Lewana Cottages

More Than a Wedding Venue – Your Own Private Country Estate

At Lewana Cottages, we believe your wedding should be more than a single day. It should be a chance to slow down, gather the people you love most, and create memories that unfold naturally over an unforgettable weekend.

Nestled amongst towering pine forests and rolling parkland just outside the picturesque town of Balingup in Western Australia's South West, Lewana offers exclusive use of our private country estate. From the moment you arrive, the property becomes yours to enjoy, allowing you and your guests to relax, reconnect and celebrate without sharing the venue or feeling rushed by strict timelines.

Imagine welcoming your guests with drinks beneath the trees the evening before your wedding, waking to birdsong on your wedding morning, exchanging vows beneath the forest canopy, celebrating in our beautifully restored heritage machinery barn, then dancing beneath festoon lights long into the evening. The following morning, gather everyone together once more for a relaxed breakfast, coffee on the verandah or one last stroll through the peaceful grounds before heading home. At Lewana, your wedding isn't over in a few short hours - it's an experience shared over an entire weekend.

A Ceremony as Beautiful as Your Story

Whether you dream of an intimate forest ceremony surrounded by towering pines or an open-air celebration overlooking peaceful parkland, Lewana offers a variety of stunning ceremony locations to suit your vision.

The natural beauty of the property means you don't need elaborate styling to create a magical atmosphere. Sunlight filtering through the pines, wide open spaces and the tranquil country setting provide the perfect backdrop for heartfelt moments and unforgettable photographs.

Celebrate Your Way

Every couple is different, and we believe your wedding should reflect that.

Our rustic heritage machinery barn offers a warm and character-filled reception space that can be styled to suit everything from elegant country weddings to relaxed boho celebrations. With no venue curfew, you're free to celebrate at your own pace, spending more time with your guests and less time watching the clock.

Lewana also offers the flexibility to choose your own caterers, stylists, photographers, musicians and other suppliers, giving you complete freedom to create a wedding that's uniquely yours.

Stay Together

One of the things couples love most about Lewana is being able to keep everyone together.

Our six charming heritage cottages accommodate up to 45 guests onsite, allowing your closest family and friends to stay just moments from the celebrations. For larger weddings, camping and beautifully styled bell tent glamping options allow even more guests to share in the experience.

Instead of everyone disappearing to different hotels at the end of the night, your favourite people remain together, creating the relaxed, connected atmosphere that makes a wedding weekend so special.

From Intimate Elopements to Weekend Celebrations

Whether you're planning:

• A romantic forest elopement
• A relaxed micro wedding
• A midweek celebration
• Or a full weekend wedding for up to 150 guests

Lewana offers flexible packages designed to suit a variety of celebrations while maintaining the same warm, welcoming country atmosphere.

Endless Photo Opportunities

Every corner of Lewana provides another beautiful backdrop.

From towering pine forests and peaceful dams to heritage cottages, rustic fences, open paddocks and golden sunsets, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to capturing your wedding day.

And yes - you may even meet our friendly Highland cow, Fergus, who has quickly become one of our most popular (and photogenic!) residents.

Why Couples Choose Lewana

✔ Exclusive use of a private country estate

✔ Forest ceremony locations beneath towering pines

✔ Character-filled heritage barn receptions

✔ Accommodation for up to 45 guests in six cottages

✔ Camping and glamping options for larger celebrations

✔ Capacity for up to 150 guests onsite

✔ No venue curfew

✔ BYO flexibility and choice of suppliers

✔ Beautiful natural photography locations

✔ Just a short drive from Bunbury, Margaret River and the South West's most charming country towns

At Lewana Cottages, we're passionate about helping couples create weddings that feel relaxed, personal and genuinely unforgettable. We'd love to help bring your vision to life and welcome you, your family and your friends to our little piece of the South West.

Celebrate for a weekend, not just a day.

About

Meet Nola and Errol, the proud owners of Lewana Cottages. Nola is the whirlwind you don't see coming - warm, caring and known to sprint (or occasionally tumble!) across the property to help guests. Errol is the calm, methodical half of the team who loves a chat and will happily share the history of Lewana while making sure every detail is just right. Together, they'll make you feel right at home.

Nola Dippenaar

Owner