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It’s National Tree Week, from 27th November to 4 It’s National Tree Week, from 27th November to 4th December, which marks the start of the tree planting season. Trees are an integral part of our life here at Breckenhill and we’ve planted many thousands over the last 33 years, including 1700 this year. This project was grant aided, and we also found a company who paired us with @talyllynrailway, a steam railway in Snowdonia, who were looking to offset their carbon! Swipe to see how many dogs it took to plant 1700 trees!! When we arrived at Breckenhill the few trees left here included, thank goodness, the huge iconic beech tree standing at the heart of the place. We think it would have been planted around the time the house was built, about 1750, making it 250 years old. Not all trees last this long, and some need to be cut down because of disease or wind damage, or simply to help other trees to grow taller, but they still provide us with warmth right to the last! Remaining small branches are piled up to create habitats for small animals, birds and insects. We saw our first hedgehog this year, so exciting! Our human visitors also love the environment we have created, both for weddings and outdoor activities. #nationaltreeweek #nationaltreeweek2021 #treeplanting #carbonoffsetting #carboncapture #breckenhill #beechtrees #helpfuldogs #woodcutting
Andrea and Nathan, with friends and family, create Andrea and Nathan, with friends and family, created a really beautiful wedding on Saturday, with a new and very attractive layout of our rustic trestle tables, perfect for 60 guests. The soft green and dark green candles, ivy in white or pale green pots, and copper tea light holders, were so simple but so pretty! The room had first of all been the ceremony room, with a quick turnaround! Food was also so simple - delicious tacos from @taquitosbelfast #barnwedding #rusticwedding #breckenhill #breckenhillweddings #stonebarn #breckenhillbarn #ivydecor #flowercircle #trestletablestyling #smallweddings #novemberwedding #tacos #taquitos
Some stunning photos from @elizabethnaomiphotograp Some stunning photos from @elizabethnaomiphotography of yesterday’s beautiful wedding, of Andrea and Nathan. The weather cleared for photos and the late autumn light was perfect! #weddingphotographer #breckenhillweddings #novemberweddings #autumnlight #barnweddings #breckenhillbarn
The boys from Templepatrick Scouts were back this The boys from Templepatrick Scouts were back this weekend for a bushcraft day, where they built shelters and learned fire lighting, amongst other things, and finished off with hot dogs 🌭 and hot chocolate round the fire 🔥 #bushcraft #outdoorlife #camping #tarpshelter #survivalcraft #campfire #scouts #scoutbadgework #outdooractivities #breckenhill #breckenhillactivities #breckenhillactivitiescentre
The perfect end to a perfect day, S’mores around The perfect end to a perfect day, S’mores around the fire pit! Deborah and Jamie’s wedding was beautifully put together and all the decorations and flowers were done by the couple and their friends and families. Even the huge pine cones had been foraged and dried by the couple! The burgundy colour theme was just right for the season and the venue, and was carried right through from clothing to flowers and chair ties to the cake. Huge congratulations to you both from us all! Cake by @heavenlytreatsni #barnweddingsarethebestweddings #itsthegardners #breckenhillweddings #barnvenueni #firepit #smores #fairylights #burgundywedding #diywedding #diyweddingdecor #pinecones
Who’s coming down to the woods to play? Our pai Who’s coming down to the woods to play? Our paintball is up and running! Come with friends, come with foes, it’s all good fun! But you can’t all have a cool mask like @mikehikes.ni 🥽🦹🏻and there might be Zombies 🧟‍♀️ 🧟 Players must be 16 and over. We also have Splatmaster for ages 8 and over, and the faint hearted! #stagideas #stagparties #teambuilding #paintball #awaydays #belfaststag #stagandhen #breckenhillactivities #outdooractivities #trekni #ballyclare #birthdayparties
A very relaxed but fun-filled wedding on Saturday A very relaxed but fun-filled wedding on Saturday for Louise and Jason. Afternoon tea upstairs first, then a drum circle (yes really - great entertainment!) with the fabulous Joe from @thegatheringdrum followed by a delicious hog roast by @spittingpig and the McStocker Ceilidh band to get everyone up on their feet! The American guests loved it! #irishwedding #ceilidh #familywedding #hogroast #barndance #barnwedding #barnvenue #drumcircle #thegatheringdrum #breckenhillweddings #breckenhill #breckenhillbarn #mcstockersceilidhband
Yesterday Shelley and Matthew got married! It was Yesterday Shelley and Matthew got married! It was a fabulous day, with a ceremony in our lovely upstairs room, drinks reception downstairs, archery to entertain everyone and the dinner and dancing in the green barn. Shelley worked so hard to bring her vision to life and it was beautiful! The stunning cake was created by @sparkles.cakes.of.art , delicious dinner by Bib and Tucker. @emdmedia captured the day and we look forward to seeing the photos! #barnweddings #barnvenue #bespokewedding #diywedding #autumnwedding #rusticwedding #irishwedding #countrywedding #bridebookwedding #quirkywedding
There’s been some pond life over the last week - There’s been some pond life over the last week - St Patrick’s Church, Broughshane, brought their youth group for lots of fun including kayaking, and Ballyclare High School girls came for some raft building on Wednesday. The temperature might be dropping but these kids are tough! If you’re interested in an outdoor activity day with or without water sports get in touch at office@breckenhill.co.uk #outdooractivities #breckenhillpond #pondlife #rafting #raftbuilding #kidskayaks #ponddog
Did you know we have started doing paintball - the Did you know we have started doing paintball - the kind that hurts?? Brilliant fun for age 16 and over, it’s the perfect addition to our activity offering. Organising a hen or stag, a birthday or corporate outing? We can do a half or full day of paintball or mix it with other activities, and give you a delicious lunch or supper afterwards. Less than half an hour from Belfast. #paintball #stagdo #hendo #stagandhenparties #teambuildingactivity #outdooractivities
A throwback to a beautiful wedding in August, wher A throwback to a beautiful wedding in August, where the sun had gone on holiday, but the warmth and love shone through! Alan and Georgia chose a fabulous team of suppliers - including a band where the groom’s father was a member! The amazing @ivylanefloraldesign did the flower circle, and bouquets, @cksrustic provided the dramatic drapes in the Green Barn, @starcarhire for the fabulous Chevrolet, and Conor from Sizzlen BBQ (normally seen at St George’s Market) cooked up a feast (his first served indoors!) The cake maker, @sugarlaneartisancakes deserves a special shout-out as a near accident on the way meant the cake arrived a little battered, but after nearly two hours of work, it was as good as new! To round off the evening, the Hillbilly Biltong band had everyone up on their feet, and it being outdoors, dancing the night away! #barnweddingsarethebestweddings #breckenhillbarn #barnvenue #breckenhillweddings #thehillbillybiltongband
Nice twinkly setup for the @loveweddingsstudio Wed Nice twinkly setup for the @loveweddingsstudio Wedding Festival @stgeorgesmarket this evening. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet loads of lovely couples and also friends old and new in the wedding community. Hi to neighbours @heather_rose_photography , and @champagnemoments , and @dj.kennyk @thequirkycamperbooth @seraphim_bridal @stephaniebjewelledbridal @weddingshildenbrewery @vicandhil_2019 @garlicandthymepizza @weddingdjni to name a few! Great to be back! #weddingfair #weddingfestival #barnvenue #weddingsni
A memorable and beautiful wedding at the end of Au A memorable and beautiful wedding at the end of August. Still warm enough to sit outside, the courtyard between the barns made a wonderful dining area, and, later on, a dance floor! #outdoorwedding #outdoorweddingvenue #breckenhillweddings #breckenhill #barnwedding #barnweddingvenue #bridebookvenue #ukbride #irishweddingvenue #rusticvenue #rusticweddingdecor #paperlanterns
A beautiful sunny afternoon yesterday for a visit A beautiful sunny afternoon yesterday for a visit by @ballymenalawntennis We put them through their paces and they were up for the challenge! Great fun afternoon. The dogs loved the attention! #breckenhill #breckenhillactivities #teambuilding #outdooractivities #freshairtherapy #itsadogslife
What a beautiful set up for Amy and Reece today! What a beautiful set up for Amy and Reece today! We loved the table decor of net and greenery, with candles. Simple but stunning! #breckenhill #breckenhillweddings #breckenhillbarn #rusticweddings #barnvenue #bridebookvenue #candlesticks #greenerywedding
That look says it all! We’ve finally done it!! That look says it all! We’ve finally done it!! After a few date changes, Gavin and Rachel tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony on our back lawn. It was nip and tuck as to whether it would be outside as it rained most of the morning, but finally the clouds cleared and the sun even made an appearance! The barn looked amazing for their evening reception, meal and dancing (yes, 💃🏼 dancing 🕺🏼) The ceiling drapes and lights were by the fabulous @c.k.rusticdecor #covidweddings #rusticwedding #barnvenue #breckenhillbarn #breckenhill #breckenhillweddings #outdoorceremony #outdoorwedding #gardenweddings #gardenarch #flowercircle #fairylights
We were delighted to host a seminar on the volunta We were delighted to host a seminar on the voluntary carbon market on Tuesday morning. Our new tree planting this year has the potential to capture over 300 tonnes of carbon over 60 years. @talyllynrailway in Snowdonia have purchased this carbon to offset their output from their steam trains. Aerial view from March. @forestcarbon_uk did a fascinating presentation followed by a walk around our trees, and a delicious lunch from @tablefood.co #carboncapture #treeplanting #smallconference #conferencevenueni #ruralbusiness #venuehire #ballyclare #barnvenue #tacklingclimatechange #talyllynrailway #carbonoffsetting
We love this gorgeous photo of Sinead and Eoin on We love this gorgeous photo of Sinead and Eoin on our new steps, taken by the amazing @lizwadephotography It was a very special day ❤️❤️❤️ #barnweddings #breckenhillweddings #breckenhillbarn #weddingphotography #rusticweddings #irishweddings #barnvenue
Great evening for all the families from Glenwherry Great evening for all the families from Glenwherry Presbyterian Church. There was a gripping, grudge football match, archery, paintball, assault course (kids do love the tunnel!) and trikes, so something for everyone. And to fuel the activities, Will’s Grill chip van and delicious ice creams from @_graceful_goodies_ provided the necessary! #familyfunnight #outdooractivities #breckenhillactivities #breckenhillbarn #chipvan #icecreamtrike
It was all about the lights! Well, not quite but It was all about the lights! Well, not quite but they were a strong feature for Paul and Liz yesterday. We loved the Finnegans sign, and the banner, and the festoon lights in the paper lanterns looked fabulous both by day and night. And what about that photo backdrop from @selfiesolutionsni ??
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