Yabbaloumba Retreat

Lose yourself in the heart of the country, where you will be surrounded by 200 acres of picturesque nature filled views, a mirror effect dam, all with a rustic twist – making it a perfect destination for your romantic Wedding Day.

Yabbaloumba Retreat’s front paddock will be for your exclusive use, so you can truly make your wedding day one to remember. Our package includes the hire of four (4) luxury cottages for two nights, the hire of ‘The Shed’ for two and a half days, hire of the ‘Shed Quarters’ and camping sites for one night for as many guests as you like. Yabbaloumba Retreat’s Wedding Venue, ‘The Shed’ is located within the property and is fully outfitted internally with recycled materials, which compliments the natural beauty of the landscape.

Wagon wheel chandeliers and coach lights radiate a subdued ambience of ‘yesteryear’. ‘The Shed’ is 25m x 11m with a 6m awning overlooking the dam, which provides a substantial all weather area for your occasion..

We include:
Wedding coordinator
Online wedding portal for you to manage your wedding, budget, runsheet, seating charts, rsvps etc.
The choice of 4 ceremony locations with arbours
Setup & pack down of 30 bistro chairs at ceremony location
Pop up bar at ceremony location with staff member
26 bar stools for canapes on deck after ceremony
4 wine barrels and a high bar for canape area on deck
Rustic bathtub with ice and bar with staff
Coldroom for the weekend
24 timber top tables or 6 round tables for reception
Bistro chairs for reception
Option to DIY styling or upgrade to our experience package with a stylist to coordinate your day
Fire pit
Festoon lighting on lawn
Fairy lighting in Barn
Photo opportunities including windmills, alpacas & horses
Covid Safe approved plan with 400sqm venue allowing for 100 guests safely social distancing when regulations require 4 sqm per person.
And much more! ..

Furry friends are welcome to come to the ceremony but must have a minder take them off site before reception.

The property is only a 90-minute drive from north Brisbane and eloquently situated in the Mary Valley, Sunshine Coast Hinterland close by to Kenilworth. With only a short drive from Maleny along the well-known tourist drive, you will feel encompassed by the serenity and peaceful feeling of farm life coupled with romantic luxury.

Owned and operated by hosts Barb & Lloyd Campbell, Yabbaloumba Retreat offers panoramas of farming country set against craggy mountain ranges. Quality, luxury, privacy and relaxation is the distinctive point of difference that saw Yabbaloumba Retreat appear on Queensland Weekender in 2015, while also being awarded HotelsCombined Stellar Stays award for Queensland and placed fifth in Australia.

You can find Barb & Lloyd working & living on the property preparing the grounds down at the creek for ceremonies, mowing lawns and coming up with new and creative projects for the venue. Barb & Lloyd love meeting their guests & providing great hospitality to all.

Weddings have been managed by L&L co. Events since 2015 which allows brides from outside the region and interstate to plan their wedding with ease. From guided tours, help with budget management and sourcing great suppliers, on the day coordination plus unlimited communication via phone & email – L&L co. Events ensures couples can create their day to suit their style & budget at no additional cost to couples.