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The Orchard At Woodend

A rewilded sanctuary for

soulful celebrations

Reedley Hallows, Lancashire

A wedding ceremony taking place in a lush, green forest, with a couple holding hands and facing each other, an officiant standing behind them, and the bride wearing a black and tan gown with black lace and a black veil.

Intro:

Tucked within five acres of rewilded wilderness, The Orchard at Woodend is a living, breathing love story to nature. What began as desire for a sustainable life has grown into something deeper - a place where land, craft, and ceremony intertwine.

Tending both the earth and the heart. As a celebrant and therapist we offer grounding support for couples who want a wedding that feels intimate, meaningful, and rooted in the natural world. Whether you’re exchanging vows beneath wild orchard branches, gathering with a handful of your favourite people, or wandering the meadows for quiet photographs, this is a space that holds you exactly as you are.

The Orchard is available for micro-weddings and small gatherings, with sustainability, creativity, and deep respect for the land at its core.

With respect to craft

The felted mushrooms and keepsakes serve as tiny reminders of the magic growing underfoot, but the real wonder is the rewilded landscape itself; a place restored with love, patience, and purpose.

If you’re dreaming of a ceremony wrapped in wildflowers, birdsong, and the soft hush of a place returning to itself, The Orchard at Woodend is waiting to welcome you.

Stalk us:

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A woman in a long black dress standing on a leaf-covered forest trail during autumn, with blurred trees in the background.
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A woman in a cream-colored dress with black and green floral details stands in a grassy field with yellow flowers. She holds a green smoke bomb emitting green smoke, with a dark forest background. Her hair is styled up with a crown and veil.
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About

We’ve always had a vision of having a piece of land, to live a sustainable life and to steward according to the laws of nature. For us it’s about ecology and balance and getting back to a simpler way of life.

Nearly five years ago, we took the plunge, sold our house and bought a forgotten and neglected 5-acre plot of land.

Through blood, sweat and tears and a whole lot of love, we’ve cleared it, rewilded it and learned through experience about ecology and sustainability. We’ve learned about wild food, the rhythm of the yearly cycle, and how the land lives and breathes through the seasons.

My needle sculpted keepsake wreathes and mushroom pieces are inspired by the mushrooms and leaves that emerge through the seasons here at The Orchard at Wood End. The land gives up gifts of ivy and honeysuckle vines, fallen wood and foraged treasures on which my felt work is framed. This creative process takes me to a quiet, reflective space, which gives each created piece meaning.

This I where the streams of my life converge. I have over 30 years’ experience as a counsellor, being alongside people supporting them as they create unique rituals for letting go, moving though change and embracing the new. It seemed a natural progression, especially in these times of rapid change for those seeking something more reflective of them, to train as a family celebrant.

My passion is to help couples craft their wedding ceremonies with unique authenticity as they go through such a significant threshold to share a life with each other.

I offer my service, at The Orchard at Wood End, for those seeking our particular something different for their special day.

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Testimonials

  • A watercolor illustration of an orchard with a large tree and pink blossoms, with the text 'The Orchard at Crown Egan' underneath.

    “We love our mushroon art pieces, I could fill my whole house with them... they're stunningly beautiful.”

    Steveh B

  • Illustration of an orchard with a large tree and green roots, titled 'The Orchard at Grand Earl'.

    " i absolutely adore my keepsake wreath and love the attention it gets whenever anyone comes to visit. It's suck a beautiful piece... lovingly made to match our theme"

  • Illustration of an orchard with a large tree, pink blossoms, and roots, labeled 'The Orchard at Grand Eul'.

    "Every new creation I see is my new favourite. I want to snaffle them all and be surrounded by magic"

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  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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