— The ceremony
Say it in the valley.
Exchange vows on the lawn with rolling hills and protected native bush behind you, and only birdsong for company. No other guests, no other bookings, nobody else's schedule.
— Intimate Weddings · Helensville
— Elopements & micro weddings
Black Barn Valley Retreat is an intimate wedding venue near Helensville, in north west Auckland, for couples who would rather gather twenty-five of their favourite people than two hundred acquaintances. The whole property is yours alone: a modern black barn, two entertainment decks, a spa pool and a private valley wrapped in native bush.
Up to twenty-five guests on the day, with up to eight staying overnight in the Main House, and a two-night minimum so the celebration is never rushed.
— The ceremony
Exchange vows on the lawn with rolling hills and protected native bush behind you, and only birdsong for company. No other guests, no other bookings, nobody else's schedule.
— The long table
A long table on the lower deck, the BBQ alight and the valley turning gold. Bring your own caterer, or keep it simple and cook for the people you love most.
— The night before, the morning after
Weddings are a 2 night minimum, so the couple and up to 6 more sleep on site across 3 king bedrooms and the upper lounge. Spa under the stars, then a slow breakfast on the deck.
— Intimate wedding pricing
Whole Main House, 8 guests, per night
NZ$ 1,104
Each additional guest, on the day
NZ$ 55 per person · up to 25 in all
Minimum stay for weddings
Two nights
Every wedding is quoted individually. Tell us your dates, your numbers and the shape of the day, and we will come back with a quote and confirmation of the date. We provide the space, a few bar leaners and outdoor seating; you are welcome to bring your own planner, stylist and caterer.
Enquire about a wedding— From the journal
What it really costs and how two nights run, day by day: Planning an intimate wedding near Auckland.
— Intimate weddings
Up to 25 guests on the day, with up to 8 staying overnight in the Main House. The retreat suits elopements, micro weddings and intimate weddings rather than large receptions.
The Main House is NZ$1,104 per night for 8 guests, with a 2 night minimum for weddings, plus NZ$55 per additional day guest up to 25. Every wedding is quoted individually.
Yes. Weddings are a 2 night minimum, so the couple and up to 6 more guests can stay in the 3 king bedrooms and upper lounge on both nights.
Outdoors, in the valley, with the lawns and protected native bush as the backdrop. The long table on the lower deck and the spa pool are all part of the day.
About 45 minutes north west of central Auckland by car, near Helensville, and around 1 hour from Auckland Airport.
We provide the space, a few bar leaners and outdoor seating. You are welcome to bring your own planner, stylist and caterer, and we will talk through what works when you enquire.
“Absolutely blown away by how beautiful the home was. Photos do not do this place justice.”
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