Inspired by the landscape of Hepburn Shire region and its surrounds, coupled with it's access to incredible local producers of food and wine, Jente and Emely sought out a future in the region where they could use their extensive hospitality experience in some of Melbourne's finest venues to host weddings in a space that reflects their understanding of exceptional quality and generous hospitality. Scrub Hill is tucked between Daylesford and Ballarat in Newlyn, Victoria. On two stunning acres, with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside lies a 19th century blue stone church fitted out with beautiful furnishings. This is a place where they wish to help people to create unique, fun and memorable weddings with fine attention to detail.
Bluestone Church
Available from 11am to 11pm
80 seated – 120 standing/ceremony
The 150 year old Bluestone Church features soaring timber ceilings, diamond leadlight windows and a Baltic pine floor.
Options: ceremony – canapes – drinks – sit down or standing reception
Sunday School
Available from 11am to 11pm
30 seated
The rustic Sunday School, circa 1979, has original timber tongue-and-groove panelled walls, narrow high-arched windows and a gabled ceiling. It features a deck that leads into the Elm forest.
Options: ceremony – canapes – drinks – dance floor - sit down or standing reception
Himalayan Tree lawn
As old as the Bluestone Church, the grand Himalayan Cedar tree shades the lawn encircled by the Bluestone Church and Sunday School.
Options: ceremony – canapes – drinks – sit down or standing reception
The Marquee
Available from 11am to 11pm
120 seated – 150 standing
Our custom build glasshouse marquee, set on 1 acre of lawns surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Forest
Choose from our magical Elm Forest or spacious Pine Forest as an optional ceremony space. Both magical in their own right. These spaces change with the seasons and are a beautiful setting for your ceremony.
Scrub Hill 1869 is located at 3364, Newlyn, Hepburn Shire, Victoria, AU, nestled between the towns of Daylesford and Ballarat in a picturesque countryside setting.
Scrub Hill 1869 offers multiple unique wedding ceremony spaces including:
Reception options at Scrub Hill 1869 include:
All major event spaces at Scrub Hill 1869, including the Bluestone Church, Sunday School, and The Marquee, are available for hire from 11am to 11pm, allowing for flexible and full-day wedding celebrations.
Guest capacities by space are:
The Bluestone Church is a historic, 150-year-old building featuring stunning architecture such as soaring timber ceilings, diamond leadlight windows, and a Baltic pine floor, creating an elegant and atmospheric setting for weddings.
Yes, Scrub Hill 1869 offers beautiful outdoor ceremony locations including the Himalayan Tree Lawn shaded by a Himalayan Cedar tree and two forest options: a magical Elm Forest and a spacious Pine Forest, both changing with the seasons and offering a natural, scenic backdrop.
Jente and Emely, the owners of Scrub Hill 1869, have extensive hospitality experience from some of Melbourne’s finest venues. They use this expertise to provide exceptional quality, generous hospitality, and detailed attention to create unique and memorable weddings in the Hepburn Shire region.
Scrub Hill 1869 benefits from its location in Hepburn Shire with access to incredible local producers of food and wine, allowing couples to enjoy and showcase high-quality, regionally sourced catering options for their wedding celebrations.
Scrub Hill 1869 combines historic charm with beautiful natural surroundings on two acres with sweeping countryside views. Its variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, commitment to exceptional hospitality, and proximity to local food and wine producers make it a unique and memorable wedding venue in the Hepburn Shire region.