Weddings at The Dreaming
Married in the Old Ways in the eyes of nature, Intimate Weddings at The Dreaming
A Place Between Worlds
In a quiet fold of the Nant Caethon valley, wrapped in ancient forest and the hush of waterfalls, lies The Dreaming, a sanctuary for souls who wish to wed not just before people, but before sky, stone, fire, and tree.
To marry here is to say yes to your beloved, and to Life itself. To be married in the eyes of nature and witnessed by the kin who truly matter.
We welcome just six weddings each year, each one shaped as a sacred rite of passage.
This is not a venue. It is a threshold.
A liminal space where your love is woven into the story of the land.
Your wedding at The Dreaming is intimate, poetic, and deeply personal, designed for up to 50 guests who will gather not just to witness, but to bless, celebrate, and embody the joy of your union.
Each wedding unfolds slowly, with time to settle into the land, to breathe, and to savour.
Our Wedding Offerings
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Nature offers many sanctuaries at The Dreaming:
Beneath the green hush of the woodland canopy
Beside a ceremonial fire in our elemental gardens
Inside our softly lit Healing Room warm wood, natural stone, soft linens
Or simply in the open air, surrounded by hills, wildflowers, and sky
You choose your ceremony site with the season, the land, and your unique love in mind.
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We honour weddings as sacred rites, rooted in both ancient and emergent traditions.
Your ceremony may include:
Handfasting with wild cord or woven ribbon
Offerings to land, ancestors, or elements
A circle of kin to witness and bless
Songs, silence, sacred readings or storytelling
We can connect you with trusted celebrants and ritualists, or support you to craft your own unique rite. goes here
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Gather your kin for a celebratory feast.
We offer:
Seasonal menus inspired by local Welsh produce
Alfresco dining under garlands and stars
Banquet-style meals in our long, flower-draped Refectory
Informal feasts with live music, fireside toasts,Fire cooking and dancing barefoot on the earth
As the sun sets, you are held by fire, laughter, music, and the love of your people.
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For those who wish to deepen the journey, we offer workshops woven gently around your ceremony:
Sound baths in the Healing Room
Breathwork, voicework, or somatic movement
Nature rituals or woodland sit-spots
Crafting sacred objects like handfasting cords or altar cloths
Silent disco on the land
Group singing and sound circles
Just let us know if this is something you’d like to include in your wedding.
Sacred Spaces of the Land
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A naturally regal grove of ancient holly. A place for strength, honour, and sacred vows.
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A circle of timber sentinels — a serene place next to the Nant Caethon waterfall for beauty and gathering.
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A quiet forest retreat, perfect for smaller gatherings (24) for vows and blessings.
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Our communal fire space, alive with song, story, and transformation.
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A mossy, dramatic temple of stones for deep rites of Union.
What’s Included?
Included in all weddings as standard:
Exclusive use of the house and 47 acres of wildland
Accommodation for up to 19 people across 7 bedrooms
Optional luxury yurt with king bed
Use of all the house and land
Choice of wedding site
Seasonal floral styling (foraged where possible)
Sound support for music and speeches
Optional Additions:
Glamping for additional guests(at a cost)
Live musicians: folk, classical, jazz, acoustic, harpists, singers, storytellers
Wedding-weekend wellness workshops
Handcrafted ritual objects or wedding favours
Curated “Ritual Pathway Bundles” (£1,500–£2,500): sound bath, cacao, storytelling, yoga and movement and sacred crafting
The Dreaming Ethos
We are a dry-house and screen-free sanctuary. No Wi-Fi, no distractions — just presence, love, land, and life.
Everything here is designed to restore nervous systems, inspire connection, and honour the sacred.
Your wedding supports our work in rewilding, education, and ancestral reconnection.
Packages
Each package (apart from The Dreaming Day feast) offers two nights’ exclusive use of the retreat, seasonal feasts, and the freedom to shape a celebration that is as unique as your love.
1) The Hearth Gathering
For up to 24 guests
A wedding of warmth, intimacy, and meaning. Gather your closest kin around a long table in our candlelit retreat house, where every guest is part of the circle.
What’s included:
Two nights’ exclusive retreat hire (8 bedrooms + yurt, sleeping 16–21 guests).
Guided house and land tour on arrival, introducing the story of The Dreaming. Freedom for you and your guests to explore the grounds throughout your stay, ancient woodland walks, two cold-water dipping pools, wildflower meadows, and quiet corners for reflection.
Friday evening: Your celebration begins with a refreshing welcome drink and seasonal treat
Friday evening: Evening Feast your choice of The Harvest Table A simple, seasonal spread light, nourishing, and rooted in nature. Perfect for intimate gatherings. The Woodland Feast An abundant celebration of flavour, layered, vibrant, and designed for long-table sharing. Both menus can be served entirely plant-based or with the addition of locally sourced meats (such as slow-roast brisket or shawarma flatbreads).
Saturday: Ceremony in your chosen sanctuary, woodland, meadow, or the serene Healing Room.
Saturday evening: Evening feast, music, and speeches until 11pm, with your choice of setting: the elemental beauty of the Japanese Tea House or the intimate atmosphere of the retreat house.
Sunday: Breakfast & farewell brunch for up to 24 guests.
Perfect for couples seeking a soulful, small-scale celebration where the focus is on connection.
2) The Firelight Feast
For up to 50 guests
Celebrate beneath the open sky with a feast cooked over flames and shared under a gathering tent (stretch tent), with the freedom to gather your wider circle all weekend long.
What’s included:
Two nights’ exclusive retreat hire (8 bedrooms + yurt, sleeping 16–21 guests in cosy exclusivity).
Guided house and land tour on arrival, introducing the story of The Dreaming. Freedom for you and your guests to explore the grounds throughout your stay, ancient woodland walks, two cold-water dipping pools, wildflower meadows, and quiet corners for reflection.
Friday evening: Your celebration begins with a refreshing welcome drink and seasonal treat
Friday evening: Evening Feast, firelit banquet beneath a stretch tent for up to 50 guests your choice of The Harvest Table A simple, seasonal spread light, nourishing, and rooted in nature. Perfect for intimate gatherings. The Woodland Feast An abundant celebration of flavour, layered, vibrant, and designed for long-table sharing. Both menus can be served entirely plant-based or with the addition of locally sourced meats (such as slow-roast brisket or shawarma flatbreads).
Saturday: Ceremony and firelit banquet beneath a gathering tent (stretch tent) for up to 50 guests.
Evening music and firelight until 11pm.
Sunday: Breakfast & farewell brunch for up to 50 guests.
August Upgrade Option:
On our August dates, extend the intimacy of the weekend by hosting up to 50 overnight guests in luxury bell tents on the land. A wedding alive with fire, song, and the joy of community gathered under the stars.
3) The Dreaming Ritual
Friday: up to 24 guests, Saturday: up to 50 guests
A weaving of both worlds: begin with an intimate indoor feast on Friday, then open into a grand firelit banquet on Saturday. A wedding that flows like a ritual from closeness to celebration.
What’s included:
Two nights’ exclusive retreat hire (8 bedrooms + yurt, sleeping 16 -21 guests in cosy exclusivity)
Guided house and land tour on arrival, introducing the story of The Dreaming. Freedom for you and your guests to explore the grounds throughout your stay, ancient woodland walks, two cold-water dipping pools, wildflower meadows, and quiet corners for reflection.
Friday evening: Your celebration begins with a refreshing welcome drink and seasonal treat
Friday evening: Evening Feast for up to 24 guests your choice of The Harvest Table A simple, seasonal spread light, nourishing, and rooted in nature. Perfect for intimate gatherings. The Woodland Feast An abundant celebration of flavour, layered, vibrant, and designed for long-table sharing. Both menus can be served entirely plant-based or with the addition of locally sourced meats (such as slow-roast brisket or shawarma flatbreads).
Friday evening: Indoor feast for up to 24 guests, a warm, hearth-lit beginning Harvest Table or Woodland Feast menu (your choice of seasonal banquet, plant-based or with locally sourced meats).
Saturday: Ceremony and firelit banquet beneath a Gathering tent (stretch tent) for up to 50 guests. Evening music and firelight until 11pm.
Sunday: Breakfast & farewell brunch for up to 24 guests.
A wedding that honours both intimacy and abundance, a private circle on Friday, expanding into a wider celebration under the sky on Saturday.
4) The Day Feast 1-day wedding
Saturday: up to 50 guests
A celebration woven into one unforgettable day. Begin with welcome drinks beneath the gathering tent, followed by your ceremony in woodland, meadow, or Stretch tent. As dusk falls, gather with your guests for a long-table evening feast, with music and speeches carrying you into the night.
What’s included:
Use of The Dreaming grounds for your ceremony and feast
Gathering tent, created in the meadow on the eve of your wedding and gently taken down the day after
Welcome drinks & seasonal snack
Evening firelit feast for up to 50 guests
Music & speeches until 11pm
For couples who want all the magic of The Dreaming in a single day of joy.
Booking & Contact
We don’t talk about “price per head.” We speak of the whole experience, a sacred weekend held with reverence, intention, and love.
This is what we’re found for.
Every wedding begins with a gentle, open conversation.
Share your dream with us, and together we will craft a ceremony that honours your love, your spirit, and the land.
To begin the conversation, please fill out our form and let’s craft your dream together.
Be married in the Old Ways.
Be remembered by the land.
“Words can’t describe the energy that this place holds, from the minute you arrive you can feel the magic. We had the most beautiful weekend with the most amazing people, I will cherish the memories for a lifetime.”
- Claire Wright
The Nurturer Guest, 2024
“I knew my time at The Dreaming would be a wonderful break in stunning surroundings but I was not prepared for it to be life changing. You leave The Dreaming wondering, "Was I dreaming?" but thankfully, it's all real.”
- Kiri Pritchard McLean
Comedian, Writer & Former Artist in Residence
The Location
Nestled in the heart of the Elan Valley, Wales. Our retreat offers a serene and rejuvenating environment, away from busy work life, whatever the weather.
Set within forty seven glorious acres of ancient land, The Dreaming is a rural wonder which offers true serenity and blissful tranquility. Once a 15th century Cistercian monastery, this fabulous property passed through Georgian and Victorian aristrocratic families to the designer Laura Ashley and her family in the 20th century.
Laura Ashley directed her multinational interior design company from Rhydoldog House and then, in 2020, our founder Charlotte Church, with the help of talented collaborators, reimagined, refurbished and reconfigured it.
Our Rooms
Luxurious rooms with modern amenities awaits you, each designed by award winning designers to provide comfort and tranquility.
Each rooms interior reflect our passion for other cultures. Natural materials and tactile draping create den-like spaces, whilst original floorboards and textured walls give coherence and a cosseting feel to the seven rooms, each with its own distinct name and character.
The essence of connection thrives through our shared rooms. Our distinctive approach assigns beds individually rather than by room, encouraging meaningful interactions with fellow guests.
Embracing shared living is ingrained in The Dreaming’s values, creating an environment where bonds flourish.
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For 2 Individuals Sharing
Inspired by Luna herself, The Moon is designed to honour the lunar goddesses. Using handmade natural materials, it is a purifying and calming space, with soft flowing white fabrics. Luxurious beds with fabric privacy screens, a spacious seating area, and an ensuite with moon-shaped bath overlooking the Moon Garden.
It is south facing, overlooking the Elemental garden, with a breathtaking view of the Nant Caethon Valley.
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Mixed Gender Dorm / For Four Individuals Sharing / 4 x Single Beds
An exceptional space designed for four guests to experience the perfect blend of tranquility and connection.
South-facing with a private balcony, this room offers breathtaking views of the Elemental garden and the Nant Caethon Valley, making it the perfect setting for shared moments of peace and reflection. The room's hand-sewn furnishings, crafted from a collection of rich Indian saris, shift in colour as the day progresses, adding to the room's vibrant yet serene ambiance. Its spacious seating area and single beds with fabric privacy screens provide both comfort and intimacy, while encouraging guests to relax, unwind, and enjoy quality time together.
The ensuite bathroom features a stunning golden tadelakt shower, enveloped by lush botanical plants, creating a truly rejuvenating experience. Whether you're here to bond with loved ones or create new memories with friends, The Mystic Room is a haven that invites relaxation, connection, and renewal. Sharing this beautiful space enhances the experience, offering not just a room, but a sanctuary for togetherness. South-facing with a balcony, to take in the breathtaking views of the Elemental garden and the Nant Caethon Valley.
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For 2 individuals sharing
The best place to experience the breaking of day, The Dawn is south facing with a balcony to enjoy the view of the Elemental garden and the Nant Caethon Valley.
The handmade soft furnishings were created using natural dyes to reflect the colours of sunrise, bringing a brightness to the room. With luxurious beds and fabric privacy screens, a seating area, rustic pine furniture, and an altar to honour the solar deities, a stay in The Dawn is an energy restoring experience. Its bathroom is across the hall, and has a Moroccan-inspired tangerine tadelakt shower.
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For 2 Individuals Sharing
Inspired by the wonders of mycelium (the network of fungal threads that connects all the plants of the forest together) The Mushroom is designed and crafted using rustic natural materials to achieve an earthy, grounded feel, dark antique wooden furniture and warm neutral tones in its spacious seating area, and luxurious beds with fabric privacy screens.
It is south facing, overlooking the Elemental garden, with a breathtaking view of the Nant Caethon Valley, and includes an ensuite bathroom, with a walk-in shower, and a bath with a view, surrounded by a selection of botanical plants.
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For 3 Individuals Sharing
A stay at The Wanderer is an immersive experience, with natural materials and artefacts from Africa, Peru and Mexico. This is the room for explorers, and has a spacious seating area, and luxurious beds with fabric privacy screens.
The room is south facing, overlooking the Elemental garden, with a breathtaking view of the Nant Caethon Valley, and includes an ensuite bathroom, with a shower and bath, and a window seat to take in the view.
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For 1 Individual or Couples
Honouring the design and forest reverence in Japanese culture, Forest Spirits is north facing and overlooks the ancient woodland.
With traditional Japanese tatami flooring, a spacious seating area, and a luxurious king-size bed, the room also has an ensuite bathroom with a black tadelakt shower and a porcelain lotus sink. Immersive Japanese experience for all of the senses, including the scent of traditional Japanese Tatami Mats.
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For 2 Individuals Sharing
North-facing to the deep forests, The Womb is a celebration of womanhood. With soft flowing fabrics, all handmade and dyed using natural ingredients, it has the nourishing, secure feeling of being swaddled. Luxurious beds with fabric privacy screens, a seating area, and a playful ensuite with a pink tadelakt shower.