The Grafton Inn

I attended a funeral at The Meeting Place in August 2023. I had seen the space once before, but only when it was empty. This was the first time I had seen it used for an event. Honestly, it was the most beautiful, tasteful venue in which I have ever attended a funeral (and I have attended 87 funerals around the world, over the past decades). It was built in the 1850s by Methodists, used for religious reasons until the 1920s, then was a house for many years until its current owners bought and restored it (this might not seem old to you European readers but in Canada, these dates make it a special, historical building). The simplicity, history, spirituality resonated with me in a profound way. Make sure you look out for the small areas of vintage wallpaper, up high near the ceiling, that were uncovered and preserved in the restoration process... the kind of exquisite vintage detail that makes this place so special. (I didn't take any photos because I think that would be tacky at a funeral). I honestly cannot imagine a lovelier place for a special event.