Help Us Build Sunflower Events & Retreat:
Utah's First Fully Themed Cottage Getaway
What if your anniversary weekend meant stepping into a hobbit hideaway, a pirate ship cove, or a Japanese tea house, with a private hot tub waiting inside?
We're Weldon and April Hathaway, and we're building Sunflower Events & Retreat on 6 acres in Payson, Utah, right beside a planned freeway interchange. Our first phase is a collection of immersive themed cottages. Each one carries its story through every detail, inside and out. We have nine designs ready to go, including Halfling, Pirate, Japan, Space, Steampunk, Beach, and more.
Utah County has some of the highest marriage rates in the country, but couples looking for something truly memorable have few options. Our cottages are made for newlyweds, anniversaries, romantic escapes, and family getaways. Heated walkways will keep them comfortable all year, and we'll offer curated local adventures to make every stay unforgettable.
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Your contribution helps us bring the cottages to life: site work, construction, furnishing, and the finishing touches that make each one feel like another world.
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Early access to booking a one night stay in a cottage of their choice during our VIP launch period.
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Early access to booking three nights in one cottage or one night in three different cottages during our VIP launch period.
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The above-listed rewards plus a custom brick engraved with a name of your choosing to be built into the project as part of construction.
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The above-listed rewards plus a custom-made plaque honoring your donation to be displayed prominently at the project.
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The above-listed rewards plus a custom-engraved bench installed on the property in thanks for your support of bringing this project to life.
Once the cottages are up and running, we plan to add a full-service event center for weddings and celebrations, followed by a pirate-themed restaurant, Captain's Cove. Our goal is a one-of-a-kind destination where you can celebrate, dine, and stay in the same place.