True royalty is not born of bloodlines, but of unwavering devotion and a love that makes your bond feel like an unbreakable fortress. If your partner carries themselves with a noble grace, an extraordinary proposal setting may be in order.

Welcome to your definitive guide on how to orchestrate an engagement inside the castle sanctuary of the Hazelnut Inn’s Copper Crown Suite.

The Sanctuary of Sovereigns

Step through the castle gate and leave the world behind. Draw the curtains and pour your favourite drinks into ornate goblets. Take a seat together, under the glow of the grand chandelier, like two sovereigns finally escaping the demands of their court to focus entirely on each other.

The Coronation Ritual

Once the atmosphere is set, transition to an unforgettable declaration of your love. Well before your trip, source a delicate, customized velvet or filigree crown to bring with you. While your partner is distracted — perhaps admiring the stone arches and rich tapestries, or watching the fish glide through the moat — quietly retrieve it.

Step up behind them and place the crown gently upon their head. As they turn to look at you, tell them that while earthly kingdoms fall and empires fade, they will always hold absolute dominion over your heart. Speak directly from your soul and present the ring, asking them to rule by your side forever.

Long after you leave the Hazelnut Inn, the memory of this night will remain etched into your shared history. Within these stone walls, you will have established a kingdom built to last a lifetime.

Step into the Copper Crown and begin your reign together.

At the Hazelnut Inn, we built each suite as a place to slow down, settle in, and make memories of your own.

Heavy timber doors close behind you. Steam rises from a deep soaker tub for two. Above, cathedral ceilings, sculptures, and hand-painted details create a space unlike anywhere else.

But the moments that matter most aren’t ours to create. They’re the quiet conversations, the laughter, the lingering looks, and the simple feeling of being completely present with each other. Long after the door opens and you return to the world outside, those moments will remain.

We made the room.
What you remember is your story.

There is a distinct magic reserved for the edges of the world. It belongs to salt-sprayed horizons and the belief that the stars were put in place 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, 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 the final guiding instruction you’ve written 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 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.

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.