Bendooley Estate
Venue
Boutique country estate in the Southern Highlands with the Book Barn library, lakeside and garden ceremony sites, The Stables reception space and on-site cottages.
Berrima
Couple Fit
- Couples seeking an atmospheric library ceremony space (Book Barn) rather than a standard function room
- Food-and-wine focused couples who want estate wines paired with chef-led dining
- Couples who need on-site accommodation to create multi-day or weekend celebrations
- Those wanting country-luxury gardens and lakeside locations for photos and ceremonies, plus intimate or larger receptions (The Stables is listed for events up to 200)
Experience
- Winemaking team led by Jonathan Holgate (20+ years' experience) and guided cellar-door tastings
- Book Barn ambience with bookshelves and warm character for photographs and intimate ceremonies
- Chef-driven seasonal menus designed to pair with estate wines (shared feasts and plated dining available)
Services
- On-site ceremonies: Book Barn, lakeside and garden settings
- Receptions in The Stables (capacity listed for larger events)
- In-house chef-driven seasonal catering (shared feasts and plated options)
- Cellar Door wine tastings and estate wine offerings, plus a wine club option
Pricing
- Cellar Door tasting: Groups 1-9 $15 per person
- Cellar Door premium tasting upgrade: Groups 1-9 $30 per person
- Cellar Door groups over 10: $20 per person
Travel
- Suitable for guests travelling from Sydney and Canberra (regional destination within driving distance)
- On-site guest accommodation enables multi-day and weekend stays
- Off-site catering can be arranged via The Larder (Bowral)
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