covid best practice

Our Covid Best Practice

We are here – ready when you are! The changes we have implemented throughout the property are in line with and meet the guidelines set by the Government. Please find a list below of some of the changes you will find when you visit Yarra Valley Estate. What will be different? Any guests feeling unwell

How To Have An Eco-Friendly Wedding

Less is more; there are plenty of ways to re-use, recycle and donate to ensure environmentally and ethically friendly weddings. Some of the below hints will leave you with that warm feeling, after the well wishes and celebrations have finished, those feelings that comes from giving. Start your ‘happily ever after’ with a positive tick!

Our Sustainability Philosophy

We are passionate at our venue about sustainability and reducing waste. As a team we are always looking for new ways and opportunities to ‘Green’ our workplace both inside and out. A few examples of what we Recycle + ReUse: Batteries Ink cartridges Paper Newspapers Coffee grounds Orange peel Soft plastics Cigarette butts E waste Coffee cups Bottle

A Guide To Video Conferencing

Video conferencing; did you mean to ‘say’ that? Video conferencing has become part of our ‘new world’. It allows us to regularly meet up with our team, discuss ideas and share thoughts as we would in the traditional work environment. Yes, it also allows us a little freedom with wearing slippers under the desk (which

Tips for 2020 Weddings

2020 Weddings 2020 has been a year that will never be forgotten, post covid, things will be different. It has allowed us to review our priorities, changing our buying habits and allowing us to focus on what is important. Your wedding day is meant to be the best day of your life, and post covid

Eco Bride Market Day -22 SEP 2019

    Today’s average wedding can cost tens of thousands of dollars and can result in so much unnecessary waste.  Luckily, soon-to-be-married couples have a way to both save some money – and go green at Yarra Valley Estate’s Eco Bride Market.   This is the 2nd year we are hosting a Recycled Wedding Market

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

10 things to do in the Yarra Valley this Summer

Here’s what I love about Summer: You don’t have to wear a jacket and a scarf when you go outside (but it is Victoria so a light scarf in your bag is safe!) Weekends can be planned and not have to worry about an ‘alternate’ plan (in case of rain) Summer produce & flowers – new

Tomatoes here we come!

With the warmer weather approaching we are all keen to get out into our gardens and soak up the sun, although don’t be too tempted to head down to the nurseries just yet to plant your much anticipated Tomatoes as, unfortunately, I don’t think we have seen the last of the frosts in Victoria. Be patient, the

Get married in our Open Air Chapel!

We love with our unique wedding ceremony area and we think  you’ll love it too. We recently hosted a photo shoot here at Yarra Valley Estate which featured our wedding chapel. There have only been a couple of wedding ceremonies held with the open air structure although we are sure there is going to be