The New York Times — Tidmarsh
“Situated in the heritage-listed town of Braidwood, perched high in the NSW Southern Tablelands, luxury accommodation and events estate Mona Farm has opened the doors to its newest residence, Tidmarsh. A juxtaposition of old and new, the historic two-storey fieldstone property – split between the main house and Long Barn building – is modelled on an early 19th century Irish Inn. A hand-cut bloodwood shingled roof and granite exterior cloaks six bedrooms, a brick French-style courtyard and original 1850s bar…”
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Holly & Hunter — Spring Wedding
Filled with fun, laughter and sunshine, Holly and Hunter’s wedding commenced with a competitive cricket match and concluded with a pink veiled sky. Her backless dress, his perpetual smile. Our blooming Wildflower Meadow, their brilliant photographer. It was the perfect spring wedding.
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Mona Farm — Estate Map
Nothing can prepare you for the scale and sheer beauty of our property and to be honest, we like it that way. Our estate is best enjoyed in person - with a glass of bubbles in hand. In the meantime, to give you a taste of our 124-acre estate, please download a copy of our estate map.
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Heart of The Storm — Black Summer Bushfires
As our regional community approaches the three-year anniversary of the Black Summer Bushfires, we’re forced to take stock on where our recovery journey stands today and reflect on the first-hand accounts of the residents who survived it. Thanks to an original six-part podcast series entitled ‘HEART OF THE STORM’ created by award-winning film maker Clare Young & Community Producer Rose Ricketson, we can do just that.
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Amelia & Matt — September Wedding
In the first week of September, when the winter roses were just beginning to make way for their spring counterparts, Amelia & Matt celebrated their special day. Earthy mauve tones & warm plum hues were a refreshing departure from the classic white and green colour palette that usually signals spring is on its way.
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Elouise and Kit — Married during the silly season
There’s a positive linear relationship between Christmas and energy-levels. The closer you get to December 25th, the higher the energy levels go. With only four days until Christmas, Elouise & Kit’s December 20th wedding was certainly no exception to the rule. Guests arrived ready to party and our team welcomed them, ready to deliver. In true Christmas spirit, the skies were blue, the cocktails were plenty and the mood was festive.
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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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