Wedding Information
Welcome to Christ College of Trans-Himalayan Wisdom. It is wonderful
that you are considering having your wedding at Christ College.
It is a special and unique occasion for you and for the place
itself. Below is some information about Christ College and its
facilities that will help to create your event.
About Christ College
Christ College is situated above Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula,
near Christchurch. The total area of land is 150 acres and it
is at an elevation of 600 meters. It has views of the Akaroa harbor
and the Southern Alps.
We hope that Christ College will provide you the perfect venue
to have your wedding and that you find Love and Peace and Unity
in this act. With Love and Light, Lawson Bracewell (Director)
and Christ College of Trans-Himalayan Wisdom Board Member.
Buildings and Facilities
There
are two buildings and the grounds at Christ College that can be
used for a service and reception.
The
Temple
The
temple is a unique space designed to marry heaven and earth, spirit
and matter, the masculine and the feminine. It is a space that
stands free from any religion or philosophy and offers any person(s)
from any background a place where they can connect with their
essential nature, connect with each other and find true meaning
in their lives.
 
 
Long Bay House
This area is a teaching and living space. It includes a fully
functional kitchen, toilet and shower facilities, and an open
plan room in which meetings and gatherings can be held. The kitchen
has cooking and utilities (cutlery, cups etc) to cater for up
to 25 people. There is seating and tables for up to 25 people
also.
 
 
The Grounds
There
are spaces (especially in front of the temple) where an outside
service could be held.
The
Possibilities
There
are many possibilities at Christ College to create a wedding.
Below are three outlines that could be altered to suit your needs.
Option
1) an outside service - The backdrop of the Akaroa harbor
and the temple would make a perfect place for an outdoor wedding.
Option
2) a service in the temple – The temple is a sacred
space and talks constantly of marriage. It is the perfect place
to conduct a small ceremony.
Option
3) a reception in Long Bay House – Long Bay House could
be used to house a small reception of up to 25 people. All the
facilities of the space could be utilized for this occasion.
Costs
and Services
Below
are the basic costs for the venue and facilities at Christ College.
Option
1) an outside service – $ 200
Option
2) a service in the temple – $ 300
Option 3) a reception in Long Bay House – $ 300
For
each of these options Long Bay House is available to use for planning,
setout, storage, toilet facilities and gathering of people.
We
will ensure that the spaces and grounds are tidy. We also will
provide someone to be present during the service to help with
unlocking the buildings, making sure that everything is in running
order and helping to move furniture and equipment.
Payment
of the Venue hire fee is required to secure your desired date.
This payment also signifies your agreement to the terms and conditions
specified in this pack. Bring your own alcohol is allowed in moderation.
Time
The
venue hire includes the use of the facilities for the entire day
(up until 7:00pm for a service and 12:00 midnight for a reception).
If the space is not being used the previous day, then preparations
and setup could be done during this time.
The
Temple
The
temple is a silent and sacred space and we ask that you respect
this. Please feel free to have flowers and signings in the foyer,
but keep the temple free from any objects. For the duration of
the service it is possible that you talk in the temple space so
that the marriage can be achieved.
Cleaning
and Maintenance
Everyone
that visits Christ College contributes something to the growth
of it. We ask that you take all rubbish with you and clean the
facilities to a better standard than they were before you arrived.
There is power in both Long Bay House and the Temple.
Finally,
we wish you love and light in your wedding and your continued
life together.
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