Runnymede Farm

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Category: VenuesLocation: 1700 Deans Marsh-Lorne Rd, Lorne VIC 3232

Highlights

Private 120-acre farm in the hills about 4km behind Lorne
Every event booked on an exclusive-use basis
Built-in outdoor bar and lawns kept for outdoor celebrations

About Runnymede Farm

Runnymede Farm is a working hobby farm on the Deans Marsh road, roughly 4km into the hills behind Lorne. The property runs to more than 120 acres of bush and green paddocks, with tall gums around the edges and views that reach the ocean in places. Each wedding or event takes the property exclusively, so your group has the whole farm to itself. There are several possible sites for a ceremony or party, and the lawns have room for large numbers. At the centre is the original 1970s homestead with a cottage garden and a solar-heated pool set in open lawn. A built-in outdoor bar stands under the trees, close to the lawns where guests gather. Floored tipis from an on-site tipi operator can be added for an extra charge. They give a covered space for dining and dancing at outdoor weddings and parties. The farm names weddings, corporate days, special birthdays, hens and bucks parties and family gatherings among the events it hosts. The homestead sleeps up to 10, so a small group can stay on site, though events do not depend on a stay.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

Estate / Garden

Features

OutdoorPrivate SpaceExclusive Venue HireRelaxed Vibe

Pricing

Runnymede Farm does not publish venue hire prices. Tipis are charged as an extra on top of the farm hire, and a quote is given once the date, numbers and set-up are known.

Food

The farm does not publish a catering menu. Food is arranged for each event when the booking is planned.

Beverages

The grounds have a built-in outdoor bar for receptions and parties. Drinks arrangements are worked out with the farm when the event is booked.

Availability

The farm takes one event at a time on an exclusive-use basis. Dates and set-up are arranged directly with the owners.

Frequently asked questions

Is Runnymede Farm hired exclusively?

Yes. Only one wedding or event is booked at a time, giving your group the run of the whole 120-acre property with no other bookings on the day.

Where is the farm?

It sits on the Deans Marsh road about 4km into the hills behind Lorne, on a private property surrounded by forest with glimpses of the ocean.

Can we add a tipi?

Floored tipis can be added for an additional cost, and the manicured lawns are set aside for outdoor celebrations. There are several sites across the property to choose from.

What kinds of events does the farm host?

The farm lists weddings, corporate events, special birthdays, hens and bucks parties and family celebrations among the events it takes.

Can guests stay at the property?

The homestead sleeps up to 10 people, so the couple or a small group can stay on site. Accommodation is an option rather than a condition of hiring the farm.