We’re delighted to showcase our latest artistic collaboration ‘GREAT HAIR, DON’T CARE’ with young Australian artist, Genevieve McConnell. Genevieve works across illustration, painting, ceramics and printmaking in an aesthetic that is stylised and bold. Her art practice celebrates unusual observations, overheard conversations, unexpected interactions and memorable phrases. The result? Incredibly original artworks and prints with a dash of humour for good measure.
Read MoreFeaturing a black-tie sit down dinner, fancy dress party, farm tours, a casual dinner in The New Stables & more, Anne’s 5-night-50th set an exceptionally high standard!
Read MoreInspired by the winter gardens here at Mona Farm, Flower Pioneer, Saskia Havekes foraged an array of twigs, branches and winter florals to create a breathtaking tablescape that embodies ‘the beauty of winter’. Arguably one of the estate’s most enchanting seasons, Saskia documented her stay through a visual diary, photographed by Gary Heery.
Read MoreThere’s a few reasons why our Mona Farm ‘Signature Wedding Experience’ includes a Friday wedding. We sat down with one of our past Mona Farm couples, Elly and Lachlan, to break down what those reasons are. Here’s five reasons to get married on a Friday, as told by Elly & Lach.
Read MoreHere at Mona Farm, Australian art is part of our D.N.A, so when the opportunity came up to partner with Arts-Matter, well, we jumped at it. Featuring a painting class with artist Louis Wayling, a Haiku lesson with RUSSH contributing Editor Anna Harrison & dinner by Alex & Trahanas, the Mona Farm x Arts-Mater winter weekend was bursting with creativity. Here’s a few words from Arts-Matter Co-Founder, Susan Armstrong.
Read MoreBefore she boarded a plane to the Netherlands, we were lucky enough to chat with renowned photographer, Alice Mahran, about the art of mastering your wedding photos. Alice Mahran’s work has been published in Vogue, Bazaar, ELLE, Cosmopolitan and many more. During our conversation with Alice, she spoke to us about what to do if it rains on your wedding day and the best spots on Mona Farm!
Read MoreMeet our Head Gardener, Gavin Hardy. We spoke to Gav about his love of gardens, how he dealt with one of Australia’s wettest seasons on record, what’s he’s working on at the moment (hint: very Instagram-worthy wildflower meadow) and what his favourite part of the Mona Farm gardens are. Here’s Gav.
Read More“We recently got married at Mona Farm and could not recommend this place highly enough. The staff and the grounds are 6 stars. The communication from staff both for weddings and accommodation cannot be faulted. This is a team who truly cares about their reputation and go over and above to ensure guests are treated to an amazing experience. We will be back in the near future and for years to come.”
Read MoreSample three-night exclusive wedding itinerary.
Read MoreSample two-night exclusive wedding itinerary.
Read MoreMinimalist and modern, Morgan & Tom’s wedding was a testament to the sentiment ‘less is more’. A celebration of symmetry, art and romanticism, it’s easy to see why this wedding has been picked up by so many wedding outlets. Here’s Morgan and Tom’s ‘artfully modern wedding’ as told by The Lane. Through the lens of Willow & Co.
Read MoreIn the last week of Autumn, when the rich red leaves were almost all gone, Mona Farm sat down with Events & Accommodation Master, Paisley Ross to chat about her career to date, the best workplace advice she’s received and her favourite season at Mona Farm.
Read MoreAfter 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.
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