Alex McKay started Collector Wines in 2005 with just a handful of cool climate shiraz and a determination to make elegant, long-lived wines. Fast forward to today, and the winery is known for wines that sing with a purity of regional expression and varietal definition. Collector Wines matched an exquisite selection of their wines to the fire-inspired 5-course menu at the Mona Farm x Firedoor event in November. A culinary collaboration ending in a red lunar eclipse over dessert.
Read MoreWhen it comes to wedding planning, having a concrete concept can help you narrow down those key decisions, align your suppliers & create an immersive experience for your guests. Featuring a Bollinger Champagne tower, scalloped umbrellas & Mediterranean-inspired seafood, Josh & Michele’s ‘Mona Riviera’ wedding transported their guests to a weekend on the Italian coastline. Bellissimo.
Read MoreWhen a little unexpected rain arrived uninvited, you best believe Mona Farm bride (and seasoned PR Manager) Emma Meads was ready. Read on to learn more about the bridal party’s luxurious black gumboots, how to prepare for the dance floor and where Emma & Riley held their ceremony.
Read MoreOn Amy and Cameron’s wedding day, the estate felt ethereal. The winter sunshine made the clouds appear metallic, adding to Amy’s high-impact aisle entrance as the sun bounced off her glistening sleeved gown. Coupled with the black-tie dress code, our perfectly manicured lawns and flowing Champagne, guests were transported to another world for the day. It was spectacular.
Read MoreSprinkles of sweet summer rain, a pastel palette, homemade limoncello and a Marquee dressed in fairy lights - all the makings of a Midsummer’s Night Dream. Here’s Eloise and Marco’s sweet summer wedding, through the lens of renowned wedding photographer ‘Joey & Jase’.
Read MoreSpring at Mona Farm is hearing the light hum of the bees as they work overhead. It’s navigating your way through a wildflower meadow and breathing in the fragrance of the rose gardens. It’s about rejuvenation, regeneration and reflection. New life. Fresh blooms. It’s about a sea of bluebells and a cacophony of bird whistles. It’s about the glistening lake and our resident platypus. It’s about our historic Elm trees and thriving veggie garden. It’s cooking outdoors, living outdoors and bringing the outdoors, inward.
Read MorePerfectly positioned in the heart of town, STUDIO ALTENBURG is a must-see on your next visit to Braidwood. Housed in the heritage-listed commercial bank, Studio Altenburg is a family-run business founded by the Altenburg family in 1978. Exhibiting emerging and professional artists and celebrating all elements of fine art, craft and design, you are welcome to admire all that’s within and even purchase a gift to take home with you
Read MoreA sun-drenched weekend welcomed visitors near and far to beautiful Braidwood where five stunning properties opened up their gardens for all to enjoy. An annual fundraiser organised by the Braidwood Preschool and supported by many, the weekend included fresh posies for sale, homemade crafts, cake, and lemonade across a spring landscape ready to explore.
Read MoreWhen Tom emailed us earlier this year, he had a vision. He pictured a sunny day, a garden backdrop and a very surprised Rosie. We’re happy to report that on a sunny day in winter, Tom dropped a knee and proposed to a joyous (and very surprised) Rosie. She said yes. The best part? Dylan (the photographer) had been camouflaged as a member of our gardening team and captured the whole thing. Brilliant. We’re so pleased that we were able to assist Tom in executing his vision. It was delivered perfectly, just as he’d pictured all those months ago.
Read MoreAfter the last few years of La Niña, the Mona Farm gardens are greener than ever. Vibrant, perfectly landscaped and bursting with life, the gardens provided the perfect backdrop for Elle and Richard’s three-day wedding weekend in March. The couple made the most of Mona Farm’s spectacular garden spaces, hosting their welcome event in The New Stables and outdoor entertaining area, officiating their marriage on The Crab Apple Lawn and letting their hair down for a large-scale recovery event held across the sweeping Homestead Lawn.
Read MoreOn a glorious day in August, Basilia and Scott welcomed their family and friends with an elevated yet relaxed Welcome Dinner hosted in the New Stables with our Executive Chef , Tristan Rebbettes. When they woke up the next day (game day) the skies were blue and the wind was still. It was THE perfect day to get married and they did so on the beautifully manicured Croquet Lawn. Their ceremony which Basilia describes as being ‘so us’ was followed by cocktails on The Homestead Lawn, dinner in The Woolshed & dancing under the moonlit skies.
Read MoreMadeline and Charlie were blessed with a quintessential - somewhat nostalgic! - Aussie summer’s day; hot, blue and dry. Here’s Madeline & Charlie’s Summer Wedding — through the lens of MITCH POHL
Read MoreThere’s a reason why our Wedding Managers, Paisley Ross and Sarah Simmons say that Autumn is their favourite season here at Mona Farm. Unlike the city, which changes subtly throughout the year, the country’s seasonal transitions are theatrical - especially come April. From the golden oak leaves and rich red trees through to the pink sunset and crisp evening air, Yenson & Tiffany’s wedding was an exemplary display of Autumn’s beauty.
Read MoreTrue to their character, Max & Imogen’s wedding weekend was full of humour, light-hearted jabs, laughter and above all, fun. Max and Imogen are the type of couple who would have partied through rain, hail or snow but on their special day, the sun beamed down. The only thing brighter was Imogen, as she walked down the aisle. This made for one of the more ‘serious’ moments of the weekend. Fighting back tears, Max was speechless and as he later said in his speech, in that moment he truly felt like ‘the luckiest guy in the world’.
Read MoreIn early December, the mood was vibrant, the air was still and Ellen and Andrew were excited to finally tie the knot. As is the case with all Friday weddings, the guests were in ‘holiday-mode’ and ready to kick off their long weekend. Here’s Ellen & Andrew’s Wedding — through the lens of ROBERT MEREDITH
Read MoreIn the first week of spring, as the bluebells began to bloom, Mona Farm sat down with Weddings & Events Manager, Sarah Simmons to chat about her favourite Mona Farm weddings, best ceremony locations and about her own wedding planning! Here’s Sarah.
Read MoreKate and Drew kicked off their celebrations with an all-white themed Welcome Dinner in The Lake House and surrounding gardens. With the spit, lawn games and spritz bar in motion, this event really set the tone for the weekend ahead. What followed was a spectacular display of Kate and Drew’s timeless aesthetic, partnership and love.
Read MoreFrom the dance floor slippers and custom ‘K + T’ signage through to Weston’s tear-jerking ceremony outfit, Kara and Tom’s May wedding was a true embodiment of their life as a couple; thoughtful, light-hearted and filled with laughter. It’s a good thing Kara looked breathtakingly radiant on the day because Weston came alarmingly close to stealing the show.
Read MorePerhaps born out of necessity, today the ‘Micro Wedding’ is a style in its own right. If done well, Micro Weddings hero quality over quantity — creating an intimate, elevated and profoundly memorable guest experience. This was certainly the case when it came to Courtney and Jarrett’s 18 guest Autumnal wedding.
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