Leonards Hill Estate

We could not be happier that we chose Leonards Hill Estate as the venue for our wedding party! It was our last stop after a day of visiting venues, and as soon as we walked back to the car we both agreed it was the one! No discussion needed. The moment we met El and walked onto the property, we just knew! The venue and grounds are absolutely immaculate - so clean, perfectly maintained, and the attention to detail in every aspect is so clear. The outdoor areas are beautiful, and it was so lovely greeting our guests at the Pavilion during golden hour. We then moved into the Shed, which very comfortably fit our 120+ guests, a band, and dancefloor! The space is modern and pristine, but still warm and inviting. The venue is gorgeous as is, so very little decoration is needed if you are on a budget, but it's also an amazing canvas to work with if you really want to make it your own. From the start we wanted a relaxed, fun vibe, and LH was the perfect place for this. Although we chose not to do a ceremony or many formalities, holding our party there made the event still feel as special and memorable as any traditional wedding. It somehow felt both like a huge party, and an intimate gathering at the same time. El was incredible from start to finish, answering my many questions, thinking of things we needed before we did, considering every detail, and just generally being such a warm, energetic person to work with. We booked LH only a few months out from our date, and El helped us pull everything together so quickly. From the first visit, she felt like a friend rather than a vendor. Going down the non-traditional route, we had lots of ideas that were a little different, and El was always open to our suggestions and requests, and we so appreciated her enthusiasm to make any and all of our ideas come to life exactly as we had envisioned! It is so clear that El is incredibly passionate about what she does, and trust me when I say she is exactly who you want on your team when you are planning one of the most important days of your life. She made the entire process exciting, easy, and stress-free. She has some amazing contacts, and we were able to choose some other incredible vendors thanks to her expertise. On the day, El was, as usual, a ray of sunshine, and all the staff at LH were so lovely and made the night run really smoothly - we never had to worry about a thing! Thank you so much to the whole team. So many of our guests complimented us on the venue and how well the night ran. We also want to say a huge thank you for allowing us to have our dog there! Our number one criteria was that she be able to be a part of our big day, and this was never a problem at LH. We are so grateful that we can look back on our photos and have her in them all. She had the time of her life thanks to El and the team! Unfortunately we had already booked accommodation, but had guests stay in the homestead on the property which they absolutely loved! The carpark also easily accommodated our guests’ private vehicles, and drop off and pick up of guests by two large coaches. Lastly, you can’t go wrong with the location! Daylesford is just a dream, and LH is far enough from the town centre that you have beautiful views over the surrounding bush and farmland, but close enough that your guests can stay nearby and easily get to and from the venue. We feel the cost of Leonards Hill was very competitive and absolutely worth it, and we urge anyone looking for the perfect venue to go for a visit ASAP! If you are looking to plan a wedding or host an event, big or small, that feels relaxed but elevated, you will not be disappointed, and we know you’ll make the memories of a lifetime there. As soon as the night ended, I wished I could do it all over again!

Leonards Hill Estate was the perfect place for our wedding on 6 February 2026. From the moment we visited, we knew it was the venue for us. We even came back a second time to bring our family through, and the owners were so welcoming and accommodating. El was incredible throughout the whole process. She was always happy to answer questions and made the entire day run so smoothly. She even took the time to come to the homestead the night before to check in on me and make sure I had everything I needed, which meant so much. One of the things we loved most about this venue was how much was already organised. The packages made planning so much easier because so many vendors were already arranged, and they reached out directly which took away a lot of stress. We got married under the tree with 115 guests for a seated reception and everyone had an amazing time. The views are stunning, especially around sunset, and our guests loved being able to enjoy drinks outside before heading in to dance the night away. The homestead was also beautiful. I stayed there the night before with my bridesmaids and everything was clean, modern and ready for us. The next day we were able to relax outside with family over a cheese platter and drinks, which was the perfect way to unwind. Our guests are still telling us how much fun they had, and I’m constantly being asked where everything was from and who our vendors were. If you're looking for a venue where everything is organised, the views are incredible and the owners truly care about your day, I cannot recommend Leonards Hill Estate enough.

Don’t bother with other venues, just go with this one!! El is such a legend. She was answering my questions day or night , she was our personal cheerleader on the day and she is just an absolute ray of sunshine making every interaction with Leonards Hill Estate a dream. When visiting other venues , I don’t think we along with anyone more than we did with El and Keith who truly are down to earth, honest people who are very passionate about making your wedding dreams a reality. This is what you want in a venue team - people who are easy going enough so you can ask any silly question you have but also upbeat and positive enough to share the joy with on the day. Not to mention they are very honest and will tell you if they are not sure (and will get back to you with answers ASAP) but will definitely deliver on any promises made. They are a professional team to work with. And the venue Omg!! It’s the perfect mix between outdoorsy (we got married under the beautiful tree) and classy (the shed at night with the soft lighting is so dreamy)- I want to say modern australiana! Not to mention the abundance of kangaroos who roam around the property which just adds to the Australiana feel of the whole venue. It’s also very customisable and allows for couples to bring their own personal style without clashing with the exisiting buildings/interiors and gardens. Another huge plus point is that it’s in Daylesford which is a lovely place in Victoria for out of towners to spend a weekend in and it was very easy to find accom, brunch spots and things to do for our guests. All of our guests felt the wedding was so relaxed and intimate and this really comes down to the venue. There’s some parking spots too and easy access for buses to drop off your guest. I also loved that there are several customisable packages to suit couples of every budget and I felt their pricing was very reasonable given the high cost of everything these days- they also were happy for us to choose our own vendors and fully customise what we wanted and didn’t want according to our budget. The vendors they suggested were also a very important part of our success on the day- every vendor that was recommended felt like they had been intentionally chosen by El and we were very happy to work with these local and small businesses which made sure the money we spent on this wedding would also stay in the Daylesford community to support their local economy. Another huge plus point was having the homestead on site where we stayed with the bridal party- there was no rush to get to the venue after getting ready because we could simply walk across the courtyard and get the ceremony started. I could keep going on but if you want a wedding that - is based in a modern , Australian venue - Is customisable to suit your individual needs and style - Is Intentional and sustainable (they are solar powered too!) - Your money will go to a family run business and vendors in the Daylesford local economy - Will be remembered by all your guests - Has a team who is an absolute joy to work with I would highly recommend Leonards Hill Estate!!

Best day ever. Best venue. Best owners. All round THE BEST in the business. From the very first time we visited, right until after our wedding, El has made our experience magical!! No question too big or small, so responsive and such a genuinely friendly person to deal with. El went above and beyond for us and made sure everything we wanted was done to perfection. We cannot thank El and the team at Leonards Hill Estate enough for our perfect day.

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