High Five

HIGH TEA

SOOTHING LOOSE-LEAF TEAS, THE FINEST CHAMPAGNE AND THREE-TIERED STANDS FILLED WITH FLUFFY SCONES, SAVOURY BITES AND SWEET TREATS… SPOIL YOUR WEDDING POSSE AT THE FOLLOWING VENUES.

1 ABERCROMBIE HOUSE, BATHURST: Nothing short of magnifi cent, this 1870s property serves as the perfect backdrop for an indulgent high tea. Live classical

Celtic harp music and being allowed to wander through the grand rooms are the icing on the cake. abercrombiehouse.com.au

2 AVALON RESTAURANT, KATOOMBA: ‘Miss Pollard’s Fabulous

Old Fashioned High Tea’ is served every Saturday and Sunday from midday. The lemonade scones with lashings of jam and dollop cream are outstanding, and the art-deco setting and mountain views are magical. avalonkatoomba.com.au

3 BYGONE BEAUTYS TREASURED TEAPOT MUSEUM & TEAROOMS, LEURA: Completely devoted to the fi ne art of drinking tea, this local treasure is home to the world’s largest collection of teawares. After perusing the museum, sit down for a traditional high tea – it’s not only delectable but comes with silver service and a delightful side of theatrics. bygonebeautys.com.au

4 FAIRMONT RESORT BLUE MOUNTAINS, LEURA (above): Head to the Sublime Lounge, sink into a super-luxe chair and choose from three high-tea options – all designed to be savoured as you gaze out across the resort’s sprawling grounds. La Maison du Thé loose-leaf tea and quality

Champagne add a distinctly French fl avour to this fi ne experience. fairmontresort.com.au

5 LINDSAYS CAFÉ, FAULCONBRIDGE: Located within the grounds of the Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum, this quaint country café serves award-winning fare and divine desserts. High tea is available for groups of 12 and must be booked in advance. Relax in the serenity of the bush setting and fi nish off with a walk through the sculpturefi lled garden. lindsayscafe.com BML

EAT, STAY, LOVE

SET IN THE UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS AND RICH WITH BEAUTY, HISTORY AND ROMANCE, THESE FOUR PROPERTIES OFFER UNIQUE WEDDING OPTIONS.

LILIANFELS RESORT & SPA Located minutes from the landmark Blue Mountains attraction of the Three Sisters in Katoomba, Lilianfels Resort & Spa offers luxury accommodation and facilities, plus the renowned dining experience of Darley’s Restaurant. As with all Escarpment Group venues, a wedding coordinator can tailor your ceremony and reception to your tastes, budget and whims via accommodation packages, cocktail or plated dining options and a selection of breathtaking indoor or outdoor ceremony locations. lilianfels.com.au

ECHOES BOUTIQUE HOTEL & RESTAURANT For an intimate but no less spectacular venue, you need only venture next door from Lilianfels to the boutique hotel and restaurant at Echoes. Catering for up to 80 guests and featuring the same stunning views of the Jamison Valley, Echoes boasts the exclusive Cliff Top Garden ceremony site and a spacious, light-filled restaurant with outdoor deck area. echoeshotel.com.au THE HYDRO MAJESTIC HOTEL You really can’t go past the Hydro Majestic for wow factor. This much-lauded historic hotel has been elegantly refurbished and offers a range of grand and intimate spaces for your ceremony and reception. Choose from the dramatic Salon du Thé, with its red Oriental theme; the Delmonte conference rooms offering valley views; the Majestic Ballroom, with its magnificent vaulted ceiling; and the elegantly furnished Wintergarden Restaurant, which serves up outstanding views of the Megalong Valley. hydromajestic.com.au

PARKLANDS COUNTRY GARDENS & LODGES Reminiscent of an English country estate, Parklands is a secluded rural retreat located in Blackheath. Extensive manicured grounds provide various beautiful outdoor options for your ceremony, with accommodation including 28 spacious guestrooms spread across seven garden cottages. Parklands also boasts an extensive kitchen garden that produces organic fruit and vegetables for the Escarpment Group’s fine-dining restaurants. parklands.com.au