We acknowledge and respect Margaret River Retreat is on Wadandi (Saltwater and Forest) and the Wadandi people are the traditional owners of this region.
While visiting we ask that you walk softly, taking the time to listen and care for Boodja (Country).
Margaret River Retreat offers everything you need for the wedding event of your dreams, within our relaxed forest and farm setting.
Our unique venue features event options for your wedding ceremony, reception or special celebration. We cater for intimate gatherings and larger receptions.
Venue
Our Venue is designed to be flexible and value-filled so you can plan a professional event with ease and enjoyment. Our team at Margaret River Retreat draw on a host of experienced wedding suppliers working within our fabulous region, who will assist you in bringing together the perfect setting for any occasion.
Our venue spaces include
-The Circle Garden, The Rustic Shed or Glamping Village.
Choose from 2 on-site Ceremony locations;
-The Big Tree (pictured)
Or discover your own unique site, nearby at Boranup Forest, Contos cliffs, Hamelin Bay, Brides Cave and Chapman Pool.
Our venue packages include
Professional site coordinator to assist you throughout your wedding journey. Our local Industry knowledge and enthusiasm to help coordinate your event and liaise with you and your suppliers ensures peace of mind. We can assist with pop-up weddings, elopements, casual garden weddings to all-in festival style events. Please be aware that we do not plan or coordinate your event on the day and enjoy working with your Event Planner.
Exclusive use of the grounds to take family & bridal photographs.
Your choice of reception and ceremony location.
Opportunity to choose your own styling suppliers.
Available outdoor furniture, lighting equipment, decor and fire-pits (subject to suitability)
Water station for the event duration.
Use of communal spaces for pre wedding preparation.
Limited Traffic hazard management.
Waste and recycling Management
Use of commercial kitchen, cool room & waste centre for set up and pack down. (Additional charges apply for Kitchen hire by Caterer)
Signing table, dessert, Graze & Gift tables, self-serve T & C option plus all available outdoor furniture and lighting.
Our venue is available year-round, and we recommend several local wedding supply businesses to assist you with your catering, décor, entertainment and equipment needs. Enjoy nearby and convenient amenities (10), including all access and available power, water, and gas.
We currently do not have a Liquor License; however, all alcohol must be served by RSA Approved staff. Service close is 11.30pm.
Whilst we are a private property situated in a rural area, all amplified music must be turned off and noise reduced to talking levels by 12am.
Exclusive Venue Hire Packages
Kiss & go
– Ceremony only (includes up to 3 hours non-exclusive Venue Hire and 2-night Studio accommodation for the couple only)
Up to 50 guests from $4400 inc GST
+ guest accommodation from $480
+ Photographer, Celebrant, Chauffeur, Caterer/ Packages available
Our Kiss & Go package is perfect for budget friendly, intimate daytime events and Elopements.
Country style
– Ceremony option with Reception (includes 8 hours exclusive Venue Hire & Studio accommodation for up to 12 guests)
+ additional guest accommodation from $480
Up to 100 guests from $6600 inc GST
Our Country package offers flexible and value-filled inclusions for those looking to host an exclusive weekend event.
Festival style
– Ceremony option with Reception (includes 8 hours exclusive Venue Hire for your main event, Studio and Glamping Village accommodation (12 rooms)
Up to 100 guests from $16400 inc GST
Our Festival style package is flexible and value filled, for residential weekend events which may require additional Event tent hire & equipment/ POA
We are pleased to have partnered with one of Margaret Rivers most loved Food Truck Caterers, Soul Cocina Cantina. Please view Adrian and Natalie’s current Wedding Event Catering Packages here.
Additional charges & considerations
-Events in excess of 100 guests, where extra staffing, event licensing (Responsible Service of Alcohol RSA), traffic management and security costs may be incurred.
-Services carried out by our Event site Coordinator, beyond the agreed number of hours set out within our Packages.
-Extra guests who may choose to stay within our camp site or in extra beds supplied, for event night only.
-Firewood (in-season) beyond what is supplied as part of your accommodation tariff and all associated wood fire equipment.
-Kitchen Hire beyond what is permitted for safe liquor storage, glass hire washing and packing. For example, the hire of Commercial kitchen for catering purposes.
-We are happy to discuss your simple catering needs for Preparation Platters, Wedding cake & serving displays with Tea and Coffee station, Graze tables, Breakfast banquets or a Recovery BBQ.
-All parties are required to align with our Ecotourism Accreditation initiatives including waste, recycling, sewerage and water, power, noise, traffic and wildlife conservation. Additional costs may apply.
-Unfortunately we cannot accept Events on Peak Public Holiday weekends. All accommodation bookings are for 2 nights from Thursday-Monday.
-Event guest accommodation may be booked directly through us. If guests choose not to book their on-site accommodation, all outstanding accommodation is the financial responsibility of the Host couple. This forms part of your Exclusive Event Hire Agreement.
-We are happy to recommend suitable bus transfers and nearby accommodation to meet your requirements. This includes the hire of additional pop-up Glamping at our location by local professionals.
-All prices include GST.
-Please connect with us to receive a our Exclusive Event Hire Agreement.
-If you like what you see, please connect with us to arrange a site visit. In the meantime, meet some of our favourite local Wedding professionals for inspiration;
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(Photo credits; Greta Wolzak Photography, Wild Feathers Creative, Gordon Becker & Photogerson)
