IT’S SO simple and sweet
Because this is real romance. In a wild wood, by a ruined chapel - outside of the ordinary and away from a busy world.
Photo: Art Wedding Photography
ELOPEMENT AVAILABILITY
We’re delighted to say we are now taking bookings for up to 50 people for 2025 and 2026. Please read on or drop us a line on the contact form.
a leafy afternoon
We’re all about natural beauty and romance, here. Nothing artificial or over-blown, nothing stressy. Just an exquisite few hours gathering in wild nature. Think an organic, dappled ceremony in the woods with your closest friends and family, and the run of our wild estate for photographs afterwards. We share our woodland and ruined chapel - and you bring your people. Just look at the details below, then drop us a line.
the chapel
For up to 50 guests: wander along the riverbank through bird-song soaked woodland, to a secret ceremony at the Ruined Chapel, under the cathedral cover of the trees. Rain is rarely a bother as the arching branches of the forest provides cover from all but the heaviest of showers. We are licensed by the HSE so if you want to make it legal here you can, but that’s entirely up to you.
forest, fields and flowers
It’s so lovely here, you may not want to leave straight after. We give you the freedom of this natural reserve to soak up the beauty and curiosities, and come away with the most stunning photos. Wander through the woodland, stroll through the meadows full of wildflowers, paddle in the brook. As long as you leave no trace, we’re happy for you to take your time in this stunning natural environment.
epic Photography
Honestly, it’s a photographer’s dream here. We give you pretty-well free run around our rambling, re-wilding estate land: vintage ruins, the speckled light of the woodlands, rippled river and stone bridges, ancient trees, overgrown gardens and wild-flower meadows. Just bring your own expert and you’ll be sorted.
meet our celebrant
Áine Mckenna has true heart and warmth, an ideal partner for us and for you as you conceive and create a beautiful ceremony . She can not only help you pull the day together but also solemnise the service. Áine is an award-winning Interfaith Celebrant and registered HSE Solemniser, which gives her the freedom to perform legal or symbolic ceremonies for people of all faiths or inclinations, Contact Áine.
important information
When to Elope?
Weekdays all through the year. Weekends by special arrangement. .
guest numbers
From 0 to 50 guests .
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sustainability
We protect this land as a nature reserve and grow organically. We also pursue strict waste and Leave No Trace policies and are reducing our carbon use each year, in and out. Your support in this is invaluable.
ceremonials
You can make it legal here, as we and our celebrant Áine are HSE approved. Or opt for the complete freedom of a symbolic ceremony. Just chat to Áine to find out how to do this.
getting here
Hire a taxi, rent a car, or mini-vans for larger parties. We’re only 45 minutes from Dublin and the airport despite being in deep countryside - you’ll find us on Google Maps.
Conservation
We’re very serious about Nature throughout the estate and conserving Ireland’s pollinators, birds and ecology. It’s not an after-thought, it’s why we’re here.
afters
As a nature reserve, with a strict Leave No Trace policy, we’re sorry we don’t allow smoking, drinks receptions or food. We’re happy to recommend places nearby that you can head to.
Prices
Surprisingly low. And most of the elopement profits get ploughed back into our meadow projects.
want something extra?
We love to say yes! Please talk to Áine if there’s something special you want for your day that you feel is missing - we’re here to help and make things easy as pie, where we can.