Spicers Vineyards Estate - Wedding Brochure

your intimate vineyard wedding

BY SPICERS VINEYARDS ESTATE

To the happy couple, On behalf of all of the team at Spicers Vineyards Estate, we would like to warmly congratulate you on your upcoming nuptials. Spicers Vineyards Estate and Restaurant Botanica is more than just a venue to host a wedding - it is a destination to share your celebration in an intimate vineyard setting married with renowned personalized service. The Hunter Valley offers a stunning backdrop for your special day, along with world class facilities, activities and, of course, food and wine!

At Spicers we believe that your wedding day should be flawless, intimate, romantic and shared with the special people in your life. Spicers Vineyards Estate is consistently voted in the Top 10 Hotels for Romance in Australia (Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Awards) - our team understands what it takes to create romance and those special memorable moments. It would be our great delight and privilege for Spicers Vineyards Estate to be the location you choose for your special day.

Warm Regards The Spicers Vineyards Estate Team

A FINE VINTAGE FOR YOUR WEDDING Spicers Vineyards Estate is conveniently located in the central Pokolbin area of the Hunter Valley wine region.

Situated with its own four acre vineyard, the property takes advantage of its aspect, being perched at the top of Hermitage road it offers rolling views across to the Brokenback mountain ranges.

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS 2019 Trip Advisor - 2019 Traveller’s Choice Awards • Top 10 Hotel for Romance in Australia

• Certificate of Excellence - Restaurant Botanica

• Top 20 Best Small Hotel in Australia

• Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame - Spicers Vineyards Estate

• Top 20 Luxury Hotel in Australia Trivago - Top 10 5 star hotel in Australia Australian Good Food Guide - One Hat - Restaurant Botanica

2018 Trip Advisor - 2018 Traveller’s Choice Awards • No. 2 Hotel for Romance in Australia

• Certificate of Excellence - Spicers Vineyards Estate

• No. 4 Best Small Hotel in Australia

• Certificate of Excellence - Restaurant Botanica

• No. 3 Luxury Hotel In Australia Booking.com - Guest Review Awards - 9.3/10

CEREMONY Spicers Vineyards Estate offers the ideal setting for your intimate wine destination wedding. Our spacious grounds offer beautiful old gum trees, four acres of vineyard and views of the Brokenback mountain range, providing the perfect backdrop for exchanging vows and taking wedding photography.

The Hunter Valley offers a myriad of breathtaking seasons to choose in which to celebrate your nuptials.

• Summer - December to February is Harvest time in the Hunter Valley and is the most vibrant and exciting time of the year. Warm days see the vineyards bathed with green foliage and the region abuzz with winemaking activities.

• Autumn - March to May sees the vineyards slowly turn to a warm orange hue as the leaves begin to fall. With the warmer weather beginning to slow, this time of the year is a photographers dream • Winter - June to August is a spectacular time of the year in the Hunter Valley. Perfect blue sky days, and mild day time temperatures are perfect for afternoon ceremonies, leading to cool evenings of romance with cozy open fireplaces.

• Spring - September to November sees the vines spring back to life with delicate new growth dancing across the vineyards of the region. It is in September that the region becomes trans- formed into lush rolling greens.

GOURMET PACKAGES Capturing the essence of an intimate vineyard wedding, Spicers Vineyards Estate offers a number of specifically designed reception packages WINE AND ROSES - $220PP

VINEYARD ROMANCE - $240PP

Garden ceremony

Garden ceremony

1 hour of canapés

1 hour of canapés

3 course alternate drop dinner

3 course shared meal, including sides

Sides for the table

Cake cutting, served with berries and cream

Cake cutting, served with berries and cream

5 hour beverage package

5 hour beverage package

Tea and coffee

Tea and coffee

A PERFECT VINTAGE PACKAGE $260PP Garden ceremony 1 hour of canapés 5 course signature menu Cake cutting, served with berries and cream 5 hour beverage package Tea and coffee

WINES AND BEVERAGES With Spicers Vineyards Estate’s location amongst some of the oldest vineyards in Australia and the birthplace of Australian wine, it is only fitting that we take the wine selections for your wedding seriously. We have designed two beverage packages that include award winning Hunter Wineries.

RETREAT PACKAGE Includes one sparkling, one white, one red and three beers Sparkling

Red Wine

Tyrrell’s Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Tamburlaine GSM 2018

Vinden Estate Sparkling Alicante Bouchet 2018

Peppertree Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Margan Barbera 2015

White Wine

Tyrrells Shiraz 2016

Pretty Dog Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Tyrrell’s Special Release Pinot Noir 2018

Phil Ryan Semillon 2017 Peppertree Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Beer & Cider

Keith Tulloch Pinot Gris 2018

James Boag’s Light, Asahi Super Dry,

Vinden Estate Verdelho 2018

Cricketers Arms Pale Ale, Cricketers Arms Lager, Corona, Murray’s Angry Man Pale Ale, Peroni

Rosé

Tilse’s Apple Truck Cider

Small Harvest Rosé 2017 Audrey Wilkinson Rosé 2018

Fancy a larger selection? Add on an extra wine choice for $10 per person, per wine.

Subsequent beverage package hours may be available. Retreat Package subsequent hour $25 pp.

Licensing allows last drinks to be served at 11:30pm.

Spicers Vineyards Estate and Restaurant Botanica offer packages in conjunction with Responsible Service of Alcohol laws.

We reserve the right to refuse service to any guests that management may deem to be intoxicated.

No beverages may be brought onto site and consumed onsite. Restaurant Botanica is licensed to sell beverages.

RECEPTION Spicers Vineyards Estate’s onsite, multi-award winning Restaurant Botanica offers seated dining for up to 80 people. With an expansive all weather veranda and the main dining room, the restaurant overlooks the properties private vineyard and the Brokenback Mountain Range.

ACCOMMODATION Great food, wine and pure indulgence . . . Spicers Vineyards Estate is so much more than a luxury retreat, it is the ultimate intimately unique wine country experience. Set back from the buzz of Hermitage Road, the retreat guesthouse building is nestled between the properties private four acre vineyard and natural bush land.

With only 12 rooms, plus our four bedroom house, your privacy is assured with every one of the spacious rooms and suites being created to be you personal haven, all featuring: Plush king sized bedding, lounge area with your own open fireplace, ensuite with spa bath, stunning amenities and special touches like body loofahs, fluffy robes and slippers. Technology includes flatscreen TV, CD/DVD player, iPod docking stations and air- conditioning.

Every one of our accommodation bookings include a la carte breakfast each morning.

The retreat offers eight open plan King Spa Rooms, along with four Luxury Spa Suites offering separate living and bedroom and the option of private balcony or courtyard.

Check in is from 2pm. Check out is 11am.

ROOM TYPE

SUNDAY - THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

King Spa Room & Luxury Spa Suite

$399

$499

$599

Vineyards House

$1399

$1599

$1599

YOUR EXCLUSIVE WEDDING As Spicers Vineyards Estate and Restaurant Botanica offer a small, intimate vineyard venue, we include exclusive use of the property on your wedding day. As a part of the venue hire, Spicers Vineyards Estate provides the set up of your ceremony, 24 ceremony chairs and signing table, along with all of the equipment required to cater for up to 80 guests for your reception. Your venue hire also provides your team with access to the property from 12 noon on the day of your wedding to create the wedding of your dreams!

VENUE HIRE FEE Monday to Thursday - $1,500 Friday - $3,500 Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays - $5,000 The wedding couple will enjoy a night in a Luxury Spa Suite with our compliments for your wedding night, and a three course dinner to enjoy at your leisure.

TERMS & CONDITIONS To secure your wedding date the initial deposit must be the equal to the venue hire fee. To assist with the planning we can provide a detailed preferred suppliers list. You are welcome to use any suppliers of your choice, however please ensure any styling or theming that involves hanging items must be prior approved by your Wedding Coordinator. Bump in times available from 11am on the day of your wedding for all wedding items.

Noise restrictions apply for the venue so please contact your Wedding Coordinator prior to booking a band or DJ. Weddings packages Monday to Thursday will reflect a minimum spend of $20,000.

Friday and Sunday packages will will reflect a minimum spend of $25,000.

Saturday and public holiday packages will reflect a minimum spend of $30,000.

Minimum spends are inclusive of food and beverage packages, and accommodation pricing. A minimum two night stay applies to weddings booked on a Saturday. A minimum three night stay applies to weddings booked over a long weekend. All prices and inclusions were correct at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

SPICERS VINEYARDS ESTATE To ask our wedding coordinator for a personalised quote and to arrange a visit to our property to meet with one of our passionate team, please call 1300 192 868.

Should you have any questions about this wedding kit or if you would like to organise a site inspection or make a reservation, please contact our on site wedding coordinator at reception.vineyards@spicersretreats.com A payment schedule for your wedding will be outlined in your booking confirmation and will be subject to cancellation fees.

555 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin NSW spicersvineyardsestate.com