Dark Horse Vineyard

Dark Horse Vineyard is a 25-acre private estate and wedding venue located in Lovedale, within Australia's Hunter Valley. The property features several indoor and outdoor event spaces, including custom-built black American-style barns known as The Stables and The Barnhouse.

Key features and services include: - Capacity to host up to 170 guests comfortably, or 150 with a dance floor and stage for live music.
- The Stables, an all-weather reception venue, is fully air-conditioned and heated with triple-insulated walls.
- Interior details of The Stables include a four to five-meter marble bar, antler chandeliers, and fixed shelving.
- Outdoor features include manicured lawns, a private vineyard originally planted in the 1960s, pear trees, and external fairy lighting.
- Exclusive use of the entire 25-acre property for the duration of the wedding weekend.
- On-site accommodation at The Barnhouse, a homestead that sleeps six guests.
- Catering is provided by on-site partner Fennel and Co., with options for banquets, canapes, or grazing stations.
- Flexible beverage options allowing for BYO alcohol or packages through the caterer.
- Pet-friendly policies, high-speed Wi-Fi, and automatic coded entry gates.
- Wedding weekend rentals typically include early check-in on Friday (12 noon) and late check-out on Sunday (12 noon).