Our Bridal Salon is a 400-square-foot suite located above the reception barn overlooking the open air pavilion, gardens and grounds and just a few steps from the Garden Cottage. This beautiful private space is provided to the bride and her bridesmaids and is equipped with all the necessary salon equipment including two hair and make-up stations, lighted mirrors, a hair dryer, fantastic lighting, a large dining table, kitchenette with sink & refrigerator and plenty of seating. With central heat and air, our salon can be used year round. In addition, our culinary team will cater our signature bridal lunch on wedding day for up to 12 guests presented buffet style in the Bridal Salon or Garden Cottage. Salon El-Khouri is our preferred salon, however you are welcome to bring in whoever you wish and prepare for your wedding in comfort and style right here at Hawkesdene.

The Fire Pit is a popular gathering place for nighttime storytelling and perfect fireside s’mores. Located across the bridge over Phillips Creek and only a short walk from the main house, this custom designed 30-foot-wide sandstone deck with an 8-foot-wide sunken fire pit is surrounded on two sides by Phillips Creek and an amazing bamboo garden. At the edge of the deck is Master Spirit, a 12-foot-tall totem pole created by a local Indian and featuring carvings of animal faces, standing guard and seemingly encouraging guests to let their guard down around their family and friends. The fire pit includes Adirondack chairs custom built for Hawkesdene by a local furniture maker, side tables, a wood shed stocked with blankets, 48” skewers for s’mores, fire starter, fire pokers and plenty of split wood.

The 1,500 square foot open air pavilion attached to the Main House is equipped with custom roll-down canvas sides and a heating system that will transform the open air space into a cozy and usable outdoor room during the colder days or evenings. The pavilion is equipped with two wood bars and nine matching farm tables, custom built for Hawkesdene by a local furniture maker. There is dining set up for 70 with additional tables and chairs available to accommodate larger groups. The pavilion includes a Smokehouse complete with a huge-commercial smoker, gas grill, sink and refrigerator. Also included is a sound system with a receiver and eight speakers, a large commercial icemaker, two cornhole games and a massive stone fireplace with plenty of split wood.