Songbird Retreat

Songbird Retreat is an exclusive destination wedding venue nestled in extensive landscaped gardens just an hour north of Auckland. Purpose build for marquee weddings and designed with bespoke events in mind this slice of paradise provides a unique and stunning backdrop for you to create the marquee wedding of your dreams. An idyllic valley where an artist once lived her simple life, Songbird Retreat is a haven for birds and wildlife. Guests can listen to the birdsong echoing across the valley, along with the gentle hum of butterflies and dragonflies. A place to connect with each other and a reminder of the beauty of life and one another. Stunning gardens with streams, ponds, terraced lawns, trees, planting, picture-perfect white roses and a stunning rose arbour walkway leading to the ceremony platform overlooking a beautiful lily pond and a cute row boat. This provides the perfect setting to customise your own unique day. Arrive by car. helicopter or simply walk hand in hand from Songbird Cottage, the choices are all yours. With your wedding stretching over the entire weekend Songbird Cottage is included as luxury boutique accommodation, allowing you to relax and enjoy the festivities knowing that your exclusive bridal suite awaits. Situated within its own private gardens and complete with a luxury outdoor bath and rain shower. A photographer’s delight - there are a treasure trove of places to take formal photos or to capture guests sharing more relaxed moments as they mingle amongst the walkways and water features. The turquoise waters of Matheson Bay and Omaha Beach are close by for those wanting a beach backdrop to add to their wedding portfolio. Songbird Retreat specialises in long lazy weekend weddings, giving family and friends more time together to share the love and laughter that memories are truly made of.