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Willie Smith's Apple Shed

5  ( 14 reviews ) · 2064 Huon Highway, Grove, Tasmania · Show Phone
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OVERVIEW

Nestled on 115 stunning acres of farmland, Willie Smith's Apple Shed offers a unique, rustic setting unlike any other. Whether you're after an idyllic outdoor lawn ceremony, a cosy indoor affair, or a lively, spacious reception — Willie Smith's has the perfect space for you! The Shed may be your knight in rustic armour, with gorgeous, warm wooden detailing, high barn ceilings, and chic decor. If you prefer a magical outdoor wedding, you can't pass up the iconic Sleeping Beauty mountain backdrop and expansive lawn area. While an already charming wedding venue, you'll have the freedom to add your own personal touches and styling. And we can't forget their seasonal menus and iconic cider — crafted to perfection over four generations. 

 

"The Apple Shed, Willie Smiths in Grove, Tasmania, was absolutely stunning and perfect for us. Some would call it "rustic", and we loved it. A converted historic apple shed with exposed timber and vintage styling coupled with glorious field and mountain views outside." — Sarah L. 

 

What you'll love about your wedding at Willie Smith's Apple Shed Hobart: 

  • Beautiful ceremony settings. Willie Smith's Apple Shed offers couples a variety of lovely ceremony spaces, including the expansive lawn area set against the mesmerising Sleeping Beauty mountain backdrop and the cosy, rustic Museum space. 
  • Charming, rustic Apple Shed. For that quintessential country wedding backdrop, you've come to the right place! Willie Smith's iconic Apple Shed — built in 1942 — boasts gorgeous, exposed timber, high ceilings, stunning hardwood floors, and optimal dining versatility. It has several cosy nooks for intimate chats and ample space for a dancefloor, band, or DJ. String some fairy lights, hang some bunting — the choice is yours! 
  • Delicious menus and signature cider. Focussed on supporting the local community, Willie Smith's offers only the finest regional produce for delicious, seasonal menus. Whether you're after vibrant shared platters, a country-style feast, or a formal sit-down dinner, this talented team can accommodate. Having perfected their craft over four generations of apple farmers, you can expect nothing less than delicious Willie Smith's cider. They also offer a range of wine from award-winning local wineries and signature Tassie craft beer. 

 

What Willie Smith's Apple Shed Hobart weddings are like:

  • Gorgeous, rustic wedding venue 
  • Breathtaking outdoor wedding settings 
  • Iconic Sleeping Beauty mountain backdrop
  • Signature ciders 
  • Delicious, seasonal menus 
  • Styling flexibility 
  • Endless photo opportunities 
  • Supportive, passionate team 

 

"Willie Smith's was the perfect venue for our wedding! They were organised, and Annika was fabulous with communication and helping us ensure everything was ready before the day. The service was fantastic on the night, and the food, like always, was delicious! An unbelievably beautiful venue that helped us achieve the wedding of our dreams." — Emma P. 

About

Kate is our Apple Shed Event Manager who will take your initial query. Kate has been at the Apple Shed for over 6 years and fell in love with the valley and the Tasmanian way when she moved here from NSW. Kate’s expertise and passion for making every function at the Apple Shed a special one will ensure no detail is missed. The Apple Shed functions team will work alongside Kate, once your function is confirmed to ensure all guests’ details are carefully curated for your special day.

Kate Marsden

Manager


Venue Features

Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony

Min 20 / Max 350 Reception guests

In-house catering

Music must end by 11:30 PM

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FAQ

The Apple Shed can cater for both intimate and larger ceremonies with the use of the Apple Shed, the courtyard lawn, the paddock and the orchards.

Ceremonies can be small or large also with many space both indoors and out available. Maximum capacity is 350 which includes the Apple Shed, plus deck and lawn area. 

The Apple Shed, located at Grove does not offer accommodation but is just a few minutes drive from Huonville and surrounding areas where you will find some gorgeous properties for your stay for the duration of the wedding. 

The Huon Valley where we are located is a pristine part of Tasmania where you will find stunning backdrops for any wedding occassion. The rustic barn tends to charming charcter as well as the lawns and orchard are which is pretty at any time of year. Plus the stunning backdrop of Sleeping Beauty mountain views which gleams in the sun. 

The Apple Shed will seat upto 140 guests and for a more casual canape style can hold upto 200 cocktail style. 

The Apple Shed, plus outdoor deck and lawn can seat upto 200 with 350 maximum guests cocktail style. 


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Couples consistently rave about the Apple Shed at Willie Smiths for its charming, rustic “Tasmania” vibe—stunning with minimal styling and delivering standout photo opportunities both indoors and outdoors. Guests, including interstate and overseas visitors, often comment on how impressed they are with the venue, atmosphere, and seamless flow of the day. Food and drinks are a major highlight, with roaming canapés, generous portions, and standout options like apple pies, cider, and slow-cooked dishes. Communication and planning support are repeatedly praised as friendly and responsive, with only occasional minor admin slip-ups quickly resolved.

March 2026

Food was exceptional, especially the lamb and beef, which everyone kept talking about. The timing of everything was spot on and the whole day flowed seamlessly without any stress. The venue created such a great atmosphere, relaxed, warm, and just really good vibes all around. The cider was a big hit as well and added to the overall experience. The team were incredibly helpful with the decor, everything looked amazing with minimal effort required from us, which made the whole process so easy. A really nice touch was how the remaining bar tab was handled. We were able to take cider boxes, so nothing went to waste and it was perfect for the after parties. All of our guests, especially those who travelled from interstate, absolutely loved it. For many of them it was the highlight of their year and they’re already talking about coming back to Tassie. We honestly couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. Hands down one of the best places to have a wedding in Tassie. Would highly recommend.

Ashain P.

Willie Smith's Apple Shed

What a stunning and fun couple Ash & Rach! This was a super fun wedding and it seemed the staff enjoyed it as much as the guests!

March 2026

We had a cocktail style reception and chose this venue because it has so many different indoor and outdoor spaces to encourage guests to move around. It also has so much charm that it needs very little styling. The staff were so easy to communicate with regards to planning and very accomodating with our requests. Food was amazing. Our guests were very full from the roaming canapés and grazing table. They have an extensive drinks selection available for the night and that was very popular with our guests.

Yves L.

Willie Smith's Apple Shed

One of the most fun and colourful weddings in recent history here at the Shed! Just stunning, Yves and Jordan were incredible to plan with and their celebration was one of the most memorable we have hosted! Amazing!

March 2025

Having our wedding at Willie Smiths was a dream come true. We loved the rustic venue with indoor and outdoor ceremony options. Working with the Willie Smith staff was incredibly easy; they were great communicators and went above and beyond to look after us and our guests on the big day. The scenery around the apple shed is stunning and our photos both inside and outside the venue turned out amazing. Thank you Willie Smiths team for making our wedding day perfect!

Dana

July 2026

My husband and I were very happy with our choice of venue for both the ceremony and reception! Many of our guests, including overseas and interstate family members, had never been to the Apple Shed before, and they only had good things to say. It has a great rustic, 'Tasmanian' feel, and even with fairly minimal decorations it looked great, in-person and in our photos. It also had the added benefit of being able to accommodate our mid-sized wedding indoors if the weather was bad, which gave us great peace of mind. Fortunately, we were able to have a beautiful outdoor evening ceremony, which is definitely where the Apple Shed really shines. Everyone was very impressed with the food (including us, although we were too busy to eat much of it!), and it was fun having their apple pies instead of a traditional wedding cake. Communication was generally very good too, as the team was friendly and responsive throughout the planning process. There was a minor miscommunication around our final guest numbers when our quote was being finalised, but it was sorted out pretty quickly and they were happy to accommodate all of our requests. The staff on the night were also great, helping our family with the setup and providing friendly service throughout the reception. We'd happily recommend the Apple Shed to any couple who is after a slightly different vibe for their wedding :)

May C.

Willie Smith's Apple Shed

May and Tom were the cutest couple ever, we loved their simple and elegant style! Great pic you have shared with us also!

May 2026

Fantastic communication prior to event. Stunning outcome, the place looked amazing. Staff were all super friendly and expressed interest in event all night. When booking with them, and setup is needed prior to guests arriving. Ensure you have a team of at least 5 people you know to set up the venue. I would DEFINITELY recommend this venue!!

Matilda & Jed W.

Willie Smith's Apple Shed

Ah Mat and Jed! What a gorgeous day and couple. Loving the images you have shared with us too!


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How much do kids cost as guests?

Willie Smith's Apple Shed

<p>Hi Bridie, it depends on what dining option you go with.</p> <p>If it's just a simple kids meal, then $25 or if it's a 2 course meal to match with the adults is $45.</p> <p>Small children who don't require food are free of course.</p>

Is it likely our wedding quotes could change because of the cost of living?

We are starting to get prices for our wedding reception, for our wedding that's 18 months away. If we make a booking and pay a deposit, is the price guaranteed, given the cost of everything keeps going up?

Willie Smith's Apple Shed

<p>Yes we say in our T&amp;C that the food cost for any booking more then 12months out may be subject to change due to CPI increases.</p>

Jasmine

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