Tomatoes Planting Tips
Get ready for tomato season with planting tips, companion plants, and unique varieties at Yarra Valley Estate
Power of the Flower
Nature is a wonderful gift which we enjoy every day at Yarra Valley Estate. With Spring unfolding before so are the colours in the garden. One of the first flowers to bloom is my favourite; the Daffodil. This humble flower symbolises new beginnings, creativity, hope, inspiration and inner reflection. Flowers have several benefits including…
Inspiration Required – Book Moira Kelly AO to speak at your next conference or event
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Moira Kelly AO is a no-nonsense, down to earth, big-hearted and very compassionate Australian woman and Mum from Melbourne. Moira has devoted her whole life to charity work and those special causes close to her heart that just ‘make the world a better place‘. Moira spent many years living abroad caring for sick and needy children and…
What Goes Into Choosing Wedding Venues
If there is one decision you can’t put off until the last minute while planning a wedding, it’s choosing the wedding venue. Most of your decisions regarding your wedding will hinge upon the venue you settle on including the number of guests and the type of décor you have for the wedding. There are many…
EarthCheck Silver Certification
On February 10, 2016, Yarra Valley Estate attained its internationally recognized EarthCheck Silver Certified status for its management systems and practices in support of energy conservation and sustainable property management. The achievement follows on from YVE Bronze bench marking status last year and numerous other awards throughout 2015. To achieve EarthCheck Silver Certification, a business is required…
Australian Tourism Awards
In October last year YVE won the Victorian RACV Tourism Award in the categories – Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism and Business Event Tourism, winning these prestigious awards resulted in YVE being nominated as a finalist in the Australian Tourism Awards in the same categories. The Australian Tourism Awards are the tourism industry’s…
Media Release – Yarra Valley Estate wins dual trophies at Victorian Tourism Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yarra Valley Estate is a diverse, purpose built venue which sits at the foothills of the Great Diving Range in the Yarra Valley. With 4 separate conference rooms & 48 rooms of onsite accommodation, YVE is more than just a business event centre, they also host weddings and private events. Customer service excellence & sustainability…
YVE Wins Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Award for Medium to Small Business
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Media release Thursday 5 November Yarra Valley Estate wins Premier’s Sustainability Award Yarra Valley Estate, a conference, wedding and accommodation facility in rural Victoria, has won the Small and Medium Enterprises category in this year’s Premier’s Sustainability Awards for the certified programs it runs across energy, waste, water and community development. Formerly a deer…
YVE – Proud to be Carbon Neutral
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is carbon neutrality? Carbon neutral, also called carbon neutrality is a term used to describe the action of organizations, businesses and individuals taking action to remove as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as each put in to it. The overall goal of carbon neutrality is to achieve a zero carbon footprint. For…
A Visit to Gaza – Global Gardens of Peace
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our director Louise Ward is all about making a difference to the lives of people in need both in Australia and overseas. She is working closely with Moira Kelly AO as a board member of Global Gardens of Peace – an apolitical, non-religious Australian charity founded by Moira that builds gardens of hope for children and their families who have suffered as a result of war and natural disasters. Global Gardens…
