After seeing The Spooner’s wedding photos, you’ll understand why their wedding received 1 million views (and counting) on TikTok. The dress. The shoes. The florals. Put simply, their wedding weekend was content-heaven. Here’s Matilda & Blake’s TikTok famous’ wedding, through the lens of Sam Venn.
Read MoreMona Farm is excited to announce that we have partnered with Simon Ekas and his team of catering experts exclusively for weddings. Last week, the MF team & the SEC team enjoyed a Private Chef’s Dining Experience in The New Stables. It was a great opportunity to get the whole team together, workshop some ideas and connect IRL.
Read MoreBursting with creativity, Braidwood and its surrounding area is an artistic hub with many designers, artists, potters and ironworkers residing here. Creative Director Elke Kramer of ‘Studio Elke’ is one such designer.
Read MoreAward-winning film makers collaborate with rural radio station to tell stories of resilience and survival from over 200 local residents who were on the frontline of disaster through the Black Summer, in an attempt to transform grief into hope.
Read MoreThe Australian countryside during the cooler months of the year might just be one of the nations best kept secrets. From the misty morning lakeside walks and outdoor fires through to the silky red wines & earthy produce, winter is our favourite season here at Mona Farm. It’s also our resident Highland Cow’s favourite season, and the best time to embark on one of our interactive farm tours!
Read MoreIn early June, before NSW went into lockdown, Nadia and her close group of friends joined us for a winter weekend at Mona Farm. During their stay, the group enjoyed a hit of golf, a private dining experience and a Negroni by the fire for good measure.
Read MoreIn early December, 2021, just as Australians were beginning to dip their toes into the silly season, Abby & Andrew boarded a Sydney-bound flight from New York City. After having to reschedule their original wedding date due to Covid-19, Abby & Andrew were excited to finally reunite with their family & friends back in Australia. This trip was made all the more exciting by the fact that they were travelling with precious cargo — their 5 month old baby, Hudson.
Read MoreIn the last week of February 2022, Madison and Jackson got married surrounded by their closest family and friends. Equipped with two breathtakingly beautiful bridal looks, Madison turned-heads and dropped-jaws. With one of the best cakes we’ve ever seen & a dance floor to rival it, we get the feeling this was a weekend their guests will be talking about for years to come.
Read MoreOn a romantic rainy day in February, Josh and David made it official. Surrounded by their closest family & friends, Josh & David committed themselves to a lifetime together. On the day, the energy in the room was electric. When the couple were pronounced husbands, David literally jumped up-and-down, a moment that our team will never forget. It was the perfect day for a perfect couple.
Read MoreEmily & Liam celebrated their special day on New Year’s Eve. On the 365th day of 2021, Emily & Liam were ready to tie the knot (rains, strains or shine). The couple’s patience was rewarded with the perfect summer’s day, cocktails en masse & a cracking dance floor.
Read MoreA huge congratulations to our Executive Chef, Tristan Rebbettes, for making it into the top 5 finalists of Good Food’s prestigious ‘Young Chef of the Year 2022’ award! We’re extremely proud that Tristan, Mona Farm and regional NSW in general were placed alongside some of the cities finest establishments (Firedoor, Fred’s, Cirrus Dining, Arthur and Cafe Paci).
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what Mona Farm looks like after dark? Last month, when the residents went to sleep, photographer Mattia Panunzio captured our estate in a totally different light.
Read MoreIn September 2021, the launch campaign for Kia’s highly-anticipated Kia Sportage was shot at Mona Farm. Sleek, sophisticated and sporty are three words we’d use to describe this luxury medium SUV. With Mount Gillamatong and Mona Farm’s palladian stone bridge in the background, the Kia Sportage glided elegantly across the estate.
Read MoreAs Australia prepares itself for what’s predicted to be one of the busiest wedding-seasons on record, we wanted to chat to the master of gowns herself: Helen Rodrigues of Helen Rodrigues Bridal. We asked Helen about this seasons upcoming trends, who she’s following on Instagram and when to start trying on dresses. Here’s Helen.
Read MoreThere’s something enchanting about a winter wedding. If done well, they give summer weddings a real run for their money. Maddie & Harry’s wedding in June was nothing short of magic. From the black tie dress code and the bride’s jaw-dropping sleeved dress through to their Yellowstone themed recovery day, there’s no question they did the season justice.
Read MoreLauren and Tom married on a beautiful sun-soaked day in April. The ceremony, held in The Crab Apple Lawn, was followed by champagne, canapés and lawn games on the Croquet Lawn. As the sun set across the estate, the guests made their way to The Woolshed where they danced the night away.
Read MoreIn December 2020, Tammy Bennett (nèe Soljanic) and her then-fiancé, James Bennett, tied the knot on our private 124 acre estate. According to VOGUE, “it was Mona Farm that inspired the theme of the wedding and the bridal gown itself, which revolved around the colour pink”. Here’s James & Tammy’s countryside wedding.
Read MoreIntroducing Mona Farm’s newest offsite guest house: Isley. Located in the heart of Braidwood town, this historic brick house is packed to the brim with personality. Featuring an expansive back garden, two king bedrooms on the ground floor and one additional loft bedroom, Isley can sleep up to 6 people.
Read MoreElegant, classic and timeless. That’s how we would describe the wedding of Laura and Xavier. The couple married in the last week of February, when the trees were full, the grass was green and the sun was shining.
Read MoreIn late May, just as the leaves were beginning to fall, 28-year-old Italian photographer, Mattia Panunzio visited the Mona Farm estate. During his stay, Mattia experienced an interactive farm tour with Farm Manager John Turner, enjoyed a two night stay in our newest guest house and went to sleep with a full moon. He captured it all.
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