Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - June/July 2024 (Issue 107)

DINE AL FRESCO AT HENLEY’S ORWELLS RESTAURANT Located just minutes from the popular town centre of Henley-on-Thames, Orwells Restaurant is home to the pretty Orwells Garden, a sun trap by day and a romantic setting during the evening decked out with festoon lighting. Chef duo and owners Ryan and Liam Simpson-Trotman serve lunch and evening drinks and snacks in the garden. At the height of the summer season, their allotment, tended to by Liam himself, provides all the fruit and veg for the tasting and a la carte menus. Veggie and vegan guests are well served with dedicated tasting menus and Orwells is also welcoming to well-behaved canine friends. Coming soon to the Orwells Shop is the Orwells Sloe Gin. To book and to shop, visit https://orwellsrestaurant.com INTRODUCING THE RETREAT AT PARK FAIR Park Fair, the boutique shopping festival in the Cotswolds, has revealed details of its brand new wellness space, The Retreat hosted in partnership with Cotswold wellness studio, Yahra. It will provide a sanctuary for guests during the threeday festival taking place on Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of June 2024 at the Great Tew Estate in Oxfordshire. Guests can drop into a schedule of complimentary wellness sessions available all weekend, book a private treatment, and meet a curated collection of wellness boutiques specialising in natural beauty products, skincare, and activewear. “It’s always been hugely important for us to make Park Fair a space where families can come to have fun and recharge together,” said founder Lucy Drinkwater. “We want to create a space for everyone and that includes those seeking some well-deserved ‘me-time.’ The Retreat is the perfect spot to find some calm and nourishment during the weekend and we have some really exciting brands waiting to share their expertise!” Guests can enrol on a series of yoga flow sessions, everything from heart opening to awakening, slow flow and yin, or sample a cacao and ecstatic dance workshop, try movement and meditation or simple breath work, all complimentary for ticket holders. Classes are first come, first served, so arrive in good time to get a spot under the canopy. “We’re pleased to be able to bring our classes to a whole new audience at Park Fair this June,” said Emily, founder of Yahra. “Our practitioners are incredibly skilled and it will be such a pleasure to introduce guests to some of our favourite wellness practices in the great outdoors at the Great Tew Estate. Our treatments offer something extra for those looking to dive a little deeper. We look forward to seeing you there!” The treatment programme by Yahra will allow guests to book some private time with a therapist. Relieve tension with a hand and arm massage, lower leg and foot massage, lifting facial massage or back, neck and shoulder massage. Twenty-minute treatments will be charged at £20 and 30-minute treatments for £30, advanced booking is advisable. Guests can browse a selection of the finest new and emerging wellness brands. Modern Purist will be introducing guests to their nourishing and wholesome approach to skincare; guests can get their hands on the latest wellness wear from Noble Yoga, stylish and consciously designed using regenerative processes that are made to last and reduce harmful impacts on the environment; Parudeesa will transport guests to the lush gardens of ancient Indo-Persia through their range of natural and sustainable bodycare; and will be sharing the benefits of their natural plant-based skincare, hand blended and poured in small batches in the Cotswolds. Tickets are on sale now. Three-day passes cost £40 for adults; £18 for under-18s; and £12 for under-fives. One-day passes cost £18 for adults; £12 for under-18s; and £5 for under-fives. Children under the age of two go free. To book, visit https://parkfair.uk/tickets ENJOY A STYLISH HEN PARTY AT HORWOOD HOUSE This summer, Horwood House Hotel, has launched an exclusive collaboration with nightwear brand, Their Nibs to launch their Seriously Stylish Sleepover package. Groups of friends, hens, mums and daughters can enjoy a luxurious night away in the countryside, put on a pair of Their Nibs stylish PJs, get cosy, watch a film and catch up with loved ones. Guests will have access to the new H Spa to unwind in the indoor pool, steam and sauna. Prices start from £449 Sunday to Friday and £499 on a Saturday night, based on two people sharing a deluxe room. The Seriously Stylish Sleepover package includes: •A grazing platter in Harry’s Bar & Kitchen on arrival •A bottle of prosecco in the room •A Their Nibs pyjama set each •Spa access for two people until check-out time •One 25-minute treatment per person •£26 dinner allowance per person •Breakfast included •Free overnight parking To book please visit www.horwoodhouse.co.uk EDITOR’S PICK Prop Hire Bucks, a new provider of wedding and event styling services throughout Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire is driven by a commitment to promote sustainability in the wedding industry with a focus on blending luxury and affordability while prioritising eco-friendly choices. Founder Rosie says: “Our mission is to showcase that luxury styling can be both affordable and environmentally responsible. If we can reduce the demand for single-use items even marginally across the industry, then we will feel we have achieved something!” To learn more about Prop Hire Bucks’ wedding styling services, visit https://prophirebucks.co.uk 10

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