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  Dine during your stayReserve a table at one of our restaurants before you arrive.
  
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  Weddings at BendooleyA dedicated team and two breath taking venues await.
  
  The Book BarnTimber beams, thousands of books and a roaring fireplace.
  
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  Events at BendooleyBrowse upcoming events and find your reason to visit.
  
  Host an EventEvery special occasion deserves a special setting.
  
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  Conferences at BendooleyRetreats, offsites and corporate meetings in the Southern Highlands.
  
  The ShedDedicated conference venue for up to 60 guests.
  
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- Everything you need
  
  Packages + ExperiencesWorking lunches, wine tastings and private dining for your team.
  
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- Visit the cellar door
  
  Cellar DoorOpen daily for tastings with views across the vineyard and the estate.
  
  Wine TastingsA personalised seated experience guided by our team.
  
  Cellar Door EventsWinemaker dinners and seasonal celebrations.
  
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  Our WinemakerJonathan Holgate, nationally awarded cool-climate wines.
  
  Purchase WineThe full range of Bendooley Estate wines. Delivered Australia-wide.
  
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- On the Estate
  
  About Bendooley EstateTwo centuries of history, a fifth-generation bookselling family and a team of over 150 people.
  
  Berkelouw Book BarnRare, second-hand and new books in an extraordinary setting.
  
  Events CalendarBrowse upcoming events and find your reason to visit
  
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  WineThe full estate range delivered Australia-wide.
  
  Gifts + HampersCurated hampers with estate wines and Bendooley favourites.
  
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  Book Barn RestaurantSeasonal lunch menus served inside our iconic book barn.
  
  Leo’s By NightIntimate evening dining in the Cellar Door, Thursday to Saturday from 6pm.
  
  The Larder, BowralEstate wines, ready-made meals and pantry favourites in town.
  
  Book a Table
- Experiences
  
  Private DiningExclusive tables for groups, celebrations and corporate lunches.
  
  Events at BendooleyTailored menus and exclusive settings for groups, milestone celebrations and corporate occasions.
  
  Host an EventEvery special occasion deserves a special setting. Talk to us about hosting your next celebration at the estate.
  
  Event enquiries
Winter menuFrom the kitchen
Our menu changes with what’s fresh, local and at its best right now. Come and see what’s arrived on the plate this season at the Book Barn Restaurant.

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- Bendooley Stays
  
  All Bendooley StaysEvery stay on the estate, in one place. From studio, two and three bed cottages to exclusive group stays.
  
  Bendooley CottagesStudio, two and three bedroom cottages, beautifully appointed and entirely self-contained.
  
  Group StaysThe Loft sleeps up to ten and The Homestead sleeps up to twelve, our largest properties for groups and occasions.
  
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- Plan your stay
  
  Dine during your stayReserve a table at one of our restaurants before you arrive.
  
  Wellness – Coming soonThe Roundhouse by Bendooley. A dedicated wellness sanctuary opening on the estate. Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date.
  
  Corporate StaysExclusive estate buy-out options for residential retreats and overnight stays.
  
  Book a stay
In the pressThe Homestead
As seen in Belle Magazine. One of Australia’s most beautiful interiors magazines took notice. Step inside The Homestead and discover why.

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Celebrate
- Wedding Venues
  
  Weddings at BendooleyFrom intimate garden ceremonies to grand receptions, a dedicated team and two breath taking venues await.
  
  The Book BarnTimber beams, open wood fire places and thousands of books.
  
  The StablesCathedral ceilings, glass walls and sweeping countryside views.
  
  Contact wedding team
- Events + Occasions
  
  Events at BendooleySomething is always happening at Bendooley. Browse upcoming events and find your reason to visit.
  
  Host an EventEvery special occasion deserves a special setting. Talk to us about hosting your next celebration at the estate.
  
  Private DiningExclusive tables for groups, celebrations and corporate lunches.
  
  Event Enquiries
Real weddingsLove stories from the estate
Every wedding at Bendooley is entirely its own. Browse a selection of celebrations that have taken place here across every season and every style.

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Wellness
- Coming soon
Conferences
- Conference Venues
  
  Conferences at BendooleyAn overview of everything we offer for corporate retreats, offsites and full-day meetings.
  
  The ShedA dedicated conference venue for up to 60 guests, set within the private gardens of the estate.
  
  The StablesA spacious, light-filled venue for up to 200 guests with full audio visual capabilities and flexible configurations.
  
  Conference Enquiry
- Everything you need
  
  Packages + ExperiencesWorking lunches, yoga by the lake, wine tastings and private dining, tailored to your team.
  
  CateringSeasonal menus crafted by our chefs, from day delegate lunches to private evening dining.
  
  AccommodationExclusive estate buy-out options for residential retreats and overnight stays.
  
  Make an enquiry
Plan your retreatTalk to our conferences team
Every retreat at Bendooley is tailored to your team’s goals. Get in touch and we’ll put together a proposal that covers venues, catering, accommodation and experiences.

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Wine
- Visit the Cellar Door
  
  Cellar DoorOpen daily for tastings with views across the vineyard and the estate.
  
  Wine TastingsA personalised seated experience guided by our team.
  
  Cellar Door EventsWinemaker dinners and seasonal celebrations.
  
  Book a Tasting
- Our Wines
  
  Our WinemakerJonathan Holgate, over 20 years of experience and multiple national and international accolades.
  
  Purchase WineThe full range of Bendooley Estate wines. Cool-climate reds, whites and rosé, delivered Australia-wide.
  
  Wine ClubMember discounts, complimentary tastings and winemaker dinner invitations.
  
  Join the Wine Club
Cellar Door EventCoast to Highlands
The ocean meets the Southern Highlands for one intimate evening. Jonathan Holgate opens a selection of Rieslings while the team from Signature Oysters bring the coast to the table.

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Explore
- On the Estate
  
  About Bendooley EstateTwo centuries of history, a fifth-generation bookselling family and a team of over 150 people.
  
  Berkelouw Book BarnRare editions, antiquarian books and the latest releases in one of the most extraordinary settings in the country.
  
  Events CalendarSomething is always happening at Bendooley. Browse upcoming events and find your reason to visit.
  
  Contact us
- Shop
  
  WineThe full range of Bendooley Estate wines. Cool-climate reds, whites and rosé, delivered Australia-wide.
  
  Gifts + HampersCurated hampers featuring estate wines and Bendooley favourites, beautifully presented.
  
  Gift VouchersFor use across the whole estate. Dining, stays, tastings or a treat, any value.
  
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In the Book BarnBerkelouw, since 1812
One of Australia’s most extraordinary bookshops, housed in one of its most beautiful barns. New arrivals, rare finds and everything in between, open seven days from 9am.

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Rachel Storey

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