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General Information

  • The Apple Farm does not open regularly to the public. We specialize in private functions and special events. We open to the public as often as we can, usually once or twice a month. Please check our events page on Facebook to see our next public open day.
  • When you book The Apple Farm, you book all of our services and we pride ourselves in going above and beyond your expectations to create the perfect event. You are assigned a wedding planner who will meet with you regularly throughout the process to ensure you are ticking everything off your list and every detail has been thoroughly thought through. We think of things that perhaps you don’t. We believe that this is what sets us apart from other venues.
  • The Farm is available a day before your wedding to have your bridal party and celebrant come along for a rehearsal and setup, however this may be a few days before your event depending on other bookings. The Apple Farm reserves the right to book an event the day before your wedding and this will be communicated with you should this occur. Staff are trained to ‘flip it’, so that we can successfully have a Friday event, then ‘Flip it’ for Saturday’s wedding. Should you wish to reserve the Friday before your wedding, an additional fee of $3000 is required- and this guarantees that NO FUNCTION WILL BE BOOKED THE DAY BEFORE YOUR WEDDING. Please note- this fee does not need to exist unless you wish for us to definitely have no other event the day before your wedding.
  • There is music available to suit any occasion but generally it’s BYO. We have a sound system with an AUX lead available which suits some phones and iPods, although new phones need an adaptor}. It is possible to hire a band, a DJ or even some live music. Please ask if you would like any recommendations.
  • No bookings are available in December unless by special circumstances.
  • Public holiday weekends incur a 20% surcharge in hire fees {Friday-Sunday}, and public holiday functions have a 10% surcharge on all drinks and catering.
  • An indoor fireplace and a fire pit are provided {weather permitting}. Wood is provided by The Apple Farm. If guests are found using wood that is not provided by venue, your bond will be forfeited.
  • The Apple Farm charges a $40 flat rate for ‘cakeage’. We will provide bio-degradable plates and cutlery for your guests. This is typically walked around at first, then displayed on the cake table for people to help themselves. We also offer a service on REAL plates with cream, berries and coulis for an additional $3pp
  • Last drinks are called at 11.45pm with a midnight curfew. It may be a good idea to contact local bus companies for a midnight drop off in town. We recommend contacting Frank’s Mini Bus or Leeroy’s, Hunters or Hopgoods.
  • All live music to be finished by 11.30pm as a courtesy to our neighbours.
  • The Apple Farm highly recommends you contact It’s a Celebration if you would like extra decorations like fairy lights, balloons, greenery, or arbor decoration. They can help achieve really beautiful night lights such as fairy lights, materials and candelabras to create a lovely ambience. Shane knows the property well and can advise accordingly.
  • Setting up a marquee attracts an extra $250 set up and pack down time management fee. Please note that this is NOT the price for a marquee. This fee is ‘our’ fee ON TOP of your hire fee from a private marquee company like SE Marquee or Limestone Coast Party Hire.
  • We allow you to use paper biodegradable confetti on our farm, although we prefer rose petals.
  • We encourage you to provide your guests with bottles of water free of charge. Bring them in the day before and we’ll pop them in the coolroom so they are cold.

Cancellation Fees

  • In the event of a cancellation greater than 6 months prior to the wedding the booking fee is forfeited.
  • If wedding is cancelled within 6 months prior to wedding your reception fee and booking fee is forfeited.
  • If a wedding is cancelled within 3 months your booking fee and reception fee is forfeited, but your ceremony fee will be refunded within 90 days.
  • COVID COVER – If you do have to cancel due to covid {lockdowns and border closure reasons only}, we promise to look after you the best and most sincere way as possible. We have had to cancel and postpone many weddings and events in the past due to Covid- and it’s not easy. If you decide to cancel instead of postponing your event, entire booking fee and 50% of the hire fees already paid will be refunded. All bar and catering money will be refunded.
  • The Apple Farm will refund all money owed in 90 days.