Tin Poppy Retreat

Salmon Arm, British Columbia View map

Rating 4.9 out of 5

16 reviews

2 to 25 Guests

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About

Tin Poppy Retreat is a solar powered retreat located in the Larch Hills between Salmon Arm and Enderby. The 160 acre private retreat has 4 unique onsite accommodations for up to 25 guests, and can accommodate 25 people in total at their venue. The retreat has walking trails leading to amazing views of the North Okangan valley, and is pet friendly.

Facilities and Capacity

The beautiful off grid and solar power cabins provide unique and luxurious accommodations for the couple and their guests.

Services Offered

This package is a fully curated package, best suited to adventurous couples that share our eclectic aesthetic and are interested in lowering their ecological footprint.

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Included in the package:Exclusive use of Tin Poppy Retreat for 2 nights (extra nights can be booked)

2 Nights’ accommodation for the couple + 23 guests
Full planning & day of coordination
B.C. marriage commissioner
Professional photography (a 70 minute location photography session in and around the property and receive an edited online gallery of 30+ selects)
Bouquets and or boutonnières for the couple
Reception dinner
Grazing table ~ crackers, meats, cheeses, local fruits and vegetables
Cake ~ chocolate, vanilla or carrot
Decor ~ decorated reception hall & ceremony site
Wood tables & white chiavari chairs, linens & napkins
Dishware & cutlery
Bar and basic bar supplies
Dance floor 22 x15
Blue tooth sound system with mic
Fire pit ~ wood can be purchased
Full set up and post event clean up

Elopement Package for Two

2 Nights Accommodation
B.C. Marriage Commissioner, Fees & Witnesses
Professional Photography (a 70 minute location photography session in and around the property and receive an edited online gallery of selects)
Bridal Bouquets and Groom’s Boutonnieres
Elopement Cake (chocolate vanilla or carrot)

Highlights

Availability

Type

Banquet hall, inn/B&B

Style

Classic, country, eclectic, garden, glamorous, modern, rustic, vintage

Event Services

Accommodations, bridal suite, cake, catering / bar, clean up, event planning, event rentals, liability insurance, lighting / sound, outside vendors, set up

Reception Site Fee - Peak Season

$5,000

More information

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor

Indoor

Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony

Reception

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet

Cocktail reception

Dessert

Family style

Hors d'oeuvres

Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Cash bar

Open bar

Outside alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/arches

Audio equipment

Centerpieces

Dance floor

Decor

Furniture

Lighting

Chairs

Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Flatware

Glassware

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$5,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up

Clean up

Event planning

Chairs

Tables

Linens

China

Flatware

Glassware

Lighting/sound

Parking

Bridal suite

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Wedding cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Open bar

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Elise M. Married on 12/12/2020

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Tin Poppy was Magical!

I was so happy to find and book Tin Poppy for our intimate wedding in the beginning of 2020 and then as the 2020 pandemic hit, I was even more thrilled that we had booked with them! They took so much off my shoulders, not having to think about the flowers, finding the commissioner, the photographer, and the cake was a big relief during all the crazy unpredictable times. We showed up and had the most magical ceremony I could have ever dreamed up.
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Shauna A. Married on 13/09/2019

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Sept132019

We absolutely loved ever aspect of our wedding. They made everything so easy for us!
Sent on 21/02/2020
Tin Poppy Retreat's reply:

Thank you so much for your review Shauna! It was a pleasure to be a part of your beautiful wedding!
Maggie
Helan-Marie K. Married on 23/02/2019

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Everything we could want

What can we say about our elopement at Tin Poppy? It was everything we could want and more! The package we chose included two nights in Lavender House, a gift basket with some local goodies that were SO delicious! My bouquet, his boutonniere and a beautiful simple cake! Also an amazing officiant and photographer. We added a dinner on top of it and it was packaged neatly in the fridge when we arrived. Maggie was so attentive and got back to us for our many questions very fast. We would recommend this venue to anyone who would like a stress free, cozy wedding in the beautiful Larch Hills near Salmon Arm BC. We are not local but will definitely make the trip back -maybe in the summer when there's less snow- to enjoy the area again!
Sent on 28/02/2019
Jayden Z. Married on 14/09/2018

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Incredible home away from home!

WOW! What a beautiful place to elope or have a micro-wedding. I cant begin to explain how grateful we are for Maggie's attention to detail and service we received from her in the past year. From booking to venue, to accommodating the reverend, food and amazing photographer - she made it all comprehensive and easy. All of our guests were blown away by the location as well as each of the beautifully unique cabins. Everything is so secluded, you feel comfortable from beginning to end. We will be coming back to Tin Poppy time and time again, i see a new annual tradition amongst our friends and family. Thank you from all of us at the Tweedie wedding! Our weekend was nothing short of perfection.
Sent on 18/09/2018

Tin Poppy Retreat's reply:

Jayden,
You're so welcome! and thank you so much for your review! It was great to meet your lovely family and friends and be a part of your amazing day! We hope to see you again!
Maggie
Kaitlyn B. Married on 02/09/2018

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Everything top notch.

My husband and I just loved this location. The scenery was so breathtaking, nothing can compare with the views of thw valley below. Plus the handmade bouquets where so charming and perfect! I loved the basket they had given us full of local treats, they where all delicious and I will most deffbe buying more of them. And the keepsakes where also very cute and well suited for us.

We cannot wait to go back when its winter to use the saunas included with the cabins. If your ever thinking if this location I highly reccomend. Even if your not getting married there are ski hills and a winery extemely close.

This place will not disappoint!!!
Sent on 18/09/2018

Tin Poppy Retreat's reply:

Kaitlyn,
Thank you so much for your review! We were honored to host and to be a part of your beautiful wedding! Please come back for winter escape of saunaing, cross country skiing and wine sampling;)
Maggie
Tara C. Married on 23/06/2018

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Perfect Rustic Luxury

We loved the Tin Poppy for our sweet, small wedding. Long ago, I think we both realized that our wedding day was to be about the start of our marriage and not creating a big, stressful event. This led us to our choice to escape to the woods and tie the knot. Our entire weekend was about relaxing together, and our wedding was about our durable and caring relationship and as we "glamped" with the mosquitoes, it was so clear that the space was perfectly "us."

We both have busy, full lives and I so appreciated that every detail was beautifully thought out; all we brought was our wedding outfits, the rings, and the paperwork - the rest was all done. We were wed, photographed and changed into our cozy sweats with champagne in hand in under 90 minutes, and the rest of the weekend was just easy and fun.
Sent on 27/06/2018

Tin Poppy Retreat's reply:

Thank you for your review Tara! It was so great to meet you two, and I really enjoyed being involved in your wonderful wedding!
Ally H. Married on 11/02/2018

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February Elopement

The Tin Poppy is a beautiful place for eco friendly bride and grooms thinking of eloping or having a fuss free micro wedding. The views and property are absolutely breathtaking. The organic food provided is top quality (you can special request vegan or gluten free). Maggie is wonderful to work with, she really made our elopement easy and fuss free.

In the elopement package we chose it came with an amazing officiant, a very talented photographer, glorious flowers and decorations, delicious wedding cake and our meals. It was truly fuss free and easy to plan in a short time frame. I think the value and worth is truly there for the cost.

My only suggestion is that if booking in the winter book one of the larger cabins or the Lavender House. We eloped in the Tin Poppy which would have been amazing in the Spring to Fall but we found it a tad chilly for our February elopement. We of course we made the best of it and still enjoyed cozying up. There is also a lot of snow, it somewhat deters from being able to explore unless on skis or snow shoes but it is magical all the same.

My Husband and I are planning on returning here for a summer reception. It is truly a magically scenic place where any nature loving bride and groom would be completely and utterly satisfied. A unique and truly beautiful experience.

Thank you Maggie!!
Sent on 14/02/2018

Tin Poppy Retreat's reply:

Thank you for the review Ally! I'm so glad you enjoyed your elopement - it was beautiful and thoughtful, I'm glad I had the opportunity to witness.
Thank you for the heads up re the cooler temps in the Poppy - I probably should have turned heat on sooner...
Looking forward to seeing you again in the summer;)
Maggie
Paul A. Married on 24/12/2017

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Lavender House was the perfect location for our Christmas 2017 micro wedding. The spacious, rustic house provided a unique and comfortable venue for casual visiting, meals and sleeping. We enjoyed the atmosphere created by the wood stoves and fireplace, the beautiful views through the many windows and the comfortable vintage furnishings. Our hostess Maggie took care of all the details for our wedding calmly and unobtrusively, including the ceremony, flowers, photographer, dinner and a spectacular and delicious wedding cake. We just stepped into the picture and enjoyed our time together. And we did enjoy every minute... it was perfect!
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Sent on 29/12/2017

Tin Poppy Retreat's reply:

Paul and Kaya,
Thank you for your lovely review, and thank you for trusting me with the details of your special day.
Happy New Year!
Maggie
Lindsay W. Married on 29/02/2020

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Tin Poppy Retreat

Tin Poppy is the perfect place to have a small intimate wedding! The Lavender Cabin was beautiful and Maggie was amazing to work with! We had seven weeks to plan a wedding and Maggie made the whole process stress free! She was always quick to respond to emails and was very accommodating to all our specific requests. We have nothing but good things to say about Tin Poppy!!
Sent on 11/04/2020

Tin Poppy Retreat's reply:

Thank you for your review Lindsay! It was lovely to meet and work with you. Your wedding was absolutely gorgeous, and timely;) You and your team put together a beautiful event.
Chere Married on 18/08/2018

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With love and honor

I am writing this review becuase I am truly impressed. Maggie goes above and beyond to make your day special. She is very accommodating to your needs. This was our honor to be married here. Her place is magical and oozes romance and love. Its rustic and beautiful. Breathtaking. Tin Poppy Retreat will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you so very much! Ps. We got married on the smokies day of the year so you can't see the valleys behind us. None the less... they day we had was perfect!
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Sent on 24/09/2018

Tin Poppy Retreat's reply:

Definitely the smokiest day of the year! But it was beautiful and did add an element of mystic beauty. Thank you so much for your review and allowing us to be a part of your beautiful magical day:)
Maggie