Barwon Grange

Contact Details

Address:

Fernleigh Street, Newtown

Region:

Geelong

Phone Number:

03 5221 3906

Distance from Melbourne:

1 hour

Description

Barwon Grange, built in 1855, is a heritage house in original condition overlooking the Barwon River. It features a lovely garden and the Gothic architecture of the building provides a beautiful backdrop for photographs. The garden has sweeping lawns towards the river and a charming central fountain and circular driveway. Wide verandahs surround the house and include the picturesque conservatory.

WEDDING CEREMONIES

The property is ideal for garden wedding ceremonies. Photography, carpet, chairs and a signing table are no extra charge and there is no time limit.

CEREMONY FEES

Wedding ceremonies are $350. Deposit of $200

POST CEREMONY FUNCTION

If you would like to serve drinks and/or light refreshments after the service the charge is $1.00 per person.

FUNCTIONS

Barwon Grange is a wonderful venue for cocktail garden party type functions with informal mingling of guests held on the wide verandas and throughout the garden following the ceremony or after a ceremony held somewhere else. Your caterer and waiters can use the conservatory and the kitchen. Drinks can be served from the conservatory. Photography no extra charge.

FUNCTION FEES

Functions are $6pp (minimum $200). The time for the function is 5 hours; a charge of $50 applies for each half hour over 5 hours. Deposit of $200.

PHOTOGRAPHS ONLY

The building, courtyard hedges, trees and river provide beautiful settings for wedding photographs.

PHOTOGRAPHY FEES

Fee for outdoor wedding photography is $75. Deposit of $25.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Deposits are required to reserve the date.
  • Deposits are non-refundable for cancellations but transferable to another date subject to availability.
  • Balance of fees is required 14 days prior to the event.
  • The interior of the historic house can be open for a prescribed time for guided tours for your guests at $3pp
  • Some white chair covers are available
  • Rose petals or rice are allowed, no confetti please.
  • If you choose a formal sit-down reception you would need to hire a marquee.
  • Prices are the same on any day.
  • There are toilets and plenty of car parking.
  • Garden tables, trestles and chairs are available, no extra charge.
  • Adult and children's croquet are available.
  • Removal of rubbish is the responsibility of the hirer.