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UsersSpace only
Up to 60 guests
Avg. venue rate
Rate info
$1.5k - $5.1k

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Room blocks

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Search group-friendly stays and request rates in one place, or let our complimentary concierge team handle it for you. Group rates? Handled. Guest lists? Tracked.

The Estate, an original 1902 Federation home, has been designed and decorated by interior stylist, Lynda Gardener.

Inspired by Scandinavian interiors, fresh white walls, dark floors and airy rooms, complemented by natural wood furniture, a mix of old and new curated collections from European flea markets, to local country finds.

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

Adventure Travelbirthday partycorporate eventdinner partyFamily Reuniongroup getawayProduct Launchsocial eventwedding ceremonyWorkshops: Creative, Photo, etc.

Venue type

Barn / Farm / RanchEstate / House / Mansion / Villa

Views

forestgardenlandscaped grounds

Style

VintageCountryGarden PartyRomantic

Venue Settings

An original c1902 three bedroom federation house set amongst beautiful gardens in the heart of Trentham - just over one hour from Melbourne.

The living room is filled with wall to wall sofas to laze and relax on or choose to curl up and read in front of the wood fire in winter. Open the double french doors to the north facing summer garden in the warmer months. Turkish and hand crocheted rugs adorn the floors while oversized light fittings, cushions, throws, were all hand made for you to enjoy.

The BARN features as part of the Estate grounds, located adjacent to the house and surrounded by wonderful established gardens. The space is available for events, gatherings, workshops, weddings and photo shoots.

When hiring the Barn, you will also have use of the grounds surrounding the venue, including a mini orchard and harvest gardens. Suited for 40 people seated or up to approximately 60 people for a stand up cocktail event. All Barn hire is in conjunction with a minimum of 2 nights accommodation with the exception of workshops, photo shoots, location hire or smaller events which can be booked for an afternoon or day hire, Sundays or mid-week.

Our local gardener Tim Pilgrim tends to the garden weekly, ensuring produce for each and every season. The harvest garden has an array of fresh herbs, salad leaves and vegetables for you to hand pick and use during your stay at the house. A mini orchard featuring pears, apples and quinces, is also the perfect setting for long lunches and dinners under the trees. Surrounding the vegetable patch is a mediterranean garden as well as strawberries, blackberries and raspberries to enjoy all summer long.

Capacity

40Seated60Buffet60Standing
Fees

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

Venue price range

Does this include catering fees?
No

Additional charges
The package price for the ESTATE TRENTHAM does include 2 nights accommodation for up to 3 couples.

Insurance

Additional insurance may be required depending on the event

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
2015

Curfew
11 PM

Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available

Catering
Client must select a caterer from the list provided by the venue

Alcohol
BYO Permitted – you can bring your own alcohol, Licensed Server is Required

Music
No Amplified Music Allowed

Smoking
Non-smoking venue

Accommodations

Inspired by Scandinavian interiors, fresh white walls, dark floors and airy rooms, complemented by natural wood furniture, a mix of old and new curated collections from European flea markets, to local country finds. The kitchen houses a large personal collection of vintage crockery, wooden utensils and chopping boards. Two bedrooms in the house and an original potato pickers shed, now the 3rd bedroom, a few steps away from the main house, overlooking the herb gardens and mini orchard.


Onsite amenities

Street ParkingOnsite Restrooms

Venue Features

The scene

The house is set on just under an acre of beautiful country gardens with a mini orchard and a well established harvest garden. Our gardener Tim, looks over the harvest garden all year round, to make sure everything is just perfect for your stay and bespoke event!

The Barn which is set adjacent to the house is a classic white lined simple structure with windows overlooking the gardens.

Design

The Estate, an original 1902 Federation home, has been Designed and decorated by interior decorator and stylist, Lynda Gardener. Details include concrete bench tops, beautiful bathroom attached to the Barn which includes a claw foot bath. The house has also been curated with one off pieces hand selected by Lynda for the home.

Standout venue features

Lovely original verandahs surround the house and are perfect for arrival drinks or in the north facing side of the garden to commence hors d'eourves before revealing the gardens beyond and of course the Barn.

Extra perks

The price includes rustic tresle tables and vintage industrial chairs and/or stools for up to 40 guests.

Awards, Notables & Events

The Estate Trentham has been featured in many magazines and books around the world. Elle Decoration UK - magazine feature and cover, Elle Decoration Spain, Country Living Modern Rustic UK, VT vonnen - Holland, Country Style magazine feature including the cover, Design Files Australia, Elle Decoration Indonesia, Luxe Guides and so many more.

The house and barn has also featured in many backdrops for brands such as Witchery, Sheets on the Line, Cotton On, Maxwell Williams, just to name a few.