A little piece of the past becomes a part of your future
Time worn hardwood floors, a beautiful chapel back lit by towering arched windows, traditional circular wood pews that have witnessed many generations of weddings, and the pure simplicity of what was once a country church . . . . .
Memories last a lifetime, and the memories of your wedding day will always hold a special place in your heart and mind. Your special day will be even more memorable when your vows are exchanged before family and friends in the intimate and reverent ambience of Benvoulin Heritage Church.
Bright and cheerful, with a high vaulted ceiling and arched windows mirroring historic Benvoulin Church, Reid Hall affords wedding parties a cozy gathering place for family and friends to celebrate the beginnings of your new future.
Reid Hall features hardwood floors and traditional wood paneling, a compact warm-up kitchen complete with coffee urns, a refrigerator, range and dishwasher, and washrooms.
Manicured lawns shaded by maturing trees, traditional cottage gardens reminiscent of a time now past, the tranquility and peacefulness of a country setting . . . . .
The fully landscaped gardens offer you the opportunity to make your special day truly complete. Join family and friends in the lovely gazebo and shade arbour, and have your wedding photos taken in the stunning gardens.
Benvoulin Church, Reid Hall and the Gardens offer the following amenities:
- On-site parking
- Air conditioned
- Kitchen facilities with small appliances, refrigerator, range, dishwasher
- Tables and chairs
- Piano and professional organ in Benvoulin Church
- Gazebo and shade arbour
- Seating capacity
- Church 90 guests
- Hall 70 guests cocktails, 60 guests seated
- Wheelchair accessible
- Washrooms
- Wheelchair accessible washroom
- Visa and Mastercard accepted
- Full use of Benvoulin Heritage Church, Reid Hall and the Gardens 8 am to midnight on your wedding day
- A one hour rehearsal at another available time
- Your ceremony can be held in the Church or Gardens
- Celebrate at your reception in Reid Hall or the Gardens
- The Gardens are a beautiful backdrop to your photos
- Set up can be done at your leisure
- Full use of Benvoulin Heritage Church, Reid Hall and the Gardens after 4:00 pm on your wedding day
- A one hour rehearsal at another available time
- Your ceremony can be held in the Church or Gardens
- Family and friends can celebrate at your reception in Reid Hall or in the Gardens
- Be secure in the knowledge that the Church, Hall and Gardens are yours for the evening to celebrate
- Full use of Benvoulin Heritage Church, Reid Hall and the Gardens for two hours on your wedding day
- A one hour rehearsal at another available time
- Your ceremony can be held in the Church or Gardens
- An appetizer table can be set up in Reid Hall for guests to enjoy refreshments or to sign a guest book
Wedding Packages
Package 1
All day wedding and reception package
Package 2
Afternoon wedding ceremony and reception package
Package 3
Wedding ceremony package
The History of Benvoulin Church
Benvoulin Church was built in 1892, and was the first Protestant Church established south of Vernon. Constructed in Gothic Revival style, it features soaring vaulted arches, high ceilings and stunning arched windows. The steeple was based on the Crathie Kirk, Aberdeenshire home of Lord and Lady Aberdeen in Scotland. Lord and Lady Aberdeen provided money and horsepower to assist with the building of the church.
The Church, known as the Bethel Presbyterian Church, served the little community of Benvoulin until 1964, joining the newly formed United Church in 1925. A Sunday school and meeting room was added to the Church in 1956. In 1964, the little white church was closed as a church, and through neglect, it slowly fell into a state of disrepair.
In 1982 the Central Okanagan Heritage Society initiated the restoration of the Church after it had sat vacant for many years. Unflagging community support and financial assistance from provincial, regional and municipal grants saw the once proud little church reopen as a unique community facility. In 2000 the original Sunday school and meeting room addition was removed and replaced with a new Reid Hall – an intimate meeting room designed and decorated to compliment the historic Benvoulin Church.
The picturesque Church and Hall, and the tranquil surrounding gardens have become a familiar and recognizable part of the ever growing and ever changing Kelowna skyline, and continues to serve the community as an intimate facility for weddings, meetings, concerts, art shows and many other events.
By having your wedding and reception at Benvoulin Heritage Park, you are supporting the preservation of Kelowna’s heritage and history. The Central Okanagan Heritage Society is a valuable community not-for-profit group whose mission is to promote and participate in the preservation and restoration of structural, natural, cultural and horticultural heritage within the Central Okanagan region.
The Central Okanagan Heritage Society restored, owns and operates Benvoulin Heritage Park, and restored and manages Guisachan Heritage Park. All proceeds from the rental of Benvoulin Heritage Park go to the Society and support their preservation, education and restoration activities.
Contact the Central Okanagan Heritage Society to make a booking or to view the Church and Hall.
1060 Cameron Avenue
Kelowna BC V1Y 8V3
Phone: 250-861-7188
Fax: 250-868-1392
Email: cohs@telus.net
Benvoulin Heritage Church and Reid Hall are located at
2279 Benvoulin Road
Kelowna BC V1W 2C8
Links
Okanagan Wedding Guide www.okanaganweddingguide.com
Your complete resource for wedding and event planning in the Okanagan
Lovey Dovey White Dove Release www.loveydovey.net
Central Okanagan Heritage Society www.okheritagesociety.com
Marriage Commissioners www.vs.gov.bc.ca/marriage
Reverend Joe Price jprice@okanagan.net
Reverend Gordon Fletcher (Baptist) (250)764-1150
World Class Catering www.worldclasscatering.com