Minden Retreat

Minden Retreat is a charming, intimate wedding venue an hour from Brisbane and Toowoomba. The Retreat is a picture-perfect destination wedding venue, nested among gum trees and surrounded by native bushlands of Minden.

With the capacity to host indoor and outdoor ceremonies and receptions, unique photo opportunities, a warm atmosphere and comfortable accommodations, Minden Retreat is an idyllic wedding destination. 

Minden Retreat: Facilities

At Minden Retreat, you can choose between an outdoor ceremony on the lovely grounds and a traditional indoor ceremony in the Chapel. It is a century-old traditional chapel with seating over 80 guests and plenty of photo opportunities. 

Receptions are held at a 300-square-meter antique hall, which supports various seating arrangements. Maximum capacity is 200 guests in conference seating layout and 120 for seated dinner with plenty of space for a dance floor. The hall overlooks the 3.5-acre dam and Marburg range.

Accommodation is available at:

• Bawden Lodge: A freshly renovated building on the estate with 9 rooms and a capacity of 44 people.
• Other two buildings: Ten rooms with a capacity of 54 people

Wedding Packages at Minden Retreat

The venue offers weekday and weekend packages with and without accommodation on-site. For example, a Weekend package with accommodation provides:

• Private use of the venue and accommodation facilities from Friday to Monday (sleeping a maximum of 102 people)
• Use of the grounds and the Chapel for the ceremony
• Use of the hall with furniture for the reception
• Use of commercial kitchen and cold room
• Street parking
• Two gas patio heaters (for winter weddings)

The venue doesn’t offer food and beverages, so you hire local caterers and obtain the necessary licenses for alcohol serving. Discuss your preferences and request pricing from the Minden Retreat wedding team.