Wedding Venues Nelson

For-rest Retreat

  • Capacity
    50 - 90
    All Capacity Information
  • Min price (pp)
    $0-$50
    Prices
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For-rest Retreat Capacity

Dining
Min. 50 - Max. 85
Cocktail
Min. 50 - Max. 90

For-rest Retreat Features

What is the type of venue?
Outdoor Weddings
What is the style of the venue?
Affordable Alternative Country/Rustic
What kind of view does the venue have?
Forest Mountain Meadow
What kind of wedding types does the venue offer?
Ceremony-only Cocktail Dining
What are the catering options of the venue?
BYO (bring your own) In-house catering 3rd party catering
What kind of services and facilities are offered?
Accommodations Camping Generator Hairdresser Parking Pet-friendly Wet weather cover WIFI Venue Food

For-rest Retreat Features

What kind of catering services does the venue offer?
Buffet Family Style Hors d'oeuvres Server(s)
What is the venue's cuisine style?
Canadian American Asian Italian Gluten-free Lactose-free No pork Nut-free Organic Vegan Vegetarian

For-rest Retreat Features

How many hours can the event last?
10
Can the event time be extended?
Yes
At what time should the music end?
22:00
At what time should the after-party end?
01:00

For-rest Retreat Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guest capacity of For-rest Retreat?

For-rest Retreat has a maximum capacity of 85 people for a dinner wedding and a maximum capacity of 90 people for a cocktail wedding.

What kind of wedding packages does the venue provide?

Foods & Beverage, Accommodation for the Newlyweds

Is there a fixed-menu option?

Yes

Does the venue provide an accommodation service?

Yes

What is the accommodation capacity?

0-50

Which services can be used from 3rd party providers?

Foods & Beverage, Decoration, Photo & Video, Music, Wedding Cake, Accommodation for the Newlyweds

Can more than one wedding be held at the same time?

No

Are children allowed in the venue?

Yes

Is there a smoking area?

Yes

Is bringing a wedding cake allowed?

Yes

Are animals allowed at the venue?

Yes

Can the venue be reserved for a booking date?

Yes

About For-rest Retreat

For-rest Retreat is a grass roots, small retreat, offering wedding packages for up to 100 people. Located just outside of Salmo, BC. For-rest Retreat has 4 acres of flat land near the road, suitable for event tents and camping, and over 50 acres of sloped land (mountain-side) with trails and spectacular views of the valley.
They host community classes and retreats year-round in a 30' yurt and have over 3km of trails on the property.

Facilities and Capacity

3 overnight rentals are included in the package fee (total of 12 overnight guests) and lots of space for camping.
They have a 30' yurt studio which can be used for small receptions, rehearsal dinners and/or bridal changing room/space for hair stylists etc.
Large event tent for covered reception/dinner
Capacity for up to 100 wedding guests
A commercial kitchen on site
Wood-fired pizza oven
& More!

Services

For-rest Retreat offers Catering services, accommodations for up to 12 people, 2 outhouses and a guest bathroom onsite, plenty of parking space, access to 3rd party wedding planners, decorations, tables and chairs, hair stylists, wedding cakes etc.

Decorations

They do not offer decorations on-site but can connect you with local 3rd party decorators and wedding coordinators.

In-House Catering

Venue offer in-house catering packages, including wood-fired pizza, sushi and more. Specializing in healthy, local, gluten-free, dairy-free offerings, as well as more traditional menus.

Accommodation

Off-grid cabin (10-minute walk), sleeps 6.
Tiny Home sleeps 2.
Caravan, sleeps 4.
Additional accommodations are available within 5-10 minutes of the property.

If you are looking for a low-key, Kootenay-style outdoor wedding venue, then For-rest could be the perfect fit. Their basic wedding package includes the following facilities from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon: 3 onsite, overnight accommodations (sleeps up to 12) Large event tent. Use of the 30' yurt Access to our commercial kitchen 2 outhouses and 1 guest bathroom space for camping. Access to over 3km of trails on the property, with views and suitable locations for your ceremony.

Meet the team

  • Company Official

    Johanna and Jon have been in Salmo since 2012 and have been working on building... read more 

Contact

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  • Address:

    8960 Nelson-Nelway British Columbia 6, Salmo BC

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