OVERVIEW
Since we opened the doors to the public in late 2014 we’ve enjoyed having many diverse and well received gatherings of friends and family over a memorable three day getaway.
We say diverse, because the weddings have chosen one of several different ceremony locales at Ratho Farm:
- Under the giant Oak Tree
- Beside the river Clyde
- or On the footsteps of the Convict Cottages.
The weddings to date have had quite a distinct format for the reception:
- From a Garden Cocktail Party in a Marquee 50-150 guests
- A formal sit-down in our Atrium for up to 72 guests
- The old barn for up to 120 guests
- A long table lunch on the homestead verandah up to 30 guests
Ratho Farm really is, where you can let your creative imagination run wild, to present your very own unique celebration!
Venue Features
Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony
Min 10 / Max 150 Reception guests
In-house catering or 3rd Party Catering
Videos
Location
2122 Highland Lakes Road, Bothwell, Tasmania
FAQ
There are 17 rooms in the 12 suites in our modernised convict cottages. Each room can be configured to have either 2 single beds or 1 king-sized bed.
9 guests can also be accommodated in the basic fishing shacks- (5 rooms)
8 guests can be accomodated in the Homestead as overflow rooms (4 rooms).
Up to 54 guests can be accomodated onsite at Ratho Farm.
Yes, you are more than welcome to use the entire property – especially to ensure the photographs on your special day are as brilliant as they possibly can be at Ratho Farm. We do ask you be careful around the golf course, if players are on the course at the time. There is no additional cost for full access to the property. However, golf fees are still applicable.
We have served meals to up to 78 people seated in the atrium, if we remove all furniture except tables.
We have also had marquees added to the lawn area to allow for larger groups of up to 120.
The barn is a bare bones space, and can accommodate 80 seated.
We have enough matching cutlery for 100 people, and 70 people with some differing crockery/cutlery styles. We can organise additional crockery/cutlery for you.
Yes, for a $27.50 per person corkage fee.
You are more than welcome to select your own cater.
They can use our kitchen facilities for $500 ($250 of this is refundable bond) however we do ask they are responsible for:
Otherwise we will have to charge additional cleaning fees. They will also need to bring their own consumables and storage equipment (if needed), such as bin bags, bags of ice and refrigerated storage (i.e. eskies/fridges).
November 2016
November 2016
Ratho Farm
Thanks for your lovely review Amy, we really appreciate it! It was a pleasure working with you.
November 2016
Ratho Farm
Thank you Amy, it was such a pleasure working with you. Congratulations to you both!
March 2024
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Get Expert AdviceCocktail Style Reception Order of Events
Hi All, We are having a cocktail style reception (no sit down dinner) for our wedding. The ceremony starts at 3pm, reception starting at 4pm for 4 hours (8pm). My question is what would be the order of events for the reception? There is no garter or bouquet toss, I'm giving my bouquet to my grandma. My thought is, 415pm introductions > 430pm toasts and speeches > 5pm bouquet to grandma > 515pm cake cutting > 530pm first dances > 6pm party dancing > 745 send off > 8pm end. Does that seem ok? Or do you suggest something different? Thanks!
Ratho Farm
HI Belinda,
This is something we can definalty do, no problems at all.
Please feel free to contact us to chat further.
warmest regards
Ratho Farm
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Thanks Amy, it was an absolute pleasure working with you and sharing your special day with you!