Your wedding deserves a place that reflects your story
At Songbird Retreat, we host a limited number of weddings each year for couples who want an experience that’s deeply personal, breathtakingly beautiful, and intentionally private.
Hello! we are dean and helen.
It’s an honour that you’re considering Songbird Retreat for your wedding day. We host only a handful of weddings each year, ensuring each one is an experience of breathtaking beauty, genuine connection, and intentional privacy.
At Songbird, your wedding is never just a date on the calendar — it’s a celebration we help you and your team of vendors to craft with care, elegance, and soul.
Availability is limited — secure your preferred date early.
Why Songbird is Different
At Songbird Retreat, your celebration is never just another booking—it is the only one.
We host only a limited number of weddings each year, giving you rare access to our private estate and the freedom to make it your own.
From the moment you arrive, the grounds are yours alone: no other weddings, no other guests, no rush to clear out.
Couples enjoy up to three full days to inhabit the estate—time to linger by the lily pond, to welcome guests onto the cocktail lawn, to dance beneath the clear-roof marquee, and to soak in every moment without hurry.
This sense of rarity, privacy, and belonging is why Songbird is loved by planners and creatives alike. When you choose Songbird, you’re not just booking a venue—you’re stepping into an experience few will ever share. You feel seen and celebrated, becoming part of the Songbird family and leaving with memories that linger long after the last toast.
Understanding Your Wedding Costs at Songbird Retreat
At Songbird Retreat, we aim to make your wedding as seamless and magical as possible. Our pricing reflects the full range of professional services and hire items that go into creating a beautiful day — from clear roof marquee, furniture, and fairy lights, to luxury facilities.
While previously a blank-slate venue, in 2025, we invested in our own marquee, furniture, luxury amenities, and sound system, valued at over $15,000 if hired. The result? Couples now enjoy:
A beautiful, curated setup in a stunning garden setting without sourcing multiple suppliers
Less stress—almost everything is ready on-site
Significant savings compared to hiring externally
Flexibility to focus on food and beverage choice and celebrating, not logistics
By owning these essentials, Songbird Retreat now offers an effortless, seamless wedding experience for 100 guests, combining luxury, convenience, and significant savings, while welcoming additional hire items for larger weddings or personalisation.
YOUR INVESTMENT AT A GLANCE
Most couples investing in a Full Songbird wedding spend $10,995 - $14,995 on venue hire and enhancements,
and $30,000–$70,000+ on their complete wedding experience.
The Signature Songbird Weekend
Your investment is typically $14,995
with a limited number of remaining 2026 and select 2027 dates available from $12,995.
Reach out to discover if your date is available.
50-150 guests
Three magical days of exclusive use of our private grounds including our clear-roof marquee, elegant garden furniture and almost all you need onsite
BYO alcohol with no corkage charges gives full freedom
One day/night at the Songbird Cottage for total relaxed luxury
For couples seeking a full Signature Songbird experience.
THE Midweek GARDEN PARTY WEDDING
Your investment is $10,995 (50-80 guests)
50-80 guests
A six-hour refined celebration, set in the heart of the week, inclusive of all Signature Songbird touches, with access to exceptional recommended vendors
Perfect for couples seeking privacy, flexibility, and greater vendor availability.
Ready to see how we bring your vision to life?
The Songbird Elopement/micro wedding
Your investment begins at $1,995
2-10 guests
An intimate, soulful exchange of vows in a serene, nature-filled setting with a champagne toast, styled picnic, or quiet moments together
Access to a curated team of trusted vendors to ensure a seamless and elevated experience.
For couples who believe magic lives in the small details.
Ready to see how we bring your vision to life?
Shorter day or half day hires are available on request. Investment details may vary with availability. Occasionally, select dates become available at special rates — please enquire.THE MIDWEEK INTIMATE GARDEN PARTY WEDDING
Your investment begins at $8,995
11-49 guests
A warm, personal gathering with your closest friends and family in an elegant garden setting.
A six-hour refined celebration, set in the heart of the week, inclusive of Signature Songbird touches, with a curated team of exceptional vendors available to create a seamless, luxurious experience.
For couples who want the joy without the scale of a large celebration
Ready to see how we bring your vision to life?
The Staircase to Your Moment
At the base of the Bridal Staircase, there’s a quiet pause.
Your people are gathered above. The music begins. And for a moment, everything slows — just enough for you to take it in.
Then you step forward.
Not rushed. Not staged. Just you, arriving at one of the most meaningful moments of your life.
the walk to “I DO”
The bridal walkway leads you gently through rose-covered arbours, the kind of path that lets you settle into the moment rather than rush through it.
There’s a natural stillness here. Birdsong and trees. You can hear the music, feel the anticipation, and actually be present as you walk toward your person.
A PLACE TO MAKE IT YOURS
At the end of the path, beside the lily pond, your ceremony space awaits.
It’s intentionally simple and beautifully set within nature — so it can be shaped to reflect you.
Whether your style is understated or expressive, this is a space that holds the moment without overwhelming it.
RELAXED TOGETHERNESS ON THE COCKTAIL LAWN and in the marquee
Once the formalities are over, the cocktail lawn becomes a space for connection — drinks in hand, shoes kicked off, laughter carrying across the gardens. You’re no longer “on show.” You’re with your people, soaking it all in.
It’s relaxed. It’s genuine. And it’s often the part couples remember most.
Our meticulously maintained gardens, featuring lily ponds, rose arbors, and native bush, create an elegant setting that serves as a blank canvas for your unique style.
We believe wedding planning should feel joyful and simple.
From your first visit to the final farewell, we’re here to make things easy — with just the right amount of support, guidance, and space to dream.
KIND WORDS
“What an amazing venue! Helen and Dean made the process very easy. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a stunning outdoor venue whether it’s a small wedding like ours or a large event!”
“I can’t recommend this venue enough! The owners, Helen and Dean, are honestly the loveliest people to deal with and go above and beyond to make sure your day is perfect -even with a cyclone looming!
We had so many compliments from our guests about how stunning the venue is. We truly had the best day.”
“Helen, our host, was incredible to work with. She bent over backwards to help make our day amazing. Communication was responsive and all the small details were taken care of for us.”
“We fell in love the second we arrived as we drove through the trees to this stunning peaceful plot of land, everything about it just sets the most beautiful spot for any wedding. The whole day just could not have gone more smoothly and perfectly. We can’t recommend Songbird Retreat highly enough.”
Come and Feel It for Yourself
Photos can only show so much.
The feeling of this place — the calm, the flow, the way a day naturally unfolds here — is something you notice when you’re standing in it.
We’d love to show you around.
