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Little Wedding Planner

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Overview & Vibe

A country estate at the foot of Mt Buninyong in Scotsburn, about twenty minutes south-east of Ballarat. Rolling lawns run down to a lake with a timber jetty, a brick homestead sits behind hedges, and the working heart of the place is a restored woolshed with exposed beams, festoon lighting and wine barrels.

Setting & Style

Three ceremony settings are named: by the lake, under a rustic arbour (four to choose from), or in the historic white church nearby — the Scotsburn Community Chapel. The reception goes in the woolshed or outdoors under festoon lighting, with the stables and gardens available for photographs.

Ideal For

Couples who want exclusive use of a whole rural property with a lake and a barn, and who want to choose between full catering or bringing their own depending on the package.

The Need-to-Knows

  • Nothing is priced. Venue hire is “quoted based on event type, size and requirements”, and private events carry a minimum bar spend or an agreed bar tab.
  • Catering depends on the package. Weddings are catered by Peter Rowland Group; the private-event and ceremony packages say “BYO catering and vendor flexibility welcome”.
  • Up to 180 standing or 150 seated for a reception; the ceremony-only package says up to 200.
  • Saturday ceremony-only bookings must finish by 2pm. Weekdays and Sundays are flexible.
  • Pet-friendly and child-friendly, fully accessible, with heating and cooling in the barn and wet-weather options.
  • Guests may leave cars overnight in the on-site car park — useful at a rural venue with no accommodation.
  • No on-site accommodation is offered.

Standout Feature

Vows on the lake edge with Mt Buninyong behind, then dinner in a woolshed strung with festoon lights.

Amenities

  • Restored Woolshed
  • Exposed Beams
  • Festoon Lighting
  • Private Lake
  • Timber Jetty
  • Four Ceremony Arbours
  • Nearby Historic White Church
  • Stables And Gardens For Photos
  • Rustic Trestle Tables And Chairs
  • Wine Barrels
  • Portable Outdoor Bar
  • Rsa Qualified Bar Staff
  • Projector And Screen
  • Microphone And Pa System
  • Antique Freshen Up Station
  • Heating And Cooling In The Barn
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Pet Friendly
  • Child Friendly
  • Wet Weather Options
  • Large Onsite Car Park
  • Overnight Vehicle Parking
  • Exclusive Use Of The Property
  • Dedicated Event Manager And Wedding Coordinator
  • Mt Buninyong Views

Ceremony Setting

  • lakeside
  • outdoor
  • garden
  • lawn
  • arbour
  • church
  • chapel
  • indoor
  • barn
  • woolshed

Dietary Options Supported

No details available.

Nearby Landmarks

  • Mount Buninyong – The estate sits at its foot
  • Scotsburn – The locality the estate is in
  • Ballarat – The nearest city, about twenty minutes north-west
  • Scotsburn Community Chapel – The historic white church the estate offers for ceremonies

On Site Accommodation

No details available.

Price Notes

  • Every package is quoted: 'Venue hire is quoted based on event type, size and requirements' (private events) and 'Quoted based on guest size and event requirements' (ceremony and elopement). The wedding package carries no pricing statement at all.
  • One commitment is stated without a number: 'All private events require a minimum bar spend or agreed bar tab.' That is a real condition with an unpublished value - worth raising at first enquiry.
  • Catering differs by package, which is unusual and matters: weddings are catered by the Peter Rowland Group, "proudly delivering exceptional weddings and events since 1962", with tailored menus across cocktail, shared-feast and plated styles.
  • The full wedding package inclusion list is long and specific: 'Event manager and on-the-day wedding coordinator. Early access and late finish (including time for vendors and caterers). Full cleaning and general pack-down support. Exclusive use of the property for the day. Ceremony setup with chairs and your choice of four arbours. Rustic trestle tables and chairs provided for the reception. Access to the stables and gardens for bridal party photos. Portable outdoor bar for cocktail hour or additional bar service. Projector and screen available for speeches. Microphone and PA system included for reception. Outdoor furniture, restroom facilities and antique freshen-up station. White napkins provided, along with a tea and coffee station. Wine barrels available for signing table, cake display or decor.'
  • A hard time limit on the cheapest product: 'A relaxed 2 or 3 hour experience for your perfect "I do" moment. Please note: Saturday bookings must conclude by 2pm. Weekday and Sunday bookings offer flexibility with available timeframes.' The private event package is a '(5 Hour Package)'.
  • Access and comfort are spelled out: 'Pet-friendly and child-friendly venue - with accessible and wet-weather options available. Fully accessible venue - accessible restrooms can be arranged upon request. Large onsite car park - guests may leave vehicles overnight. Heating and cooling available in the barn. Power access available for multiple vendors.'
  • The catering partnership is the venue's headline and is recent: now proudly partnered with Peter Rowland Group, one of Australia's most respected catering and events companies since 1962.
  • The estate is new — bookings for 2026 and 2027 are open, with prime dates filling quickly.
  • No on-site accommodation is offered - no accommodation page exists and none of the three packages mentions beds. The overnight-parking inclusion implies guests travel in and out.

Price Per Head

No details available.

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Contact

Phone
0405 631 219
Address
30 Yuulong Road, Scotsburn VIC 3352, Australia
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