Dark Horse Hunter Valley
Boutique Hunter Valley vineyard venue featuring a 25-acre estate with views of the Broken Back Range and a converted stable event space.
Capacity
Up to 200
About
Dark Horse Vineyard is a 25-acre private country estate and all-weather event venue located in Lovedale, in the heart of the Hunter Valley. The property features two custom-built American-style black barns, "The Stables" and "The Barnhouse," surrounded by manicured lawns and 7.5 acres of vineyard originally planted in the 1960s.
Key features and facilities include: - The Stables reception venue, which is fully air-conditioned and heated with triple-insulated walls, marble bar, and antler chandeliers, accommodating up to 170 seated or 200 standing guests.
- The Barnhouse accommodation, which sleeps six across three queen-sized bedrooms (including a master retreat) and includes a kitchen with a marble benchtop, an open-plan lounge, and high vaulted ceilings.
- The Old Cellar Door, a separate entertaining space with a four-meter marble bar, antique lanterns, and leather wingback chairs.
- Multiple ceremony locations, including grand barn doors, manicured lawns, blossoming pear trees, or within the vines.
- Inclusions for wedding weekends such as two nights of accommodation, exclusive property use, high-speed Wi-Fi, and venue styling with furniture and external fairy lighting.
- On-site services through a partnership with Fennel and Co. catering, with options for provided packages or BYO alcohol.
- Pet-friendly policies (subject to conditions) and automated coded entry gates for the estate.
Features
Ceremony & Reception
Outdoor
Indoor
Catering Supplied
External Vendors
BYO Alcohol
Accommodation
Exclusive Use
No Noise Curfew
Common questions
- How many guests can Dark Horse Hunter Valley hold?
- Dark Horse Hunter Valley suits weddings from 0 to 200 guests.
- Can you hold the ceremony and reception at Dark Horse Hunter Valley?
- Yes. Dark Horse Hunter Valley can host both the ceremony and the reception on site.
- Does Dark Horse Hunter Valley provide catering?
- Yes, catering is supplied in house at Dark Horse Hunter Valley.
- Can we bring our own vendors to Dark Horse Hunter Valley?
- Yes. Dark Horse Hunter Valley allows external vendors, so you can bring your own suppliers.
- Can we bring our own alcohol to Dark Horse Hunter Valley?
- Yes, Dark Horse Hunter Valley allows BYO alcohol.
- Is there accommodation at Dark Horse Hunter Valley?
- Yes, Dark Horse Hunter Valley has accommodation on site.
- Is there a noise curfew at Dark Horse Hunter Valley?
- No, Dark Horse Hunter Valley has no noise curfew, so the celebration is not cut short by a volume limit.
- Do we get exclusive use of Dark Horse Hunter Valley?
- Yes. Dark Horse Hunter Valley hosts one wedding at a time, so the venue is yours for the day.
- Is there parking at Dark Horse Hunter Valley?
- There is no on-site parking, so guests would park nearby or arrange transport.
- Is Dark Horse Hunter Valley wheelchair accessible?
- Dark Horse Hunter Valley is not listed as having wheelchair access. Check with the venue about your guests' needs.
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