wild Events

Big or small

Two woodland venues. One organic farm. Infinite ways to gather.

Tey Brook Orchard and Chalkney Water Meadows are set on a fifth-generation, family-run organic farm in rural Essex, just an hour outside of London. Hidden among ancient woodland and meadows, they offer a unique setting for rural gatherings that are rich in soul and low in stress.

Want to bring your own caterer? No problem. Fancy a low-key weekend with swims and supper? We can make it happen. Planning a 50th birthday party with 100 guests, a DJ, a fire pit and a pizza truck? We’ll help you plan it.

Aerial view of tents and trees in a green outdoor setting, possibly a campsite or event location. Tents are arranged in clusters with a canopy nearby.

Our venues

Both venues are solar-powered and designed to minimise environmental impact. We use locally sourced materials and manage our woodland sustainably for firewood and construction.

Aerial view of a scenic countryside landscape featuring tents and structures near a small lake, surrounded by trees and open fields during sunset.

Chalkney Water Meadows

Capacity: From 10 up to 400 guests.

Key Features:

Lakeside, tree-lined, and made for dancing barefoot into the night.

  • Three giant Kata tipis with wooden flooring throughout

  • Dancefloor, PA system and fairy lighting

  • Firepit and meadow for outdoor feasting

  • Luxury loos and converted horsebox showers

  • Glamping village (20 bell tents sleeping 1–5 guests)

  • Camp kitchen with pizza oven & BBQ

  • Getting ready tent with mirrors and plug sockets

  • Additional bell tents, pitches, and stretch tents available

Aerial view of a grassy area with tents, pathways, and surrounding trees.

Tey brook Orchard

Capacity: From 8 to 150+ guests.

Key Features:

A secluded woodland orchard that feels worlds away from the everyday.

  • Boho marquee (60ft x 30ft)

  • Stretch tent (May to October)

  • Orchard Kitchen with clay pizza oven, BBQ & prep area

  • Modern Washhouse with hot showers and flushing loos

  • Firepit, festoon lighting, and woodland trails

  • 10+ glamping dwellings (bell tents, yurts, shepherd's hut, grain silo)

  • Additional bell tents and pitches available

  • Wood-fired hot tub available

what we offer

We host all sorts of events, from low-key celebrations to high-energy weekends. Milestone birthdays, wellness retreats, supper clubs, summer parties, off-site strategy days, or simply a reason to bring your favourite people together.

  • Exclusive hire of the venue. There is so much opportunity to make it your own.

  • Dancefloor, sound system, bar service, extra accommodation, experiences.

  • From intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, we work with you to create the right set-up.

  • Our wonderful events team is here to help, from suppliers to styling ideas.

  • From luxury cabins to bell tents, all with beds, bedding, towels and thoughtful touches.

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corporate retreats

WELLNESS retreats

SPECIAL GATHERINGS

stay the night

From cosy cabins to charming bell tents, Browning Bros. offers versatile accommodation options across our two venues. Whether you’re planning a corporate retreat, a wedding, or a private event, we provide spaces to relax, connect, and recharge in the beauty of the great outdoors.

We offer three beautiful cabins at Chalkney Water Meadows and Nomadic tents at both sites, all furnished with a double bed, bedside tables, a table and two chairs, full bedding, and bath towels. Some tents have a basic power supply, while others include battery lanterns for a cosy, off-grid vibe. We also provide a dedicated "Getting Ready" tent equipped with full-length mirrors and plug sockets, along with a camp kitchen for guests to use throughout their stay.

  • Kingfisher's Nest

    Kingfisher's Nest

    Chalkney Water Meadows.

    One double bedroom

    Luxurious lakeside views, a hot tub, and a sauna for ultimate relaxation.

    Pricing: £280 per night (minimum 3-night stay over a weekend).

  • Water Lily Lodget

    Water Lily Lodge

    Chalkney Water Meadows

    Sleeps up to 6 people across three rooms (one double bed, 4 single beds)

    Open-plan living area, a log burner, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, and a private hot tub.

    Pricing: £280 per night for up to two guests, £30 per night for additional guests (minimum 3-night stay over a weekend).

  • Little Wren

    Little Wren

    Chalkney Water Meadows

    One double bed

    It features an open-plan living area, a log burner, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, and a private lakeside deck.

    Pricing: £160 per night for up to two guests, (minimum 3-night stay over a weekend).

  • Mowgli

    Mowgli

    Tey Brook Orchard

    One of our Mongolian yurts. Can sleep up to four people with one double bed and two optional singles.

  • Grain Silo

    Grain Silo

    Tey Brook Orchard

    A sweet hidden woodland hideaway for two.

  • Shepherd's Hut

    Shepherd's Hut

    Tey Brook Orchard

    Perched under a tree, our dinky Shepherd’s Hut is a cosy space for two.

  • Facilities

    Facilities

    Tey Brook Orchard

    Glamping guests have access to showers and loos in our Orchard wash house, and the Orchard kitchen during their stay.

  • Bell tents

    Bell tents

    Both venues

    Fully furnished bell tents are available at both venues. Beds, full bedding, towels, bedside tables, and lighting included.

    Bell tent facilities vary.

  • Facilities

    Facilities

    Chalkney Water Meadows

    Glamping guests have access to showers, loos and a camp kitchen during their stay.

  • Bell tent interior

    Bell tent interior

    Both venues

    We offer nomadic tents at both sites, all furnished with a double bed, bedside tables, a table and two chairs, full bedding, and bath towels. Some tents have a basic power supply, while others include battery lanterns