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WELCOMETO ROCKLEA FARMThanks for thinking of us for your special day! Here on the farm, we do things alittledifferently from other venues...We are a little different We are not a cafe or restaurant so you can choose your own caterers.We aren’t a winery so BYO Alcohol is permitted.Exclusive and private venue use for up to 8 hours.Ceremony and Reception at the same location.Several indoor and outdoor ceremony/reception locations to choose from.All ceremony and reception furniture included.A dedicated wedding planner to help plan and design your perfect day.Your own on day coordinator to ensure everything comes together on the day.An experienced event manager to manage your wedding so it runs smoothly.Glamping available on site.Pet friendly ceremonies.Generous “bump in” and “bump out” times for suppliers.Easy to understand venue hire rates and inclusions with no hidden extras.Please take some time to read this information pack and take note of all the inclusions that weoffer as standard. We don’t have any hidden fees, our pricing is day/time of year dependent.

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Located in the beautifully scenic suburb of Stonehaven only 15 minutes from Geelong's citycentre and 60 minutes from Melbourne, Rocklea Farm is a truly special wedding venue. Situatedon 80 acres of rustic Australian farmland, Rocklea Farm boasts breath taking views of theBarrabool hills and tranquil country landscapes - an exquisite backdrop for our expertly designedevent spaces.Family owned and operated with the desire to provide authentic hospitality withoutcompromising on luxury. This beautiful venue reflects a signature timeless aesthetic and everydetail has been carefully thought out to make your wedding seamless. With several ceremony locations to choose from and versatile reception spaces, couples arespoilt for choice to customise their special day with the help of our wedding coordinators. Theflexibility is enhanced by the ability to choose suppliers that suit your wedding style and budget.We offer exclusive use of the venue, generous bump in/bump out times and no hidden extracosts. PHOTO: JAMES DAY WEDDINGSThe Property

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Our Ceremony SpacesTHE BARNOur old woolshed has been transformed into a trulyversatile space. Ceremonies in the Barn can takeadvantage of the heating and cooling. A perfectlocation for a smaller sized, winter wedding.GARDEN MARQUEEA concrete path leads guests from the main courtyarddirectly to the garden marquee. A great indoor optionthat still gives you and your guests an "outdoor" feelwith synthetic grass, lots of natural light and 2 hugebarn doors as a backdrop. Permanently set with 100white lawn chairs making the garden marquee a verycomfortable and no stress ceremony option for youand your guests! THE LAWNThere are several locations on our lawn offeringdifferent backdrops for your ceremony. The choice isyours. Having a ceremony on the lawn means yourguests don't have far to travel to arrive at yourreception!THE BIG TREEOur 600-year-old gum tree is located 400m from thevenue within one of our paddocks. A relaxing 4-minutewalk through farmland will bring your guests to thistruly magical location, a unique ceremony locationthat won't be forgotten! THE STABLESPerfect for a smaller wedding, our rustic stablesmake for a unique ceremony location, a short strollacross the lawn from the venue.3

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THE BARNOriginally a working woolshed, the Barn has now beenrefurbished to a beautiful mixture of timber, raw ironand soft ambient lighting. A truly versatile space foryour ceremony, cocktail/seated dining or dancefloor.We can cater for up to 150 guests cocktail style or aseated dinner for 120 guests - you decide! THE BAROur intimate Bar is inspired by a yesteryear cigarlounge with rich velvet fabrics, deep earthy tones andexposed timbers. The Bar allows access to thecommercial kitchen and a sleek marble servery. TheBar is the perfect place for arrival drinks and canapésor simply a place for your guests to retire as the nightdraws to a close.THE COURTYARDCentrally located between the Bar and the Barn, theCourtyard is framed by 195 meters of festoonlighting making this the perfect space for any weddingformality. The Courtyard is the perfect location forroaming canapes before a seated dinner in the barn/marquee spaces or a casual food truck and caravanbar wedding. It's also the perfect location for anoutdoor dancefloor on a balmy night under the festoonlights!THE MARQUEE & LAWNAdjoining the Barn and doubling the undercover eventspace, our Marquee has fairy lights above andconcrete flooring below for dining or dancing thenight away. Our large lawn area is the perfect locationfor a ceremony or lawn games. Our Event SpacesExclusive use of all spaces to suit your wedding style

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CATERINGAt Rocklea Farm we offer the flexibility ofchoosing the perfect caterer to suit your individualneeds, taste, budget and preferred dining style.Whether you dream of a casual cocktail stylewedding, a food truck wedstival, a 3 course finedining experience or something in between, wehave the space to make it happen. Chat to usabout your options!BEVERAGESAll alcoholic beverages are required to be servedby RSA staff working under a company with avalid liquor license and in accordance withResponsible Service of Alcohol. BYO alcohol is permitted.Rocklea Farm offers both in house and externalbeverage options to suit your needs. We have avariety of approved beverage companies to choosefrom on our recommended supplier list. Chat to usabout your options! Recommended Suppliers Catering & Beverages Planning your wedding should be easy! We have curated an incredible list of local, talented suppliers thatwill be able to assist with all your special details. From caterers to florists, cake designers to outdoor games hire -we have it covered.

Wedding PlanningWe understand that most couples have never planned a wedding before so we are here to holdyour hand every step of the way by offering suggestions and advice for planning your perfectday.Upon securing your wedding date, you will meet with one of our dedicated wedding planners foran “Initial Welcome Planning Meeting”. After this meeting, we offer as many emails/phonecalls/site visits as required to guide you through planning your dream day.Closer to your wedding day, you will have your “Final Planning Meeting”. During this meeting,we will create an event order and design your floor plan with you, as well as an inclementweather plan for your piece of mind. The week of your wedding, we liaise with all suppliers toensure nothing is overlooked on your wedding day.You’ll receive unlimited support in the lead-up to your wedding and we’ll be there on the day,from start to finish overseeing all aspects of the day’s events and suppliers involved. As an additional, we offer a full wedding planning service for couples who are looking to handall the hard work over to us. Chat to us for more information!PHOTO: THE HOGANS WEDDINGSincluded

PHOTO: ELK & WILLOW PHOTOGRAPHYEven though we are classed as a DIY wedding venue, you are not alone! Our experienced team make your wedding day management stress free. Our couples have theluxury of hand-picking all their incredible suppliers but our on day coordinator and eventmanager are there to ensure that suppliers work together to deliver a flawless event. Our on day coordinator is essential to ensuring that the floor plan is set as you designed withyour assigned planner. They will style your personal items, help suppliers bump in, welcomeyour guests and of course, assist both parties at ceremony. You don’t need to lift a finger on yourwedding day!Our Night Manager takes over from our on day coordinator for your reception. Their role is toassist in the running of your reception, working with your MC and suppliers to ensure the timingof things like canape service, main meals, speeches, cake cutting, first dance, etc are met. Rocklea Farm also have staff onsite who work alongside the on day coordinator and nightmanager in keeping the venue always looking it’s best and your guests as comfortable aspossible. We want your day to be as perfect as you do!Wedding Day ManagementIncluded

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Included in venue hire is your floor plan design, supply of all your furniture needs andcomplementary styling. There is rarely any need to hire additional furniture as we supply allpieces for your ceremony, right through to a cocktail or seated style reception. Our staff willstyle your personal decor items on the day of the wedding so that you won’t have to lift a finger!Furniture, Design & StylingCeremony set up onsite at the location of your choosing for no additional charge.Ceremony furniture; Arbour, 40 Americana lawn chairs or 12 timber benches,signing table/barrel Garden ceremony marquee complete with 100 Americana Lawn chairs. 6 x 5m timber dining tables and 120 black bentwood chairs.12 wine barrels and 40 bar stools. 6 picnic tables and umbrellas in the courtyardVarious Vintage lounges, rugs, lamps, easels and other furniture pieces tocomplement your colour scheme.IncludedPHOTO: LOVE KIT PHOTOGRAPHY

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Included ExtrasA total of 8 hours for guest arrival, ceremony, reception and guest departure.Exclusive use of the venue (only your wedding guests and suppliers on site).Use of the bridal suite/private powder room available 1 hour before the ceremony and forthe duration of the wedding for the bridal party.Ample female, male and accessible toilets & showers.Cool room for BYO alcohol storage.Festoon lighting over the courtyard and perimeter of the lawn.Fire pit (Marshmallows/timber provided).Commercial kitchen, main bar/lounge and a "pop up" bar including fridges. Ample car parking for cars & coaches.Audio system throughout the venue (including toilets!) with a wireless microphone.Year-round climate control in barn & lounge bar.Golf buggy for transporting the elderly to the big tree/Bridal party photo locations.Silver cake knife.Complementary Tea & Coffee station. Back up generator in the event of a power outage.Rubbish removal & cleaning fees.PHOTO: JOHNNY ROLLINS

SUNDAY - THURSDAY$5,990*FRIDAY - SATURDAY$7,990*Off PeakJune - AugustFriday & Saturday have an 11pm CurfewSunday to Thursday have a 10pm Curfew*Conditions Apply- In house bar service2027 rates increase by $500 on standard 2025/26 rate.Friday/Sunday rate applies to all eve of public holidays & public holiday dates. PHOTO: WEDDINGS WITH RYALOff PeakJune - August2025-2026Off Peak RatesPrices are inclusive of GST and are valid from 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026.$7,990FRIDAY - SATURDAYSUNDAY - THURSDAY$9,990Shoulder MonthsMay & SeptemberShoulder MonthsMay & September

2025-2026Peak RatesSUNDAY - THURSDAY$9,990FRIDAY - SATURDAY$11,990PeakOctober - AprilFriday & Saturday have an 11pm CurfewSunday to Thursday have a 10pm Curfew*2027 rates increase by $500 on standard 2025/26 rate.Friday/Sunday rate applies to all eve of public holidays & public holiday dates. Not within your budget? Ask us about our “Micro Wedding” packages - starting from $2500 inc.If you love our space but a DIY venue feels a little daunting, please ask as about our fullplanning services.PHOTO: JAMES DAY WEDDINGSPeakOctober - AprilPrices are inclusive of GST and are valid from 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026.

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Glamping InformationOUR GLAMPING TENTS (peak season only)We offer up to ten canvas bell tents that sleep 2 guests each. Thededicated glamping paddock is a stone’s throw from our event venue. All tents have access to power for lighting and to recharge yourdevices. Insect screens help keep the creepy crawlies out but stillallow air flow through the tents. Real king size, inner springmattresses with crisp white linen will leave you waking refreshed.Each tent has a smoke alarm and fire extinguisher for your safety.THE FACILITIESShared women’s, men’s, accessible showers and toilets are availablefor glamping guests. Glamping guests are welcome to use theCourtyard/fire pit/marquee area for socialising after a wedding.At the entrance of the glamping paddock you will find our campkitchen and dining area where breakfast awaits the next morning. HOW TO BOOKLet us know if you are interested in glamping when booking yourwedding date. At your planning meeting (6-8 weeks before yourwedding) we will create a unique booking code and link for you topass onto the guests you would like to stay the night. Guests thencan pay via credit card online to secure their accommodation.Hire Fees$269* per tent for up to 2 guests(includes breakfastbox)*subject to changeBookingsAsk us for ourglamping info packfor more details! PHOTO: THE HOGANS WEDDINGS

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VENUE INSPECTIONCome and experience the beauty of Rocklea Farm for yourself! We welcome venueinspections, please contact our Events Team today to arrange an appointment. INCLEMENT WEATHER OPTIONSWe hope your wedding day is blessed with the perfect weather but rest assured that ifit's not we have both undercover and indoor back up locations to host your ceremonyand/or reception. DEPOSITWeddings booked within 12 months of your chosen date require a non-refundable 50%deposit of the total booking fee to secure your booking. The remaining 50% is due 60days prior to your wedding day. Weddings booked outside 12 months of your chosendate require a $2000 deposit to secure your booking. A 2nd instalment requesting theoutstanding amount totalling 50% of the total booking fee is due 12 months prior. Theremaining 50% is due 60 days prior to your wedding day. Payment plans are available,let us know if you are interested in this option.PRICESThe prices contained within this package are inclusive of GST and are current at thetime of issue. Weddings booked on public holidays will incur a 15% surcharge to allcosts. Weddings booked on the eve of a public holiday will be at the Friday/Saturdayrate of that season. Please note Rocklea Farm does not accept wedding bookings onChristmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, EasterSaturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday or ANZAC Day.SECURITYWeddings with more than 100 adult guests may require a security guard at your cost.YourEvent Manager will arrange security on your behalf.CANCELLATIONSIn the unfortunate event of a cancellation, your deposit and subsequent payments willbe non-refundable and non-transferable if we are unable to secure a wedding of thesame rate on thedate of your contracted wedding. A $500 admin fee for cancellationsmay apply.The Finer Details Please Note: full terms and conditions are provided in your wedding contract paperwork.

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A Note From The Owners "We purchased Rocklea in 2013 with the dream of raising our familyon a farm,as both our parents had done for us. After years ofexperiencing the joys of country life, we found a way to share thisexperience with others by creating a wedding and events venuewithin and around our old woolshed. We focused on blending rusticfarm elements with the modern luxuries, achieving a relaxingspacefor making lifelong memories. After 18 years together we finally said"I do" here at Rocklea Farm in early 2020. We cherish every couplewho chooses to have their special day with us."Dave, Glen & kids

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