Zoe and James - A celebration of colour
Zoe & James held their ceremony on The Croquet Lawn, exchanging vows in between our two cupid sculptures. The contrast between Mona Farm’s historic stone steps and Ivy Lane’s contemporary blue & red floral arrangements were captivating. This unique colour scheme continued through to the reception, providing a picturesque backdrop for sunset speeches, dinner and that 3-tier cake. After plenty of dancing, a round of espresso’s and a scoop of Messina, guests strolled back to their accommodation.
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Shalea & Reece — Classic Romance
With their wedding date falling on 22.02.22, luck was on Shalea & Reece’s side right from the beginning. As luck would have it, the sun beamed down on Shalea as she floated down the aisle and held off until the ‘I do’s’ were exchanged. It was only once their guests had enjoyed a cocktail at the Post-Ceremony Drinks that the rain finally made a brief appearance. With the Champagne flowing, our onsite umbrellas at the ready and that ‘newlywed’ atmosphere - we assure you, the mood was anything but damp.
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Artist in Residence — Genevieve McConnell
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.
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Anne's Five-Night 50th
Featuring 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!
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Artist in Residence — Saskia Havekes of Grandiflora
Inspired 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.
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Why our 'Signature Wedding Experience' includes a Friday wedding
There’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.
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Partners in Art — Mona Farm x Arts-Matter
Here 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.
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In conversation with: Alice Mahran
Before 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!
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Meet the Manager — Gavin Hardy, Head Gardener
Meet 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.
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Aylin & Scott — The Ring of Trees
“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.”
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Sample Weekend Itinerary
Sample three-night exclusive wedding itinerary.
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Sample Midweek Itinerary
Sample two-night exclusive wedding itinerary.
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Minimalist & Modern — Morgan & Tom
Minimalist 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.
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Meet the Manager — Paisley Ross, Events & Accommodation
In 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.
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The Mona Farm wedding that went viral on TikTok
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.
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Mona Farm x Simon Ekas
Mona 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.
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Local Creative Director, Elke Kramer Relaunches Studio Elke
Bursting 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.
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From the Venice Biennale to rural Braidwood - two female filmmakers are breaking new ground.
Award-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.
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Winter Bookings — Now Open
The 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!
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Nadia's Country Weekender
In 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.
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