Night two of each Engage! event is always a sweet spot (literally and figuratively). After a full day of sessions and conversations, it offers a change of pace, a moment for everyone to slow down, lean in to the new friendships they’re forming, and finish off the night with a delightful array of desserts. So when we were considering ideas for the Engage!25 Mallorca dinner and dessert party, wine felt like the obvious starting point. Mallorca’s landscape, climate, and traditions are so closely tied to viticulture, and we wanted guests to experience that connection in a way that felt immersive and relaxed. And Can Axartell Winery offered a setting that allowed the evening to unfold beautifully.
Carved directly into the cliffs of Pollença, this distinguished estate built on nearly eight hundred years of history feels both ancient and strikingly modern. It is surrounded by olive trees and stone terraces, with sweeping valley views. Guests arrived just as the sun began to lower, and were welcomed with a glass of wine in the loading bay, the very same place where grapes begin their journey each harvest. From there, the experience unfolded as a journey through the winery, guiding guests deeper into the space via cool stone corridors and cavernous rooms. That gradual movement inward naturally shaped the mood for the night.
Dinner took place in the barrel room, and the setting could not have been more evocative. The air itself was scented with oak and wine. Our design drew directly from the winery, allowing the environment to lead. A palette inspired by wine grapes – from deep merlot and rich berry tones through blush, olive, and champagne – washed through the space. Tables were arranged in a fluid curves through the room, layered with lush greenery and florals, and paired with a mix of clean, modern lines and natural textures. The perfect setting for a Spanish feast by Fosh Catering that truly blew us all away!
The layout played a big role in how the evening unfolded. The snaking table arrangements encouraged conversation to flow easily across the space, rather than isolating groups or creating a sense of formality. Guests could see one another, move naturally, and feel part of a shared experience. People lingered, laughed, and stayed present. It was one of those dinners where no one is checking the time.
For dessert, we moved back to the loading bay, enjoying the open air and the night sky along with the tantalising dessert spread. By the time dancing began, any remaining formality had long since disappeared. The steps weren’t important, and the choreography certainly wasn’t perfect, but that was exactly the point.
Looking back, what made the Can Axartell dinner and dessert party work so well was its authenticity. It was an evening that honoured Mallorca’s land and traditions while creating space for connection and celebration. The venue dictated the flow, and the design responded to the setting rather than trying to transform it. The venue, the design, the food, the flow all worked together – which is exactly what we were trying to achieve. As a destination wedding planner, it was a reminder that some of the most stand-out moments happen when we allow a place to lead the way.
Slán go Fóill,
Tara
Event: Engage!25 Mallorca | Venue: Can Axartell | Planning & Creative Direction: Tara Fay Events | Art Direction, Branding, Menus, Signage, Stationery: TPD Design House | Entertainment: ALR Music | Design & Floral: Ars Festum | Lighting: JacobCo Creative | Catering & Bar: Fosh Catering | Transport: Transfer Class | Videography: Current Films | Photography: Lauren Fair, Mike Cassimatis, Nikki Daskalakis, Mark Yeattes
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