Magical Forest Wedding Venue in Forth, Tasmania
Have the most spectacular wedding ceremony and reception in our enchanting Forest Estate situated on the banks of the Forth River and only 10 minutes from Devonport
About purple house forest estate
Discover the beauty of the Forth Valley
On behalf of Grada and Peter Robertson, we welcome you to explore this beautiful, scenic location for your special day.
Purple House Forest Estate is the perfect place to have your wedding or function. Our beautiful gardens and arboretum provide a stunning backdrop for your photos, and our mazes make for a unique setting for your event.
Situated in Forth, a small town just 10 minutes from Ulverstone and Devonport (home of the Spirit of Tasmania) and 15 minutes from the Devonport airport, Purple House Forest Estate is an easy drive, following the scenic coastline North West Tasmania is renowned for.
A wedding ceremony under the trees is the perfect way to start your special day.
When you think of a perfect location for your wedding, what comes to mind? If you are looking for something truly unique and unforgettable, then look no further than Purple House Forest Estate. Nestled in the picturesque and romantic Forth Valley, surrounded by fertile pastures, livestock, green sweeping hills, distant views of the Dial Range, and bordered by the pristine waters of the Forth River, Purple House Forest Estate offers a rustic and natural setting that is sure to make your day memorable.
The arboretum, gardens and mazes were planted out in 1998 by the Robertson family, so you can be sure that the estate is well-maintained and beautifully landscaped. The estate is also home to a variety of native wildlife, which will add an extra element of charm to your special day.
If you are looking for a wedding venue or function setting that is completely in a league of its own, look no further than Purple House Forest Estate. With its unique setting and natural beauty, your guests are sure to be impressed. Contact us today to find out more about arranging your special event at Purple House Forest Estate.
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Romantic Forest Setting
At Purple House Forest Estate we offer you an opportunity to create an ‘out of this world' event in our amazing, natural, intimate, romantic forest setting, with full access to two mazes and 2 labyrinths and gazebos.
Our Marquee is a beautiful space to hold your reception in, whether you are after a cocktail style event, a long lunch setting or a seated dinner. With cosy nooks for
intimate chats between great friends, plenty of space for a
dance floor and band or DJ and of course many a great backdrop for a photo opp!
FUNCTIONS
An alternative to traditional event spaces.
We are passionate about creating an event that will have your guests talking for years to come.
Offering an alternative to traditional event spaces, Purple House Forest Estate comes with two fully matured mazes, two labyrinths, a dam with its own resident platypus, access to the Forth River, a large undercover gazebo area, a woodfired sauna which can be completed with cold shower or a dip in the Forth River or an icebath.
The area comes with a landscaped firepit area for the perfect end of an event. We also supply a food van for a caterer of your choice, or we can cater for your event.
Love the idea of getting lost in pathways that seemingly lead to nowhere? Check out our mazes.
Suffer from Nature Deficit disorder? Have a forest bath in our beautiful deciduous forest.
In need of deep peace? Walk the 250 meters of mysterious labyrinth.
Can’t wait to sit down with your friends or guests for a delicious spread? Choose to have your event in our marquee, or under the stars, under the trees, or choose to have a picnic, or experience a cooked meal over the fire.
In need of inspiration or ideas?
We love any excuse to celebrate an occasion, whether it’s birthday, long table dinners, engagement parties, wedding anniversaries, ‘re-wilding’ events (sauna, ice bath/dip in the river, dinner by campfire) and other social and private events.
We are here to inspire you to live life to the full and to help you make the most of every moment!
Why did we plant mazes, labyrinths, and forests?
The winding history of our mazes.
Back in 1999, when we purchased the Manse, as it was called, the land had an aura of neglect, with horse paddocks on one side and a sheep enclosure on the other side of the homestead. A couple of snakes had set up home in the ramshackle shed and the 8 acres of river flats had been used and abused for commercially grown potato crops.
We immediately got to work landscaping, starting out from the French doors of our kitchen, and gradually extending the gardens all the way to the Forth River, where Pete and our 6 kids planted a deciduous forest.
PURPLE HOUSE FOREST ESTATE
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Purple House Forest Estate Wedding Packages
These wedding packages presented in partnership with PopUp Weddings Tasmania
Elopement wedding package (for the bridal couple only)
This package includes:
- Two night accommodation for the bridal couple at any one of the Purple House accommodation options (subject to availability)
- Use of the Purple House Estate grounds for your ceremony/photos
- Your legal paperwork and personalised ceremony with our local celebrant
- Brides hair and make up (at the accommodation)\
- Your wedding flowers (bouquet and buttonhole)
- Professional photography including 150 images edited and available as digital download (5 photographers to choose from)
- Tasmania gourmet platter for after your ceremony
- Witnesses for your ceremony (if required)
Total cost: $4,600.00
(applicable for all dates excluding Fridays and Saturdays year round)
Micro Wedding Package (10 people in total)
This package includes:
- Two night accommodation for the bridal couple and up to 8 guests at all of the Purple
House accommodation options (Cottage, Silver birch Sanctuary, Platypus Pond, Fika Tiny
House) - Use of the Purple House Estate grounds for your ceremony/photos
- Your legal paperwork and personalised ceremony with our local celebrant
- Brides hair and make up (at the accommodation)
- Your wedding flowers (bouquet and buttonhole)
- Professional photography including 200 images edited and available as digital download (5
photographers to choose from) - Tasmania gourmet platter for after your ceremony
Total cost: $7,500.00
(applicable for all dates excluding Fridays and Saturdays during peak wedding season Sep-Apr)
The Independent Couple
This package includes:
- Two night accommodation for the bridal couple and up to 8 guests at all of the Purple
House accommodation options (Cottage, Silver birch Sanctuary, Platypus Pond, Fika Tiny
House) - Use of the Purple House Estate grounds for your ceremony/photos / reception
- Expert advice and oversight from our Wedding Coordinator in the lead up to your wedding
and also on the wedding day - Use of the grounds for set up from 2pm the day before your wedding day
Total cost: $5,500.00
Conditions:
Want more help?
We can organise and co-ordinate all elements of your day and can tailor a package to suit which can include:
Get in touch with us to discuss ideas/options.
Additional Items
Our preferred vendor for Marquees and Furniture is Tassie Instant Marquees. They are based in Devonport and close to the Purple House Estate property. Below are some of the standard details that you may find useful.
Hoecker Marquee (no poles):
- 6m x 9m - 50 people standing and up to 36 seated $1555.00
- 6m x 12 m - 70 People standing and up to 48 seated $1910.00
- 6m x 15m - 90 people standing and up to 60 seated $2255.00
- 10m x 12m - 120 people standing and up to 80 seated $2840.00**
*These prices include set up and pack up.
- Timber Trestle tables $45 each
- Plain trestle tables (clothed black or white) $20 each
- White padded folded chairs $5.50 each
- Bentwood Chairs $15.00 each
- Tall bar tables - round with white cloth $45 each
- Wine barrel $40 each
- Small cool trailer $250
- Outdoor dance floor with 5mx5m $850
- Hexagon arbour $150
- Four posted arbour $110
- Diamond Arbour $250
Get in touch with us for further information.
Get in touch
Find us here: 47 Wilmot Road, Forth TASMANIA 7316
Email: purplehouseforth@bigpond.com
Phone: 0428 283 007