Welcome
A driveway lined with magnificent gum trees greets you as you arrive at this stunning property. Rustic, yet pretty, rural, yet only 35 minutes from the Perth CBD. Amarlou Homestead is the perfect venue for your next private event.
About Us
Welcome to Amarlou
Set amongst manicured gardens and expansive lawns, Amarlou Homestead is the idyllic location for your special day. 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
Welcome to Amarlou
Set amongst manicured gardens and expansive lawns, Amarlou Homestead is the idyllic location for your special day. 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 wedding or 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 an arbor in the lower garden are perfect locations for a ceremony. There are many photo opportunities to take advantage of around the grounds while your guests mingle amongst the roses! We can also arrange your reception 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 wedding or event, Amarlou Homestead is the perfect choice. We look forward to meeting you soon.
Our Story
Amarlou started as a dream about 21 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!
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Our Story
Amarlou started as a dream about 21 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 18 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 a dream created from 18 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
High Teas & Garden Parties
Take Your Seat
Add style and elegance to your next event with a garden party at Amarlou. Our stunning gardens are the perfect setting for a birthday celebration, baby shower, corporate event, hen's day or any other truly special occasion.
Or, experience a most memorable morning or afternoon tea with your bestie or a group of friends by coming along to one of our vintage high teas. You will be seated at a pretty table in the garden as we serve three mouth-watering courses over two delicious hours.
Our seasonal menus include gourmet finger sandwiches, a selection of sweet and savoury pastries and our just-out-of-the-oven scones, served with homemade preserves and fresh cream, plus endless pots of tea!
Our vintage high teas are served every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We also hold a variety of special high tea events throughout the year. Scroll down for more information!
$66 pp
BYO beer, wine or bubbles
GF ($76 pp) and Vegetarian ($66 pp) available (please advise at time of booking)
Please Note: Due to the open water, delicate china and hot pots of tea, unfortunately we cannot accommodate children under 12. Thank you for your understanding.
Cocktail Style
For something a little less formal, why not consider hosting a cocktail-style party? Still in the garden, our friendly waitstaff will pass around platters filled with your selection of sweet and/or savoury petites from our seasonal menu. seating and tables will be scattered throughout the garden allowing guests to mingle, relax and soak up the ambience as they sip their champagne!
$66 pp
BYO beer, wine or bubbles
GF ($76 pp) and Vegetarian ($66 pp) available (please advise at time of booking)
Upcoming Events
Vintage High Teas in the Garden
Thursday & Friday mornings & Saturday afternoons
Are you well overdue for a catch up with the girls, or perhaps you would like to spoil someone you love? Our gorgeous Vintage High Teas are currently available on Thursday and Friday mornings
and Saturday afternoons.
Sit back, relax and catch up over endless pots of tea while savouring a mouth-watering selection of gourmet savoury and sweet petites, tea sandwiches and scones fresh from the oven - all served on our pretty vintage china.
Bookings are essential as numbers are limited so choose a date and
book your table now!
$66 pp
You are welcome to BYO champagne.
Gluten Free? No problem! Select a Gluten- Free ticket ($76) when booking online (or advise us when you get in touch)
Vegetarian ($66) options are available (please advise when booking)
Tickets are non-refundable and not transferable.
Melbourne Cup Day
Tuesday, 2 November 2021
Join us for our inaugural
Melbourne Cup Day event!
Your ticket includes bottomless champagne and tea, a sumptuous 3-course high tea served at your table and a surprise take home favour. We will also be holding a sweepstake on the day ($5 per horse) and will be televising the race! Get a table together, dress up in your finest race day wear and we'll see you soon at Amarlou!
(Gates open at 10.30am)
$85 pp
Gluten Free? No problem! Select a Gluten- Free ticket ($95) when booking online (or advise us when you get in touch)
Tickets are non-refundable and not transferable.
Christmas Garden Party
Saturday, 4 December 2021
Celebrate the festive season and be the first to sample our new Christmas menu!
After a pleasant drive along the back roads of rural Baldivis, you will be greeted with a glass of bubbly and then invited to sit back and relax in our picturesque gardens as we serve our sumptuous 3-course high tea - made especially for you in our homestead kitchen by your host Louise. Also includes a take home favour and some pretty amazing Christmas memories!
$75 pp
Gluten Free? No problem! Select a Gluten- Free ticket ($85) when booking online (or advise us when you get in touch)
Tickets are non-refundable and not transferable.
Spring Menu
Our delicious Spring Menu is now serving (with a bottomless pot of tea of course)!
Sandwiches
Cucumber with herbed cream cheese
Curried egg with garden lettuce
Silverside with spicy plum jam
Vegetarian
Cucumber with herbed cream cheese
Curried egg with garden lettuce
Vintage cheddar with garden salad &
spicy plum sauce
Savouries
Pumpkin & cashew tartlets
Three cheese & spinach puffs
Creamy potato & bacon tartlets
Lamb ragu pies with red wine & herbs
Vegetarian
Pumpkin & cashew tartlets
Three cheese & spinach puffs
Cream potato & zucchini tartlets
Lentil ragu pies with red wine & herbs
Sweet Petites
Fresh fruit & custard tartlets
Sour cherry & hazelnut shortbreads
Orange & poppyseed butterfly cakes
White chocolate & mixed berry cheesecake
Freshly baked scones served with homemade preserves & cream
Weddings
Boutique-style garden weddings are our specialty! We have three options for you to choose from:
Garden Wedding
The perfect package for couples who are looking for a stunning garden setting for their ceremony and a picturesque location for their photographs.
Includes exclusive use of the homestead's expansive and manicured gardens as well as:
- Ceremony arbor
- Aisle runner
- Signing table and chairs
- Wooden chairs
- Wine barrels
- Market umbrellas
- Iced water station
- Champagne glasses
- Stainless steel drinks tubs x 4
Once the I do's are done, guests can mingle amongst the roses, drink in hand, whilst the bride and groom take advantage of the many photo opportunities throughout the grounds. Refreshments are BYO and our friendly staff are happy to serve them for you.
$2000
3 hrs between 8am - 8pm
Up to 75 people
(Optional Extras can be added to this package - see below)
Elopement
The easiest (and most affordable) way to marry the one you love! Our amazing Elopement package includes:
- Garden Wedding package (for 4 hours)
- Celebrant
- Fresh flower bouquet and buttonhole
- Photographer
$4000
4 hrs between 8am - 8pm
Up to 50 people
(Optional Extras can be added to this package - see below)
Venue Only
If you are looking for a gorgeous setting for a DIY wedding or event and would prefer to bring in your own furniture, caterers/food trucks, props, etc, you are welcome to hire Amarlou Homestead by the hour.
$275/hr
8am - 8pm
Optional Extras
Cocktail-style catering - $66/person
Seated catering - $75/person
Vintage furniture package (occasional seating for your guests) - $350
Vintage caravan bar ('Jimmy Dean') x 4 hours (includes staff) - $500
Extended venue hire - $275/hr
Horse & carriage arrival and departure - POA
Discounts available for Thursdays and Fridays!
What they said....
Perth Horse and Carriage had the pleasure of working with Amarlou Homestead for a very special birthday girl. They went above and beyond expectations for the fairy princess inspired theme and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Lara, Perth Horse and Carriage
We all absolutely loved yesterday. The food, the gardens, the set up, the service was all exquisite. Thank you for having us and I'm sure there will be plenty of returning. Holly was so happy and everyone commented on how special it was.
Nicole B
Thank you so very much for hosting we four on Sunday to a beautiful high tea. All parts were so enjoyable, your food perfect, surrounds very accommodating and relaxing.. sorry we overstayed the 2 hrs! Congratulations to you and Mark on your beautiful property and best wishes for the success of your new business.
Sue & David K
What a lovely time we had. I would never have thought of going around the back roads of Baldivis to find such a gem. The high tea was the best ever.. so scrumptious! My taste buds came alive once more! The venue was so peaceful and relaxing. The meal was so well presented and the taste was something to die for. Courses were generously spaced out allowing our conversation to fill the gaps. It was all so lovely and I know how much work must have also gone into the gardens and landscaping. The two Austin trucks were quite intriguing and I noticed the textured paper for the menu, excellent choice and taste. A wonderful and unique experience, thank you so much!
Michael S
Thank you for the most delicious and memorable afternoon tea Louise. I wanted to spoil my dear friend for all she has done for me and the experience was everything I hoped it would be and more! Even the inclement weather didn't rain on our parade as tea in the piano room was simply perfect! Thank you also for organising a special gluten free menu for me, it was so wonderful to be able to enjoy all your delights without missing out on certain items. A thoroughly delicious experience in so many ways!
Fiona R
Beautiful welcome from our host. The gardens are to die for... So peaceful and relaxing. Food was absolutely amazing not to mention the pots of tea and cheeky glass of champagne. Will definitely be back and recommending this lovely business to family and friends. Thank you
Jo W
For the young at heart..
Enchanted Garden Parties
Especially for the little ones (and anyone who is young at heart)!
- Thursdays & Fridays
- 4.00pm - 5.30pm
- Up to 10 guests
- Beautifully decorated table
- Gorgeous garden setting
- Delicious party food and drinks
- Sparkly cupcake tower
- Magical beans lolly bags
- Toadstool hunt
- Giant lawn games
- For kids and kidults (aged 12 - 100)
- $550 inc. gst - all inclusive set price
Contact us to check availability and make a booking!
.. add some pretty ponies
Imagine the look on everyone's face when they discover ponies in the garden!
- Pony rides
- Feed the ponies
- Decorate a pony
- Groom the ponies
- Gorgeous photo opportunities
For more information, click here:
E-Gift Cards
For that certain someone who is impossible to buy for, our E-Gift Cards are the perfect gift! Set your own value or choose a pre-set amount:
$68 Vintage High Tea x 1
$135 Vintage High Tea x 2
$77 Special Occasion High Tea Event x 1
$154 Special Occasion High Tea Event x 2
(E-Gift Cards include a small surcharge)
FAQs
Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
We can prepare vegetarian and gluten free menus. Due to the additional preparation time required and the cost of ingredients, GF menus are $76 pp. Please request at time of booking.
Are children allowed at your high teas and private events?
We hold our Enchanted Garden Parties on Thursday and Friday afternoons, which are especially designed for the little ones (aged 12 and up). However, due to the open water, delicate china and hot pots of tea, unfortunately we cannot accommodate children under 12. Thank you for your understanding. Please note: We are happy to discuss younger children attending as part of wedding ceremonies.
How do I book a high tea?
To book and pay online, follow the link above on the 'Upcoming Events' page, or simply contact us via phone, email or FB Messenger.
Booking Information
Events
- Once your event booking is confirmed, we will hold it for 48 hours, pending deposit.
- A 50% deposit is required to secure all event bookings. Your deposit secures your date at Amarlou Homestead. An invoice will be emailed to you with payment details for your deposit.
- All events of more than 2 hours require a $500 bond at the time of final payment. This will be refunded (less any monies, if required) within 7 days after your event.
- You are welcome to extend your event time up until 8pm. Please note there is an hourly fee of $275 for each additional hour or part thereof.
- There is a 25% surcharge for public holidays
- Final guest numbers and menus must be finalised 14 days prior to the event. No changes will be accepted after this date.
- Final payment is required 14 days prior to the event. Failure of final payment being made by this date will result in full loss of deposit and cancellation of the event. If paying via bank transfer, funds must be cleared 14 days prior to event.
- Upon receipt of the deposit, the organiser accepts and agrees to the Terms and Conditions provided in our weddings and event information packs.
- You are welcome to throw rose petals, flower confetti or blow bubbles (battery operated machines are permitted). We welcome butterflies and doves being released.
- We are happy to help with any additional decorations you may require. (flowers, balloons and other pretties.)
- It is the organiser's responsibility to inform Amarlou Homestead at least 14 days in advance of any dietary requirements of their guests.
In the event of a cancellation:
- If it is more than 3 months prior to your event you will have your deposit refunded.
- If it is within three months of your date you will receive a 50% refund.
- If you cancel within 14 days or less your deposit is 100% non-refundable.
- All bookings and cancellations are required in writing.
- COVID-19 - In the case of an event being cancelled due to Government restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, a full credit will be applied to use at a later date.
Alcohol
- All alcohol is BYO and we do not charge a corkage fee.
- Alcohol provided for weddings and larger events must be received by Amarlou Homestead no less than 4 hours prior and must be chilled prior to delivery.
- Amarlou Homestead is RSA approved and does not tolerate abusive or violent behaviour. Any person deemed to be acting in this manner will be removed from the premises immediately.
- No person under the age of 18 may consume alcohol on the premises, please note that ID may be required.
High Teas
- Bookings are non-refundable for cancellations within 7 days of the booking date. Your high tea will instead be available as a takeaway on the day.
- COVID-19 - In the case of a high tea being cancelled due to Government restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, a full credit will be applied to use at a later date.