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a farm in the Okanagan
Blinkhorn Acres
Pinantan Lake, BC — Your Dream Wedding Weekend at Blinkhorn Acres
- 150
- Seated guests
- Not published
- Standing
- $4,500
- Starting price
- Outdoor
- Spaces
the story
About Blinkhorn Acres
Blinkhorn Acres is a 100% outdoor wedding venue set on a 52-acre family farm in the small community of Pinantan Lake, about 25 minutes from Kamloops, 35 minutes from Chase, and an hour and a half from Vernon. Owners Luc and Caroline Blinkhorn moved to the property in 2023 to start a small lavender and apiary hobby farm, and began hosting weddings and elopements in the 2025 season. The property is surrounded by mountain views and open grassland hillsides and is known for its golden hour sunsets, with a lavender farm, a small apiary, a greenhouse floral garden, and a seasonal roadside stand selling honey, flowers, and fresh eggs.
Weddings here are structured as full weekend celebrations. The 2027 packages include exclusive venue access from Friday morning to Monday evening, use of the venue and farm field for ceremony and reception, a ceremony arbor, a 20x60' dining and reception tent, tables, chairs and benches, portable washrooms with wash sinks, a dance area, bar setup, lighting, speaker and microphone, a generator, a signing table, faux floral arbor garland with bouquet and boutonniere, and access to the bachelor suite for getting ready or weekend use. The larger package steps up to a 40x60' tent with three portable washrooms and two wash sinks to comfortably host up to 150 guests. Setup and teardown of the arbor, benches, tents, tables, chairs, bar, dance area, lighting, and generator are handled by the venue.
For couples wanting something smaller, Blinkhorn Acres offers an all-inclusive pop-up elopement package for the couple and up to 18 guests, built around three select summer dates in June, July, and August, each featuring a different vendor setup. It bundles a two-hour exclusive venue booking with professional photography, planning assistance, an on-site coordinator, ceremony music, an officiant, guest seating, ceremony florals including a bouquet and boutonniere, and a toasting beverage.
Because the venue is outdoors and in the mountains, the wedding season runs June 1 to September 15, and ALR regulations limit the property to ten events per year, so dates are limited. Couples are welcome to bring their own vendors or work from the venue's list of trusted local partners, and BYOB is permitted under BC liquor laws. On-site lodging includes a guest suite with king-sized bunks plus dry-camping space for up to five trailers, with hotels, Airbnbs, and campgrounds available nearby in and around Kamloops.
where it happens
Event spaces
| Space | Seated | Standing | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Field & Ceremony AreaOpen farm field with a ceremony arbor, wide grassland views and a mountain backdrop, used for both ceremony and reception. | 150 | — | Outdoor |
| 20x60' Reception TentTented dining and reception space included in the up-to-100-guest weekend package. | 100 | — | Outdoor |
| 40x60' Reception TentLarger tent included in the up-to-150-guest package for bigger groups. | 150 | — | Outdoor |
| Bachelor Suite / Getting-Ready SpaceA prep space with power and mirrors for the couple to get ready, with access included for the wedding weekend. | — | — | Indoor |
the practical part
Pricing
- Starting price
- $4,500
- Price range
- $$
- Included in venue fee
- Exclusive venue access from Friday morning to Monday evening, Venue and farm field use for ceremony and reception, Ceremony arbor, 20x60' tent for dining and reception (40x60' in the 150-guest package), Tables, chairs and benches for up to 100 guests, Portable washrooms and wash sink (2 included; 3 washrooms + 2 sinks in the 150-guest package), Dance area, Bar setup, Lighting, speaker and microphone, Generator, Access to the bachelor suite for getting ready and/or weekend use, Signing table and chair, Faux floral arbor garland, bouquet and boutonniere, Additional décor, tableware and property items available for use, Setup and teardown
- Seasonal pricing
- No seasonal pricing tiers are published; pricing is by package size (up to 100 guests $5,500, up to 150 guests $7,250) for the 2027 season. Larger guest counts require upgraded infrastructure.
- Deposit & payment
- Dates are booked first-come, first-served. A non-refundable security retainer and a signed contract are required to secure a date. A refundable damage deposit is also required; once the contract is signed and the deposit paid, the venue provides a planning guidance document and preferred vendor list.
eat, drink & be married
Food & drink
- Catering
- External allowed
- Catering notes
- Couples may bring their own vendors, including caterers, photographers and florists, or choose from the venue's list of trusted local partners. Tableware is included in the rental; couples return it clean or pay a $3 per person cleaning service.
- Bar
- BYOB allowed
- Bar notes
- Couples can bring their own alcohol while following BC liquor laws. If guests are charged for drinks (e.g. a toonie bar), a Special Event Permit is required. The venue's bartenders are certified with Serving It Right and can be added as part of a bar service package. A bar setup is included in the wedding packages. Hosts must carry a Special Events Liability policy covering the entire event with a minimum of $3 million coverage.
the details
Ceremony & logistics
- Ceremony on site
- Yes
- Ceremony capacity
- 150
- Wet-weather backup
- The venue is completely outdoors, with the June 1–September 15 season chosen to ensure the best weather. Large event tents (20x60' or 40x60') are included in the wedding packages for dining and reception, but no separate indoor rain backup is described.
- Parking
- Parking areas fit up to 45 vehicles; guests may leave cars overnight and pick them up by noon the next day.
- Season
- Wedding season runs June 1 to September 15, with limited dates. Due to ALR regulations, only ten events are hosted per year. Elopement pop-up dates are offered in June, July and August.
- On-site accommodation
- Yes
- Rooms
- 1
- Accommodation details
- There is a guest suite with king-sized bunks, plus dry-camping space for up to 5 trailers for guests. Kamloops offers hotels, and there are local Airbnbs and campgrounds nearby including Paul Lake Provincial Park and Pinantan Lake Resort.
- Getting-ready suites
- Yes
the little things
Amenities
- Ceremony arbor
- Event tents (20x60' and 40x60')
- Tables, chairs and benches
- Dance area
- Bar setup
- Lighting, speaker and microphone
- Generator and power access
- Portable washrooms with handwashing station
- Getting-ready suite with power and mirrors
- Tableware
- Setup and teardown service
- Parking for up to 45 vehicles with overnight parking
- Dry-camping trailer sites (up to 5)
- Guest suite with king-sized bunks
- Lavender farm, apiary and greenhouse floral garden
- Seasonal roadside farm stand
asked & answered
Frequently asked questions
Where is Blinkhorn Acres located?
The venue is on a 52-acre family farm in the small community of Pinantan Lake, BC — about 25 minutes from Kamloops, 35 minutes from Chase, and an hour and a half from Vernon.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?
Up to 150 guests. The weekend packages come in two sizes: up to 100 guests, and up to 150 guests with a larger 40x60' tent and additional washrooms. Elopements are for the couple plus up to 18 guests.
When is the wedding season and how many weddings are hosted each year?
Because the venue is in the mountains and completely outdoors, the season runs from June 1 to September 15. Due to ALR regulations, only ten events are hosted per year, so dates fill quickly.
What is included in the wedding packages?
The up-to-100-guest package ($5,500) includes exclusive venue access Friday morning to Monday evening, the farm field for ceremony and reception, a ceremony arbor, a 20x60' tent, tables, chairs and benches, two portable washrooms with a wash sink, a dance area, bar setup, lighting, speaker and microphone, a generator, access to the bachelor suite, a signing table and chair, faux floral arbor garland with bouquet and boutonniere, and use of additional décor and tableware. The up-to-150-guest package ($7,250) adds a 40x60' tent and a total of three washrooms with two wash sinks. Setup and teardown are handled by the venue.
Can we bring our own alcohol and our own vendors?
Yes to both. Couples can bring their own alcohol while following BC liquor laws — a Special Event Permit is required if guests are charged for drinks. Certified Serving It Right bartenders can be added as a bar service package. Couples may also bring their own photographer, florist, caterer and other vendors, or use the venue's list of trusted local partners.
Is there accommodation and parking on site?
There is a guest suite with king-sized bunks and dry-camping space for up to five trailers. Parking fits up to 45 vehicles, and guests can leave cars overnight and collect them by noon the next day. Hotels, Airbnbs and campgrounds such as Paul Lake Provincial Park and Pinantan Lake Resort are also nearby.
How do we book, and what deposits are required?
Dates are first-come, first-served. A non-refundable security retainer and a signed contract secure the date, and a refundable damage deposit is also required. Once the contract is signed and the deposit paid, the venue shares its planning guidance document and preferred vendor list. Property visits before booking are welcome by appointment.
Is event insurance required?
Yes. Hosts must obtain a Special Events Liability policy covering the entire event with a minimum of $3 million in coverage. The venue notes it is a Duuo Insurance Partner.
a closer look
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