Over the years, we’ve offered all kinds of services, ranging from school camps and corporate retreats to treetop adventure tourism. We have always been a workplace that welcomes innovation, and so when our niece asked us if we’d host her dream wedding, it was to no-one’s surprise that we said “yes”!
Breathtaking Nature Oasis
Bask in the glow of love.
Your special day doesn't have to be stressful.
Accommodation for Everyone
Make it a weekend.We sleep 120 in beds, and can fit more camping.
Rustic Bohemian Venue
Celebrate amongst nature.
A blank canvas for a DIY wedding.
Michelle and Col French are your hosts at our beautiful forest venue.
"We are a family business, having raised our two children, Darcy and Vanessa, here in Kinglake for the past 17 years. In fact, the whole team is a family - it's just our culture! You will not feel more comfortable anywhere, we are relaxed and welcoming. We just want to help you create your dream weekend."
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A photo from Mich and Col's wedding back in May, 1991. Their love of forest weddings, and each other, is something that continuously inspires them to put 110% into every ceremony we hold.
Where it all began
Word got out that we were open to hosting weddings, and we have never looked back.
Michelle French
Michelle LOVES love, and nothing makes her heart glow like showing you around our magical venue whilst hearing about your love for each other, your dreams for your big day and the little quirks about your love that make you smile.
Colin French
You will soon find out that Colin is a big softy and loves when he gets the chance to host a wedding tour. Even when he’s not needed, you can find him hanging around the morning of a wedding, simply admiring the hustle and bustle of our crew bringing together yet another magical celebration.
Donna Ryan
Donna loves many things, including coffee, cracking a joke, and working hard to make things perfect. She is always invested in our couple’s vision, and has been known to watch scenes from the movie, Breaking Dawn, over and over again simply because a couple wanted their wedding to look just like Edward and Bella’s from ‘Twilight’.
Sean 'Slim' Adam
Slim is a true-blue Aussie who has dedicated his life to seeking adventure, travelling around Australia and learning all there is to know about the flora and fauna. Despite the countless places of magic and beauty in Australia, Slim always finds his way back to Kinglake as he knows what a special part of the country this is. Slim is one of the hardest workers we’ve ever known, and when he’s in charge, everything runs like clockwork!