have a back-up location if something is planned outside. Weather can have an impact on the best thought out plans. Peddler’s Village has two restaurants, Earl’s New American and The Cock ‘n’ Bull Restaurant, that offer banquet and meeting space. We can reserve backup space in one of these venues for groups planning outdoor events in case of bad weather.”


Brianna Alcorn is sales director for terrain events, which offers locations in both Devon and Glen Mills, PA, as well as in Westport, CT, Bethesda, MD, and in three cities in California. "Celebrations at terrain pair botanical settings with a convivial atmosphere to welcome fam- ily and friends,” Alcorn explains.


“Some of our most successful events in the warmer months are held in our out- door spaces, which allows guests to un- wind, reconnect with nature and let go of the stresses of a traditional office set- ting,” she continues. “The benefits of this can include a stimulation of the


mind and enhanced creativity, in- creased focus, an opportunity to con- nect with one another in a new way, and also an opportunity to enjoy the health benefits of being in the open air - like lowered blood pressure, stress relief and improved immune function."


She notes that terrain is able to offer unique horticultural retreats for cele- brations of all kinds with event spaces that are situated adjacent to the ever- changing terrain nursery, which pro- vides a lush backdrop from spring’s first blooms to the festive richness of the holiday season.


“Both our Glen Mills and Devon loca- tions boast exterior spaces, including Ceremony Gardens with intricate and unique features, and Garden Porches - excellent for small dinners or cocktail hours,” asserts Alcorn.


Terrain offers a variety of hands-on activities that can be added to a meet- ing, too, from team building terrarium


workshops to artisan cooking work- shops where guests can learn to create terrain specialties, such as their signa- ture flower pot bread and pies.


“Beyond workshops, we can work together to create experiences bespoke for any group,” says Alcorn, “like a retreat paired with a tour of the nursery to learn seasonal tips and tricks for plant life from our terrain experts. All of our offerings are customizable and we love the opportunity to think out- side of the traditional.”


Providing non-traditional settings and creat- ing unique opportunities for group outings is a big part of what sets outdoor events apart from the more traditional indoor function spaces.


These unusual environs help serve as an in- vigorating alternative to the norm and act as memorable settings that will continue to be talked about long after an event has ended.


Mid-Atlantic­EvEnts Magazine 29


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