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.
Contact
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
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
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.
Price Per Head
Venue Capacity
- Up to 600
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