naming ceremonies




Naming ceremonies, the civil equivalent of a christening (and yes it does sound nicer, but we can’t call it that) are just a lovely thing to be involved in. Proud parents and bouncing babies, Grand & Godparents (interestingly, they’re still called that), lots of little people running about excitedly – once again our pavilion and surrounding stream, meadows & trees provide the perfect setting for what is usually the new addition’s first proper party – and one where they’re the star.
Of course you haven’t got to be a baby to be officially named; quite often now parents will welcome older children formally into everyone’s lives this way as well, either by themselves or perhaps with a younger sibling.



our venue



 

"Thank you for a fabulous day – the baby is well & truly named! The decision to come to you rather than the traditional christening in Church was definitely the right one despite some initial rumblings from the Grandparents. My partner and I felt that it was truly the day we wanted to welcome our baby in to the world".

Our Venue

The site is unique. A woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis are dotted about this secret 16 acres clothed in ferns and bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Undisturbed by modern agrochemicals and herbicides the natural ecosystem has flourished, providing a thriving habitat for flowers and butterflies, birds and mammals.

It's a place a world apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. 
 
 

"The band was fantastic, the company even better and we finished it off sleeping in a tipi and waking to a fantastic day of fishing and swimming in the lake."

 
 

Ceremony & Reception

Walk down a light dappled path past mossy Sherwood trunks, through a little meadow of tipis then over a  stream & down to our pavilion of wood, willow & canvas. It’s bordered on 2 sides by the  stream & under a great ash tree..

Lake & Woods

Wander across the stream over little wooden bridges to a wooded dingly dell, brilliant blue with bells in April/May and a palette of greens the rest of the season. This is where we can hang Chinese lanterns & bunting for really pretty..

Accomodation

The great thing about getting married with us is that you’ve got loads of potential accommodation for your friends and family, meaning that everyone can enjoy a longer or shorter weekend with you, but without the stress of lengthy accommodation...