Leonards Hill Estate

5  ( 9 reviews ) · 2195 Ballan - Daylesford Road, Leonards Hill, Victoria (View Map)
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OVERVIEW

We're proud to be a 5-star Easy Weddings venue—trusted by couples who want professional support without sacrificing creative freedom.

Why couples love Leonards Hill Estate:

Rain or shine, you're covered — With indoor and outdoor ceremony options, our spacious Shed reception area, and covered Pavilion, the weather will never steal your thunder.

Perfect for 130–200 guests — Our Shed seats 130 comfortably for a sit-down dinner, or up to 200 for a relaxed cocktail-style celebration.

Picture-perfect at every turn — From our grand eucalyptus tree to sweeping farmland views and our charming courtyard, our 4-acre estate gives you stunning backdrops wherever you look.

Your vendors, your way — Bring in the caterers, florists, and musicians that match your style and budget. We'll provide the prep kitchen and cool room to help them work their magic.

Stay where you celebrate — Wake up on your wedding day in our on-site Homestead, which sleeps up to 6 guests.

Pets welcome — Your four-legged family members absolutely deserve to be part of the celebrations.

Powered by sunshine — Our entire estate runs on solar, so you can celebrate sustainably.

Here's what couples are saying:

"El and Keith made our wedding perfect—stunning views, the onsite cottage for family, and brilliant coordination." — Hayley & Nathan

"El and her team were amazing, making our day fit our vision and budget, and welcoming everyone—even our dog!" — Jacinta & Andrew

"El was so helpful and flexible, making everything run smoothly." — Emily & Kyle

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About

Hi, I'm El from Leonards Hill Estate! Venue hunting overwhelming? I'm here to help you find what works for your vision and budget – no pressure, just honest advice. I've got amazing vendors I love working with, and I'll be there on your day making sure everything flows perfectly. Ready to see if we're your people? Let's chat and have a conversation about your dream day.

El Fullarton

Owner/Venue Manager


Venue Features

Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony

Min 30 / Max 200 Reception guests

Min 30 / Max 200 Ceremony Guests

Time restrictions: 11:00 PM

3rd Party Catering

7.50 hours Event time included

Additional Hours $1000 Per Hour

Music must end by 10:30 PM

Easy Weddings Special Offer

Complimentary Overnight Stay

Book your wedding at Leonards Hill Estate and be one of the first 10 couples to receive our Evening Ease Add-On—completely free (valued at $1,500).

Arrive the night before, settle in with your wedding party, and enjoy:

  • A full extra night’s stay for up to 6 guests in our luxury Homestead
  • Early access to The Shed from 10am for styling and setup
  • More time to relax, prepare, and savour the moment without the rush



This bonus transforms your wedding from one perfect day into a calm, joy-filled weekend experience.



Strictly limited to the first 10 bookings. Offer ends when allocated spots are filled — enquire now to secure yours.



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Location

2195 Ballan - Daylesford Road, Leonards Hill, Victoria

Daylesford and Surrounding Areas
Daylesford and Surrounding Areas

Nearby Accommodation


FAQ

DEFINITELY! Your wedding is YOUR special day so we believe that you should have your favourite vendors on the day! 

Yes we do! We have a beautifully-designed bar and bar staff, so you just need to choose the drinks package that suits you.

Absolutely! We're delighted to welcome your furry friends to your special day.

While we understand that your pets are part of the family, we kindly ask that you consult with your vendors to ensure they are comfortable with their presence.

Additionally, we require a pet security bond to cover any unforeseen cleaning or damage costs at the venue and the Homestead if you're staying overnight.

Unfortunately, we are not able to allow BYO drinks due to our licence restrictions. However, we have a variety of drinks packages to choose from, including cocktail hour and spirits add-ons!

Yes! We can't wait to see how you bring your unique style to your wedding reception! Feel free to arrange tables and décor as you wish, just remember to keep open flames away and avoid attaching decorations to the walls.

If you're planning any electrical or floral installations, please make sure your chosen installer has an ABN and the necessary insurance coverage.


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Couples planning their wedding at Leonards Hill Estate can expect a calm, responsive experience from the start. The venue manager and team are consistently organised, friendly, and genuinely invested in bringing your vision to life, easing nerves in the lead-up and on the day. On-site accommodation and a scenic setting help everything feel cohesive and low-stress, with smooth timelines and attentive staff checking in throughout. The venue's layout comfortably hosts larger groups, delivers beautiful backdrops for photos, and flexibility for DIY touches is valued. Accessible vendor recommendations and a pre-event preview are real pluses for couples from elsewhere, making it a memorable, stress-free day.

October 2025

Our wedding has come and gone in the blink of an eye, but what remains are the unforgettable memories, our marriage, and our love for Leonards Hill Estate and El. If you are looking for a high-class wedding venue where you can create your dream day and receive unmatched support - don’t look any further! Our wedding planning journey came with every emotion, from indecisiveness to pure happiness, and El was there through it all. She wasn’t just the Venue Manager at Leonards Hill Estate - she became a friend. El was my biggest support. She was easy to talk to, reliable, flexible, open-minded, incredibly responsive, and always in our corner. Photos simply don’t do this venue justice. You need to stand at Leonards Hill Estate, breathe it in, and picture your day. Every time we visited, we knew „this is it, this is our venue.“ We are so grateful to El and her husband Keith for everything they did - big and small - to make our wedding truly ours. With El, it never felt like just a job to her or just a wedding. She was part of our wedding. She feels every wedding. She cares deeply, and you can see and feel it in everything she does. Not only do we love her - our guests did too. El gave her all to make everyone feel welcome. She checked in on me throughout the day, we laughed, we hugged, and her responsiveness and energy were next-level. El, Keith - we are so proud that Leonards Hill Estate was our venue of choice. Thank you for every message, every phone call, every hug, and every coffee. Leonards Hill Estate will forever be my number one recommended venue, and I hope from the bottom of my heart that it becomes yours too. Xx Mr&Mrs Nelson

Sandy C.

Leonards Hill Estate

Thank you so much for these beautiful words - they really mean everything to us! Having you both here at Leonards Hill Estate was such a privilege, and being part of your planning journey - through all the emotions and decisions - was honestly a highlight for me. You made it easy because you both knew what mattered to you, and seeing it all come together on the day was incredible. I'm so happy the venue felt right for you from those first visits. That feeling of just knowing - it's the best! And everything we did, big or small, was genuinely our pleasure because we could see how much it all meant to you both. Thank you for trusting us with your day, for all the chats, the laughs, and the hugs along the way. The team and I loved being part of it, and knowing your guests felt welcome too makes us so happy. Wishing you both all the happiness ahead, Sandy and Joel! With love, El & the LHE team x

October 2025

THE BEST DAY EVER AT THE BEST VENUE! 👌 El, her husband, the bar staff and our vendors put together the most unforgettable wedding for us. My husband Kane and I were planning with El since the very first open day back in 2023! She has been so organised and professional from the get go! Her excitement and involvement in the lead up really helped settle any nerves preparing for our day. The accommodation was so lovely and it helped being on site, no worries of being too fashionably late! Our guests adored the natural surroundings and the 80 of them fit perfectly on the tables for reception too! I could write about our wedding all day! Thanks again and we can't wait to hopefully hold some other special occasions at Leonards Hill Estate in the future xxx The Murfetts (Rach & Kane)

Rachel H.

Leonards Hill Estate

Hello Rach and Kane! THE BEST DAY EVER - we are absolutely over the moon reading this! 🥰 Honestly, knowing you both had such an incredible day means everything to us. We've loved being part of your journey since that first open day in 2023, and seeing it all come together so perfectly has been such a joy. Thank you so much for your beautiful words and for trusting us with your special day. You two brought such amazing energy and love to the venue, and we're so grateful we got to be part of it all. We'd love nothing more than to see you back here for future celebrations! All our love and congratulations, El and the LHE Team x

April 2025

We have an unbelievable wedding day at Leonard's Hill Estate. El and her team were very responsive and helpful. They really eased our stress and worry about the day. El and her team have created a beautiful venue that really suited the vibe we were hoping for, for our special day. We cannot recommend Leonard's Hill Estate enough

Samantha L.

Leonards Hill Estate

We're so glad to hear you guys had an amazing wedding day at Leonards Hill Estate! We are always trying our best to be super responsive and helpful, so it's great to know that it took some stress off your plate. We've put a lot of heart into making the venue beautiful, and hearing that it was exactly the vibe you were going for is just the best! Seriously, thanks a million for the awesome recommendation, Sam and James – it really means a lot to us!

November 2025

If you're looking for a stress free wedding venue look no further! Leonards Hill Estate is amazing in so many ways. The location is absolutely beautiful and we had lots of options for where to have the ceremony, which was super important as it was raining on our wedding day, but El had us sorted and we easily switched locations to be undercover. Choosing a package deal meant we were able to choose from a list of amazing vendors but it also took away so much wedding stress! No emailing a million people. El is an amazing venue manager she was a dream to work, she made the whole process super easy and just wanted our wedding to be amazing, which with her help it most definitely was! Super grateful for the whole Leonards Hill Estate team for bringing our dream wedding to life! Could not recommend more! Gemma and Hayden xx

Gemma B.

March 2025

We had the most perfect wedding day at Leonards Hill Estate with the help of El and her husband Keith. We booked the venue 15 months out and El was extremely responsive and so helpful the entire time, whenever I had a question no matter how big or small, El was ready with an answer almost straight away. They were extremely flexible in working with us to make sure everything was set up exactly how we wanted and even let us come down to venue the day before and spend a couple of hours there setting up our DIY items. El also put us in touch with a caterer which was a great help as we are from the other side of Victoria and didn’t have a lot of knowledge of local vendors, the food was amazing and complimented by all of our guests. Everything ran so smoothly on the day and we couldn’t be happier with our venue choice. Thank you El!!

Emily W.

Leonards Hill Estate

Oh my goodness, you guys! We're so, so happy you had such an amazing wedding at our venue! Hearing you say it was "perfect" just made our day! We loved helping you out over the past 15 months. Seriously, any question, big or small, we were just glad to be able to help. And letting you come in the day before to set up all your decorations? That was totally fine, we wanted you to make it your own! We're so pleased you loved the caterer we suggested! We know it can be tricky finding good people when you're not from around here, so we're glad they did a great job. It's just the best feeling knowing everything went smoothly on your big day. We're just so happy you picked us! Thanks so much! And most importantly, we wish you both all the happiness in the world! El and the LHE Team x


Expert Advice

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Looking for a ceremony + reception location, with inclusions and prices listed in Victoria

Hi there, we are looking for info for a June 2025 wedding, with the ceremony and reception in the same location, prices and inclusions listed as I find most brochures do not include the prices. Ideally, we are looking for a cocktail style reception.

Leonards Hill Estate

Hi Suzie!

We can definitely help you with that :) We offer both ceremony and reception in the same location and have Cocktail style reception too! We can also send you a copy of our packages if you go on to our website www.leonardshillestate.com.au/weddings 

Cheers

Eleanor

Suzie S

3 Bridesmaids and No Groomsmen! HELP

My future Husband does not want groomsmen, but I want my 3 bridesmaids. How do we orgnaise photos and seating plan without making it look weird?

Leonards Hill Estate

Hello Madeleine!

That sounds great - it's good to be different :) A photographer is best to answer your question about the photos, but maybe you can have photos of just you and your future husband on some shots, and then you alone and your bridesmaids in another? 

With the seating plan, I would say to only have you and your future husband on a table by yourselves (if you like) or join everyone in a U-shape table setting, where you two will be at the top and your bridesmaids can sit next t you, as well as your family and friends, therefore, not making your bridesmaids a focus and it is more inclusive.

Hope that helps!

Eleanor

Leonards Hill Estate

Madeleine S

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