Wedding Venues · Hunter Valley, New South Wales · Visit in person

Ben Ean

About

Overview & Vibe

Ben Ean — the old Lindeman’s estate — rolls across 200 acres of Pokolbin hills, its 200-year-old fig standing swing-hung on the hilltop and its heritage-listed courtyard hosting some of the biggest wedding nights in the Hunter.

Setting & Style

Ceremonies choose the vine-wrapped Garden Terrace or the famous Fig Tree on the hill, both with arbour, Americana chairs and property-wide photo access. Pre-dinner drinks graze under the Garden Terrace vines before receptions by the award-winning Restaurant Baume team — the heritage Courtyard seats 400 (600 cocktail) beneath festoon lights, greenery walls and a retractable roof for dancing under the stars, while the fairy-lit Laraghy Room takes 150. Reception packages come in alternate-serve and shared styles, each with a five-hour beverage package, and there is a smaller intimate package for up to fifty guests midweek.

Ideal For

Couples from fifty to four hundred guests who want big Hunter scenery and a serious kitchen behind the menu.

The Need-to-Knows

Courtyard 400 seated / 600 cocktail; Laraghy Room 150 seated / 200 cocktail; weekends need 80 adults minimum.
Alternate and shared reception packages, each including a five-hour beverage package; reduced winter and midweek rates.
Intimate midweek package for up to 50 guests, Monday to Friday.
Ceremonies at the Garden Terrace or the Fig Tree, each on a per-ceremony fee; McDonalds Road, Pokolbin — catering by Restaurant Baume, fully licensed bars.

Standout Feature

The hilltop fig — two centuries old, its own swing, and the whole Hunter Valley rolling out behind the vows.

Amenities

Heritage-listed Courtyard
Retractable Roof for Dancing Under the Stars
Greenery Walls
Laraghy Room with Fairy Lights
Vine-covered Garden Terrace
200-year-old Fig Tree with Swing
Restaurant Baume Catering
Fully Licensed Bars
Festoon Lighting
200-acre Estate Photo Access

Ceremony Setting

garden
outdoor

Dietary Options Supported

No details available.

Nearby Landmarks

McDonalds Road – Pokolbin's cellar-door strip
Brokenback Range – The ridge behind the 200 acres
Hunter Valley Gardens – The landmark gardens nearby
Pokolbin village – Restaurants and wineries minutes away
Cessnock – The valley town to the south
Lovedale – The neighbouring wine district

On Site Accommodation

No details available.

Price Notes

Ceremonies are held on the vine-wrapped Garden Terrace or at the Fig Tree on the hill, each with an arbour, Americana chairs and property-wide photo access, on a per-ceremony fee. Reception packages are offered in alternate-serve and shared styles, each including a five-hour beverage package, with reduced winter and midweek rates and a smaller intimate package for up to 50 guests Monday to Friday. Weekend weddings require a minimum of 80 adults. Extras are itemised, including dessert, a gelato cart, hourly extensions, and children's, teenagers' and supplier meals. A deposit including a refundable bond confirms the booking. Catering is by the Restaurant Baume team and the bars are fully licensed. Current pricing must be confirmed with the venue.