Boconnoc House & Estate | Wedding Venue and Accommodation Cornwall

Royal College of Music Concert
2020-07-16 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Boconnoc Church
Each year a talented group of musicians are chosen from hundreds of students as the winners of the Boconnoc Music Award. The award was established by the late Anthony Fortescue and his wife Elizabeth Fortescue, owners of Boconnoc in 2012. The prize constitutes a week’s residency on the estate, providing a valuable opportunity for the musicians to work intensively on repertoire and technique in a private and unique environment.
The winners this year are The Astral Quartet. A multi-national London based saxophone quartet studying at the Royal College of Music. Formed in 2020, the ensemble is passionate about performing classical, jazz, and contemporary music, from Bach to Piazzolla, while also commissioning young, upcoming composers. The group consists of second-year undergraduates studying with Professor Kyle Horch and receives guidance and masterclasses from world-renowned educators, including Sarah Burnett and Simon Channing. The Astral Quartet recently won first prize in the Royal College of Music Woodwind Chamber Competition (2022) and has performed at St James’s Piccadilly, the Chelsea Theatre and the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall.
This is the first time the group has performed outside London.
The members are Leopoldo Mugnai, Oliver Lee, Annabella Chenevix Trench and Ethan Townsend.

Pablo Ortiz de Urbina a Spanish conductor who was presented with the Boconnoc Music Award by the Royal College of Music in 2013 when he was part of the Cataleya Quintet said; “There is nothing more exciting than being given an opportunity to be inspired by music and to do so in a peaceful environment. An opportunity like the Boconnoc Award is so valuable to our professional careers and reminds us why we love music so much.”
Tickets are £12 and can be purchased on the door. Free for anyone in full time education.

Transformative workshop weekend with Jamie Catto
2020-07-10 16:00 - 2020-07-12 15:00
*POSTPONED* Explore your untapped potential with Jamie Catto. Attend workshops with the mischief-making creative coach, designed to shake up your life and challenge your perceptions of who you think you are.
Transforming Shadows
10th – 12th July
Weekend Workshop
“You will learn how to dissolve and heal blocked emotions and the pain of old habits which weigh you down and reframe negative beliefs which hold pain-loops in place. You will play games and processes which lighten up rigid notions of appropriateness and uptight limitations of unconscious shame and negativity. You will laugh your head off and realise how much energy you’ve been wasting wearing masks to satisfy other people who’s values you don’t necessarily share. You will realise how precious each day is and how much more space there is for mischief and playfulness in the world, especially yours. You will forgive yourself for all the shame and negativity you’ve allowed yourself to carry due to old beliefs from uptight parents, carers and teachers of old. You will reclaim vast amounts of energy and joy and channel it into your creativity and passions.
Wonderful treasure we reclaim from ‘the shadow’ includes feeling comfortable to take centre stage, enjoying dancing, allowing the discovery of failure, allowing oneself (and others) to be messy sometimes, singing, arting, wearing colours, being fully honest with family and friends, self-care, cracking yourself up, being able to release emotion with crying, experiencing the passion of your anger, standing up for yourself, engaging with causes and healing, laughing at ourselves, being generous, allowing others to support us in our vulnerability, being sexy, enjoying all kinds of pleasure…
….the shadow is not just the dark and yucky bits, it’s all the parts of ourselves we learnt at young ages were ‘unwelcome’ or got us rejected or told off. It take SO little effort and drama to gently turn towards these places and reclaim their treasure….and there’s a lot of sheepish laughter and friendship in it….
What natural parts of yourself did you shut down as a kid? Let’s welcome them home together….”
FULL WEEKEND TICKETS
Price includes all food and accommodation for the weekend. Tea, coffee and water included, all other drinks are extra.
Boconnoc House
One bed in a shared twin room
£504 (One person)
Private double room for two people
£960 (Two people)
Cottages
Private double single occupancy
£504 (One person)
One bed in a shared twin room
£380 (One Person)
Private double room for two people
£690 (Two People)
DAY ONLY TICKETS
Price includes all daily workshops and lunch. Tea, coffee and water included, all other drinks are extra.
Two full day tickets incl lunch both days (no accommodation)
£270 (One person)
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Jamie Catto and Boconnoc would like this event to be 100% inclusive. For anyone who feels the weekend workshop is out of their price range please do get in touch and let us know the price you are able to pay, and we will try our best to make it work for everyone.
Ticket Information
We have various ticket options avaliable. You can either join us for the whole weekend and stay in one of the beautiful properties at Boconnoc; in the main house or the cottages with all meals included. Or there is the option to purchase a day only ticket which includes both days of workshops and lunch each day. Please do get in touch if you have any questions, or would specifically like to share a room with someone else when booking one bed in a shared room.

About Jamie Catto
When we dare to reveal the truth, we unwittingly give everyone else permission to do the same. Jamie Catto is here to help you show up in a world that needs you, sifting through all the sticky difficult stuff to get to the blazing centre of your creative fire. We’re all navigating our way through the rocky terrain of being human and we don’t have to do it alone. Jamie’s workshops and 1-1s provide a refreshing approach to inner work with the right dose of playfulness and serious stuff. He facilitates these professional, personal and creative breakthroughs by drawing from his own processes in ground-breaking film production, philosophy voyages and music career.
Testimonials:
“…a polite warning; prolonged exposure to Jamie Catto could blow your mind…” – The Daily Telegraph
“Jamie Catto is kind, wise, open, boundlessly energetic, optimistic and passionate. I adore him.” – Stephen Fry
“Jamie Catto is a human icebreaker with a prow of determination and a motor of love, slicing through the frozen seas around us.” – Tom Robbins

Open Gardens & Dog Show
2020-05-10 12:00 - 17:00
POSTPONED (New dates tbc)
Camellias, magnolias, rhododendron and more: a peaceful stroll amidst the gardens is a Boconnoc must. Open gardens and dog show raising money for Children’s Hospice South West. Refreshments available in the Stable Yard and dogs most welcome on leads.
The Little Harbour Children’s Hospice in St Austell, provides hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their whole family across the South West. The care offered is wide ranging; respite and short breaks, emergency care, palliative care and end of life care. Our hospices could not provide the care they do without the love and support of the people of the South West. With your help together we really can make a difference to families living with life-limiting or life threatening conditions.

EXHIBITION OF COLLECTION OF WORKS OF ART AND OTHER OBJECTS
2020-03-30 14:00 - 2020-04-06 17:00
*POSTPONED* On display in the Panelled Dining Room and the Gallery in Boconnoc House will be a collection including portraits of the Mohun Family and the only surviving collection of portraits of the Whig politicians.
Dates: 30th March – 6th April
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Entry: £8
Refreshments will be available to purchase.
Please note we cannot take card payments.

Tractor Rally
2020-03-29 10:30 - 17:00
POSTPONED – NEW DATE TBC. We are delighted to once again host the vintage tractor rally at Boconnoc. Entries from vintage tractors and vintage Land Drovers only, no cabs unfortunately. The rally will start from the Boconnoc Estate workshops at 10:30am. Entry is £5.00 per head including pasties, tea and coffee. All donations will go to the Fowey Lifeboat.

Freedom Racing at Boconnoc Woods
2020-03-21 10:00 - 16:00
Use lockdown as an excuse to get fit for this 10k race
Just under 10k trail running route in the Boconnoc Estate, taking in woodland tracks and parkland. A single lap route to allow social distancing, the route is on wide tracks within the Estate (zero narrow, single track paths used) and doesn’t have any out & back sections to the race.
Full details and T’s & C’s can be found here.

MEDITATION & LIVE PIANO SESSIONS
2020-03-14 19:30 - 22:00
Join Joey from Horizon Inspired on 14th March for a special evening event at Boconnoc House, in collaboration with composer Jacob Smith and Pentire Drinks.
You will be taken on a journey through improvised piano performance and unscripted guided meditation by candle light, enjoy seasonal herb infused beverages and moon lit conversation around a fire pit. Delight your senses, calm your soul and open your heart to a deeper connection.
Jacob Smith is a versatile composer and pianist based in Cornwall. He works in a broad range of genres, including Classical, Jazz, Experimental, and Electronic music. His dramatic and cinematic compositions are a blend of organic and synthetic elements which create a truly unique sound, with the aim to always touch the emotions of the listener.
Joey Hulin is a writer, meditation facilitator and retreat host based in Cornwall. The down to earth, soulful words, meditations and retreats she creates and shares carry the very simple intention to help people pause, soften and come home to their true essence.
Pentire Drinks offer botanical non-alcholic spirits, made from unique plants from the Cornish coastline and inspired by coastal living.

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Exhibition of collection of works of art and other objects
2020-03-02 14:00 - 2020-03-22 17:00
On display in the Panelled Dining Room and the Gallery in Boconnoc House will be a collection including portraits of the Mohun Family and the only surviving collection of portraits of the Whig politicians.
Dates: 2nd March – 22nd March
Closed 11th March.
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Entry: £8
Refreshments will be available to purchase.
Please note we cannot take card payments.

Weekly Yoga with Annie Kelly
2020-02-06 08:30 - 2020-02-27 09:30
Join us for weekly yoga in the Stable Yard with local yoga instructor Annie Kelly.
Dates for February:
6th February
13th February
20th February
27th February
“I absolutely love teaching and I endeavour to make my classes accessible to everyone regardless of their flexibility (contrary to popular belief, you really don’t need to be flexible to do yoga), age (my youngest student is 13 and my oldest is 94!) or body size/shape. Yoga isn’t interested in such things. Yoga is about bringing the mind to a peaceful state and accepting ourselves as we are. I am passionate that anyone who walks into my classes will leave feeling good about themselves and NOT that they are ‘no good at yoga’ (this was my own experience of my first class many years ago, and it took me a long time to ever go to a group class again).
Classes are fun and there is no need to be flexible to join in. I teach alignment focused vinyasa flow sequences, connecting to the breath as we move to unite body, breath and mind. Everyone is different so modifications are always offered and I love to use props in my classes to help students find more comfort in the body. Classes always end with either meditation or a guided relaxation to leave you feeling blissed out!”
-Annie Kelly
To book please contact the Estate Office on 01208 872507.

New Year Retreat with Horizon Inspired
2019-12-29 - 2020-01-01
This retreat offers you a unique and enjoyable opportunity to round off 2019 and ensure you’re refreshed and ready for a happy, healthy 2020! With morning and evening meditations to help you reflect on the year passed and set your intentions for the year ahead. Supported by Yin/Yang yoga practices, a gut health workshop with local expert Dr Sebastian Senociain, countryside walks and a jump in the sea (wetsuits provided!) to help you start the new year refreshed and rejuvenated.

What’s included
Two or three nights accommodation in the authentic Cornish countryside
Full board of healthy, delicious meals and snacks
Yin-Yang Yoga practices
Morning and evening themed beginners meditations
Gut Health workshop and discussions with Dr Sebastian Senociain
Beach walk and option to jump in the sea to fully refresh and rejuvenate! (wetsuits provided!)
Camp fire storytelling and mulled wine
Warm, welcoming, down to earth atmosphere
Not included
Travel to the retreat
Optional one-to-one coaching, nutrition or meditation sessions
Optional Massage, Reflexology, Facial, Reiki
Horizon Inspired retreats are meaningful, down to earth, impactful and are lots of fun.
Alongside the activities already planned for you, there is the option of adding a massage or other healing treatment during your stay. Treat yourself to a luxury, deeply nourishing New Years Eve experience, there really is no better way.
For full details of this fantastic retreat please see Horizon Inspired’s website.

Regenerative Agriculture Gathering
2019-11-02 09:30 - 2019-11-03 17:00
What if the food we eat could help reverse the climate crisis?

On November 2nd there will be a gathering of pioneers, made up of farmers, growers, foresters, chefs, scientists, journalists, policy makers, organisers and academics. Individuals who together present a landscape of what a regenerative agriculture eco system could look like. People who are turning away from conventional farming and growing, and believe that through the practice of farming regeneratively they can help remove greenhouse gas emissions from the air and create richer and more productive soils. The aim of the gathering is to explore all aspects of Regenerative Agriculture, the circular economy and healthy, thriving, supply chains for our food.
If you want to reconnect with land, food and learn about progressive farming, join us for a weekend of talks, discussions, debates, workshops and food on the Boconnoc Estate in Cornwall with the brave pioneers at the forefront of agroecology. Sit down to a long table dinner in the evening cooked over fire by Gioconda Scott using produce grown by the very best in organic, biodynamic and regenerative farming and continue the conversation. On Sunday there will be a full programme of workshops plus a hearty lunch around the outside fire.
The gathering is being put together by Cathy St Germans organiser and writer, who co-founded and directed the Port Eliot Festival and is part of the regen ag movement, Abby Rose, physicist, farmer and maker of podcast, Farmerama Radio and Matt Chatfield, farmer and founder of The Cornwall Project, a hub for progressive Cornish farmers and brilliant growers and London chefs who care about where their ingredients have come from. Three years ago Matt watched the Allan Savoury Ted Talk where Savoury suggested livestock farmers may hold the key to reversing climate change. This sounded too good to be true, says Chatfield, so he decided to find out for himself.
“I’ve spent the last three years meeting the most progressive farmers and people involved in food production in the UK to find out for myself. In November all those people will be in a room to give their story. We need believable data from believable people. The conference is the beginning of the next chapter.” Matt Chatfield.
The event is now sold out, but do follow along with the event on instagram @boconnocestate @cathystgermans.
For the full details and line up please visit the Cathy St Germans Events website.

Love Letters - A celebration of poetic word & story telling
2019-06-22 10:30 - 15:30
Be taken on a journey to celebrate romance and beauty through story telling inspired by characters connected with Boconnoc, including readings of love letters recently uncovered.
You will also enjoy spoken word poetry performance by Cornwall based poet and artist Taziri Lilli, literary readings from selected romantic texts, an easy dreamy group meditation exploring universal love, an opportunity to spend time immersed in and inspired by the breathtaking beauty of the gardens, along with the opportunity for reflection and sharing of words and works (only should you wish to).
You will enjoy a two course fine dining lunch all within the epically romantic setting of the Boconnoc Estate.
This event is for the romantics, the story tellers, the seekers of beauty and the lovers of love. Be romanced, no matter your status or label – spend a day in soul company being inspired by the words from lovers hearts.
Those wanting to be fully immersed in all the estate has to offer can book a room on a bed and breakfast basis, contact events@boconnoc.com for rates and booking.
10% of the event profit will go towards supporting a grass roots spoken word project in Cornwall supporting new and emerging writers.
This event is run by Horizon Inspired – for full details and booking click here.

Images by: Debs Alexander Photography

Carriage Driving Day
2019-04-14 13:00 - 18:00
Sponsored by the British Driving Society, Carriage Driving Day is a perfect way to experience Boconnoc’s bucolic delights.

Wedding Venue Open House
2019-03-02 10:00 - 15:00
We invite you to explore the beauty of Boconnoc and discover the possibilities for your wedding at our Open House Wedding Event.
Saturday 2 March 2019 | 10am – 3pm
Free Entry
From the breathtaking views, to the contemporary interiors and estate bursting with years of history, Boconnoc is one of the most magical places to gather the ones you love for one of the most important days of your life. Our beautiful reception rooms will be dressed by some of our favourite suppliers, who will be on hand to answer any questions you have about your wedding. Explore the unique ceremony options at Boconnoc including our 18th Century Bath House, the picturesque Dorothy Garden and our historical church, all just a few footsteps from the main house. Boconnoc also has the luxury of being able to accommodate up to 40 of your guests onsite within the main house and surrounding cottages, all of which will be open during the day for you to browse.

The suppliers we have confirmed include:
The Garden Gate Flower Company
Boconnoc Church
Cornwall Council Registrars
Beautiful & the Feast
Fego Food Co
LPM Bohemia
Nick Walker Photography
Jenny Wren Wedding Planner
Wedding Flowers In Cornwall
Fern Godfrey Wedding Planner
Flowers with M
Buffalo Bar
Lester Gethings Wedding Planner
Simon Nickell
Baxter & Ted
JHAV
St Ives Bridal Room
Charles Fox Flowers
Peboryon
Flicksbox
Ro Hair
The Boconnoc team will be on hand on the day to answer any questions you may have over a glass of bubbles. If you have any queries in the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch on 01208 872507 or events@boconnoc.com.

Christmas wreath workshop
2018-12-01 10:00 - 14:00
Join the Woodland Atelier on the 1st of December in the beautiful Garden Room for a Christmas wreath making workshop.

Coffee and cake will be served on arrival at 10am followed by festive woodland wreath making, this will include all your materials to create a beautiful wreath to take home with you.
Enjoy a delicious bowl of warming soup for lunch and a stroll around the grounds, weather permitting. Tickets are £55 per person and are limited to a small number. To book a place contact Vicki by emailing: thewoodlandatelier@hotmail.com.

Yoga Brunch
2018-11-06 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for a morning of calm, relaxation and tranquility on Tuesday 6 November, in the beautiful surroundings of the Estate. Set in acres of rolling hills and countryside it is the perfect setting for immersing yourself into deep relaxation – connecting mind, body and soul. The 75-minute yoga session will be led by expert instructor Jasmine Lambert. Jasmine’s teachings have been passed down by some of the world’s most extraordinary teachers with her style of yoga influenced by a deep connection to nature, astrology and aesthetics forming a balance of Yin – Yang movement. Classes attentively coordinate with planetary influence and earth’s seasons, inviting students to experience equilibrium on the mat.
After you have worked up an appetite, our chef Inge will prepare a nourishing and delicious vegetarian brunch where you can connect with others around the table and absorb the richness of Boconnoc’s inspiring interiors. Inge, who has many years’ experience as a private chef has recently embarked on training in macrobiotics, which is where the diet aims to balance the supposed yin and yang elements of food working in line with Jasmine’s yoga teachings.
Tickets are £40 each (plus a small booking fee of £2.51) and include:
-75mins Yoga with Jasmine Lambert of The Yoga Garden
-Your yoga mat (please feel free to bring your own)
-A refreshing and energising juice for your post session wind down
-A delicious vegetarian brunch (with plenty of vegan options too) laid out on our dining room table, including a -selection of delightful salads, soups, main dishes and balanced sweet treats
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*The brunch will consist of delicious vegetarian and vegan options, but please do let us know if you have any other dietary requirements when booking.

About our chef
Inge, originally from Belgium, has been living and working in Spain for many years. She has more than 20 years of experience working in kitchens of renowned restaurants, some with Michelin stars, and as a private chef. She studied cookery in one of the best cooking schools in Belgium to master her culinary skills whilst also studying oenology. Since then she has worked across the globe on private yachts, in embassies and private residences. Now she works as a private chef working with a variety of clients in their homes. In her own words: “I like simple flavours, letting the character of every ingredient shine and not impose over the others, achieving a balance of flavours that explode in your mouth at every bite.”

Wild Wine Club
2018-05-28 18:00 - 22:00
Emerging Vines: Tom, Tommy and Josh have taken the UK wine scene by storm, uncovering and showcasing the amazing range of wines being produced in the UK.
Over the evening they’ll be sharing five of their favourites with us with a particular focus on South West producers.
In keeping with the local theme Wild Wine Club will be serving up a five-course feast championing produce from Devon and Cornwall designed around the five wines.
The evening will take place in the beautiful grounds of the estate and dining settings will include the 18th Century Bath House and the Stable Yard.
Tickets
For £65 per person, you will enjoy 5 glasses of hand-selected wine by our sommelier and 5 courses of local food prepared by our brilliant chef. Please go to the Wild Wine Club website to book tickets.
About Wild Wine Club
“Join us on our gastronomic adventures, discovering wine in beautiful, and sometimes unexpected, locations around Cornwall and beyond. We aim to host one Wild Wine Club each month. Everyone is welcome at Wild Wine Club. You simply buy a ticket to join us, there is no membership. Debbie Warner is our sommelier and shares her extensive knowledge of wine with us during each event.”
“The events have been amazing, and what is particularly lovely is that it is not the sort of event where you have to wear a posh frock or a dinner jacket. Guests arrive in hiking boots and warm jackets and that gives the events a much more relaxed and enjoyable feel.”
About Emerging Vines
“Our aim is to spread the word and to provide everyone with the opportunity to experience what this country has to offer. We will be working closely with English and Welsh producers with the aim of sourcing quality, unique and up and coming wines from the country’s best and most exciting producers. Our goal is to provide light-hearted and informative producer profiles, easy going tasting notes and a general background into the industry on our home turf. Through corporate events, home tastings, promotional social media and eventually online sales, we will make this exciting industry accessible to all.
Images: Lewis Harrison-Pinder

Guided Tour
2018-05-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2018-05-14 14:00 - 17:00
Take a tour of Boconnoc House, the winner of the 2012 HHA/Sotheby’s Award for Restoration which was bought with the proceeds of the Pitt Diamond in 1717. Three prime ministers, a history of duals and the architect Sir John Soane play a part in the story of this unique estate. The beautiful woodland garden, the Georgian bath house, Soane stable yard, 15th century church and romantic landscape tempt the explorer.
This is one of the select dates we will be opening the house and grounds for tours. All tour bookings can be made via the Invitation to View Website. The tour includes a delicious Cornish cream tea.
“The tour around Boconnoc was a total joy. The restoration work on the house is remarkable and the grounds are truly breathtaking. A really interesting property and a wonderful tea.”

Fun Dog Show and Garden Open Day
2018-05-20 12:00 - 17:00
Join us for the well-renowned fun dog show and open gardens all in aid of Children’s Hospice South West.

Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show
2018-04-07 10:00 - 2018-04-08 16:00
The CGS Spring Flower Show is firmly established as one of the most widely respected flower shows in the UK. It’s also known as one of the most friendly and inclusive shows and as such it attracts exhibitors and visitors from all over the country.
Expect to see over 120 nurseries, brilliant horticultural trade stands and new for this year an Artisan Craft Marquee. Bring the whole family (and dogs on leads), there’s plenty to keep children entertained including face painting, willow weaving, reptiles and raptors and much, much more. There will also be delicious food and drink stalls on offer to keep you going through-out the day. You can find out more information on the Cornwall Garden Society website.

Wedding Venue Open House
2018-01-27 10:00 - 15:00
A perfect chance to explore Boconnoc.
Saturday 27 January 2018 | 10am – 3pm
Free Entry
For a unique wedding in Cornwall, take this opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful and breathtaking venues in the country. Wander through several of Boconnoc’s large reception rooms and see it beautifully dressed as it could be for your big day. Discover the endless ceremony options available at Boconnoc including the 18th century sunken bath house and the onsite church, both just a stone’s throw from the main house.
It is also a perfect chance for couples who have already booked Boconnoc as their wedding venue to come back and gain some more inspiration and a chance to meet some of our recommended suppliers including the Garden Gate Flower Company, Peboryon, The Buffalo, Fego Food, Charles Fox flowers, Phillip Corps and Debs Ivelja Photography to talk though any ideas or plans. We are also delighted for Abbotts Event Hire to be supporting the event; they provide reliable and quality hire for your wedding or any other event.
Our lovely team will be on hand on the day to answer any questions you may have over a glass of bubbles. If you have any queries in the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch on 01208 872507 or events@boconnoc.com.

Glow in the Park Run
2017-11-11 17:00 - 22:00
Boconnoc comes alive after dark during this magical 5k outing. Adorn yourself with glow-in-the-dark accessories, and explore the “Glow Zones” that transform the estate into an evening wonderland.

Cornish Cider Run
2017-09-16 11:00 - 18:00
An electrifying 10k obstacle run, funds donated to the Children’s Hospice South West, and goodie bags (with local cider) for the winners: the Cornish Cider Run is a fabulous day out.
