At the Hazelnut Inn, we’ve built more than a romantic retreat; we’ve forged a time capsule.

The world outside our gates is a relentless thief of the present, scattering our days into digital noise and to-do-lists. But here, amongst our sculptures and hand-painted flourishes, we have built a vault for something truly precious: your future memories.

As your suite’s heavy timber door closes, time doesn’t just slow down — it loses its authority. Whether it’s the quiet steam rising above a deep soaker tub for two or the flicker of light that catches your partner’s smile below a cathedral ceiling, every detail is an invitation to leave the clocks behind and to craft the kind of memories that stay vivid long after you’ve returned to the world outside.

The vault is open. What will you choose to remember?

There is a distinct magic reserved for the edges of the world. It belongs to wild, salt-sprayed horizons, the creak of polished timber under a restless sky, and the belief that the stars were put in place solely to guide you home.

If your partner is a romantic who keeps a treasure map tucked inside their daydreams, chart a course for the North Star Suite — a proposal destination that is equal parts grand expedition and intimate sanctuary.

Send a Message in a Bottle

Great love stories deserve to be written on parchment that crinkles under your fingers. Before you pack your bags, quietly secure your materials: a sheet of fine paper, a length of twine, and a vintage glass bottle.

Draft a handwritten letter detailing your shared voyage. Chart your major milestones — from the first week you navigated life together, to the exact moment you realized your compass always points back to them.

Roll the letter tightly, tie it with weathered twine, slip it inside the bottle, and pack it safely in your luggage.

Leave your creation on the suite’s antique coffee table for them to discover. Once your partner uncorks the bottle and reads your words, they will find a final guiding instruction at the bottom of the scroll: "To set your course, consult the stars.”

Navigate by Starlight

When your partner finishes reading, point to the celestial map painted on the ceiling above. Remind them that for thousands of years, sailors and dreamers have looked to the night sky to find their bearings.

Tell them that your heart has always steered you toward them — and that they are your true North Star.

In this quiet moment, ask them to sail with you forever, through stormy seas and over calm horizons.

A New Chapter Begins

This moment marks the end of your separate paths and the launch of your life together. The world outside may be unpredictable, but you are one another’s safe harbour and home port.

The Captain’s Keepsake

Take the message in the bottle home with you. Display it on your mantelpiece as a permanent reminder of the night your courses aligned forever.

True romance pours a warm cup of tea, tells a gentle story, and asks you to stay forever.

If your favourite person treasures quiet comforts — dog-eared paperbacks and mossy forest paths — then a gentle, intimate proposal might be the perfect grand adventure.

Welcome to your step-by-step guide to asking the biggest question of your life inside the cozy sanctuary of the Hazelnut Inn’s Under Hill Suite.

Step 1: Craft Your Story

In the lore of the Hazelnut Inn, the Under Hill Suite belongs to a certain Mr. Burrows, who is currently away on an adventure. Borrow a page from his book and let a custom journal tell your own fairytale:

• The Book: Find a pocket-sized, green leather notebook. Stain the pages with tea for a touch of old-world whimsy.

• The Title: Write “There and Back Again: Our Story” on the very first page.

• The Content: Fill the pages with your intimate milestones, like your favourite quiet evenings or the rainy days you’ve shared.

• The Finale: On the final page, pen this riddle — or craft your own — across the tea-stained paper:

“Of solid gold, a treasure rare,
I speak of love, but have no air.
In shadow still, I wait a cue,
To hear a whispered word from you.
What am I?”

— anonymous

Step 2: Establish Your Sanctuary

A halfling proposal cannot be rushed; it requires complete, unhurried comfort. Once you step beneath the tree roots winding through the suite, steep two mugs of soothing tea to savour with your sweetheart and let the outside world fade away.

Step 3: Present Your Riddle

Settle your partner by the hearth, directly beneath the suite’s massive, twisting ceiling roots. Hand them a plush blanket, a warm mug, and your handwritten notebook.

Sit close and look into their eyes as they read your story and solve the riddle.

Step 4: Bend Your Knee

Once they solve the riddle, reveal your ring and ask your truest love to spend the rest of their days by your side.

In this moment, you have everything you truly need for a beautiful life together: a dedicated companion, a true story, and a quiet corner to call your own.

YOur Proposal Checklist

• The Book: Craft your custom journal ahead of time.

• The One True Ring: Your engagement ring, safely tucked away until the final moment.

• Your Truest Love: The one whose small everyday deeds keep the darkness at bay.

Are you ready to begin your own unexpected journey?