About

Overview & Vibe

Ten acres of mature formal gardens in the foothills of the Kiewa Valley, about 35 km from Wodonga. The proposition is the garden itself — “a variety of garden rooms… with splashes of colour and contrast at every corner” — and a marquee site with a valley view. Exclusive use of the whole venue comes with every wedding booking.

Setting & Style

Gravel paths meander between themed gardens: an olive garden, an exotic arboretum with a birch-lined fire pit, large ornamental lily ponds crossed by boardwalks and a timber bridge, Asian-inspired pagodas, and wisteria-clad arbours. The marquee site sits above it all, with a pink rose-covered arbour leading to a staircase the couple descend into their reception.

Ideal For

Couples who want a garden wedding they can run themselves — hire the grounds, bring a caterer, put up a marquee — or hand the whole thing over. The venue offers both and prices neither publicly.

The Need-to-Knows

Up to 160 guests in the gardens and marquee; a separate smaller function room takes up to 50.
Self-catering is encouraged — the venue keeps a list of proven caterers rather than a kitchen. “You can hire the gardens, self-cater, setup your Marquee, decorate and manage the entire event yourself.”
Nothing is priced. “We are flexible with our venue packages and we tailor costings to suit our Bride and Grooms.” Every figure comes by enquiry.
The marquee site fits a 15×25 m marquee plus extra food and drinks marquees. Dance floors, tables and chairs are hired in; the venue itself hires out rustic and period furniture, wine barrels and stools.
There is accommodation on site — a self-contained two-bedroom apartment plus B&B rooms in the main house, aimed at bridal-party preparations.
The gardens can be booked for photography alone, without a wedding booking.
Plenty of parking, but the venue recommends a bus — it is 35 km out and many wedding parties charter one.

Standout Feature

Ten acres of themed formal gardens with lily ponds and a wisteria-clad arbour, and a marquee site looking down the Kiewa Valley.

Amenities

Ten Acres Of Formal Gardens
Themed Garden Rooms
Olive Garden
Exotic Arboretum
Birch Tree Lined Fire Pit
Large Ornamental Lily Ponds
Board Walks
Timber Bridge Over The Pond
Asian Inspired Pagodas
Wisteria Clad Arbours
Pink Rose Covered Arbour
Staircase Entrance To The Reception
Marquee Site Overlooking The Kiewa Valley
Fits A 15x25m Marquee Plus Additional Marquees
Smaller Function Room For Up To 50
Exclusive Use Of The Whole Venue
Rustic And Period Furniture Hire
Wine Barrels And Stools For Hire
Self Catering Encouraged
Recommended Caterer List
Onsite Accommodation
Ample Parking
Gardens Bookable For Photography Without A Venue Booking
Mountain Backdrops

Ceremony Setting

garden
outdoor
lawn
marquee
waterfront
indoor

Dietary Options Supported

No details available.

Nearby Landmarks

Kiewa Valley – The gardens sit in its foothills
Kergunyah South – The locality the farm is in
Kiewa Valley Highway – The farm fronts it
Wodonga – Thirty-five kilometres north
Albury – Across the Murray from Wodonga
Tangambalanga – The nearest village
Yackandandah – Historic town to the west
Mount Beauty – Further up the valley
Falls Creek – At the head of the Kiewa Valley

On Site Accommodation

Self Contained Two Bedroom Apartment
B&B Accommodation In The Main House
Aimed At Bridal Party Preparations
Hired Separately For The Wedding

Price Notes

Pricing is provided on enquiry, and the venue explains why: "We are flexible with our venue packages and we tailor costings to suit our Bride and Grooms, every wedding is different and we pride ourselves in adapting to your special requirements."
Two opposite models are offered and the venue is explicit about both: 'We have many options for your wedding ceremony and reception. You can hire the gardens, self-cater, setup your Marquee, decorate and manage the entire event yourself. Alternatively, Beautiful Beneagle Farm can arrange your event from concept to execution to ensure your day will be exception and one to be remembered!' A couple can therefore treat this as a bare-grounds hire or a full-service booking, and the price will differ accordingly.
Self-catering is encouraged rather than merely permitted: "Self catering is encouraged. We have a number of proven caterers who can provide extensive menus ranging from finger food dinner service with multiple courses." No caterer is named and no menu published.
Exclusive use comes with every wedding: 'When you book your wedding with Beautiful Beneagle Farm you have access to the whole venue for your event.'
The marquee is yours to arrange, and the site is specified by footprint: "The marquee site configuration is flexible and readily fits a 15x25m marquee and extra food and drinks marquees, dance floors tables chairs can be hired we have a fire pit for those chilly nights."
Accommodation is on site but small and aimed at the wedding party: 'Beautiful Beneagle Farm have eclectic self contained 2 Bedroom accommodation on site that you can hire for your wedding. This is perfect for bridal party preparations! We offer a fully self-contained 2 room apartment and B&B accommodation in the main house.' No rates, no room count beyond that.
'The venue is approximately 35km from Wodonga easy commuting distance, many of our wedding parties hire a buses' and 'There is plenty of parking space at our venue, but we do recommend hiring a bus to allow your guests to enjoy your wedding responsibly.' At 35 km from the nearest city this is a real budget line.
The gardens can be booked for photography without a wedding: 'Available for photography use without a venue booking. Beautiful Beneagle Farm welcomes photography bookings for brides, grooms and their wedding parties.' Unusual, and useful to a couple marrying elsewhere in the region.
The name is explained: 'Beautiful Beneagle Farm is named after the mountain Big Ben, named by the locals who watch the eagles soaring above the wind currents.'
The address is published without a postcode. The site gives '3528 Kiewa Valley Highway, Kergunyah South VIC, Australia'; 3691 is the postcode for that locality and was added by a maps lookup, which the campaign's rules permit for addresses and contact details only.
The venue's wedding photography is credited to All Saints Photography.