Friends and customers
SOUTH COAST TIPIS
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
The South Coast Tipis story begins with a wedding, when one of the owners, Jonny, was married in tipis in the Scottish Highlands. He was bitten by the bug and decided to take the tents to the beautiful landscape of southern New South Wales. "We wanted to provide a service that encouraged people to be outdoors and surrounded by the dramatic landscapes that we have here. We love to go to places others wouldn’t, down dusty roads and mud tracks to find amazing places in the bush to celebrate. We chose Tentipi due to their clear difference as a supplier in approachability, support, knowledge and product, we are so so glad we did as we have found that we have constant support from Amy and the team, even at the other end of the planet.” JONNY O’CONNOR, Director
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LES TIPIS DE MARE LONGUE
MAURITIUS
As the first tipi rental business in the Indian Ocean, Les Tipis De Mare Longue have made a huge impression on the Mauritian event industry.
This dynamic team have provided tipis for an enviable range of events in the most idyllic and photogenic settings. With three Stratus 72s and three Nimbus, they have created bespoke events spaces for a whole range of occasions including hospitality events, award-ceremonies, New Year’s Eve celebrations and some seriously stylish beach parties!
“In a market saturated with traditional white marquees, our tipis have been a welcome addition to the events industry.” NIRVANA VARMA, Client Relations Manager
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SERENTIPI
DONCASTER, UK
Serentipi are a national award winning rental business based in the North of England. Husband and wife team, Jamie and Phil, discovered Tentipi Event Tents when planning their own wedding. They... “stumbled across the stunning Tentipi tents at our local farm and instantly fell in love! Driven by our passion to share our experiences with others, Serentipi was born, and little did we know it would change our lives forever. We are proud to be so much more than just a ‘tipi hire’ company. We live by our company ethos, ‘above & beyond’, which means that we truly exceed expectations.” JAMIE & PHIL FOERS, Founding owners
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QUINCE
SAN FRANCISCO, USA
Quince is a three Michelin Star restaurant that is stocked with premium produce by its sister business, Fresh Run Farm, located just north of the city. In 2020 the team were looking at outdoor, socially distanced dining options so they could continue operating, outside of the city at the farm throughout the summer. They use their Stratus 72 as a lounge and their Nimbus 16s for separate private dining areas. “Transporting the experience of three Michelin Star dining to a working farm presented many challenges. Tentipi’s Event Tents played an instrumental role in our ability to continue our operation throughout 2020. The selection of tents specifically worked seamlessly with the aesthetic and design of our ‘Quince at the Farm’ series. We are immensely thankful for all your support!” VICTORIA LEVIN, Marketing Director
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ALL ABOUT ME
CHESTER, UK
All About Me Marquees and Events were established in 2012 and have grown rapidly to become one of the biggest tipi rental businesses in the UK, with multiple awards to their name. Based in North-West England, they provide tents for events throughout the UK. They recently created a set up with the largest number of Tentipi Event Tents ever linked in the UK, the second biggest in the world! "We are extremely proud to offer Tentipi tents and equipment, and have done so since our inception in 2011. They are made to a high standard and give us the confidence that they can withstand not only the elements of the British weather but also the demands that the events industry throw at them.” JAMES MERRICK, Director
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BUFFALO TIPI
WILTSHIRE, UK
The team at Buffalo Tipi have been creating bespoke events since 2014.
Owner, Simon Richards, established the business as a way to combine his passions for classic design and the great outdoors. Having grown up on a busy farm, and with a varied career background including marketing and construction, he had the perfect mix of skills to launch and run a tipi rental business.
“Tentipi don’t just supply us with tents, their approach to design and commitment to quality is exceptional and inspires the way we run Buffalo. It’s a considered and fierce attention to detail that you don’t see often, especially in an industry as fast-paced as ours.” SIMON RICHARDS, Founding Director
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BODHI FARMS
MONTANA, USA
Bodhi Farm is a 35 acre organic farm nestled against the Gallatin Mountains in Montana, owned by husband and wife team Tanya and Rayner. They have two separate tipi set ups, their first uses three Stratus 72s for weddings, private and public events, in an idyllic setting with mountain views.
The second is a single Stratus 72 used to create a ‘Yoga Shala’, where visitors enjoy their practice immersed in nature.
"We made a decision early on to populate our eco-resort with Tentipi products. Not only are we thrilled with the sustainable product and level support from their team, but our guests love the authentic experience these unique structures facilitate." TANYA AND RAYNER SMITH, Founding Owners
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ELMBRIDGE FARM
WORCESTERSHIRE, UK
Elmbridge Farm is the family home of Dan Simons, and it’s also where he and his wife, Amy, were married. They enjoyed their farm wedding so much that they decided to pack up their London life and launch Elmbridge Farm Weddings. Their tipis sit in a spectacular space overlooking a lake. With bridges over the water, pristine footpaths and fairy lit woodlands they have created an idyllic setting for their tipi venue. “When looking at options for what structure to use for our wedding venue there was only one choice. We wanted tipis so that we were respectful of the beautiful nature around us, and we wanted the very best tipis on the market, that's why we chose Tentipi!" DAN SIMONS Owner
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TRIBECA TIPIS
SUSSEX, UK
Tribeca Tipis are a family run business based near the south coast of the UK. Before launching Tribeca, owners Kathryn and Jim ran an outdoor glamping events company for 10 years. Alongside the tipis, they also provide boutique luxury glamping accommodation, as well as a large selection of interiors. “We chose Tentipi as we wanted a structure that could cope well with all weather conditions, and we knew that Tentipi offered the highest quality on the market. They have been brilliant to work with, so friendly and helpful, it’s like being part of one big tipi family. We love working outdoors and Nordic tipis truly reflect the natural beauty of the environment, which we also try to incorporate within our interior style.” KATHRYN AND JIM BRAIN, Directors
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PARKLAB GARDENS
SAN FRANCISCO, USA
Situated in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco, just across the road from the new Warriors basketball stadium, Parklab Gardens is home to San Francisco’s only outdoor miniature golf course, a rotation of food trucks and indoor-outdoor seating in their Tentipi Event Tents.
The team at Parklab Gardens use their two Stratus and three Nimbus tipis for regular culinary events and seasonal celebrations, and they are also available to private hire.
“ Our Tentipi tents have transformed Parklab Gardens into such a unique space, they really bring the wow factor!” JULIA HANSEN, Private Events & Reservations Coordinator
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LOVELY PUBS
WARWICKSHIRE, UK
Pub Group, Lovely Pubs, have seven pub restaurants in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside. Four of their venues have Cirrus 40s tipis.
The tipis are used to create al fresco dining areas, extending the use of their garden spaces in winter months and adding space for private bookings. Their tipis comfortably seat groups up to 30 people, with fire pits, dining tables and lounge furnishings.
“We have worked with Tentipi for 10 years and they are a very professional and flexible company, putting the client at all they do. We would highly recommend them.” MARK LEE, Operations Director
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YALLINGUP EVENT HIRE
MARGARET RIVER, AUSTRALIA
Yallingup Event Hire mainly cater for the ‘destination wedding’ market in this picturesque wine region of Western Australia. As well as tipis they supply all furniture from the ceremony to the reception in a range of different styles, lighting, dance floors and customised signage. They have an in-house florist to bring the event space to life and a stylist to take care of all the details that create a beautiful event, leaving their customers to enjoy their special celebrations. "We searched for over two years trying to find a structure that would be aesthetically beautiful to look at using natural materials and practical. When we discovered Tentipi's off-white canvas tipis we knew our search was over!” DAVID BENHAM, Director
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ADVENTURE PARC SNOWDONIA
NORTH WALES, UK
In the heart of North Wales sit two Stratus 72s, overlooking the world’s first inland surf lagoon. The tipis, pitched on the banks of the surf lagoon, provide space for meetings, dining and activities for group bookings.
“ Our tipis are a hugely valuable addition to our Adventure Parc. As well as looking great, they give us a flexible, multi-use space for all sorts of events from party venue to meeting space, field classroom to networking base. From stags and hens, to schools and corporate groups, our customers love them as much as we do.” JUSTIN EVERLEY, Commercial Director
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MAKA TIPI
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
Maka Tipi are our first (and probably only) customer to move continent, with their entire Nordic tipi business! Originally based in the South East of England, Maka Tipis were amongst our first off-white canvas customer in the UK, and now they are one of the first to offer their off-white Event Tents to the Australian market.
“Tentipi was the only choice for us, the friendly and expert advice we received meant we were able to make the best choices for our circumstances. We have built up a great amount of trust, not only in their products, but the team we deal with on a regular basis. The training and ongoing support is also another reason for choosing Tentipi. No other brand could come close to offering such comprehensive materials.” CHRIS AHSMAN, Owner and Operations Director
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AURORA SAFARI CAMP
NORRBOTTEN COUNTY, SWEDEN
Aurora Safari Camp offers guests from around the world the opportunity to immerse themselves in a Scandinavian winter, at the world’s first glamp site based in an Arctic winter climate.
The camp welcomed their first guests in 2013. It was originally made up of four Cirrus 20s and a Cirrus 40 that serves as a lounge. In 2021 they were amongst the first Tentipi customers to take delivery of the Aurum 33, the first model in our new range of glamping tents.
“It is so amazing that it is still a traditional Nordic tipi, yet at the same time it has a totally different space with the bay windows and the light inlets. It’s a whole new experience, but the roots are still there.” FREDRIK BROMAN, Owner
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THE CORNISH TENT COMPANY
CORNWALL, UK
The Cornish Tent Company have been Tentipi customers since 2016, providing Event Tent rental for every kind of gathering; festivals, weddings, corporate events, hospitality, education, and private parties. The crew at The Cornish Tent Co are a tough team, dealing with some of the wettest and windiest weather in the UK, with storms regularly rolling in off the Atlantic. Why did they choose Tentipi? “Because you guys are the original and best! You get what you pay for, and your product is the highest quality in our opinion. Also, you guys have the most experience and accessories.” JAMIE VOLLER, Director
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CEDAR COURT
HARROGATE, UK
Cedar Court is a well-established wedding and event venue close to the Dales in North Yorkshire, UK. They invested in a Stratus 72, to provide an extra space for events and increasing capacity for their restaurant. They created a raised deck for their tipi to sit on and added WallFlex panels around the entire tent to provide weather protection while maximising space and light. "We had hired a Tentipi tent before we bought ours and it was clear it was a great product. We decided to purchase our own for long term use, and the team at Tentipi supported us through the specification, design and install process, which is exactly what we needed. It is such an adaptable space that our guests and team love.” WAYNE TOPLEY, Managing Director
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ALPINE NATURE EXPERIENCE
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
The Alpine Nature team offer intimate and sustainable nature-based experiences in the High Country of Victoria, Australia. They were founded with a clear goal: to create an exclusive and adventurous snow experience unlike any other in the Australian Alps. “To start our eco-village, we needed a central space to welcome guests. This space had to be easily dismantled and erected, customisable, cosy, warm and able to withstand the very harsh Australian alpine conditions. Tentipi was a clear stand out and has proven to be the best possible choice! Our eco-village is fully sustainable and has a zero impact on the environment. We are fully carbon positive, plant 5 trees per guest and are members of the 1% for the planet movement.” JEAN-FRANCOIS RUPP, Founding owner
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BAR EVENTS UK
YORKSHIRE, UK
Founded by husband and wife, Dan and Laura, the Bar Events team are a close knit, event loving family based in Yorkshire. Between them they have over 30 years of events and hospitality experience. “Tentipi Event Tents have played a central role in helping us to create fantastic events of all kinds since 2015. Choosing Tentipi was easy as they are the leaders in the field and have a wealth of knowledge when we have queries regarding the structures. The tents are stunning and well-made and new innovations from the company have helped us create a more efficient and streamlined business.” DAN AND LAURA LAKIN, Directors
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PENINSULA TIPI CO
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
Peninsula Tipi Co owners, Zak and Hannah, were married in Nordic tipis in the UK, in 2016 where they enjoyed the best day of their lives. This sparked the idea to launch their own tipi rental business back home on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia.
“From start to finish, our experience dealing with Tentipi has been exceptional. The support is amazing and really shows the company cares about their customers long after the initial purchase. We feel extremely fortunate to have Tentipi behind us!” ZAK & HANNAH, Founding Owners
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TIERRA EVENTS
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
Luxurious rental business, Tierra Events, is headed up by husband and wife, Kara and Wynnie. Providing pop up venues throughout the state of Victoria, they “focus on relationships, trust and high standards which we use to deliver the most magical experiences that hold lifetime memories. In our Tentipi tents we work with clients that hold retreats, weddings, live music events, corporate events, and educational spaces for children. We chose Tentipi for their quality product and have enjoyed working with them since 2015.” KARA LINEEN, Founding Owner
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THE BARN AT BERRYFIELDS
WARWICKSHIRE, UK
The Barn At Berryfields is a great example of a farming family diversifying and using their land in creative ways. Brothers, Tom and Will, have headed up recent changes… "Our family have been running a business here for over 100 years. For the last 15 years the hospitality arm of our business has grown, having initially opened an award-winning restaurant and more recently adding our outside seating and tipi area. From the initial consultation through to the guided installation, Tentipi have been precisely what we've needed and the tipi itself is nothing short of a remarkable piece of engineering. It is by far the best decision we've made in recent investments, and we can't thank Tentipi enough for their service.” TOM AND WILL BARBER, Directors
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WILD CARROT
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UK
Based in the Cotswold countryside, Wild Carrot have a cafe, a cycle centre and a glamping site. They came to us in need of extra space for their cafe during winter months. The tipis have extended their available seating and opened up hospitality options for them. In early summer 2021 they added three Aurum 33s to their glampsite, making them amongst our first Aurum 33 customers in the UK.
“There was one product that immediately stood out that had the quality and look that matched our brand – Tentipi. From the outset, Ed and Amy were brilliant, helping us select the right design, choosing accessories and co-ordinating the installation. We are delighted with the service and product and would highly recommend Tentipi.” CARON AND JAMES, Founding Owners
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ELITE TENTS
MIDLANDS, UK
Husband and wife team, Jacquie and Richard, established Elite Tents 2010, making them one of the first Nordic tipi rental businesses in the UK. With nearly 2000 weddings and parties under their belts there aren’t many teams dedicated and experienced as theirs. They are also really big fans of Tentipi Event Tents …
“When we chose to supply outdoor structures for events, we agreed that the structures had to be premium quality so we could assure our customers that they would not let them down on their special day, whatever the British weather throws at them. Tentipi’s tents are clearly made to withstand nature’s elements and we have every confidence that our tipis will stand firm.” JACQUIE AND RICHARD HALE, OWNERS
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HARTREE ESTATES
SCOTTISH BORDERS
Hartree Estates demonstrate perfectly how to use tipis to create a luxurious wedding venue offering exclusive use of its five-star guest accommodation, tipi venue and parkland for a limited number of weddings each year.
Their set-up includes three Stratus 72s with secondary poles and TipiStars, this enables them to keep their set-up safely standing for six months at a time.
“Tentipi tents combine portability and storm proof qualities with a level of comfort and romance that continues to surprise our wedding couples. With the company’s approach to design, materials, testing and training, we continue to be in good hands.” EMMA MATTHEWSON, Estate Director
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NORDIC TIPI
RIBE, DENMARK
The team at Nordic Tipi create luxury tipi events in the west of Denmark.
“Nordic Tipi was born from our passion for exceptional parties and the rugged beauty of the outdoors. We embarked on this journey to bring a unique touch to luxury events in Denmark. Our business is nestled in the Wadden Sea National Park. We draw inspiration from the stunning natural surroundings. Our experience with the Tentipi products has been nothing short of exceptional. All the help we’ve received in the process of starting up has been crucial… we tip our hats to all the engineers, seamsters and founders of Tentipi who made this amazing structure available for the world.” MICHAEL VAHL, Founding owner
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