Happy Valley’s Season of Giving Giveaway

Thomas S. Monson once said, “Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting”. It’s been a tough year and we could all do with a little pick-me-up but sometimes it feels even better to give, than it is to receive.

Whether it’s a neighbour who has checked in on us, a key worker who hasn’t stopped, or a family member delivering food parcels, we all have someone to be grateful for during this time.

What if you could show your appreciation by giving them a gift that didn’t cost you anything? If it sounds like the perfect, win-win situation, it’s because it is.

Happy Valley and Tribe Norfolk have teamed up with some incredibly talented and kind-hearted local suppliers living and working in Norfolk. They’ve all had a challenging year, but they are all about the Christmas spirit and want to help you spread a little cheer.

Each day, from Sunday 13th December until Christmas, we will be giving you the opportunity to nominate a worthy friend to receive a special Christmas treat. This will be featured across our social media channels. All you need to do is like the post on Instagram, follow the supplier and Happy Valley and nominate your friend worthy of the prize – let them know you care and the reasons why. If you see the prize on Facebook or Linked In, tag the friend you’d like to nominate and share the post. A winner will be selected and announced every day and boy do we have some amazing prizes up for grabs.

Nothing ever seems too bad, no mountain seems too hard to climb, when you know there’s someone cheering you on from the side lines. Be that person for someone else this Christmas and nominate them for Happy Valley’s Season of Giving Giveaway.   

With love, Katy, Kirsty and the team at Happy Valley xx

Heres a list of all those getting involved in our Winter Giveaway

Imogen Davison – Sugar Buttons Cakes

Sugar Buttons Wedding Cakes & Courses by Imogen Davison (sugarbuttonscakes.com)

@sugarbuttonscakes

Hannah Hunnam Floristry

Hannah Hunnam Flowers — Norfolk Florist

@hannah.hunnam

Aurora Grey Photography

Documentary wedding photographer | Aurora Grey | England

@auroragreyphoto

Purple Plum Catering

Caterers Norwich, Norfolk - Wedding & Event Catering (purpleplumcatering.co.uk)

@purpleplumcatering

Natalie Boon – WildFolk Florist

Wedding florist Norwich (thewildfolkflorist.co.uk)

@thewildfolkflorist

Lucy Stubbs Farm SFA Alpacas

Stubbs Farm Alpacas

@stubbs_farm_alpacas

Duration Brewing

Farmhouse Family Brewery in Norfolk | Duration Brewing (durationbeer.com)

@durationbeer

Folk in a Field

Folk in a Field Festival | Folkinafield.co.uk | England

@folkinafield

Mason’s Great Events Co

Mason’s Great Event Co. | Wedding & Event Planner | Norwich, Norfolk

@masonsgreateventco

Tribe Norfolk

Shop — Tribe Norfolk

@tribenorfolk

Happy Valley Norfolk

Glamping in Norfolk — Happy Valley Norfolk

@happyvalleynorfolk

Happy Valley Believes

We’ve watched the world from our window seat. Seasons have rolled in and out, like waves lapping against the shore. Time has played tricks on our mind, with long stretches of inactivity laid out before us and then a whirlwind of chaos flurrying in. With the uncertainty we all face, Happy Valley is hanging onto the hope of Christmas.

The warmth of hot chocolates and mulled wine by the fire, the enchantment of hearing sleigh bells jangle overhead and the sparkle of lights on in windows, brings this winter season to life. Looking out into the abyss of darkness, the vast landscape rolling out in front of the night sky – just when you think you’re all alone, you see a candle come on, a lantern light up and a fire glow in the distance.

At Happy Valley, we believe in community coming together, we believe in the hopes and dreams of others and we most definitely believe in the magic of Christmas.

Our Happy Valley elves have been busy preparing for the festivities and our cabins have been spruced up, ready to welcome you back this winter. Secret Santas have climbed up on their shelves, angels have taken position overhead, garlands have lovingly wrapped themselves around the beams and the baubles have bounced into position.

If you’re wondering where to go on holiday in the UK this Christmas then why not try beautiful North Norfolk. Surrounded by wide open spaces, beautiful off road walks, stunning award winning beaches and plenty of fresh air to keep you healthy.

What better way to celebrate each other this year than to take a staycation in the beautiful county of Norfolk.

Our cabins:

Toad Hall – a sumptuous treehouse, sleeping four adults and two children. This comes with a private hot tub, wheelchair accessible ramp, wetroom ensuite, open plan kitchenette, wine cooler, and outside decking area.

Woodpecker – a magical bell temple, sleeping either four adults or two adults and two children. This is an open plan room with king sized bed, adult-sized bunk bed, log burner, dining area, DVD player and ensuite shower room.

Denver Rest – a shepherd hut amongst the trees, sleeping two adults. This cosy hut comes with an outdoor kitchenette, a fire pit, and a shower room a short walk away.

King Nutkin – a love nest for two, sleeping two adults. This comes with a log burner, indoor kitchenette with a shower room a short walk away.

Christmas Cabin - yet to be named, our latest log cabin is coming along a treat and will make for the perfect Christmas surprise. Sleeping four adults (with the potential of two children), it comes with an ensuite shower room, open plan kitchen and living room, two bedrooms, a wrap around porch and a private woodfired hot tub.

Our current availability: availability can change quickly as we have instant booking on other sites.

Toad Hall – Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th December, Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th December, Friday 11th – Monday 14th December, Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th December, Wednesday 16th December – Friday 18th December, Friday 18th December – Monday 21st December, Monday 21st December – Monday 27th December

Woodpecker – Friday 4th December – Monday 7th December, Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th December, Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th December, Friday 11th – Monday 14th December, Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th December, Wednesday 16th December – Friday 18th December, Friday 18th December – Monday 21st December, Monday 21st December – Monday 27th December

Denver Rest – Friday 4th December – Monday 7th December, Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th December, Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th December, Friday 11th – Monday 14th December, Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th December, Wednesday 16th December – Friday 18th December, Friday 18th December – Monday 21st December, Monday 21st December – Monday 27th December

King Nutkin – Friday 4th December – Monday 7th December, Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th December, Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th December, Friday 11th – Monday 14th December, Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th December, Wednesday 16th December – Friday 18th December, Friday 18th December – Monday 21st December, Monday 21st December – Monday 27th December

Christmas Cabin - Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th December, Friday 11th – Monday 14th December, Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th December, Wednesday 16th December – Friday 18th December, Friday 18th December – Monday 21st December, Monday 21st December – Monday 27th December

Our safety measurements:

We take your safety very seriously which is why:

·       Each cabin is deep cleaned before and after your stay - no late check outs or early check ins allowed.

·       Christmas decorations are cleaned with covid antibacterial spray

·       Hand santisers throughout the venue and in all cabins, on the Hay Barn door and dotted around on some of the trees.

·       Each guest is required to fill out our Covid health questionnaire prior to arrival.

·       Guests are encouraged to regularly wash hands and are asked to wear masks when out and about in the local area

·       We ask every guest to scan the QR code onto their NHS app

·       There are nine acres to enable successful social distancing

·       Happy Valley has been a super host on Air BnB for five consecutive years due to excellent cleanliness

What 2020 guests have said about us:

“Happy Valley have gone to great lengths to follow COVID guidelines and have done a fantastic job. If you want clean accommodation and easy social distancing in these current times, this is the place for you”

For more reviews, please see:

·       https://www.happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk/glamping-reviews

·       https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g1646534-d12723987-Reviews-Happy_Valley_Norfolk_Venue_Glamping_Retreat-Grimston_Norfolk_East_Anglia_England.html#REVIEWS

·       https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/26943531?source_impression_id=p3_1605182948_DFCeFZM%2FILv6UUl3&guests=1&adults=1

Happy Valley believes in the magic of Christmas, do you?

With love,

Katy, Kirsty and the team at Happy Valley xx

To book our accommodation, please click here or contact hello@happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk

Autumn Equinox

Today is the Autumn Equinox, aka Mabon, a powerful time of the year where day and night dance in perfect balance, where the sun and moon equally share the sky. We open the doors to Autumn and give thanks and honour the harvest just gone. Even when the harvest wasn’t quite what was expected there’s always something to be grateful for.

A time of balance between the seasons. Holding this transitional space without fear is on our Happy Valley affirmations list and not always easy in the current climate. But we all know that fears makes the wolf look bigger & we turn to Mother Nature for a word of wisdom.

The Equinox is a time honoured by many cultures including us here at Happy Valley. The nights become chillier and before we even see the change in the landscape our senses notice the changing seasons. We can marvel at how Mother Earth shows us that nothing is constant and how this is reflected in our world.
This too shall pass.

We celebrate the land and its history for it has seen this all before and we celebrate all of you who’ve shared this crazy journey which is 2020. We’ve made it to Autumn & that is worth celebrating.

Turning Over a New Leaf at Happy Valley

“The heat of autumn is different from the heat of summer. One ripens the apples, the other turns them to cider”.

~ Jane Hirshfield

The heavy heat of summer is giving way to a gentle breeze, pushing us onwards, towards cosier nights and the flicker of candlelight. There is comfort to be had when the feeling of sunlight on your skin, is then layered with the protective hug of a cashmere jumper or woollen shawl. It is as if Nature knows this is its swan song, its final chance to take flight and display its brilliance, for one last time.

Dancing like flames in the sky, the burnt oranges, and hues of yellow and brown offer up a firework display of leaves. The trees shake off their old coats and stretch out their branches to welcome a new season and with it, new adventures.

At Happy Valley, though the landscape changes, its beauty remains. Ripples in the lake and beads of sweat on your brow is being replaced with images of wellies splashing in puddles and fresh dew drops forming on blades of grass. Though darkness closes in, there is a sense of togetherness as we huddle for warmth and head towards the woods, to lose ourselves in the magic of an everchanging canvas of colour.

Your soul, as light as a feather, may be carried in the wind and with it, all your cares give way, to a beautiful, autumnal dream. The air crackles with anticipation, the leaves crunch underfoot, and conkers are ready for the taking. There is no feeling of sadness or loss, only the spirit of curiosity and yearning for a new journey into the unknown.

Here at Happy Valley, we invite you to come Autumn Glamping in the goldilocks of seasons - not too hot, not too cold but exactly right for some fun and creativity. With pencils sharpened, uninform pressed and blank exercise books waiting to be inked with inspiration, parents can escape for a term-time get away with individual glamping available during the week. Exclusive hire of the grounds, facilities, hot tubs, hay barn and all accommodation is available at the weekends, so you can capture the magic of this place with others or keep it all to yourself.  

Happy Valley cannot wait to celebrate the highlights of the Autumn season with you and raise a glass to friendships and fresh starts. Bottoms Up!

Happy Valley’s Twist on a Marylebone Halloween Marvel

• 35ml Vanilla Flavoured Vodka

• 12.5ml Pear Flavoured or Pumpkin Flavoured Liqueur

• 10ml Pumpkin syrup

• 25ml Pumpkin purée

• Pinch of ground nutmeg and cinnamon

• Top with Champagne (or prosecco, we won’t judge!)

• 3 ice cubes

• Slice of dried pear

With love,

Katy, Kirsty and the team at Happy Valley xx

Explore the different cabins in the woods for some North Norfolk Glamping this Autumn.

Forget “Orange is the New Black” … Wednesday Weddings are about to start trending in 2020.

During our work-from-home staycation, we’re keeping in touch with our sister venues and suppliers and the whole wedding industry knows we’re in for a busy few months ahead.

As we batten down the hatches and weather the storm, we wonder if we could turn this tragedy into a new trend and plant mid-week weddings on the map. David Beahm, Harper Bazaar’s Event Designer, says “Perhaps Wednesday weddings are going to be the new thing for a while, and there’s nothing wrong with that”.

As many weekend dates are already booked in 2020 & choosing a weekend in 2021 could leave a venue or supplier’s business unable to sustain events next year, what if we took that off the table and got #wednesdayweddings #WW20 #wednesdaysforthewin #WW21 trending?

Why should I become a mid-week trend setter?

• Availability - practically speaking, most venues are booked up 1-2 years in advance and suppliers now have the huge task of re-arranging their whole calendar. Realistically, there will be much more availability mid-week now than at any weekend.

• Ease of travel - trains will be quieter, flights will be cheaper, traffic will be lighter and extra, local accommodation will be on offer. This actually makes it a lot easier for your guests to get to your wedding. Yes, they’ll need to take a day off but bosses will be aware of the situation and everyone needs an excuse to party after this.

• Social act of kindness - tourism, hospitality and leisure industries are on a knife-edge. To prevent them from falling into the abyss, postponing to a mid-week wedding could save their business and protect job security for their staff. Remember the words “In a world where we can be anything, be kind”?

What would my mid-week wedding look like?

This is the fun part and where our Pinterest addiction is put to good use!

• Themes - why not be creative and come dressed for an après-ski wedding? Or, in true Autumn style, adorn the barns in pumpkins and lanterns? Lots of bohemian and festival weddings are held in the autumn and the photos are breath-taking, as is the backdrop at Happy Valley this time of year.

• Treats - we love the idea of having a hot drinks bar. If that doesn’t do the trick, a whiskey bar will always be welcome and children will queue up for a s’more session, roasting marshmallows over the fire pit. At Happy Valley, to allow you and your gets to save money, we will permit guests to bring their own drink of choice to the venue so they can stock up on the bubbly en route. Don’t forget, with our luxurious hot tubs, you can keep warm whilst gazing at the stars which is the best treat your guests can have.

• Accessories - what woman doesn’t love to accessorise and this is where we can have some fun with umbrellas, wellies, blankets, hand warmers or ear muffs. Consider using this as an excuse to indulge yourself with a hand-painted, custom leather jacket for the bride, a hand-crocheted shawl or a beautiful, faux-fur statement piece.

• Making a statement - imagine faux-fur draping over haystacks, vintage rugs taking centre stage in the barn, fairy lights wrapped around the trees, lanterns in every nook and cranny and fire pits and log burners providing that cosy, warm feeling. You could even add a touch of magic with some hand-held sparklers.

Look through our vision board to inspire you (thank you to our talented photographers for permission to use your work) and use this time at home to let your imagination run wild. We’re up for the mid-week mayhem if you are!

With love,

Katy, Kirsty and the team at Happy Valley xx

hello@happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk

01485 600 719

Instagram - @HappyValleyNorfolk

Facebook - Happy Valley Norfolk

Darina Stoda Photography

Paper Antler Photography

@matildasodphotography

Shanon Rosan Photography

@liveviewstudios

@brandwold

The Road to Happy Valley x

Happy Valley Norfolk

Autumn at Happy Valley is breath taking.

Hand-painted, leather jacket for the bride @wolfandrosie

The Gift that keeps on Giving

If you’re searching for a little inspiration this Festive Season our Gift Vouchers will make the perfect addition to the neatly or not so neatly wrapped presents under your tree! Nothing quite says ‘surprise’ like being treated to a romantic retreat in nature after the hustle and bustle of Christmas.

We have a magical mix of characterful cabins to stay in this Winter, ranging from snuggly Shepherds huts for two to lodges with King Sized accommodation. We’re tucked away in the Norfolk countryside with the cosiest hand crafted cabins, locally sourced produce right on your doorstep and the North Norfolk Coast a short drive away. Blow away the Christmas cobwebs with a brisk walk in the woodland or on one of Norfolk’s beautiful beaches. We highly recommend Thornham, Brancaster and Holkham if you’re looking for coastal stretches to explore. With some of the County’s finest restaurants, coffee shops and delicatessens dotted all along the coastline.

Making the most of precious time together at Happy Valley is the gift that will keep on giving this Christmas as you’ll have something to look forward to in the New Year and memories to treasure for years to come! Did we mention we also have a wood fired hot tub tucked away in one of our Forest Glades.. offering the most beautiful spot for star gazing!

With gift vouchers available for any value - don’t get caught up in the Christmas queues… give the gift of comfort and joy! Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months following purchase date allowing plenty of opportunity to be enjoyed.

Our team of Forest Elves will ensure your gift is gratefully received. Please get in touch and we will tailor a voucher just for you!

Telephone: 01485 600719

Email: hello@happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk

Instagram: @happyvalleynorfolk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorfolkWeddingVenue/

The Gift of Togetherness this Christmas

We still have some Christmas availability to book your stay together at Happy Valley Norfolk… all dates now online. Set in 9 acres of undisturbed Winter Wonderland you’ll have an abundance of precious time to reconnect with yourselves, each other and nature!

The Woodpecker now comes with the luxury of an en-suite bathroom… perfect for a family of 4 looking to snuggle up together by the fire this Christmas with all of your home comforts taken care of. Woodpecker has a thoughtfully designed wooden kitchenette (fridge, hob, kettle, toaster, utensils, cafetiere… there are always marshmallows for winter warming hot chocolates and toasting by the fire!) dining table, wood burner, and king sized sleeping for adults with separate hand crafted child-friendly bunk beds. Outdoor BBQ and fire-pit, hammock, rope swing, woodland garden, outdoor bbq area. Feel free to give us a call if you'd like anymore info - 01485 600719 (9am - 6pm) or email us hello@happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk

https://www.happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk/woodpecker

Layer up this Christmas and take a stroll through the woodland to experience forest therapy as a family. The Japanese practice Forest Bathing as a healing and preventive health care. It's not hard to see why. Then you can literally bathe in the forest in the wood fired Hot Tub whilst enjoying a spot of star gazing!

Create your family Christmas at Happy Valley to experience uninterrupted woodland magic, comfort and joy!

“Well maintained, every detail carefully presented...a venue where the little things count...
Excellent facilities and nothing too much trouble.
A place you love spending time, rain or shine. Whatever the weather, Happy Valley is the cosiest, most welcoming home from home.” ~ Daisy Line

Get Cosy this Christmas at Happy Valley

Are you looking for somewhere cosy and comfortable for your family to stay this Christmas? Look no further than the pine tree canopy at Happy Valley Norfolk. Wake up on Christmas Day to the sound of bird song and crackling logs on the fire in your hand crafted woodland cabin.

Winter is the snuggest season of all at Happy Valley.  We’re nestled away in the Norfolk countryside with an eclectic mix of the cosiest cabins, a wood fired hot tub for forest bathing and some of the most wonderful woodland walks.

Festive Woodland Walks

Wood Fired Hot Tub

We’re offering a Winter Woodland Exclusive Hire Deal for Christmas 2019. Spend a magical Christmas in the wilderness with your loved ones. Enjoying the peaceful luxury of the entire Norfolk Wildlife Trust Site to yourselves. Wrapping up warm in cosy layers taking walks through the woodland and celebrating all things festive fireside. Please call to take advantage of this Christmas Offer on 01485 600719.

For a little bit of luxury this Christmas Stay in Toad Hall our Luxury Tree House Lodge with under floor heating for that snuggle value, king size accommodation and its own private hot tub. Comfortably sleeps a family of 4-6!

We have gift vouchers available if you’d like to treat someone dear to a stay here in the heart of nature.

To book your cosy Christmas with us please contact one of our friendly forest elves:

Telephone: 01485 600719

Email: hello@happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk

Instagram: @happyvalleynorfolk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorfolkWeddingVenue/