lunch
2 p.m: Check-Out
‘Til Next Time!
The last activity on the itinerary was such a treat. Medik8, one of our favourite skincare brands, co-hosted the second-day lunch to celebrate the launch of its Advanced Pro-Collagen Peptide Cream. We gathered to break bread (literally, thanks to the delightful homemade sourdough that was served) and chat about the brilliant benefits of this innovative new rejuvenating moisturiser.
FESTIVE HOUSE 2025
As we like to serve our guests the very best in food and drink, Moët was our apéritif of choice—because after all, what is a festive dinner without a champagne reception? With both the Brut and Rosé Impérial on offer, we were simply spoilt for choice.
6 p.m: The Moët & Chandon Champagne Reception
10 A.M: VASELINE SPA sessions
What would a House event be without some kind of spa treatment? The spa in Wilderness’ Blythe Barn is one of the most impressive parts of the site, so we were thrilled when Vaseline suggested taking it over to give our guests massages using its Intensive Care Cocoa collection. We lounged around in the steam room, sauna and hot tub, and took dips in the outdoor heated pool, hot tub and plunge pool.
Crystal Retinal
£45
Advanced Say Ultimate Protect
£59
C-Tetra
Advanced
£70
Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptided Cream
£79
MEDIK8 TOP PICKS
Watermelon Glow Dewy
Skin Routine
£57
Watermelon Glow Pink
Juice Moisturizer
£20
Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner
£14
Dewy Flush Blush Watermelon Flush
£22
GLOW RECIPE PICKS
9 A.m: GLOW RECIPE BREAKFAST IN BED
After a late night, we were excited to have breakfast delivered straight to our rooms, courtesy of Cult Beauty. It was served with a side of skincare; Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow Dewy Skin Routine Kit was presented on silver platters alongside croissants and granola.
In the Cult Beauty Powder Room, guests could get a little glow-up for the champagne reception and dinner party, be it a makeup touch-up or a few spritzes of a sumptuous new scent. From Byredo’s Bal D’Afrique to Frederic Malle’s Portrait of a Lady, there was a plethora of elegant perfumes to discover, as well as two expert makeup artists give our looks a boost.
HeatBounce Conditioning Heat Protectant
£48
Astrolift Reparative
Volume Spray
£44
Molecular Repair
Hair Oil
£65
AirWash
Dry Shampoo
£24
BLOW-DRY BAR PICKS
3P.M: THE K-18 BLOW-DRY BAR
To get us fully prepped for the afternoon and evening activities, guests were invited to the K-18 Blow-Dry Bar, where experts were on hand to spruce up, style and add some oomph to everyone’s hair. Using the ultimate trio of haircare—the Astrolift Reparative Volume Spray, the HeatBounce Conditioning Heat Protectant and Airwash Dry Shampoo—you best believe everyone’s hair looked its very best.
Vaseline Intensive Care
Body Lotion
£8
Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Soothe Body Lotion
£8
Vaseline Intensive Care Body Lotion Essential Healing
£8
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Body Oil
£6
VASELINE TOP PICKS
MISSOMA
Harris Reed In Good Hands Slider Bracelet
£125
CHELSEA PEERS
Organic Cotton Lilac Stripe Frill Long Pyjama Set
£55
MISSOMA
Lucy Williams Knot Small Hoop Earrings
£98
JELLY CAT
Amuseables Croissant
Bag Charm
£23
GIFTING SUITE PICKS
