Wild Haven

At Wild Haven, a wedding takes place in the forest under a stretch tent, surrounded by trees, gardens and the rescued animals who call this sanctuary home.

Wild Haven is a farm animal sanctuary and eco-campground in South Maitland, about an hour from downtown Halifax and 20 minutes from Truro. The farm is devoted to living gently alongside the wildlife around it, and its wild garden welcomes native plants, birds and pollinators.

Elopements and intimate weddings are both welcome. The setting includes a medium stretch tent with rustic wooden benches for the ceremony and, in the fuller packages, rustic tables seating up to 80, sweetheart tables, folding chairs, string lights and a dance floor.

Wedding packages can include two or three nights in the farm's three eco-domes, so the couple and their closest people can stay right on the property.

Every package includes a donation to an approved animal or environmental charity, which makes each celebration part of the farm's mission.

For couples who picture saying their vows in the trees with goats nearby and a cozy dome to retreat to afterward, Wild Haven offers a wedding that feels gentle, natural and full of heart.