Dark Horse Hunter Valley
Venue
Private Lovedale vineyard estate with an all‑weather barn for up to 170 guests, BYO alcohol and on‑site accommodation for six.
Lovedale
Couple Fit
- Couples wanting a vineyard/wine‑country aesthetic with panoramic views
- Couples seeking exclusive private‑estate hire
- Couples who want BYO alcohol
- Couples wanting an all‑weather barn with indoor–outdoor flow (The Stables) for medium–large weddings up to 170 guests (150 with dance floor)
Experience
- Capacity up to 170 guests (150 with dance floor)
- 100 white wooden folding ceremony chairs included
- Five‑metre marble slab bar with antler chandeliers as a fixed feature in the barn space
Services
- Exclusive venue hire for weddings and milestone events
- All‑weather American‑style event barn (The Stables) with handmade timber dining tables
- On‑site homestead accommodation (The Barnhouse sleeps six) for the wedding party
- BYO alcohol allowed on site; on‑site catering provided by Fennel & Co. (canapés, banquets, grazing stations) — RSA‑certified bar staff can be organised through the caterer
Pricing
- Pricing available on request
Travel
- Located in Lovedale, Hunter Valley — roughly 2 hours from Sydney via the M1
- About 45 minutes' drive from Newcastle Airport and around 7 minutes from Cessnock Airport (suitable for private charter/helicopters); several nearby guest accommodation options within a 1–10 minute drive
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