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UsersSpace only
Up to 300 guests
Avg. venue rate
Rate info
$4k - $4.5k

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Don't "mind" if "I-do!"

Do your "I-do's" at this exquistely private Mindaribba House, situated at Paterson, just two and quarter hours north of Sydney in the Hunter Valley. The house was built in 1885 on the banks of the Paterson River and perfect for the couple who want complete privacy on their wedding day. Booking the entirety of the property for the weekend will feel like it's your own.

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

anniversarycorporate eventdinner partyengagement partyProduct Launchwedding ceremonywedding reception

Venue type

Banquet Hall / Event FacilityBarn / Farm / RanchGardenHistoric Building

Views

gardenlakelandscaped groundsmeadow/Field

Style

VintageBohemian

Venue Settings

Mindaribba House is situated at Paterson, just two and quarter hours north of Sydney in the Hunter Valley. The house was built in 1885 on the banks of the Paterson River. It is perfect for the couple who want complete privacy on their wedding day. Book the entire property for the weekend and it will feel like your own. We can provide assistance and suggestions for all your needs, these include , catering, celebrant, flowers, photography, accommodation for guests and transport. There are a number of locations around the extensive gardens which are perfect for your ceremony and photos. Mindaribba House can be transformed into any theme or style. The old style stables, cattle yards and unique 1885 house and recycled timber barn offer stunning photo opportunities. Seats 130 comfortably inside with room for another 30 on the verandah. The room boasts vaulted ceilings, integrated Bose System with indoor and outdoor speakers, soft lighting, a log fire to warm the reception room in the colder months and an air conditioner for those warmer months, 8 french doors which open to the gardens. The venue also includes two bars, one bar outside made of hand carved sandstone and the second bar in the venue room made of a rustic hardwood (5m long x 2m wide). The room combines contemporary design with historical charm. Mindarriba House Caterer Mason Restaurant is the exclusive caterer for Mindaribba House. After opening in November 2011, Restaurant Mason received its first Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Award, One Chef Hat in it’s first year and three consecutive years there after. Since then it has gone from strength to strength opening Mason catering early in 2013, which is now exclusive to Mindaribba House.

Capacity

130Seated300Standing
Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range

Does this include catering fees?
No

Estimated price per head
$55 – $65

Additional charges
Our caterers Mason charge separately as stated above. Thee is a two nights minimum stay on the property, the guests have total privacy for their stay.

Insurance

Additional insurance is not required to host an event here

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
2011

Curfew
No Curfew

Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available

Catering
Client must use the catering provided by the venue

Alcohol
BYO Permitted – you can bring your own alcohol

Music
Indoors & Outdoors

Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only

Accommodations
There is four king size rooms in the 1885 house a dressing room, two bathrooms and a kitchen, there is also a separate cottage with lounge, bathroom and kitchen and outdoor bath with hot and cold water.

Eco/Green Events
Yes

Pet-Friendly Events
Yes

Kid Friendly Events
Yes

Handicap Accessible
Yes

Onsite amenities

WifiAmple Parking OnsiteDining ChairsDining TablesOnsite RestroomsBridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite

Venue Features

The scene

Organising weddings can be stressful. Mindaribba weddings can take all that stress away. We can provide assistance and suggestions for all your needs, these include: catering, celebrant, flowers, photography, accommodation for guests and transport. There are a number of locations around the extensive gardens which are perfect for your ceremony and photos. Mindaribba House can be transformed into any theme or style. The old style stables, cattle yards and unique 1885 house and recycled timber barn offer stunning photo opportunities. Mindarriba House Caterer Mason Restaurant is the exclusive caterer for Mindaribba House. After opening in November 2011, Restaurant Mason received its first Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Award, One Chef Hat in it’s first year and three consecutive years there after. Since then it has gone from strength to strength opening Mason catering early in 2013, which is now exclusive to Mindaribba House. We are very excited to introduce Masons owners husband and wife team Chris and Ami and Chef Mat. They are more than happy to accommodate you if there are any special menu requirements or menu changes.

Standout venue features

The venue also includes two bars, one bar outside made of hand carved sandstone and the second bar in the venue room made of a rustic hardwood (5m long x 2m wide). Antique outdoor daybeds, outdoor bath in the country with hot and cold water, white hard wood tables, rustic timber feasting table, white wooden bench chairs, 100 vases.

Awards, Notables & Events

White Magazine, Hunter Valley Wedding Planner, Hello May