Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - September/October 2023 (Issue 100)

A TEAM Grab your Get ready to party… or relax! Whatever floats your boat the glorious counties of Hampshire and Dorset have something for everyone Organising a hen or stag do is such an exciting and fun experience, especially with so many options and activities available. Here at Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding, we’ve rounded up local companies to make the process easier for couples, including those looking for a relaxing experience, the adrenaline junkies and food lovers! MOLLY SCOTT, OWNER What makes the business stand out? We have lived at Walnut Farm for eight years and have been running the Glamping Site for seven years. Nestled amongst some of Dorset’s finest rolling hills, our glamping accommodation is a real immersion in nature and a true escape without sacrificing any of life’s little luxuries. Each accommodation has a heated en-suite bathroom with powerful showers, a private kitchen with all the essentials, a private kadai firepit area, as well as inside and outside dining areas for long lunches with stunning views. If it gets chilly, you can turn on the heated blankets on the super-king bed and stargaze through the window while listening to just the crackle of the stove woodburner. There are endless activities to do on the farm, including a natural swimming lake with a paddle board, grass tennis court, wood-fired hot tub, tug of war, croquet, hammocks and acres of beautiful countryside to discover. What do you offer for hen or stag dos? I love helping to organise hen parties and can be involved as much or as little as you’d like. We can offer just accommodation right through to a full suite of catering and activities for the weekend. We work with great local businesses to provide fun activities throughout the weekend, like cocktail making, life drawing, paddle boarding, speed boating, vineyard tour and yoga sessions; there’s something for everyone. For meals, we offer delicious breakfasts and one of the evenings is always spent around our wood-fired pizza oven, where we make and bake delicious food and is always great fun! I’m always on hand to help you create a weekend you will always remember. What’s your favourite part of the job? I love having groups on-site because it brings the place alive! There’s so much space with a relaxed and happy vibe. Everyone mills around and then can come together in our Cherry Orchard or barn for dining and socialising. It’s so atmospheric with firebowls, festoon lighting and a smattering of laughter. My favourite part has to be listening to the happy sounds that fill the air around the farm. What advice can you share with nearlyweds? Enjoy it! I remember feeling like I was walking on clouds when we tied the knot. It’s such a light, happy and carefree time, soak it all up! I have just celebrated my 10th wedding anniversary and there are still some clouds, but with an entourage of children, dogs and a farm. For more information: www.walnutfarmglamping.com Walnut Farm Glamping 59 HEN AND STAG

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