4 October 2020
Photos
You can download or get prints of the wedding photos here. The password is ‘laguna’.
Venue
The wedding will be up at our family farm in Laguna, NSW. This is a 2 hour drive from Sydney in the scenic Hunter Valley. The full address is:
Frogs Leap, 1293 Watagan Creek Road, Laguna, NSW, 2325, Australia
Please note that there is no mobile phone reception at the farm. You will lose it approximately 30 minutes before arriving on the property. You can find written driving directions to get there from Sydney here. Please download them in advance!
Accommodation
You have several accommodation options for the wedding, including:
- Camping on-site (free – please let us know so we can keep you a spot)
- Glamping on-site ← recommended, book by 23/09
- Renting a place in Laguna or Wollombi (see here or here or here for options)
Dress code
This event is in a paddock. Indian garb and smart casual clothing recommended. If in doubt, wear bright colours.
Schedule
| Time | Event | |
| Friday evening | Glamping tents/campsite ready | |
| Saturday | Free time | |
| Sunday from 8 am | Breakfast | |
| Sunday 10 am | Ceremony | |
| Sunday 12:30 pm | Lunch | |
| Sunday 6 pm until late | Reception | |
| Monday | Free time |
Things to do in the area
Laguna
Great Northern Trading Post
Local cafe, restaurant and bar. It has a small general store and a petrol station. Try the Incy Wincy Cyder, but beware it has an alcohol content of 16%.
A spring market is scheduled for 4 October 2020 and located in the GNTP.
Gallery 33 resides in GNTP and showcases local artists. In October the Gallery will exhibit art works by Janine Oliver, Jillian Ryder & Nancy Gray.
3718 Great North Road, Laguna NSW 2325
02 4998 8244
Laguna Village Providore
This shop is right next to the Great Northern Trading Post. It has a wide range of specially selected local produce.
Finchley Lookout – Mt Yengo
Mt Yengo is to the Aborigines of NSW, as Uluru is to the Aborigines of central Australia. It was traditionally used for learning and ceremony for more than 10,000 years. You can see the tabletop Mt Yengo from the Finchley Lookout and read about the rich Aboriginal heritage in the park and surrounding area.
To get there, turn west into Yango Creek Road either from Great North Rd just south of Laguna or from Paynes Crossing Rd in Wollombi. Continue onto Upper Yango Creek Road and follow west onto the Finchley track and onto the lookout. The road is unsealed but usually accessible by 2WD.
You can also do the 1 km Finchley cultural walk.
Wollombi
Things to do in Wollombi
Village of Wollombi Historic Walk
Yengo Gallery
The Aboriginal paintings and artefacts in this gallery embody the meaning of Wollombi – ‘meeting place’. Artists, both local and from afar, share ancient and continuous connections with country. Come and enjoy our ever-changing works, the stories they tell and videos of local corroborees. This not-for-profit gallery is run and maintained by community volunteers, with 90% of monies paid to the artists.
Open weekends and public holidays 10am to 4pm.
2888 Wollombi Road Wollombi NSW 2325
Roadside Gallery
The Gallery is currently presenting the eclectic, inspiring works of six local creatives: Darren Casey’s rustic industrial upcycled furniture, Elisa Krey’s handmade ceramics, Stephen Coburn’s metal sculptures, Nicole de Mestre’s basketry and Adrian Dal Bianco’s Mapacho leather creations and Linda Wilkinson’s busk in functional fabric art. Check out their Facebook page for more info.
2864 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi NSW 2325, Australia
Blender Gallery
This gallery has just opened in the Gray’s Inn building next to Noyce Brothers Wines in the heart of Wollombi. Initially established in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, it specialises in Fine Art Music Photography and Limited Edition Rock ‘n’ Roll Prints.
Places to eat
Panino
Panino is an Italian café and restaurant in the middle of Wollombi.
The telephone number is 4998 3403.
Myrtle House
Myrtle House is also in the heart of Wollombi. It is a café and also provides take away meals. They only take bookings for 7 or more.
The telephone number is 4998 3220.
Harp of Erin café
This café is attached to the Wollombi General Store and is usually open 9 am to 4 pm.
The telephone number is 4998 3230.
Wollombi Tavern
This iconic pub at the road junction in Wollombi is the home of Dr Jurd’s Jungle Juice, a dangerous brew of port, brandy and wine. Have a Dr. Jurd’s Jungle Juice and enjoy the wrap around verandah.
In the region
Handmade in the Hunter Markets
Goods grown, made and crafted by Hunter Valley artisans.
On Saturday, 03 October 2020 until Sunday, 04 October 2020 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Kevin Sobels Wines, 5 Halls Road Pokolbin NSW 2320
Balloon Aloft
A one hour balloon flight adventure over the Hunter Valley vineyards with the award-winning Balloon Aloft, followed by a gourmet breakfast and bubbles at the famous Peterson House winery.
Flights daily at sunrise, weather permitting. Children must be aged 7 years an older. All passengers must reach minimum fitness to fly requirements.
26 Lodge Rd Lovedale 1300 723 279
(43 minute drive from the Trading Post)
Wollombi Wine Trail
Great North Walk
The Great North Walk, which is a bush walk from Sydney to Newcastle, crosses Watagan Creek Rd. Try the 4 km Watagan Creek Road to Flat Rock section but make sure you print out the notes before you arrive. It is a very steep walk along a rough track and some bushwalking experience is recommended by National Parks.
Hunter Valley Bicycle Rentals
They will deliver and pick up bicycles to and from your accommodation. 4909 8492.
The Adventure Centre Hunter Valley
(50 minute drive from the Trading Post through Broke)
The Hunter Valley’s only dedicated centre for a wide range of adventure experiences. They offer horse riding, electric bike hire, Segway tours, wine and beer tasting, candy making, pizza making, grape stomping, barrel rolling and more all in the name of fun!
They are at the Hunter Valley Resort cnr Hermitage Road and Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin NSW 2320.
- Electric Bikes +61 448 600 288 bikes@huntervalley.com.au
- Segway Tours +61 2 4943 7223 or 1300 465 636 segways@huntervalley.com.au
- Horseriding +61 431 337 367 horses@huntervalley.com.au
- Food, Wine & Beer +61 2 4998 7777 brewery@hunterresort.com.au
Horse riding
Hunter Valley Horses has trail rides and pony rides for “the little ones” 288 Talga Rd Rothbury (51 minute drive from the Trading Post)
Telephone: 4930 7111
Massages
There are two massage companies in the area:
On the way home on Monday
Stop at Dos Juans Fine Food. They make fresh and smoked chorizo, pasta and cheese on their organic farm. On the Monday of every long weekend they have a Farm Gate from 9 am at which they sell their own products and also have many other stall holders selling other products.
4675 Great North Road Fernances Crossing
The telephone number is 499 88 131.