A festive girls’ wine weekend you can join solo

December 11th–13th

Kent, England

UK Wine Weekends are something a little different from our usual France wine retreats: shorter, closer to home, and designed around a different kind of experience. Think less grand retreat, more cozy get-together. A small group of women, a comfortable Airbnb base, two days in English wine country, and the kind of weekend that's genuinely easy to say yes to.

No flights, no fuss. Just good wine, great company, and a Sunday morning where nobody's quite ready to leave.

With weekends closer to home, there's a good chance some of the women you meet will be the kind of friends you can actually see again on a random Thursday!

After a successful summer wine weekend in Kent, I’ll now be hosting a Christmas wine retreat this December!

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Where we’re going

A quiet street scene in a historic town during sunset, featuring old brick houses with tiled roofs, lush greenery on the right side, and a cobblestone path.

Kent

The Garden of England and vineyards producing sparkling wines that rival Champagne.

2 Nights | 5-7 Guests | £680 per person*

*Or book & room with a friend for £630 per person

  • December 11th–13th

Dates:

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The Festive Itinerary

Friday - Welcome dinner & wine tasting

Taxis will pick you up from the train station and take you to our Airbnb.

Friday night is about settling in and getting to know each other: welcome wine, snacks, a wine-tasting game, dinner together, Christmas crackers, and of course, bottles of wine to share with new friends.

Saturday Morning

Breakfast and free time to hang out and slowly get ready for the winery visits ahead!

Saturday Day - Wineries!

We’ll start the day with a guided tasting at our first winery, Gusbourne.

Next we’ll head to a cozy pub in Tenterden for lunch (drinks included).

Then off to our second winery, Chaptel Down, for a guided tour & tasting.

Before heading back to the Airbnb we’ll have one final winery stop at Wayfarer for a tasting experience

Saturday Evening - Dinner & games

Back to the Airbnb for a bit of downtime. Then dinner together and a festive living room pub quiz with a sparkling prize, and a classic Christmas game of White Elephant (gifts provided).

Sunday Morning

A slower breakfast before packing up and taking taxis back to the train station and a WhatsApp group of new friends that's already active.

Where We Stay

These weekends are based in a comfortable, well-equipped Airbnb — not a boutique hotel or a countryside villa. That's intentional.

The home setting is part of what makes the weekend feel relaxed rather than formal: breakfast at the kitchen table, wine open on the counter, a “pub quiz” around the living room. It's warm, easy, and far less precious than a hotel.

If you're looking for the full Amica Vina retreat experience (the château, the private pool, the world-famous wine regions), that's what the France retreats are for. This is the version you can join on a Friday after-work train.

Living room with a large gray sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a textured round pouf, a potted plant with large green leaves, a modern pendant light, a table lamp, and a white pillow with a cityscape design.

What’s Included?

Airbnb accommodation (2 nights)

All breakfasts & dinners

3 guided winery tastings

Guided tour at Chapel Down

Cozy pub lunch in Tenterden with wine

Ashford train station pickups & drop-offs

Transport to all wineries/activities

Wine on the first night

Wine tasting of French wine regions night 1

White elephant and trivia games night 2

Airbnb snacks & essentials

A dedicated hostess

Goodie bags

And more!

What’s not included?

Your travel to Ashford train station, and anything you choose to spend independently. That's genuinely it.

What Guests Say

Testimonials from our Kent Wine Weekend, August 2026

  • I love the Kent wine weekend with Amica Vina. Everything was so well organised and thoughtfully paced, with fantastic wine and food, and lots of personal touches from Sam that made the weekend feel really special. It was also a great way to discover a part of the UK I hadn’t visited before and meet a lovely group of women. I’d definitely join another Amica Vina trip in the future!

    Marybeth H. (Attended Kent Wine Weekend, August 2026)

  • My weekend with Amica Vina in Kent was honestly superb from start to finish. Sam has this brilliant way of making everything feel effortless and welcoming — you can tell how much thought she puts into every detail. We arrived to a lovely gift bag full of personal touches, and from that moment it felt like we were being looked after. And when I say everything was included… literally everything other than the bottles we chose to buy at the vineyards. Food, transport, tastings, activities — all included. There was enough food and snacks to feed the 5000, so no one was ever left hungry or wondering what was next. One thing I really appreciated was that nobody expected you to be a wine connoisseur. You didn’t need to know anything beyond being open‑minded. I learnt loads just by listening and tasting, without ever feeling like I had to pretend to be an expert. It was relaxed, fun, and completely pressure‑free. The pub quiz was great fun (I’m saving my first‑place prize for a special occasion), but the real highlight was the group of girls and the atmosphere Sam created. Everyone gelled so quickly — by the end of day one it felt like we’d known each other for ages. It was relaxed, friendly, and full of laughs in that way you just can’t manufacture. I’m already looking forward to my next trip with Amica Vina because weekends like this are genuinely hard to beat. Thanks Sam!

    Aisling D. (Attended Kent Wine Weekend, August 2026)

  • Had such a lovely weekend with Amica Vina on their Kent Wine Experience! 🍷🍇 The whole weekend was so relaxed and well organised, and it was really nice getting to explore the vineyards, learn more about English wine and, of course, taste some amazing wines along the way! 🥂 Sam thought of everything from transport, to food to fun activities to get to know the other girls! Such a gorgeous experience and definitely something I’d recommend if you’re looking for a fun weekend out in the countryside. We had the best time! 🤍

    – Caylee M. (Attended Kent Wine Weekend, August 2026)

Who is this weekend for?

It's for the solo traveller who wants a ready-made group, when they can’t convince their friends to join.

For those who enjoy wine without needing to be an expert on it.

For the busy woman who's looked at her calendar and thought I need a weekend getaway, but doesn't want to spend weeks planning one.

For anyone who's quietly curious about English wine but hasn't had a reason to explore it yet.

And of course those who love all things Christmas.

You don't need to know anyone.

You don't need to know anything about wine.

Most guests arrive alone. Nobody leaves feeling that way.

How to Secure Your Place

1.Book

By completing the online registration form.

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2. Deposit

You’ll receive an email with next steps and a secure payment link to lock in your place by submitting the £150 deposit.

3. Confirm

Once the retreat meets the minimum number of guests I will email you to confirm the trip is going ahead and you can book your train travel!

Payment Information

This Christmas UK Wine Weekend is £680 per person for your own room, or £635 per person if you book and room with a friend.

Deposit

A £150 deposit is required to secure your place.

Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the Wine Weekend is cancelled by Amica Vina due to minimum numbers not being met.

Remaining Balance

The remaining balance of £530 (or £485 if you book with a friend) will be due by October 27th (45 days before the Wine Weekend start date).

You may choose to pay the remaining balance:

  • In full, or

  • In two instalments

You will receive reminder emails ahead of payment due dates.

Your Money is Fully Protected

Amica Vina is a member of the Travel Trust Association (TTA), which means all payments are held in a dedicated, independently managed trust account. Your funds are always safeguarded. Should Amica Vina ever be unable to continue operating, your money remains protected and not at risk.

You can review the Amica Vina’s Booking Terms & Conditions here.

Meet Your Host:

Samantha

A woman in a navy blue top, white shorts, and white sneakers standing on a stone pathway at a marina, with white boats docked in the water and Mediterranean-style white buildings in the background.

In my 20s, I lived in Canada, France, the UK, and Australia; always eager to meet new people and discover new places. I built a career in advertising and dedicated my free time to travel; chasing experiences and collecting stories, including solo trips and visiting beautiful vineyards around the world.

Over time, my curiosity about wine grew. So much so that I now hold a WSET Level 3 qualification.

Though I’m grateful to have lived in different countries, moving around highlighted how challenging it can be to make new friends as an adult (and how many women feel the same).

These things together inspired me to create Amica Vina: curated wine retreats where women can travel together, explore beautiful wine regions, and build genuine connections that go beyond a single trip.

When you join an Amica Vina retreat, the hard work is already done; you just get to soak up the scenery, enjoy sharing wine, and meet inspiring women who may become lifelong friends.

I can’t wait to welcome you to Amica Vina this year.

Why Join Amica Vina?

Here’s what makes Amica Vina retreats special:

  • Amica Vina retreat itineraries are tested first-hand by the research trips I take - making sure the wineries and activities are as wonderful as imagined.

    Blending delicious wine, aesthetic atmospheres, and great hospitality so that everyone enjoys themselves (newbies to wine aficionados all welcome!).

  • Designed with solo female travellers in mind, so you can feel safe and supported - surrounded by like-minded women. Friend duos also welcome!

  • Built-in friend group for a dream girls’ trip. You may arrive solo, but you’ll never feel alone.

  • Taste, learn about, and enjoy wine. No expertise required.

  • I handle the details (accommodation, activities, and transportation) so you can simply relax and enjoy. And as a registered member of the Travel Trust Association (TTA), your payments are always fully protected.

  • I keep retreat group sizes small so everyone feels included, supported, and part of the group.

UK Wine Weekend FAQs

  • For York, simply take a train to York Train Station.

    For Kent, take a train to Ashford International Train Station.

  • Each retreat hosts 6-8 guests; small enough to stay intimate, but big enough to build a vibrant group dynamic.

  • Our retreats are designed for women in their 20s, 30s, & 40s, creating a group of like-minded travellers at similar life stages.

  • Rooms are typically shared, but pending availability, private rooms may be available.

  • Before the retreat, we’ll send a short survey to help match guests with the most compatible roommates.

    If you’re joining with a friend, let us know, and we’ll pair you together.

  • Yes, and most guests do. The whole weekend is designed so that coming solo feels completely natural. By the first night, you'll know everyone.

  • Absolutely! Make note of this on your forms when you individually register, so we can make sure you room together.

  • Yes! We’ll set up a WhatsApp group before the trip so everyone can connect ahead of time.

  • Not even a little. Amica Vina is specifically for women who enjoy wine without taking it seriously. You'll simply just taste good wine, figure out what you like, and have fun while doing it.

  • Payments are made securely by card or bank transfer at the time of booking.

    A non-refundable deposit of £150 secures your place. The balance is due 30 days before the trip start date.

Questions before you commit?

Ready to Join Us in Kent?

The best girls' trips aren't the ones that stay in the group chat.

Let’s raise a glass to new friends, good wine, and unforgettable memories!

Not ready for a trip this Christmas season? Fill in the Expression of Interest form to choose where and when we go on our next UK Wine Weekend!

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2027 Expression of Interest

If you're interested in joining Amica Vina in 2027 for a UK Wine Weekend, fill in the form below and help us pick the dates that work best for you.