Dark Horse Vineyard
Countryside wedding venue featuring a climate-controlled reception space, a vineyard for photos, and an on-site historic farmhouse for lodging.
Capacity
Up to 200
About
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).
Features
Ceremony & Reception
Outdoor
Indoor
Catering Supplied
On-Site Parking
BYO Alcohol
Accommodation
Exclusive Use
No Noise Curfew
Cultural Ceremony
Common questions
- How many guests can Dark Horse Vineyard hold?
- Dark Horse Vineyard suits weddings from 0 to 200 guests.
- Can you hold the ceremony and reception at Dark Horse Vineyard?
- Yes. Dark Horse Vineyard can host both the ceremony and the reception on site.
- Does Dark Horse Vineyard provide catering?
- Yes, catering is supplied in house at Dark Horse Vineyard.
- Can we bring our own vendors to Dark Horse Vineyard?
- Dark Horse Vineyard works with its own suppliers rather than external vendors.
- Can we bring our own alcohol to Dark Horse Vineyard?
- Yes, Dark Horse Vineyard allows BYO alcohol.
- Is there accommodation at Dark Horse Vineyard?
- Yes, Dark Horse Vineyard has accommodation on site.
- Is there a noise curfew at Dark Horse Vineyard?
- No, Dark Horse Vineyard has no noise curfew, so the celebration is not cut short by a volume limit.
- Do we get exclusive use of Dark Horse Vineyard?
- Yes. Dark Horse Vineyard hosts one wedding at a time, so the venue is yours for the day.
- Is there parking at Dark Horse Vineyard?
- Yes, there is on-site parking for guests at Dark Horse Vineyard.
- Is Dark Horse Vineyard wheelchair accessible?
- Dark Horse Vineyard is not listed as having wheelchair access. Check with the venue about your guests' needs.
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