Weddings · Functions · Conferences
Celebrate in the heart of the Midlands
Three halls, a lapa on the dam, giant oak trees and rolling hills: the perfect setting for your wedding, celebration or company event.
Professional, private & peaceful
Country-chic celebrations, beautifully done
Nestled in a picturesque valley near Curry’s Post on the Midlands Meander, The Retreat is surrounded by enchanting gardens, rolling hills, distant mountains and magical forests.
Our venues offer rustic elegance and country charm, and our passionate, experienced team gives you the support you need to make it an event to remember. Your guests can stay over in our cottages and suites, so nobody has to rush home.
Our venues
Three halls, one beautiful farm
Up to 150 guests · 290 m²
The Yellow Wood
White walls and a white roof make The Yellow Wood a blank canvas for your dream reception.
Subtle, charming details make it a stylish, contemporary space that you can dress to suit any theme, from a wedding to a gala dinner or conference.
Up to 100 guests · 178 m²
The Azalea
Rustic open rafters and stone arches give The Azalea a wonderful country feel.
A beautiful space for a wedding reception, a milestone celebration or a long-table dinner with family and friends.
The Blue Gum
An ideal-sized hall for smaller functions, seating up to 60 guests (80 m²).
The Lapa
Our thatched lapa overlooks the dam: perfect for pre-function drinks, food stations and braais before your main event.
The great outdoors
Love an outdoor function? You will find many picturesque spots around the farm for ceremonies and photos.
Gallery
Set for your occasion
Functions & conferences
More than weddings
Weddings
Ceremonies, receptions and the whole weekend, with accommodation for your guests.
Family functions
Birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and year-end functions.
Corporate
Conferences, meetings, workshops and team breakaways away from the city.
Farm activities
Animal farm, bird watching, hiking trails, jungle gym, trampoline and zipline.
Venue hire
What’s included
Included
- Private access to your booked hall(s)
- Designated outdoor areas
- Use of the farm activities for your guests
Good to know
- Marriage officer services available on request
- Leisure lounge for your guests on request
- Bring your own caterer and décor; ask us for suppliers
- Accommodation on site for your guests
Enquire
Let’s plan your event
Tell us a little about your day and we will send you availability, our venue hire catalogue and options for your guests’ accommodation.