Issue 50

FUNCTION VENUES
In the summer we pop up the sides
and open it to the woodland where
we swing hammocks in the trees
and gather around our huge stone
firepit.
We can accommodate up to
30 guests on site which lends
itself perfectly to small woodland
weddings, wellness retreats and
workshops and we also open the
space to the public for pizza nights
and music events.
What services do you offer?
We have recently brought together
a fantastic new team here at the
Dell, all hospitality focussed and
very passionate about their field.
Between us we can look after
the planning process, hosting
throughout and catering. We are
well connected with all of the
creative industries and work closely
with some fantastic local suppliers
to produce small scale events that fit
well with the relaxed vibe of the Dell.
only host a handful of weddings
each year as we really want to
focus on each of them individually
rather than churning one out each
weekend.
The same goes for our retreat
market, each one has slightly
different requisites and hopes for
the time attendees are with us and
we like to allow space between
them so as not to compromise the
planning process.
How do you publicise yourself?
We have an active and engaged
social media presence along with
some strategic accommodation
placements, namely Kip Hideaways,
I-escape and Airbnb, but the
majority of interest does come
directly through our own website.
For our wedding content we work
with The Wedding Collective and
have a really supportive network
Describe how you researched and
sourced your structures
For years we hired the Tentipi
structures, generally as part of a
configuration of three for when we
hosted the larger scale weddings.
They provide a beautiful internal
space within a very structurally
sound piece of kit so when the hire
company was selling off old rental
stock we jumped at the opportunity.
How do you work with your
customers to make their event
unique?
Dawn has recently joined our team
as events manager and is very
passionate about making each
event have its own stamp. We