Experiences
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Birthday Parties Include:
Cookie decorating for all ages OR cupcake decorating for ages 10 and up (no exceptions to younger ages). See details on the right.
90 minute party
“Happy Birthday” sign in party room
Gold crown for birthday child
3 activities/games/crafts (unless serving pizza and cake, then there is only time for 2)
1 or 2 staff members, depending on size of party
Plates, napkins, utensils
Pizza and water option: We are happy to provide pizza (Domino’s) for an additional fee.
Cakes: Personalized and custom cakes and cupcakes available from Henry's pastry chef (See the custom cakes section under bakery for cake flavors!) - or cups of ice cream are an option, too!
$25 cutting fee for bringing your own cake/cupcakes, which includes all paper products.
$10 paper goods fee if you bring food and need our paper goods.
Goody Bags: We offer two sizes ($5 & $8) goody bags that are clear bags, filled with candy from the store and tied with colorful bows.
Decorations: You can bring balloons or other smaller decorations, however, we ask that you not tie them to the back of the chairs and take them with you when you leave.
Drinks: We prefer that you not bring water bottles. We serve cups of water and bottles are not necessary and create a lot of waste for us. If you want something other than water, feel free to bring!
Additional Info: We will contact you 7-10 days out from your party to go over all the relevant details - games, pizza order, cake order, goody bags etc. Feel free to call us if you have any questions between the time of booking and your party!
Activity Options:
Cookie decorating party: includes each child shaping cookies from a ball of dough with cookie cutters, playing 2-3 games/activities while we bake the cookies off and cool them, and finishing the party by decorating cookies with frosting and candy/decorations. Each child takes their cookies home in a personal box.
Cupcake decorating party: (ages 10 & up) includes making frosting from scratch and decorating 3 cupcakes from the following: hedgehogs, emoji faces, fish or monkeys. We then play games, serve pizza (optional) and have cake/cupcakes/ice cream.
Other activities/games/crafts while cookies are baking/cooling (choose 3), unless serving pizza then only 2 activities:
M&M game – transfer 12 M&Ms from one cup to another using only a straw (ages 6 & up)
Guess the Jelly Belly flavor – four flavors (ages 4 & up - we alter the flavors based on age!)
Soda Flight – each child will receive four different soda flavors, blindly (or not), and will try to guess the flavor. (ages 7 & up)
Candy memory game – Try and memorize a tray of candy. (ages 8 & up)
Paper flowers craft – every child will get to make a beautiful, multi color paper flower to take home (ages 5 & up)
Pin the Cherry on the Cupcake – a classic favorite! (Our version of Pin the Tail on the Donkey) (ages 4-6)
Tattoo art – each child will get a tattoo (ages 4-8)
Saran Wrap candy ball game - unwrap giant candy ball while others try to end your turn by rolling doubles (ages 6 & up)
Henry’s Helper craft - each child gets a cut out of a body along with fabric, yarn, pom noms etc and they dress the body using frosting instead of glue (ages 4-6)
Henry Says - our version of “Simon Says”! Gets the kids out of their seats and playing an active game. (ages 4-5)
Missing Candy Game - start out with a tray of candy and take one away to see if the kids can figure out what is missing. (ages 4-6)
Party Bingo - play bingo with pictures of different party icons (ages 4-6)
Saturdays and Sundays at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm
90 minute party
Weekday afternoons also available
Please call directly to discuss availability
300 for up to 10 kids including the birthday child, $25 additional per child, maximum recommended is 16 kids (we can go as high as 22).
$125 non-refundable deposit at time of booking. If you cancel or change the date at least 4 weeks out, there is no additional fee. If you change dates within four weeks of scheduled party, we will refund the deposit only if we are able to rebook the day/date/time.
A 15% gratuity will be applied to all parties at check out for the cake and party. Feel free to tip more if you think we deserve it!
For parties of young children (ages 4 & 5), we ask that you keep your numbers, if possible, less than 18. There is only so much space for parents to hang out during the party and it becomes very crowded with a lot of adults. For all parties above those ages, we encourage drop off parties as much as possible.
Book your party now (below), or fill out the form if you have special requests or questions
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“My husband and I wanted to thank you for making our son’s party a success yesterday! The process at Henry’s Sweet Retreat has been seamless - from the moment I made an inquiry about birthday parties. The kids and parents all enjoyed the events, but best of all, my son had so much fun. This was exactly what he wanted. Kudos to you and your team!”
CAMPS
We are excited to announce Henry’s Summer Camp for 2024 for ages 6 - 12! There are two different themes throughout the summer, so your kids can have two different experiences, if you choose to do two weeks of camp.
Summer camps are from 10am to 1pm, Monday through Thursday. Lunch is included each day - a lunch menu is sent the week before camp. We typically eat outside in the Streetery on Norfolk Avenue, weather permitting. We take 16 kids per session and have a strict policy on ages 6-12.
For the first time in our history, registration is online only (below). Registration requires a $150 non-refundable deposit; the remaining balance of $200 is due 3 weeks before camp (we will call to get your card).
The first theme is Henry’s Adventure Ranch! and features cowboy cookies and hats, s’more cupcakes, homemade granola, gorp and hiking snacks and mountain rice krispie treats. In addition, each day we do a craft activity that is cleverly paired with the day’s theme.
June 17-20
July 8-11
July 22-25
August 5-8
August 19-22
The second theme is Beach, Beach Baby! The baking that goes along with this theme includes sunshine cupcakes, madeleine clam shells, starfish and seashell sugar cookies and mermaid bark. In addition, each day we do a craft activity that is cleverly paired with the day’s theme.
June 24-27
July 15-18
July 29-August 1
August 12-15
REGISTER NOW!
CLASSES
Henry’s Sweet Retreat is excited to announce our fall class schedule! Sign up for 1 class or all 5 of the classes we are offering September through December. Sign up below, or call the store directly. All classes are appropriate for kids ages 7 to 13.
Cookie Monster Cupcakes and Oreo Chocolate Pumpkins
Friday, September 22 (MCPS early release day)
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars and Pumpkin Painting Craft
Monday, October 9 (MCPS closed)
11:30am – 1:30pm (Includes pizza lunch)
Rice Krispie Turkey Legs and Turkey Pretzel Rods
Thursday, November 9
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Grinch Cupcakes (4 each) and Reindeer Puppy Chow (contains peanut butter)
Wednesday, December 13
4:30pm – 6:00pm
MEZZANINE RENTAL
A Great Space to Host Parties and Birthdays for All Ages
Whether your sports team wants to celebrate a big win or the end of a season, or your work group wants to meet with a sweet – we have the perfect space!
Our Mezzanine is available for private parties and can be rented based upon availability. It's a great space for business meetings, team celebrations, Girls Night Out or any small event!
CANDY BAR
Henry's Sweet Retreat has so many varieties of candy that make having a custom Candy Bar yummy and fun! We can do candy bars for parties, corporate coffee breaks, bar/bat mitzvahs, showers, weddings or any occasion! We are happy to help you plan your candy bar to go with any themes or colors! Call for more information!
