SPICERS VINEYARDS ESTATE Hunter Valley
On behalf of all of the team at Spicers Vineyards Estate, we would like to warmly congratulate you on your upcoming nuptials. Spicers Vineyards Estate and Restaurant Botanica offer you the opportunity to share your celebration in an intimate vineyard setting married with renowned personalized service. The Hunter Valley offers a stunning background for your special day, along with world class facilities, activities and of course, food and wine! At Spicers we believe that your wedding day should be flawless, intimate, romantic and shared with the special people in your life. In 2015, Spicers Vineyards Estate was voted Australia’s No. 1 Hotel for Romance (Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Awards 2015) illustrating that our team understands what it takes to create romance and magical moments and memories, We would be thrilled for you to choose Spicers Vineyards Estate as the location for your special day. Rhiannon Hurtz General Manager
Spicers Vineyards Estate is conveniently located in the central Pokolbin area of the Hunter Valley wine region. Situated with its own eight acre vineyard, the property takes advantage of its aspect, being perched at the top of Hermitage road it offers rolling views across to the Brokenback mountain ranges. RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS 2015 TRIPADVISOR Traveler’s Choice Awards – Spicers Vineyards Estate
No. 1 Best Hotel for Romance in Australia No. 3 Top Luxury Hotels in Australia No.4 Hotel for Romance in the South Pacific Region No.5 Small Hotel in Australia No.8 Luxury Hotel in the South Pacific Region No.13 Hotel for Service in Australia No.16 Small Hotel in the South Pacific 2014 TRIPADVISOR Traveler’s Choice Awards – Restaurant Botanica
No.1 in the Top Restaurants In Australia No. 2 in the Top Restaurants in the South Pacific Region 2009 - 2014 GOURMET TRAVELER Wine List of the Year Awards 2 Glasses Highly Recommended Rating
Spicers Vineyards Estate offers the ideal setting for your intimate wine destination wedding. Our spacious grounds offer beautiful old gum trees, eight acres of vineyard and views of the Brokenback mountain range, providing the perfect backdrop for exchanging vows and taking wedding photography. The Hunter Valley offers a myriad of breathtaking seasons to choose in which to celebrate your nuptials. ~ Summer ~ December to February is Harvest time in the Hunter Valley and is the most vibrant and exciting time of the year. Warm days see the vineyards bathed with green foliage and the region abuzz with winemaking activities. Autumn ~ March to May sees the vineyards slowly turn to a warm orange hue as the leaves begin to fall. With the warmer weather beginning to slow, this time of the year is a photographers dream Winter ~ June to August is a spectacular time of the year in the Hunter Valley. Perfect blue sky days, and mild day time temperatures are perfect for afternoon ceremonies, leading to cool evenings of romance with cozy open fireplaces. Spring ~ September to November sees the vines spring back to life with delicate new growth dancing across the vineyards of the region. It is in September that the region becomes transformed into lush rolling greens.
Capturing the essence of an intimate vineyard wedding, Spicers Vineyards Estate offers a number of specifically designed reception packages
‘HARVEST’ PACKAGE
‘WINE AND ROSES’ PACKAGE
Garden ceremony Indoor / Outdoor reception Luxury Hot and Cold Canapés for four hours A four hour Retreat Beverage Package Complimentary cutting of your wedding cake, served on platters with tea and coffee
Garden ceremony Reception dinner in Restaurant Botanica Three course set menu Five hour Retreat Beverage Package Complimentary cutting of your wedding cake, served on platters with tea and coffee
Package price $145 per person
Package price $175 per person
‘VINEYARD ROMANCE’ PACKAGE
‘A PERFECT VINTAGE’ PACKAGE
Garden ceremony Reception dinner in Restaurant Botanica Half an hour of luxury canapés by the vineyard Three course set menu FIve hour Retreat Beverage Package Complimentary cutting of your wedding cake, served on platters with tea and coffee
Garden ceremony Reception dinner in Restaurant Botanica One hour of luxury canapés & cocktails by the vineyard Three course set menu A Five hour Retreat Beverage Package Complimentary cutting of your wedding cake, served on platters with tea and coffee
Package price $195 per person
Package price $235 per person
With Spicers Vineyards Estate’s location amongst some of the oldest vineyards in Australia and the birthplace of Australian wine, it is only fitting that we take the wine selections for your wedding seriously. We have designed two beverage packages that include award winning Hunter Wineries. RETREAT PACKAGE
VINEYARD PACKAGE
Wines - select 1 sparkling, 1 white &1 red wine
Wines - select 1 sparkling, 2 white & 2 red wines
Tyrrell’s Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sparkling
Tyrrell’s Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sparkling
Margan - See Saw Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Tyrrell’s Moon Mountain Chardonnay Scarborough Pinot Noir Tyrrell’s Rufus Stone Shiraz
Andrew Thomas Semillon Sauvignon Blanc David Hook Pinot Grigio Scarborough Blue Label Chardonnay Scarborough Pinot Noir Tyrrell’s Stevens Shiraz Margan Wines Cabernet Sauvignon
Beers James Boags Light James Boags Premium
additional $15pp
Beers (please select 3) James Boags Light James Boards Premium, Peroni, Corona
Subsequent Beverage package hours may be available. Retreat Package Subsequent Hour $25 pp Vineyard Package Subsequent Hour $35pp. Licensing allows for last drinks to be at 1130pm. Spicers Vineyards Estate and Restaurant Botanica offer packages in conjunction with Responsible Service of Alcohol laws. We reserve the right to refuse service to any guests that management may deem to be intoxicated. No beverages may be brought onto site and consumed onsite Restaurant Botanica is licensed to sell beverages
Spicers Vineyards Estate offers a number options for your wedding reception to suit your guest numbers and preferred wedding style. VENUE
SEATED
COCKTAIL
Restaurant Botancia
80
120
The Harvest Room
14
20
The Guest Lounge
24
30
Marquee
120
150
RESTAURANT BOTANCIA
THE HARVEST ROOM
Spicers Vineyards Estate’s onsite, multi award winning restaurant offers seated dining for up to 80 people. With an expansive all weather veranda and the main dining room, the restaurant overlooks the properties private vineyard and the Brokenback Mountain Range
An intimate private dining room located within Restaurant Botancia offering seated dining for up to 14 people
THE GUEST LOUNGE Located in the main guesthouse building and central to your accommodation, the guestlounge offers seated dining for up to 24 guests.
MARQUEE Enjoy the beautiful setting in between Restaurant Botanica and our private vineyard, hosting up to 120 in an outdoor marquee. This option offers you the flexibility to create the reception space of your wedding dreams! *please note standard packages do not include marquee hire and other T&C’s apply
Great food, wine and pure indulgence... Spicers Vineyards Estate is so much more than a luxury retreat, it is the ultimate intimately unique wine country experience. Set back from the buzz of Hermitage Road, the retreat guesthouse building is nestled between the properties private eight acre vineyard and natural bush land. With only 12 rooms, your privacy is assured, with every one of the spacious rooms and suites being created to be you personal haven, all featuring: Plush king sized bedding, lounge area with your own open fireplace, ensuite with spa bath, stunning amenities and special touches like cute rubber ducks & body loofahs, fluffy robes and slippers. Technology includes flatscreen TV, CD/DVD player, iPod Docking stations and Reverse Cycle Airconditioning Plus – every one of our accommodation bookings receive complimentary wine on arrival and a gourmet a la carte breakfast each morning The retreat offers 8 open plan King Spa Rooms, along with 4 Luxury Spa Suites offering separate living and bedroom and the option of private balcony or courtyard. Check in is from 2pm. Check out is 1030am.
ROOM
Mon to Thur
Fri to Sun
King Spa Room
459
559
Luxury Spa Suite
599
699
As Spicers Vineyards Estate and Restaurant Botanica offer a small, intimate vineyard venue, we include exclusive use of the property on your wedding day. As a part of the venue hire, Spicers Vineyards Estate provides the set up of your ceremony, 24 ceremony chairs and signing table, along with all of the equipment required to cater for up to 80 guests for your reception. Your venue hire also provides your team with access to the property from 12 noon on the day of your wedding to create the wedding of your dreams! Lunch receptions are available as a stand alone event without accommodation or exclusive use of the entire venue. Ceremonies may be held late morning on the grounds with the reception beginning from 12noon, and concluding by 4.30pm. VENUE HIRE FEE Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays $4500 Mon– Fri $2000 Venue Hire includes a complementary Luxury Spa Suite for you for the night of your wedding
TERMS & CONDITIONS To secure your exclusive wedding with Spicers, a deposit equal to the Venue Hire fee is required. Wedding packages reflect a minimum number of 50 guests for all Restaurant Botanica and Marquee Receptions, with minimum numbers not applicable for The Harvest Room or The Guest Lounge. Live musical entertainment at Spicers restricted to a soloist, duos, trios and low amplified jazz musicians. Noise emanating from entertainment, music or related activities must not exceed our noise restrictions and we ask that you advise your chosen artist of these prior to your booking confirmation. Minimum of 3 Nights of accommodation will apply for weddings booked over a Public Holiday Long Weekend Spicers Vineyards Estate and Restaurant Botanica can accommodate children when booking the property exclusively, but do not specifically cater for them. Please contact us to discuss children’s options.
