Main Lawn
1,000 guests max10,000 sq.ft.
The Poolside Deck at Baghaan Orchard Retreat offers a vibrant and stylish setting for informal social events. This venue leverages the universal appeal of a beautiful swimming pool, creating an atmosphere that is simultaneously relaxing and energetic. Designed for smaller, more intimate gatherings, the deck can comfortably accommodate up to 100 floating guests, making it the perfect choice for a pre-wedding cocktail party, a corporate networking sundowner, a milestone birthday celebration, or a festive after-party. The glistening water of the pool acts as a stunning centerpiece, reflecting the sky and any decorative lighting, which adds a dynamic and glamorous element to the ambiance. Unlike the vastness of the lawns or the formality of the conference hall, the Poolside Deck fosters easy mingling and conversation. Guests can gather around high-top tables, relax on casual lounge seating arranged on the deck, and enjoy the resort-like vibe, making it a popular choice for the opening or closing event of a multi-day retreat or wedding celebration.
The Poolside Deck is a versatile space that can be styled to suit a variety of themes, from a tropical luau to a sophisticated white party. The event team at Baghaan can assist in setting up a stylish bar, live food stations, and a designated area for a DJ or a small live band. As evening approaches, the venue truly comes to life. The combination of underwater pool lights, ambient landscape lighting, and thematic decorations like floating candles, lanterns, or fairy lights can create a magical and immersive environment. The layout of the deck allows for a natural flow, with space for a small dance floor, a bar area, and comfortable seating zones. For corporate events, it provides a relaxed setting for teams to unwind and connect on a personal level after a day of meetings. For social functions, it offers a glamorous and memorable backdrop for photographs and celebrations, ensuring the event is a hit on social media as well as in person.
Hosting an event by the pool requires a commitment to both a great guest experience and uncompromising safety. The team at Baghaan is well-versed in managing poolside functions, ensuring that all necessary precautions are in place. This includes adequate lighting around the pool edge, clear demarcation of wet areas, and the presence of staff to oversee the event. While the pool itself is an aesthetic element during the party, its use may be restricted during event hours for safety reasons. The in-house catering team excels at creating menus perfectly suited for such an event, focusing on elegant canapés, creative cocktails, and convenient-to-eat bowl foods that are ideal for a standing, mingling crowd. By combining a stunning visual setting with professional execution and a strong emphasis on safety, the Poolside Deck at Baghaan Orchard Retreat delivers a sophisticated, fun, and worry-free event experience for both the planner and the guests.
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The Poolside Deck is ideal for smaller, informal gatherings and can comfortably accommodate up to 100 guests in a floating or cocktail-style setup.
This venue is perfect for cocktail receptions, sundowner parties, Mehendi ceremonies, birthday celebrations, and corporate networking events.
For safety reasons, swimming is typically not permitted during evening events when the deck is set up for a party with food, drinks, and electrical equipment. This policy should be confirmed with the management.
Yes, the space can accommodate a DJ console or a small live band. The resort's event team can assist with power connections and suggest suitable locations for the setup.
Yes, as an outdoor venue, there will be regulations regarding music volume and cut-off times to ensure other resident guests are not disturbed. Please check the specific timings with the resort.
The in-house catering team can create a menu tailored for a poolside event, often featuring passed appetizers, live counters, and a bar setup. A buffet or formal seated dinner is less common in this space.
The area has standard ambient lighting. For a festive look, you can work with a decorator to add special lighting like fairy lights, lanterns, or even floating lights in the pool to create a magical atmosphere.
The main pool deck is generally accessible. However, it's always best to discuss any specific mobility concerns with the resort staff to ensure all your guests can be comfortably accommodated.
Yes, a stylish bar is a key feature of most poolside parties. The resort's F&B team can set up a full-service bar serving a range of cocktails, mocktails, and other beverages.
The setup is flexible. It can be a mix of high-top tables for standing and mingling, as well as casual lounge-style seating clusters for guests who wish to sit and relax.
The Poolside Deck is an open-air venue. In case of rain, the event would need to be moved to a pre-booked indoor backup venue, such as the conference hall, depending on the size of the group.
Yes, decoration is encouraged to personalize your event. However, all decoration plans, especially those near the water, must be approved by the management to ensure they are safe and do not damage the property.
For safety reasons, many venues restrict the use of glass drinkware and containers in the immediate vicinity of the pool. They may recommend or provide high-quality polycarbonate glassware instead. Please confirm this policy.
Yes, when you book the Poolside Deck for a private function, it is closed to other resort guests for the duration of your event to ensure exclusivity.
Yes, there are public restrooms available in the main resort building, which is a short walk from the pool area, for the convenience of your event guests.
