Two full nights. A private estate. A great dining experience at a fully licensed venue, and nowhere to rush off to. Here's exactly what to expect from the moment you arrive.
The estate opens Friday afternoon from 5pm. Drop your bags, find your room, and meet your housemates. Once everyone has arrived we sit down together for the welcome meal — a long-table dinner designed to break the ice without any effort on your part.
Great food, drinks from the fully licensed bar, and thirty people who are all in exactly the same situation as you. By the time dessert comes around, you'll have forgotten you didn't know anyone three hours ago.
Saturday morning we offer a group brunch at 11am — the unhurried kind where conversations from last night pick up where they left off. After that, the day is yours.
Later, we bring the group together for an included wine tasting on the estate — a guided walk through the winery's own wines, hosted by the winemakers themselves. Join in, or spend the time your own way. The Hunter Valley is also on your doorstep — dozens of cellar doors, restaurants and scenic spots all within 20 minutes.
Saturday evening brings the second group dinner. By now the dynamic has completely changed — you're not meeting strangers, you're sharing a meal with people you actually like.
Sunday breakfast at 9 am. Goodbye and tears by 11am.
Our motto is Freedom First. You decide the pace of your weekend. Nothing is compulsory — ever. Here are some of the ways people typically spend their time.
While we handle all the logistics, we invite everyone to pitch in a little — whether it's helping prep a salad or setting the long table for dinner. It's often where the best conversations start.
This is not a resort. It's a house full of interesting people who've chosen to be there. That distinction matters more than it sounds.
85% of guests arrive knowing absolutely nobody. By Sunday, most of them are making plans to catch up back in the city.
If joining a weekend full of strangers feels like a stretch, you're welcome to bring one single friend — provided they are the opposite gender to you. They'll need to register separately.
That said — the vast majority of guests come alone and wouldn't have it any other way. The shared experience of not knowing anyone is a big part of what makes it work.
Dates to be announced · Venue TBA · Hunter Valley, NSW · Rooms $950