Welcome to Amarlou

Set amongst manicured gardens and expansive lawns, Amarlou Homestead is the idyllic location for your special occasion.  Picturesque and tranquil, it has an ambience all of its own. The rustic charm of majestic gum trees and farmyards, combined with with the elegance and seclusion of a private rose garden, make it the perfect setting for a beautiful celebration. Whether it's arriving in a horse-drawn carriage, serving drinks to your guests from our vintage caravan or enjoying one of our sumptuous high teas in the garden; whatever your heart desires, we can make it happen.

The steps of our grassed terrace or under the rose arbor in the lower garden are perfect locations for High Tea. There are many photo opportunities to take advantage of around the grounds while your guests mingle amongst the roses!  We can also arrange your private event for you, either in a private marquee or under the trees. We offer a delicious cocktail or afternoon tea menu or, if you would prefer something else, we are happy to liaise with you to accommodate your wishes. Alcohol is BYO and we have bar staff available if required.

If you are dreaming of a beautiful country-style venue for a boutique-style  event, Amarlou Homestead is the perfect choice. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Our Story

Amarlou started as a dream about 22 years ago, with an established catering business, but no venue. We had always wanted to escape the 'burbs' and own a property with a beautiful garden, fruit trees and a vegetable patch.  After 3 years of searching, we eventually found our acreage and the many years of hard work began!

We needed a name and one night, over a few too many Long Island iced teas, Amarlou Homestead was born. It's simply a mix of our names: Mark and Louise.

Fast forward 19 years, after adding two children, sheep, chickens and dogs into the mix, here we are today.  We love sharing all that Amarlou has to offer: the birds, butterflies, perfumed roses and a truly memorable experience. There is a gorgeous show of flowers throughout the spring and summer and a breathtaking display of autumn colour as the weather becomes cooler. Even in the winter, when the bones of the garden are exposed, it is still stunning as the perennial bulbs poke their heads through the soil and bring life to the garden under the deciduous trees. It's a garden that can be enjoyed any time of year.

While gardening is a passion for both of us, cooking is another of mine (Mark prefers to eat it). Petite, bite-size morsels of pure delight are my specialty. My passion for cooking began as a child, helping my Nanna and Garn in the kitchen. Nan was more of a baker, while Garn loved to cook the savoury lines. Some of their recipes I still use today and some I have adapted. Over 30 years as a pastry chef has enabled me to create beautiful food to serve in our garden. I use as much of our own produce, fresh from the farm, as possible to prepare delicious, seasonal menus. What we can't provide ourselves, we source from local suppliers.

Amarlou is our dream come true, created from 19 years of hard work, blisters, sunburn, happiness, tears and a lot of rose thorns in the fingers! Mark and I very much look forward to welcoming you and your guests to our little piece of paradise and we encourage you to kick back, relax and enjoy the experience.

Louise x