— Private celebrations · Helensville
— Private celebrations · Helensville
— What we offer
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions and small celebrations, about 45 minutes from central Auckland. Bring your closest to a private valley near Helensville, with the Main House, decks and grounds reserved for your group alone.
Up to 25 invited guests in total · 8 overnight · 2-night minimum
Enquire about your celebrationPlease note, we don’t host 18th or 21st birthday parties.
— Your occasion
— 01
Mark a 30th, 40th, 50th or 60th with your favourite people, a meal on the deck and the valley beyond. Stay for two nights so there is time to settle in before the celebration and linger afterwards.
— 02
Gather family and friends to celebrate the years you have shared. Bring your own food or arrange your chosen caterer, with the details of your meal and setup agreed with Louise before you book.
— 03
Make space to catch up across the generations, with two lounges, a full kitchen and outdoor decks. Up to eight stay in the house, with other invited family joining during the day, within the 25-guest total.
— The whole property
Your celebration includes exclusive use of the Main House, both decks, the spa pool and grounds, with a two-night accommodation minimum. Three king bedrooms and a queen bed in the upper lounge sleep up to eight; the queen is in a shared living space.
The 25 invited guests include everyone staying overnight. Parking is limited to seven cars, so please plan shared transport for a larger gathering.
Explore the house and sleeping arrangements— Planning the day
Gatherings are mainly outdoors, on the decks and in the valley. The upper deck is covered; confirm the wet-weather arrangement for your group with Louise, including seating and catering, before finalising your plans.
The included gathering items are listed with the pricing below. Additional equipment, seating, layout and any extras are confirmed in your individual quote. Food, drinks, catering and other suppliers are arranged separately by you, and approved professional suppliers must be disclosed before the event.
Tell Louise about your celebration
— Pricing
| Item | Calculation | NZ$ |
|---|---|---|
| Main House 8 overnight guests | 2 nights × $1,104 | 2,208 |
| Additional day guests 17 joining the 8 staying | 17 guests × $45 | 765 |
| Accommodation & day-guest total | 2,973 | |
| Refundable security bond Paid separately before your event | 1,000 | |
| Total including refundable bond | 3,973 | |
Every gathering is reviewed individually. Send us the shape of your gathering and we’ll come back with a quote, any extras, and confirmation of the date.
A two-night minimum applies. Catering and other suppliers are arranged separately. The security bond is refundable under the event terms.
Enquire about your celebration— The practical details
25 invited guests in total, including the 8 staying overnight. A two-night minimum gives you time to settle in.
Approved professional suppliers are additional to the guest limit and must be disclosed before the event.
Only confirmed accommodation guests may stay overnight. Parking is limited to 7 cars.
A 25% deposit and written confirmation secure your date. The balance is due 30 days before your event; bookings within 30 days require full payment.
A refundable NZ$1,000 security bond is payable before the event.
— Another occasion?
Planning vows in the valley? Explore our intimate weddings and elopements. For a working visit, see the space, sleeping arrangements and practical details for small team retreats near Auckland.
— Celebrations
Gatherings are limited to 25 invited guests in total, including the 8 staying overnight: up to 17 additional day guests. Approved professional suppliers are additional to this limit and must be disclosed before the event.
The Main House is NZ$1,104 per night for 8 guests, with a 2 night minimum, plus NZ$45 per additional day guest, up to 25 in all. Every gathering is quoted individually once you send an enquiry.
Yes. Weddings and celebrations have a 2 night minimum.
Included are 2 nights accommodation for up to 8 people, 3 bar leaners, 2 tables and tablecloths, deck lighting, 1 portaloo, parking for 7 cars, and set-up and breakdown. Additional equipment, seating, layout and any extras are confirmed in your individual quote.
Yes, we welcome 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th birthday celebrations for up to 25 invited guests in total, with a 2 night minimum. We do not host 18th or 21st birthday parties.
Yes, Black Barn Valley Retreat welcomes anniversaries and family reunions near Helensville, about 45 minutes from central Auckland. Your group has exclusive use of the property, with up to 25 invited guests in total and up to 8 staying overnight.
Gatherings are mainly outdoors, and the upper deck is covered. Confirm the wet-weather arrangement for your group with Louise, including seating and catering, before finalising your plans.
Yes, you arrange your own food, drinks and catering, with a full kitchen and BBQ available at the house. Approved professional suppliers must be disclosed before the event, and the setup is confirmed in your individual quote.
Parking is limited to 7 cars. Please plan shared transport for larger gatherings.
Yes, every gathering reserves the Main House, both decks, the spa pool and grounds for your group only. Up to 8 guests stay across 3 king bedrooms and a queen bed in the upper lounge, which is a shared living space.
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