Bendooley Estate

Bendooley Estate Southern Highlands Restaurant, Bookstore, Cellar Door, Wedding Venue & Luxury Accommodation.
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Bendooley Estate is the perfect location to host a wedding, corporate event or special function. This landmark property is located in the Southern Highlands just 90 minutes from Sydney. Set on 200 acres, it comprises of many magical options for your function. From the converted book barn, operating as a book shop housing over 100,000 books during the day and in the evening converts into an event

space for up to 140 guests . To the original 200 year old homestead built from convict-hewn sandstone and facing a "picture perfect" lake and surrounded by rose gardens. The homestead is perfect for the most intimate of functions of up to 50 guests on the verandah, or up to 20 guests inside its dining room set by the fireplace. For the ultimate "sky's the limit " guest list - why not consider a glamourous customised marquee. All this, along with luxury accommodation , cool climate vineyards, a cafe and cellar door
Bendooley Estate really can customise their unique spaces to whatever you can dream up

Supplier Spotlight: Oberon LaneThere are suppliers who do a wonderful job, and then there are the ones who feel like par...
05/06/2026

Supplier Spotlight: Oberon Lane

There are suppliers who do a wonderful job, and then there are the ones who feel like part of the family. For us, Oberon Lane has always been the latter.

Elle May and her team have been bringing world class live music to Bendooley weddings for over ten years. Based in Bowral and deeply connected to the Southern Highlands wedding community, they specialise in curating bespoke music experiences that feel entirely personal to every couple they work with.

Acoustic soloists, string quartets, full bands, DJs, MCs and more, all handpicked from a carefully curated roster of Australia's finest performers.

Their most popular package at Bendooley flows beautifully from acoustic ceremony music right through to DJ reception, and if they suggest adding a saxophone, our advice is to say yes every time.

Ten years of extraordinary music at Bendooley. We could not be more grateful.

Oberon Lane

There is something about watching a dish come together that makes it taste even better.At Leo's by Night, every plate is...
04/06/2026

There is something about watching a dish come together that makes it taste even better.

At Leo's by Night, every plate is considered from the first element to the last. This week that includes our kingfish crudo with preserved lemon, fried capers, wasabi tobiko roe, ruby grapefruit and saffron emulsion, a beautifully prepared fish of the day and slow-roasted eggplant that is far more than the sum of its parts.

Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6pm in our Cellar Door.

Reservations via our website.

On Friday 26 June our Cellar Door transforms into an intimate dining space for one very special night. Our Executive Che...
02/06/2026

On Friday 26 June our Cellar Door transforms into an intimate dining space for one very special night. Our Executive Chef has designed a seasonal set menu crafted entirely around the wines of the Bendooley cellar, and our winemaker Jonathan will be your guide throughout the evening, walking you through each match and sharing the stories behind every pour.

The evening includes canapes on arrival, a three course set menu, a cheese course to finish and matched wines throughout.

https://www.sevenrooms.com/xPKWNKUA

Supplier Spotlight: Live Wedding PaintingSome wedding details you remember forever. This is one of them.Teresa and Berna...
26/05/2026

Supplier Spotlight: Live Wedding Painting

Some wedding details you remember forever. This is one of them.

Teresa and Bernadette, sisters and live wedding portrait painters, bring something to a wedding day that is truly unlike anything else. While the celebration unfolds around them, they paint a realistic portrait of the couple live on canvas for all the guests to watch. By the end of the reception, a finished, heirloom quality artwork is presented to the couple to take home and treasure for a lifetime.

After six years and four hundred weddings, their process is as seamless as it is stunning. Equal parts entertainment and art, and the kind of thing guests talk about long after the day is done.

We absolutely love having Teresa and Bernadette at Bendooley. Based in Sydney with no travel fees to Berrima, they are truly wonderful to work with.

Congratulations to Josh and Nikita, who were married at The Book Barn here at Bendooley Estate during the most beautiful...
21/05/2026

Congratulations to Josh and Nikita, who were married at The Book Barn here at Bendooley Estate during the most beautiful stretch of autumn we have seen in a while.

Golden light, turning leaves and two people who made the whole day feel completely effortless. Hilary Cam Photography captured every moment of it beautifully, and we are so glad they did.

What an honour to have been part of your day. Congratulations you two.

📸 Hilary Cam Photography Sydney

The Cellar Door in winter might just be our favourite version of it.A wood fire, winter light pouring through the doors ...
20/05/2026

The Cellar Door in winter might just be our favourite version of it.

A wood fire, winter light pouring through the doors and a glass of cool-climate estate wine in hand. Our team will guide you through each pour, sharing the story and craft behind every bottle. The kind of afternoon that has a way of stretching well beyond what you planned.

And if you find yourself not quite ready to leave when the sun goes down, you do not have to. Thursday through Saturday from 6:30pm, Leo's by Night takes over the space with a curated dinner menu that makes staying for the evening feel like the obvious choice.

Book a tasting or reserve your table at Leo's via the link in bio. We would love to see you this winter.

https://bendooleyestate.com.au/wine/

Supplier Spotlight: Bee Bright Fairy LightsThere is a moment at every Bendooley wedding when someone looks up and their ...
18/05/2026

Supplier Spotlight: Bee Bright Fairy Lights

There is a moment at every Bendooley wedding when someone looks up and their breath catches just a little. More often than not, Kat is the reason why.

Bee Bright Fairy Lights has been weaving their magic across the ceilings of Bendooley since 2017, creating fairy light canopies that turn already beautiful spaces into something truly unforgettable. A starry sky overhead, the people you love around you, and a dance floor that feels like it was made for exactly this moment.

After seventeen years working weddings and events, Kat brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion to every single installation. Her approach has always been the same. A little extra sparkle, a touch of magic, and memories that last a lifetime.

We are so grateful to have her in our corner, and so are every couple who has ever looked up on their wedding night.

We are so excited to share something a little different happening at Bendooley Estate this winter.Gathered Retreats is h...
14/05/2026

We are so excited to share something a little different happening at Bendooley Estate this winter.

Gathered Retreats is hosting their inaugural Readers Retreat right here, from Friday 3 to Monday 6 July, and it is everything a long weekend should be.

Arrival on Friday evening with champagne, cocktails and a grazing board, followed by dinner together in The Homestead dining room and an evening out in Bowral.

Saturday brings a full breakfast, a dedicated morning reading block, lunch at Harry's on Green Lane, a wander through Dirty Janes Antique Emporium and a formal dinner privately catered by our very own Bendooley kitchen.

Sunday is spent at The Book Barn, lunch surrounded by thousands of books, free time in Berrima and a final candlelit dinner at The Homestead. Monday is a slow farewell breakfast and the Southern Highlands all to yourself before the road calls you home.

Four days of reading, reflection, extraordinary food and wine, and the company of people who love books as much as you do. Know someone who needs this? Tag them below.

Tickets available now via https://gatheredretreats.com.au/

📸Anson Smart

Congratulations to Delaney and Jacob, who were married at The Book Barn here at Bendooley Estate back in April.The were ...
11/05/2026

Congratulations to Delaney and Jacob, who were married at The Book Barn here at Bendooley Estate back in April.

The were leaves turning golden and that beautiful seasonal light was settling over the grounds in the way it only does this time of year. Full of love, full of laughter and the kind of warmth that stays with a room long after the night is over.

What an absolute privilege to have been part of it. Congratulations you two.

📸 Thomas Stewart

Address

Berrima, NSW

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61248688788

Website

https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/bendooleyestate/fb

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