This Hidden Country Gem Might Be Australia’s Most Romantic Wedding Spot Yet
Some places simply exude charm. Others feel like a love letter to another time. At Rosedale Farm, just outside the flourishing food and wine region of Orange in New South Wales, both sentiments are true. Nestled among rolling hills and windswept paddocks, this 1877-built estate—lovingly revived by interior tastemaker Steve Cordony and Michael Booth—isn’t just a getaway. It’s a slow, cinematic exhale from modern life.
Located a scenic 3.5-hour drive from Sydney and just seven kilometres from Orange, Rosedale isn’t your typical farm stay. Here, every detail whispers elegance: restored sandstone buildings bask in the glow of golden hour, while interiors nod to European grandeur with a distinctly modern Australian sensibility. The couple’s deft touch has transformed this historic working property into a polished country retreat worthy of its own film set—or at the very least, a Vogue spread.
At the heart of the offering are two refined suites—once humble workers’ quarters, now reimagined as Italian farmhouse-inspired hideaways. Rich textures, curated antiques, and sensual design touches fill the Grand One-Bedroom + Suite (which sleeps four) and the One-Bedroom Suite (ideal for a romantic weekend à deux). Think: clawfoot baths, crackling wood fires, and a former kitchen hearth turned focal-point fireplace. The effect is both intimate and utterly transportive.
The main homestead—Rosedale Residence—speaks to grander gatherings. Sleeping twelve across six beautifully styled bedrooms, it’s an ideal base for bridal parties or wedding weekends, where getting ready is as elegant as the ceremony itself. Throughout the property, the past lingers in the bones of the buildings, but the vision is unmistakably contemporary: a home that celebrates heritage while embracing the art of slow, stylish living.
Beyond the interiors, manicured gardens unfurl in every direction—framed by European-influenced symmetry and designed for barefoot strolls at dusk. Whether you’re soaking in a vintage tub or sipping wine under the stars, Rosedale invites guests to reconnect: to nature, to stillness, to beauty—and, often, to each other in celebration.
And speaking of celebration: Rosedale Farm is also available for private functions and events, including weddings. Whether you’re envisioning a romantic garden ceremony, a long-table dinner beneath festoon lights, or a weekend-long country affair, the estate offers a unique blend of rustic charm and high-end hospitality. The property’s flexible indoor and outdoor spaces offer a stunning canvas for those seeking a venue with personality, pedigree, and soul.
For couples considering a proposal, a mini-moon, or a countryside elopement, Rosedale is a place where the ordinary slips away and something extraordinary begins.
Discover more at rosedalefarm.net.au