With its stunning backdrops, ample space and accommodation for ten people, enjoy the privacy and escape of staying on a beautiful working farm for your ultimate destination wedding. The farm shed and extensive grounds, together with the option of bringing in a marquee, provide the bones for your big day. From a ceremony under a giant ancient fig tree to cocktail hour in the rambling country garden; games on the lawn to chandeliers in the trees; music in the shed to a first dance under the stars, Willow Farm abounds with endless naturally beautiful options for your ceremony and wedding day celebrations. Settle in to enjoy the luxury and charm of our 1920's stone farmhouse, which sleeps ten in four bedrooms, including a magnificent master bridal salon - a stunning space filled with natural light to be pampered and get ready for your wedding day. The Farm Shed with its rustic tin walls, rambling wisteria and bar overlooking the dam is the perfect place to party. Set up your dining, your music or a dance floor, get the firepit going and watch the sun turn everything golden as your event kicks on into the evening. There is ample level space around the Farm Shed to erect a marquee should you choose. The Yoga Barn is a beautiful, light, open space where we run yoga classes during the week. With its white walls, bamboo floors and glass frontage leading onto a deck overlooking the paddocks, it is also the perfect wet-weather alternative for your ceremony. The Paddocks, the Creek, the Old Dairy, the Verandah, the Dam, the Gardens... When it comes to wedding photos you will be spoilt for choice. It is all here for you to enjoy… space, privacy, and an endless number of unique backdrops. We offer a partial DIY option or let us take some of the stress of set up and pack down from you. We can do as little or as much as you would like us to do. We welcome weddings of up to 135 guests and look forward to seeing your celebration come to life at Willow Farm.
Yes, you are welcome to bring in your own caterer or food van. Caterers are welcome to use the prep kitchen facility at the rear of the Farm Shed which is spacious. Ample power, a double door commercial stainless steel fridge, hot water urn and ample bench space is included, Your caterer will be able to advise you what equipment they need to bring in depending on your menu requirements.
Yes we do, as part of DA from the Council, on Fridays and Saturdays there is to be no amplified music after 11pm and the party has to wind up by 11.15pm. On other days the amplified music needs to end by 10pm and the party wound up by 10.15pm. This is similar for all venues on the South Coast. Some are slightly earlier. If you'd really like to maximise your dance floor time, we recommend holding your ceremony earlier at say 3.00pm which allows for plenty of time to spend celebrating
Yes you can.... Willow Farm is a "dry-hire" venue, meaning you supply your own alcohol and we provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) trained and certified bar staff contracted through The Henry Clive Bar. The bar staff team are included in the Willow Farm packages, along with all the accompaniments such as cool room, ice, glassware, bar etc.
For weddings of 60+ guests for a sit down event or 80+ guests for a cocktail style wedding a marquee is recommended. The Shed is the perfect partner for your dancefloor, couples love it - it's a real vibe once you put your DJ / music in there. If you'd like to have an alfresco-style wedding with 80+ seated / 100+ cocktail we suggest having a marquee on hold - hopefully you won't need to use it however if the weather doesn't want to play ball, you've got a back up in place. Many marquee companies will take a small non-refundable deposit for this peace of mind. Many couples are looking for a marquee, garden style wedding regardless of numbers and that is perfectly achievable and encouraged at Willow Farm
Yes we do - included in your wedding package is at least one event manger who will be onsite and available to assist you in coordinating your wedding day for you. For weddings over 60 guests we will have both an event manager and an assistant to ensure everything runs beautifully smoothly and your guests and vendors are taken care of. Our event managers bring to your wedding a great depth of experience and knowledge with over 20 years in the industry and a thorough knowledge or the venue
Yes we do - the Yoga Shala ( barn) is a beautiful white airy space with timber floors overlooking the paddocks. It is a good option for a wet weather space for your ceremony and can be set up for up to 135 guests. This means no disruption to any other space you may be using on the day. The space of the Shala is 11.7 metres wide x 9.6 metres deep and there is also an accompanying bathroom, storage space and large deck. Entry is via two beautiful French doors.
We have two parking areas catering for a total of 35 vehicles ( including house guests and vendor parking) For weddings over 60 guests we include bus transport with Berry Bus Service. Alternatively guests can contact Berry Taxis and we now also have Uber !
Absolutlely ! We have an amazing range of local suppliers built up over the past 8 years for all elements of your event - from marquees and caterers, to musicians, florists, celebrants, photographers and many more. Plus most of the suppliers we recommend have worked at Willow Farm before. You are of course welcome to work with your preferred vendors too.
Only a 7 minute drive.The nearest beach is called Seven Mile Beach and is a quick drive along Beach Road. There is also lovely quiet inlet on the North end which is Gerroa, and a seaside beach towards the South at Shoalhaven Heads where there is a patrolled area during summer.
When you book Willow Farm for your wedding you have exclusive use of the property for three days, two nights. You'll have an early 11.00am check in on day one and a late 4.00pm checkout on day three ( for weekend weddings) - we never want you to feel rushed.